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does anyone know if there are pottery classes locally - with wheels, clay, kilns etc etc? Thanks

I was always a strong supporter of the excellent-value-for-money Tiffany show. Sadly after last night's visit that's changed - see below

Mimosa - clearly hurting financially as at November 2014

Far fewer performers (30 absolute maximum).

Fewer fancy costumes just basic outfits

Longer segments = less costume changes

National segment themed dancing (e.g. Thai, Indian, Chinese, Spanish)

Basic musical backing to these

Simple stage settings

Very poor water/lighting shows

No more Michael Jackson !!

Dozens of shops empty

Many more coach parties with clients who seem to buy nothing.

Currently I would not pay even B150 to see this entertainment

Effective 2015

No more discount cards for free entry

Pay B150 for entry. The Tiffany show is included in this fee

Farang without Thai partner is B600 entry (aimed at Russians maybe)

Restaurants can get you in free if you eat there but youd have to pay the B150 for the show

I do wonder if Eddie understood/understands your post Infinity11 ........... but thanks for posting

just want this to stay on front page at least for a few days so new viewers might see it

The charming, fit, fun-loving Swiss gentleman who serviced my 2 antique clocks for many years here in Pattaya suddenly and sadly passed away recently. Missed by me and his many Pattaya friends - RIP

Does anyone know of a horologist who might be able to fill his shoes for me? thanks

the owner has found the local goat cheese supplier and now does a nice warm goat's cheese salad

Yes Mr Feline it's still my local and seems always doing good business now ............ and I still wont post photos. Go and find out for yourself

well thank you for that most pertinent, interesting and relevant reply David. I shall follow your future posts with interest hereinafter and maybe they can fill the void which you have incisively identified.

I've noticed that since Mobi's thread ceased (me being a regular follower of that as I have posted earlier) I find myself just randomly browsing TV again with no real incentive to open too many threads. If the Title tittilates then and only then I may open. Nothing to focus on I suppose. What say you?

Maybe Raro's new café thread will capture the imagination and fill the gap - some contentious posts so far and it's early days.

the TV stats show that in just over 5.5 months there were about 58,000 views of this thread. That's over 10,000 every month. Some sort or record I wonder? Will another thread ever match those stats I also wonder?

I used to regularly view to keep abreast of the happenings of Mobi and team way out there - it became my Eastenders, Cheers, Friends or whatever (or should that be East-siders?) and was disappointed when I missed an episode.

So what in your opinion made this thread so appealing to follow?

Cant go without wishing Mr Mobi the very best of health and luck and of course .............. THANKS

agree with Woody1 - just smile and say 'no thanks, don't want' and I too have never been charged under these circumstances at BPH

just enjoyed what I (as a Brit) considered to be a great meal of chilli con carne (a large bag at B80) from Fon's Foods ...... yes the homemade pie and home made curry lady ................... on Soi 5/1 on left/south side of Theppasist going west towards the sea.

BTW - she's also just started taste testing her home made lasagne too.

driving from near Si Sa Ket yesterday we had 11 police/military stops in the first 200kms going southwards. Polite officers and no problems but I agree why suddenly so many?

True Value on east Sukhumvit approx. opposite Tesco

pm me and i'll give you some details - been using him for some time now

M. Feline please see post #10 .............. or just snap your fingers and your desired pixs will appear as if by magic

Biffo the bear ............ why not stroll down there, take some pics, post them and thereby fulfil your desire and keep everybody so happy?

home made shepherds pie ready and only waiting for the spuds ...................... no potatoes at all. Disaster looming eh?

came past tonight Sunday and still busy at about 10.00pm,

yes it is still open but cant answer opening hours

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh M8 ............... definitely an Ozzie then. Pics certainly do reflect the taste I agree

M. Feline - had to use the Oxford dictionary to understand 'spruiking' and now see it's antipodean slang for speaking in public or showmanship. Not quite erudite but hey ho, that's antipodeans for you. Second time today so why not try another comprehensible verb if you know any

if you M.Feline had read the thread and referred to #87 I stated I have no commercial interest at all in this Bistro. It's simply a good 'local' for me as is Aroi. No reason for me to post any photos of venue or meals therefore.

If you want to see then I suggest you go visit and then you can make the pic posts because as you say "..... a 1000 words"

Had to use the Oxford dictionary to understand 'spruiking' and now see it's antipodean slang for speaking in public or showmanship. Not quite erudite but hey ho, that's antipodeans for you.

to be fair once or twice I've not been sure who I should see for advice on a health matter at BPH and to date have never been charged for that initial 'chat' by a Dr who has then referred me onwards and upwards

for any others as ignorant as I it means a 'foot doctor' or chiropodist

I also didn't know what it meant so maybe shouldn't be too critical