malt25

I usually move alone. But, if you require some company, I'd be happy to join you. Only payment would be a few beers.

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

"Propeller guards." Sure ain't rocket surgery ! Very minimal cost involved. http://www.progeng.com.au/propeller-guards Just an example.

But I'm willing to bet whatever, that it will never be legislated to be mandatory for the "death boats" here in LOS.

Of course, just my opinion.

There's gotta be an Irish joke in this issue somewhere.

Come on people, what's their income got to do with you, do you walk into a bar with a notice on your chest saying I earn xxxxx a month. Really is this worth discussing . Whatever they earn, good luck to them , if you're jealous then how sad you are ... Welcome to TV

Hey Dip Shit, oops, Dip Stick. Open, public forum in case you haven't noticed.

The topic's name is pretty obvious. Why read it if you think it might get up your nose ?

According to the prosecution, he first met the girl when he bought her out of a go-go bar in Koh Samui in 2008.

He is a paedophile and the lowest form of excrement on the planet but what about the bar owner who sold her, have they been arrested with human trafficking or are they over looked?

What authority do you think Norwegian prosecutors have over a Thai bar in 2008?

Have a read of the below items. Maybe Norway has similar legislation to that of Australia, who knows ? Anyway, worth a read.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dad-charged-for-sons-alleged-holiday-sex-with-prostitute/story-e6freoof-1226611985342

http://www.samuitimes.com/brisbane-dad-convicted-of-hiring-underage-prostitute-for-son-in-samui/

Cheers..... Mal.

Why not buy a normal black bar & have it chromed ?

Google chrome plating Thailand will give you an idea of where to shop.

Cheers..... Mal.

The government and authorities should wake up. I would say 80 % of mini van drivers are crazy kamikaze thugs and potential killers. One has only to look at the daily road carnage. How can a normal country let this happen ?

"How can a normal country let this happen ? "

Care to elaborate. Normal country !

But I do agree with the rest of your post.

Taxi driver runs over soi dog....Action.

Billionaire runs over cop....Inaction.

It's a little confusing!

Is there a post of the week or month award ?

I'll nominate the above.

why not take the bus, it only costs about 150 baht

Yeah, right. After a long haul flight, immigration queues & you suggest a bus ??? Why not suggest walking or hitchhiking ? That'd be even cheaper.

They are chalk and cheese.

I lived just outside Patts for many years but it finally drove me out. To much traffic over priced + the mix of non Thais there. Some very nice and some the dregs of humanity.

Over built without any infrastructure can make it a bit of a bug bare at times.

One good thing is you don't have to speak Thai as nearly everyone is bilingual.

Saying that I know U/T and the way things work there it might suit you better than Kan:

You will find that a lot less crazy than U/T and Patts.

Being on your own you could find yourself bit lonely in Kan: Nice place though it you fancy the quieter life + the bundles of tourist that flock there. But you will need to speak at least a good smattering of Thai.

Suggest you have a couple of weeks in both and see how/if they suit, before you make up your mind.

Hope this helps.

"They are chalk and cheese." I couldn't agree more.

Sorry, my mistake, they only have electric. Poor quality, I think my wife's mother could blow harder.

" I also used Aussie grass fed beef to grind up with bread crumbs and a bit of smoked bacon for hamburgers."

Well, aren't you just a precious little trinket !

"Motorbike service: 10,920." I think I'd be looking for a new bike.

Our local hardware shop carries them. They are part of a chain. I'll inquire there today if they have a shop in your area.

Cheers..... Mal.

Hi Nix.

I usually flame people who offer advice contrary to what is being sought. As in... what sort of motor bike should I buy ? Don't buy a bike, too dangerous.

But in this instance I'll make an exception.

Don't, in your wildest dreams, consider traveling in a mini van. They all have a minimum speed of 150 kph. They are bloody death traps.

Rent a car, or rent a car with driver. You'll enjoy your trip much better & live to remember it.

Cheers..... Mal.

Why's the walrus pointing at a lamp post?

I thought wires were the issue here . . .

Why do you feel the need to be rude does it make you feel better

Here we go again ! Another one void of a sense of humor or an appreciation of a bit of sarcasm.

Lighten up, have a giggle, have a beer, go have a nookie... you just might feel better.

Thanks guys.

I never considered the vinyl tiles, sounds like a plan. I'll do some research, looking, at that idea.

Tile height not a worry. I have the means to trim door bottoms if I do go down that path.

Thanks again, much appreciated.

Mal.

Guests in Thailand should mind their own business and make no negative comments on line about Thailand.

Go back to your home country and point your finger at all the Immigration and financial problems!

I really miss common sense...

WOW, bit grumpy this mornin, are we. In case you haven't noticed, this is a public forum. A vehicle for comment, positive & negative on any subject deemed appropriate by the mods.

If you continue to miss common sense, I'd suggest you improve your aim.

Cheers..... Mal.

Mangostin

Having read through the whole sorry thread. Once I had stopped laughing and my sides had stopped aching. I have come to a serious conclusion. You are a very very funny sort of man I believe this thread to be a big click bait job. Dough BALLS indeed. However your people skills are lacking somewhat I suggest you get into a detox program at your earliest convenience before its to late for you if of course it isn't already to late!!!. I await your put down comments with baited breath whilst I sit here eating you missing dough BALLS.

Good post. Shortly after posting my last response I accepted that I'd been taken hook line & sinker.

Hi all.

Our house, bungalow, has typical Thai style floor tiles. Bright with hideous pattern. I'd like to change.

I realize the proper method would be to lay new tiles over existing tiles. Not at all interested in taking up the existing tiles. I was thinking, probably a bit way out, but how about painting the existing tiles ??? I assume the existing tiles would need treating with some form of acid or etching agent to permit paint to adhere.

All info, advice most welcome.

Thanks..... Mal.

Definitely maggots. As others have indicated you need to do a bit of house keeping.

What we do, if you are interested. Small bin beside kitchen sink for daily scraps. Bin has plastic bag inserted. This bag is placed in the curb side bin at least daily, possibly more often.

I have recently purchased a large black plastic tub to use as a bin lid for the curb side bin. Keeps it dry inside & flies & Soi dogs & birds out. The curb side bin gets pressure washed weekly. Locals laugh at it, but we have the sweetest smelling bin in the Soi. Luckily our village gets 2 garbage collections per week.

Hope this helps...... Cheers.

Let Google be your friend. Try "Chaiyaphum car wash" There's heaps of em listed.

Easy peasy.

Cheers.

If you have a contract to rent it will stipulate the amount.

30 days (or more ) before lease is up it is the lessees onus to contact the owner for a lease renewal.

At this time any increase will be agreed upon & new lease written..

You are also obliged by law to provide any altered details eg< new passport etc

Yes, you heard me right, legally the owner does not have to advise you of anything, just retake possession day after lease expired,

If your current contract is ending then a new contract would have to be negotiated. You have the right to leave at the end of the contract and the owner has the right to ask what he wants for a new contract.

"Yes, you heard me right, legally the owner does not have to advise you of anything, just retake possession day after lease expired,"

How is that so amazing? He owns the property. If he fulfilled the contract with the tenant, when the contract ends he should be free to do what he wants with his property. The renter's only interest in the property is within the life of the contract.

Some landlords might feel that extending the contract based on the same terms is in their best interest, but if he feels he can get more rent or wants to install some relative or whatever, that's his right.

Yeehhh let's all have some dough balls together to celebrate..... just from another vendor

OMB ! he thinks a party is having some bloody dough balls. I rest my case.