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Looks aren't anything. Much rather have an average looking pocket rocket than an expensive prima donna . It's what's under the hood that counts.
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Tourists Detained After Vaping Mid-Air on Nok Air Flight
Denim replied to Georgealbert's topic in Phuket News
Assuming they possessed such an organ in the first place. -
Phuket's Transformation: Becoming Thailand's Premium Tourist Hub
Denim replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Great . Now just remove the bridge connecting it to the mainland and this new Oblast can be quarentined from the rest of the country. -
Fight breaks out after Thai woman leaves 2 husbands for foreigner
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Two's a spit roast threes a crowd. Havn't seen Bob lately either ? -
The interesting aspect is how expat communities , of whatever nationality , like to flock together and limit their integration to just being here and picking up a smattering of Thai. Look at places like Phuket , Pattaya , Chiang Mai etc and you will find some areas that are almost completely Russian , Chinese or Western. This is not so different from the UK where we see asians choosing to live in towns and cities where they can limit their integration into British society. Places where they can go for days on end just speaking their own language ,eating their own food and using their own social networks etc. They can live here for decades but have no Thais as real friends.
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
Denim replied to Rimmer's topic in The War in Ukraine
Good. When you return to the front ask your cats if you can borrow a few of their 9 lives. Might come in handy. -
Transgender Woman Assaulted by Foreigner on Pattaya Beach
Denim replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Is the foreigner B in this story ? -
Thailand’s new e-visa system targets African tourists in travel boost
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
So, tourists with nice shoes who have just recovered from a nasty illness. Narrows it down a bit. -
Thailand’s new e-visa system targets African tourists in travel boost
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Scraping the bottom of the barrel. I thought Thailand wanted to be the hub for wealthy , well healed tourists ?- 34 replies
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Thaksin Predicts Debt-Free Thailand by 2027 with New Strategies
Denim replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
But think Yingluk is Thaksins daughter. Lol. A lot to say about Thaksin but not much about Prayuth and other coup makers who have also had their noses at the trough but by seizing power rather than politics. -
Very confused about E visa system
Denim replied to Marcel Samson's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
No need to apologise. Many people are confused by the new regulations and requirements. As DrJack54 says : I would skip idea of obtaining non O in Laos. An alternative is to apply for 12 month extension from your current permission of stay. The days of easy and quick visa runs to Laos are over. It has no advantage over anywhere else. -
Changing the disc is hardly what I would call a modification. There are disc's for ceramic tiles , metal and wood. If they want to reduce these accidents they should make it illegal to sell grinders that are not operated by an automatic kill button. That is , as soon as you take your thumb off the operation button the power is cut. My first grinder had this. Nowadays , most of the cheap Chinese generic grinders have a separate toggle switch at the base where the wire goes in. Dangerous because if you drop the grinder it keeps on working.
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Signed up today and this is first post. It's a belter.
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Thai woman seeks justice after lantern sets her car ablaze
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Mai News
First class insurance is known as fully comprehensive cover. For people who can't afford that or for those that own cars older than 10 years there is third party fire and theft . The 10 year old rule is one of the insurance companies requirements , not a written law. With third party in Thailand it is the car that is insured not the driver so anyone can drive it. In the event of an accident the policy holder usually gets nothing. Only the thitd party is covered.. -
Building a house in Thailand
Denim replied to capin's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
Sorry to disagree but where we live there are new houses going up all the time. Some, on a low budget , are not built to the highest standards , but others are very well built and even after several years show no signs of deteriation. This is why I advised looking around at the nearby housing stock to find out who built what. If you just follow somebodys recommendation , that somebody might be a bad builder related to the one who recommended him. If you can find examples of three or four houses well built by the same person he is the one I would approach. Naturally , he might be charging more than others but as usual cutting corners can be more expensive in the end. -
Building a house in Thailand
Denim replied to capin's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
No need to hire an architect. Your local land office holds many house plans on file. They should allow you to browse through them until you find one you like and for a small fee you can have a copy made. When it comes to construction some leeway is allowed in the design and it does not have to be exactly the same. You can change some details as long as the finished house does not exceed the originals dimensions by too much. To find a builder, talk to locals for recommendations. Drive around the area and see if there are any homes that look well built and structurally sound. You could then ask the owner politely for the builders phone number. There is a dedicated forum to building houses in Thailand. I would say it is a must read for anyone considering a build as it covers everything you need to know including plumbing ,electrics , legality etc. I can't post the link here as it is against forum rules but if you PM me I will send you the link. Good luck wish it. Phitsanulok is a nice city with all amenities. -
Thai woman seeks justice after lantern sets her car ablaze
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Mai News
Third party , fire and theft comes to mind. Her insurance should cover the damage caused by the moron who sent the lantern up. -
Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
Denim replied to Rimmer's topic in The War in Ukraine
Jeez . Tell you commanders this old proverb. He who fights and runs away , lives to fight another day. Wish you the best of luck and hope you make it until the leave you said you had coming. You brave few are carrying a burden meant for many. Stay safe. -
I drink a hot ginger infusion every day. Buy 5 bags at a time as you can keep in the fridge and re heat. Anti inflammatory so good for arthritis. Sometimes go for the hot patango while I'm at it but not too often. Delicious but pretty unhealthy. Also buy a khao klukapi sometimes if we can't be bothered to cook. Very nice.
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30 Did-You-Know Questions for those 'on the fence' about the mRNA jabs
Denim replied to Red Phoenix's topic in Covid/Vaccine
Jeez. Give it a rest and move on or write something interesting about Spanish flu. -
Thai teenagers attack couple with knife at Pathum Thani mall
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Central Thailand News
Lol. God bless mums. More loyalty than a dozen Labradors albeit a bit blind sometimes. -
Good fortune: PM Paetongtarn’s assets exceed 13 billion baht
Denim replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
No rich people in Thailand pay much tax. If there is one thing they all have in common it is tax evasion. Not like us foreigners . When it was announced that after 180 days in country money sent to us from overseas would be taxed we were perfectly OK with it. -
American on Dirt Bike Kills Thai Woman Crossing Road in Chiang Mai
Denim replied to Georgealbert's topic in Chiang Mai News
The Judge Jeffreys are out in force today.