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The expenses scandal sweeping the UK has finally hit the football world. It would appear Newcastle United have been claiming for silver polish since 1969!!!

if you want to make money online there are plenty of ways to make more!

No doubt you are correct, maybe it would make a really interesting new thread, although if someone had a fantastic new idea I wouldn't have thought they would share it here.

The good thing about surveys is it's easy, especially if you're online daily, with no risk or unsold stock (unlike ebay). It's obviously not going to make anyone rich, but it is good for a pocket money cheque every once in a while.

I started doing online surveys with a single company last year. Online survey companies do not have the best of images but I thought I'd give it a go. The company I use operates on a points system. For an average survey you get 50 points and when you accumulate 1000 points you can cash these points in. The current rate is $50 for a 1000 points.

A few weeks ago I cashed in all my points and was sent a cheque for 2350 Baht or £45 (as I'm based in the UK and all cheques are sent in local currency). Before people start screaming "What has this got to do with Thailand" or "Too little money" it would be quite easy for those in Thailand with time on their hands and a computer to do the same. And although 2350 Baht will never make you rich it could buy an awful lot of Chang or Leo!!

Anyone tried it in Thailand?

I haven't named the company because I don't want this post to be seen as some sort of cheap plug.

how many minutes/hours/days/months did it take you to make £45?

it could be interesting if you sit at a computer all day with full access to the internet..

In terms of hours I really wouldn't like to say. I built the £45 up over a matter of about 6 months or so but you would have to bear in mind that I sometimes went weeks without bothering to do one. I did one this morning it took about 15 minutes and worked out at about $2.50.

Not enough to interest most people but if you have time on your hands maybe worth a go. Sometimes they can be pretty interesting as well.

I started doing online surveys with a single company last year. Online survey companies do not have the best of images but I thought I'd give it a go. The company I use operates on a points system. For an average survey you get 50 points and when you accumulate 1000 points you can cash these points in. The current rate is $50 for a 1000 points.

A few weeks ago I cashed in all my points and was sent a cheque for 2350 Baht or £45 (as I'm based in the UK and all cheques are sent in local currency). Before people start screaming "What has this got to do with Thailand" or "Too little money" it would be quite easy for those in Thailand with time on their hands and a computer to do the same. And although 2350 Baht will never make you rich it could buy an awful lot of Chang or Leo!!

Anyone tried it in Thailand?

I haven't named the company because I don't want this post to be seen as some sort of cheap plug.

If I were a chap with no morals whatsoever I would consider investing my money in half a dozen or so sexual toys. I would then place an ad in one of the British gutter press newspapers advertising these at an incredible value £9.99. The first six lucky people would then be lucky enough to fulfill their fantasies with the afformentioned adult toys.

However, seen as though I was then out of stock, I would have to return payment to all those unfortunate enough not to have received such a bargain.

I would make sure that the cheques had "GIANT DILDO OFFER" on them.

I somehow imagine that all the cheques would not be cashed.

Easy money or what?

However having morals I am still a poor man!!

My nookie days are over

My pilot light is out

What used to be my sex appeal is now my water spout

Long ago, on it's own accord, from my trousers it would spring

But now I've got a full time job to find the f_cking thing

It used to be embarrasing the way it would behave

For every single morning it would stand and watch me shave

Now as I approach old age

It sure makes me blue

To see it hang it's little head

And watch me tie my shoes

Anyone live in the city and know where these places are?

Cheers.

Whenever we go to Nakhon Sawan we go to the NSC sports hotel for a swim. Really nice Olympic size pool which is open to the public. It's at the north side of town at - 135 Gp 10 Jakrawal.

Its mentioned on this old thread.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Nakhon-Sawan....html&st=15

Hope this helps.

One day, long ago there lived a man who's wife didn't moan or bitch at him...................but it was just the one day and it was a f_ckin long time ago!!!

Gtreat programme

http://www.fishthailand.co.uk/extreme_fish...ing_thailand_14

I'm not into fishing at all but there has just been a great programme on British Channel 5 about fishing in LOS

http://www.fishthailand.co.uk/extreme_fish...ing_thailand_14

As an outsider looking in it would appear that democracy in Thailand is facing a long struggle.

There are many barriers to be crossed the first surely being certain people's opposition to any sort of challenge to Thailand's rigid social hierarchy. Any such talk often is met with Macarthist like fanaticism. The result of this is for fingers to be pointed at this or that politician and be accused of being a republican in much the same way people were accused of being communist in fifties America.

Now we find ourselves in a situation where people are alarmed that millions of the rural poor pine for the return of Taksin (who denies being a republican). This man is without doubt a geedy, corrupt and generally unsavoury character, but it should be of no surprise they want him to return, given that he was the first Thai poitician to campaign for, and deliver policies aimed directly at poor rural masses such as healthcare.

On the other side of the fence we have the People's Alliance for Democracy, who despite their promising title want a parliament 70% of which is appointed. Hardly a movement with the best interest of the majority at heart.

Add to this mix a shackled media and corrupt police force and it's hard to see a way forward.

In the West the way to go would be fresh elections but in Thailand a free election would mean the return to power of a Pro Taksin government (as have the last three elections), something that Bangkok elite would never entertain.

What this country is crying out for is a figure as uncorrupt as current P.M. Abhisit Vejjajiva but with the vision to aim programs aimed for the benefit of the masses. Perhaps, most importantly, the upper echilons of the social hierachy must embrace, rather than fear the thought of well educated and prosperous working class.

Personally, I'm not holding my breath.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Sorry about starting this as it's featured on another thread.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/East-Europea...on-t252920.html

Anyone know this guy? He looks a little the worse for wear.

Suvarnabhumi Departures makes me weep!!

I have a really good buddy called Pete. He lost an arm a few years back in a motorcycle accident. I saw him last Friday and called "Hi Pete where are you going?"

"To change a light-bulb" he replied.

Trying not to be offensive I ventured "Won't that be a little awkward"

"Not really" he retorted, "I still have the receipt"

There seem to be lots of pubs and eateries on the Dark Side but there seems to a complete dearth with an online presence. Seems a bit strange in such a fast growing expat area.

First came to Thailand in the early eighties and was blown away by the place. I thought about buying a business back then but put my sensible head on and decided against it. I've since worked in the UK building up a decent pension with the intention of retiring there when I'm 55(ish). I'M NOT saying I was right or wrong.

One thing I have learned from others over the years is to keep some capital outside Thailand and NEVER burn your bridges.

If I were to open a business (and again ignore me if you want 'cause I haven't) I'd aim for a business in Nakhon Sawan where there is an ever expanding expat presence but no "Farang" owned establishment. You only live once and you are a long time dead so if you want to pursue your dream, Good Luck.

If, however you decide to go down the boring old fart pension route (as I have chosen) that big 55(ish) seems to approach with Ferrari like acceleration!!

GOOD LUCK MATE.

Here I am, broken hearted

Paid a pound

And only farted!!!!

I first stayed at the Atlanta back in 1984. I loved the place, so friendly, full of characters. I remember with affection Rudolph Krouse the smooth german guy who would winter in Bangkok and Otto the not so slightly crazy Austrian guy. Even back then it was like stepping back through a time warp. As a young man I was really attracted to the general "feel" of the place and turned a blind eye to the fact that the rooms, although cheap, were truly atrocious.

However as the years went by I decided that a CLEAN and comfortable room were of far greater importance than "character" and have since chosen to stay at more luxurious places. However the memory of the Atlanta remained in my mind with affection.

I was stunned, to say the least, when I saw this thread open and was truly aghast at what was being said. I decided a little "googling" was called for and I very nearly dropped my beer when I read what had become of the place. It seems the place has gone back quicker than my hairline!!!

Imagine my dismay when I read the comments of Max Henn's Thai/German son, Charles, who now owns the place.... "Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, the Atlanta's clientele were the dregs of humanity,"

Were we really THAT bad?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for the discrimination against Thai ladies and mixed race couples, may the present management hold their heads in shame.

It would appear that the hotel has gone down the lines of pretending to be something that it is not. The beautiful foyer was always a facade hiding the fact that it was basically a grubby hotel but it seems that as the years roll by this pretence is magnified.

The hotel stands as a monument to the very worst of Thai traits, APPEARANCE being of primary importance, quality a very poor second.

If you're an arty "first timer" wanting to bury your head in the sand and "do" mysterious Thailand it's probably an ideal place to stay. If however you are (as most TV members are) somewhat more realistic it would be advisable to avoid this place like the plague.

To consider my wife (from Nakhon Sawan) or Brit/Thai son bing looked down upon in a hotel owned by a guy who is of mixed mixed race himself borders on the obscene.

This was supposed to be a light hearted post but I'm afraid I've got myself a little carried away..... I suppose some things are simply too serious to be taken light heartedly.

I fnid wehn poelpe cnnaot sepll porerply I tned to bcemoe agrny

Back in the eighties whenever returned to Thailand we'd go see the In-Laws in Nakhon Sawan. We'd always stay at the Pen Neung hotel as it was basic but clean and friendly.

On this paticular visit there was myself, my Thai missus, and another Brit/Thai couple. We enjoyed a few days in NS before heading off to Pattaya for a couple of weeks. On our return we checked in and we were given rooms a couple of doors apart. About 10-15 minutes after checking in we heard a huge argument start involving my Brit friend and a number Thai females. When I went to see what the problem was I was amazed to find the maids were accusing my friend of stealing THE CARPET from the room from his visit a couple of weeks previous, despite the fact that he was only travelling with 1 suitcase! Maybe they thought that this magical suitcase had Dr Who Tardis like qualities but regardless we have never returned.

I know a Mag

His name is Jim

I like to throw tomatoes at him

Tomatoes are soft

They don't hurt the skin

But these ones do 'cause they're still in the tin!

In the UK as in other first world countries the police and other forces work to the orders of their democratically elected government. Hence when an airport is closed by demonstrators the police go in make arrests and open the airport. Doesn't matter if it's 50, 500, or 5,000 people it would happen in any western country.

In Thailand the forces take a somewhat different view. When Swampy was closed it didn't suit various forces individual agendas. This meant no real action was taken, Swampy remained closed and Thailand became a laughing stock to the outside world.

He was good at getting his team to run hard, hence getting them promoted and avoiding relegation, but there didn't seem to be the extra dimension that would take them further. They are workhorses like he was.

The truth of the matter is the team stopped playing for him a while back. The word is he went way, way over the top after the poor peformance against Northampton in the league cup.

Only a few weeks ago it was thought it was a matter of time before he would transfer his determination and single mindedness to his team and the sky was going to be the limit. How long ago that seems.

Now he will be seen as a man who spent countless millions and ended up with a team who couldn't get away from the wrong end of the table. A world class player who simply couldn't hack it as a manager.

How the Mags and the Smoggies must be loving this.