Gonsalviz

I'm concerned about the safety too.

I don't want to get beat up by a Thai gang!

What a pathetic comment !

I have been here for many tears and have never been "beat up" by a Thai gang.

If you are one that attracts or looks for trouble then stay away!

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Stay away from Hua Hin.

20 years ago it was fine. Too many farang now.

45 years ago it was fantastic. I only saw one other farang while I was there.

I first went there in 1978. Patong had 1 hotel. The original Patong Beach Hotel. I stayed in a little cement bungalow with a fan. Thought it was awesome having the beach to myself. I did see one other farang. A friend that came with me.

Everytime I think the worst about Thailand, I sit back and think about where I am from. Then it doesn't seem so bad. Except for the driving and even that is pretty bad in the USA, now

The worst part of it is most don't set it tight enough and you can easily drive away with it engaged and smoke your brakes.

This might come in handy.

Did it not come with a small pump with integrated cartridge filter?

If not, and the pool has 2 sidewall "ports" to facilitate one, maybe buy one of these? http://www.lazada.co.th/intex-2006-8-12-28604-2564348.html

Sorry, just read your post again and noted "cheap crap filter". The thing is, it's not crap really, you just need to run it for 12-24 hours/day for it to do the job, and pull the filter out daily for rinsing. Running it only when the pool is in use is not enough. Same goes for every pool.

Rare that people re read or thoroughly posts on TV. Thanks for that.

But these filters on their best day cannot stop algae or the cloudy water. That is why all pools require maintenance including chemicals.

Previous experience with these pumps.

Excellent answer. I figured as much but with my lack of knowledge, I thought it better to ask.

Actually my answers were not from TV but people with pools. Probably the same result though.

I relented and bought a small rubber pool for the kids. I guess the capacity at 3-4000 liters. It has a cheap crap filter.

I would like to know how to keep it clean since I have no desire to empty an fill it regularly.I know bleach will will keep the algae at bay but what to use to keep the water clear? I know a few things but not much. Is a pool place in order? I have several people tell me that the pool places know fuckall mostly.

Is it cheaper to just empty an fill it? I did buy a cover to keep the big stuff out and taught the kids to wash their feet before getting in.

Never have, never will.

Crimes are committed all over the world. There are places that have more violence than others but Thailand is not one of them.

Restructure the system NOW.

Don't wait until it rains as it probably won't start when the TMD predict but I hope that the rainy season will start by July and that we will have more rain than last year.

IMHO it will take about 2 years or more to gets the dams and reservoirs back to where they should be.

IMHO a rain like Texas has had in the last month would fill the reservoirs to over capacity.

Lactose intolerant is like gluten intolerance. Mostly BS.

Yogurt to drink.

Don't know how they price but I think it is by the meter.

Use a Thai company (reputable). That may take some time but worth it. Farang owned companies are way over priced and pretty much do the same quality work. Thai do all the work.

Thai have a habit of using PVC on corners. Absolute crap. Specify aluminum. A few other things you should know but I have no idea your style.

If you watch them (Thai included) women do not accomplish as much labor. They carry buckets around. The men mostly do all the cement mixing (manual) and pouring.

There are a few that work like men but mostly not. Western countries are the same.

I had a doc that gave me muscle relaxant and put me on a traction table. Did absolutely no good, whatsoever. NADA.

Thai massage is better. Yeah, it can be rough but a good therapist will help you.

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€152.88

HF!!!

My riding jeans cost less than $30 USD. I stay away from Kevlar. It costs too much for the extra 2 seconds of protection. If you are dressing for an accident, spend as much as you like.

Ive been using the Thai made Bigass jeans for about 1 year now. Price/quality is good, they're soft and not hot at all. Also nice cut and style.

Another good thing is you can take out the knee protectors from the outside, which is very handy.

I think you meant BadAss jeans. But thanks. I brought a bunch of riding jeans with me but I will need later.

Shirts with beer labels would be considered promotion of alchohol and hence ilegal.

What about shirts advertising water or energy drinks?

Labels are not illegal only a picture of the bottle.

I used to be near there but never saw a place to do what you want. I took rough measurements to a place in Saraburi and they made what I asked. Rounded edges and all. The builder of my house cut and fit it.

Were you offended? If yes, stop visiting this forum?

Questions about taking your bike into Laos are best asked in this forum. Motorcycles in Thailand

The problem is, that at the border, it depends on the persons mood of the day.

Depends on who you talk to. I have been told I can but the general rule is bridges will not be crossed on a motorbike. Ferry's are fine. So I have been told. I have gotten so many different answers I leave my bike in Thailand and do the bus thing.

I never make any of those entries and never been asked.

You should be able to grow enough rice for the family to eat but not much else. Vegetable farming is a lot more work but also more profitable. Not in the western sense.