malt25

Yes everything. Happy that your racial bias has been confirmed?

Just out of curiosity, who are you responding to ?

Adjusting braces is a pretty basic procedure for a reasonably competent dentist. If I were in your situation, I'd be taking wife, g/f or daughter, whoever is wearing said braces, to a few different dentists. Pick the one who is happy to accept a new patient & who the wearer feels comfortable with.

Good dentist-patient relationship is probably necessary for required result.

Cheers..... Mal.

Some Thai things keep on keeping on.

Mrs Malt was made here in Thailand. Still going strong after 45 years & performs quite well.

Thanks all. Sounds too easy. I'll give it a try.

Cheers..... Mal.

Thanks for that :-)

Digressing from favourite malls in Bangers, here's my favourite old bangers in a mall

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When I met my GF for the first time outside Siam Paragon I took her to that Maserati showroom.

She said later it was the most boring date she's ever had.

But she enjoyed the Maserati showroom ?

Absolutely.

I took her to another showroom, too, but can't remember which one. Might have been the Lamborghini joint.

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As I approach my fifties I'm now way past the point where I need to pretend I enjoy shopping centers.

I think it's best to let women head off to these places by themselves. I also think there's something rather effeminate about men who enjoy shopping.

"I also think there's something rather effeminate about men who enjoy shopping."

Shopping can include.. cars, bikes, wine, cognac, sporting goods, camping & outdoors stuff, watches, dare I suggest shopping for a ST friend. I don't feel at all effeminate when performing any of these.

Or do you mean aimlessly wandering along behind wifey ???

Hi all. Some advice please.

I've established a lawn & garden at our home. All is looking quite good. I've 2 pretty well established frangipani trees. I think that's how it's spelt. I'd like to propagate. From some limited knowledge of years ago I "think" the things to do are...

1. Wait til all leaves fall.

2. Cut selected section & let dry out for several weeks.

3. Seal cut section of tree to prevent rot due to moisture.

4. Plant cut sections in well drained soil about 6 to 8 weeks after cutting from tree.

Both trees were pretty well established when planted about 9 months ago. Both are growing strongly. Plenty of flowers. Neither of the trees has so far shed any leaves. Is this common in Thailand ? Back in OZ, frangipanies were always bare for several months each year.

Any info, advice very much appreciated.

Thanks..... Mal.

If somebody wants to pop you off, I doubt that they would do it in a meeting with all the witnesses.

Agreed. And as suggester above, change address, quietly, leaving No forwarding address.

You'll be safe at the meeting, but I'd be crapping bricks all other times if I were you.

ha ha what do you mean "well done", so they caught one, there are thousands here, total incompetence, just set up a booth in walking street for a start that should catch a few hundred.

"just set up a booth in walking street for a start that should catch a few hundred." I agree. But who'd be the first to complain about harassment if they started checking every farang on or around Walking Street.

Just sayin.

Sounds to me like you have stress/anxiety issues. In my two year experience with anxiety issues, I'd say Sheryl's advice is best. IMO, the last thing you'd want to do is go to a neuro or psych. doctor. He will put you on anti-anxiety medication that has serious side effects, plus will become ineffective after a number of months. All of this, he will not tell you. After one year of being on Ativan, I'm coming off at my own insistence after doing research on this med on the internet. Coming off Ativan (or Xanax or whatever) means withdrawal symptoms similar to the anxiety you had in the first place.

Easy to anger is a trigger for anxiety because your body is constantly in a reactive (immune system) overload.

Do you homework about meds -- only as a last resort. Seek a counselor first. Reading how to 'catch' anger before it manifests as an outward response, there is no better than books by Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now and This New Earth.

Good luck! You're at the early stage of serious anxiety -- do something about it now.

Welcome to the tribe Button.

Although your response is positive, I'd suggest you not be so negative about medication. I have been on daily medication for many years for anxiety & depression. Will be taking them till I eventually fall off the perch. Without the medication I doubt if I'd be here writing this.

I agree, exhaust all other avenues, but if all else fails, medication just might be your answer.

Cheers..... Mal.

Are the boonies similar to the styx , an Aussie mate of mine says I live out in woop-woop ?

Yep, ya mate is spot on. Boonies, sticks, back of beyond, out bush, beyond the black stump, Nakon Nowhere, out in the mulga, all the same.

Probably a 6 pack trip to visit ya closest neighbor.

hi, this is a bit left field, are you exercising? simple 30min walk in the morning or a cheap gym membership will help expel built up energy and help promote sleep. Plenty fruit veges for the system if you are contemplating tablets.

Spot on ! Maybe this suggestion isn't the magic solution, but great advice anyway. Certainly won't do you any harm & give you a bit of free time to think, reflect, while you are doing your walk.

Just a thought.

Well bully for you malt25...You are not a US citizen, you don't live there, and you probably never will. However, when uninvited Americans show up in your neighborhood with weapons, please feel free to comment. In the meantime, rather than worrying about the American constitution, why not focus on your own country's problems? NOYFB!

My state of Virginia allows open carry,issues concealed carry with application/passing authorized training course and doesn't require gun registration,,in fact you can't as there's no system in place for it. God love this part of America.

Okay fire at will,,I promise not to shoot back.

"God love this part of America." Oh, no he doesn't !

Any you wonder why so many mass shootings with guns so available to one & all.

For what it's worth, I was a gun owner & enthusiast from age 12 to 55, when I no longer had the need or opportunity to shoot.

The good ol US of A ! When one of your presidents has the gonads to address this situation, problem the better for you all.

Like you, I'm ready for the ambush.

Cheers..... Mal.

Sorry ol mate. "NOYFB!" WRONG ! Public, open forum. I've as much right to comment as you have to disagree. That's what forums are all about.

I'm not at all worried about you're out of control gun situation. Just passing a comment re the number of pointless mass shootings you poor souls are experiencing due to the availability of guns.

Keep shooting, your aim ain't real good so far. Go & have a coldie or a nookie, you'll feel lots better.

Cheers, again. :-)

My state of Virginia allows open carry,issues concealed carry with application/passing authorized training course and doesn't require gun registration,,in fact you can't as there's no system in place for it. God love this part of America.

Okay fire at will,,I promise not to shoot back.

"God love this part of America." Oh, no he doesn't !

Any you wonder why so many mass shootings with guns so available to one & all.

For what it's worth, I was a gun owner & enthusiast from age 12 to 55, when I no longer had the need or opportunity to shoot.

The good ol US of A ! When one of your presidents has the gonads to address this situation, problem the better for you all.

Like you, I'm ready for the ambush.

Cheers..... Mal.

Me thinks she was a bit hot under the collar & needed to cool down. Objective achieved.

I lived in San Sai for about 6 months, loved it. Only about 10 minutes drive to Rimping & about 20 minutes to CM proper.

San Sai has some great estates, quiet, tree lined Sois.

The "Boonies" are different things to different people. Some think San Sai is the Boonies, others the Boonies only exist if you are kilometers from your nearest neighbor.

Home for me is about 25 km west of Sakon Nakhon, right on the main highway. Only about 25 minutes drive from all the conveniences of the city. Not the Boonies in my opinion.

Have a look at https://www.facebook.com/search/113131045379757/places-in/124887510918208/places/intersect/ might assist in finding a pool.

Cheers..... Mal.

Why is it any concern or business of yours as to the legality or not of workers in Thailand ? Live and let live and get on with your own life.

Wow, get out of bed on the wrong side, did we ???

Last time I looked this was an open public forum. You know, a place to ask odd questions, a bit of humor & chit chat. OP asked a question of interest to him. He's not criticizing or flaming, just curious.

Maybe you should live & let live & not bother responding if you can't offer anything worthwhile.

Is it me, or does he actually appear to be taller than the height measuring chart?

Maybe he had a snort just before the photo taken & was a bit high ?

My two bobs worth.

Last Friday I submitted docs for change of extension of stay from retirement to marriage. This at Sakon Nakhon.

I had to explain in detail my provided bank statements. I had highlighted my fortnightly aged pension deposit & another fortnightly deposit from private pension fund. Both into ANZ.

Also provided statement from Kasikorn bank showing monthly deposit, transfer from Oz bank.

I reduced my private pension fortnightly payment so not to show that I had sufficient to remain on retirement extension. The administration for marriage extension is much more involved for the IO staff than for retirement.

Re stat dec from Oz embassy in BKK. They don't give a rat's arse what you have written, all they are doing is verifying that you are who you say you are, and insomuch the signature is yours.

Trust this might be of some interest.

Cheers..... Mal.

ps. Aussies are probably aware that the embassy staff are mostly Thai nationals on contract. When the immigration officer sighted a Thai signature on my stat dec, witnessing my signature, initially would not accept. A quick call to the embassy & let the officer chat to staff sorted this promptly.

Let Google be your friend.

Key in "family attractions in Bangkok" & you'll get pages of things to do.

Easy peasy.

Heaps of wheel & tire shops in Sakon Nakhon. Not far to drive if none in Nakhon Phanom.

Cheers..... Mal.

My favorite in Udon. Kavin Buri Green Hotel. Great location. Great roof top pool & bar. Good size & modern rooms. Off street parking. Staff speak English.

Cheers..... Mal.

Let Google be your friend.

https://www.google.co.th/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=t+shirt+printing+thailand

Pages of them.

I would take a taxi to Major Cineplex close to Future park Rangsit and get a minivan to Pattaya. If have only small pack, I'm not sure if this is possible with big one. It's about 150baht for 1 person.

Other option would be taking taxi to mochit bus station and bus here to Pats.

Third option taxi... Probably 1300 baht

Don't get a mini van. Death wish. Unless you are extremely adventurous, thrive on horror road trips at break neck reckless speeds, forget all about the mini van.

Limo is the way to go.

Cheers.....Mal.

Two thoughts come to mind.

1. Google optometrists in Bangkok, find some clinics near you & e-mail & ask your questions.

2. Try walking into a clinic or two & ask about services & related costs.

That's what I'd be doing.

Cheers..... Mal.