chickenslegs

Makro has something called "butter product" or "butter blend" at around 400 baht for 2kg ...

https://www.makroclick.com/en/product/237460-+UNSALTED+BUTTER+ARO+2+KGS.

https://www.makroclick.com/en/product/175621-ALLOWRIE+BUTTER+PRODUCT+UNSALTED

It's a bit cheeky of them to call it butter, but it's OK for some cooking needs.

2 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Lastly, today is the final of the World Cup – an event that has gripped at least one member of the Rooster household for a memorable month.

 

But in commenting on the likely outcome of the quadrennial showpiece between France and Croatia permit me to quote Bangkok Post legend Bernard Trink when I say….

 

I don’t give a hoot.

The final is tomorrow, Rooster.

Today we could see England take home the bronze medal

I can hardly contain my enthusiasm.

18 hours ago, roquefort said:

Why not.

 

Makes more sense giving him a knighthood than to Gareth Southgate and his team of "heroes" for losing in a World Cup semi-final.

I don't think anyone has suggested a knighthood for the England coach or his team - maybe in 2020 .

Regarding the incredible heroism of the British cavers/divers - why not show your appreciation by making a small (or large) donation to the British Cave Rescue Council ... http://www.caverescue.org.uk/ who will fund the next generation of cave rescuers.

I don't have any links to their Aussie/Belgian/Chinese/etc. equivalent organisations, but they are equally deserving of our appreciation. Maybe TV members could post links here.

Silver

Arson

6 hours ago, Thechook said:

Momentum is building in Australia for Dr Harris to be awarded the Cross of Valour. 

 

 Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. They selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

 

Bravery or courage differs from fortitude in a crisis situation. Bravery is a deliberate choice to go from a place of safety to danger or remain in a perilous position to provide help.

 

The Cross of Valour is the highest bravery decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.

 

The civilian version of the Victoria Cross

 

There are also calls for him to receive the Australian of the year award.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, lvr181 said:

I have already nominated him for Australian of the Year award a few days ago and I think that some others have already done the same.

 

Here is the online site:

https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/nominate/

 

HTH

I'm sure I read in one of the many TV topics, that Dr Harris brought over with him his fellow-Australian diving partner. I don't ever remember reading this guys name and there has been little mention of him since (somebody may correct me if I'm wrong).

It took a whole team to find and rescue those people. I hope that no member of the team is overlooked when the medals/accolades are being handed out.

1 hour ago, shamrock09 said:

My MGBGT never leaked

I heard there was one BGT that had dry carpets, but I thought it was just an urban myth.

Boxing

Club

Sounds like she is lucky to be alive. Hope she makes a full recovery.

10 minutes ago, balo said:

I don't understand this, what is the big deal , why can't MG fix it ? 

It's warranty right? 

It's not supposed to rain inside a car.  Something is not right about this story .

 

Sounds like she doesn't want it fixed ...

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Requests to MG to refund her money or change the car fell on deaf ears

I don't blame her for trying, but I doubt that she will get what she's asking for.

Needles

4 hours ago, transam said:

Must confess I don't like the name buying....Today's "Mini Cooper" has nothing to do with the names fame, just lucky that BMW does supply near faultless engineering, but it is a bought name for the masses that they can make money on..

I have very fond memories of the Austin/Morris Mini's.

My daughter recently bought herself a new Mini Cooper. I really wanted to hate it, but it's a good looking car, very well built - and goes like Sh1t off a teflon shovel.

5 minutes in. Trippier free kick (if anyone deserves an England goal, it's Trippier - (fantastic skill and effort in every match)

I missed the first half of England's opening match against Tunisia and they won. So now I can't watch the 1st half of any England match, in case I jinx them.

I'm just using the FIFA website every few minutes to get an update on the score.

Another goal before half-time would be great.

4 minutes ago, utalkin2me said:

They are all fine, send them home just as you would if there was no damn media. 

I disagree (for what it's worth).

After all the effort of finding them, then the massive and successful rescue operation (including one unfortunate death), it would be unforgivable if any of these boys, or the assistant coach, was sent home without a very thorough assessment of their physical and mental health, and then suffered any adverse effects.

Regarding the media. Maybe the PM could use his Section 44 powers and get a few people sent to "attitude adjustment". He seems to have no problem keeping a lid on the media when they criticize the junta.

Where are people finding these 4+ year old topics. I thought they were all closed and archived.

6 hours ago, Brunolem said:

I didn't know that...could you elaborate, or provide a useful link?

This UNHCR report is a good summary.

http://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2016/11/5836af624/overcoming-statelessness-thailand-case-time.html

"Use this tool to see if you can drive in Great Britain with your non-GB driving licence.

Great Britain is England, Wales and Scotland."

https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-visitor-to-great-britain/any-other-country

If hiring a car, the rental company will have a policy about what is an acceptable licence - probably dictated by their insurers.

Abandoned