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Cartoon Network 'Amazone'.........Subsidiary of CNN News. Bang Saray.

Looks like it's gonna happen.

Locals who look at you with contempt because you know their language.

Majority of those 'death free' provinces are predominately Muslim. Probably the lowest accident Songkran count in them every year. Less drunk motorists

UK......2003 BMW 330i.....£1,800 (mai teung saen) !!

TH....... "........."........".......£18,000 (Just shy of a million Baht) !!

There's a 2000 Aston Martin on the 'exchange & mart' website for about the same LOS price as the above Beemer.

Imagine the public outcry if even the (highest ranking) western politician was seen buzzing about in his (personal) high-end, thoroughbred vehicle ?

I've often wondered why second hand cars are so expensive here. However, last year I heard about an Isuzu MU7 for sale. I thought it would be going cheap due to the fact that the owner forgot to apply the brakes after parking one evening. The vehicle ended up half submerged in the neighbor's duck pond. Instead of reducing the price due to this mishap, the owner actually asked for MORE money due to the fact that she had to pay for a crane to retrieve the vehicle !!

My missus wants a car.....I daren't present her with the 'Toyota Crown' which is available for the same price as the 2001 'C' class Mercedes in 'Exchange & Mart' !!

Think I'll rent a Honda City !!

Ever thought about the individual as a person ??......Does he deserve it ?

Or are you trying to be Chinese ?

Highest paid civil servants in the region ?

That's right Paul....My Home Nan & Curry is about 70m up on the right hand side of that soi. A further 200m or so up on the right there is a chicken kebab wagon (best I've had in LOS). Cute vendor too !! Open from 5pm to 11pm (she then departs for central Pattaya).

About 250m up from 'Beer & Coffee' on Khao Noi, there is a place called 'Khao Noi Restaurant'..... Pizzas B100, Indian curries with rice 100B, English Breakfast 85B, Main dishes like fish & chips, steak & chips, chicken kiev etc are all priced at around the B120 mark. Thai food is good and well priced too. I think beers start at around B30. Glass of house wine B50. As you would expect, at these prices they do get busy sometimes, so the food can take a while to get to your table (especially when there's premier league football on). The 'silent' owner from the UK is a nice guy. His missus (Noi) speaks good English. It's early days at this place, and with the ridiculously cheap prices, they still seem to be trying to find the perfect formula without going over budget. I think they also do a Sunday roast for around B120ish. Bland decor, but colouful characters present often !

Moving further up Khao Noi (a few hundred metres before 'The Red Lion' on the right hand side) is 'Starlight' bar and restaurant. Again, cheap booze and food (small but tasty selection of western food). Great selection of 'top shelf' spirits. The owner, John, seems like a good guy, but he pretty much leaves to all to his Missus. Staff have always been friendly.

Oh....For the Indian food lovers on a tight budget. There is a Muslim Thai place on NPW that sells 'Khao Mok Gai'. It's yellow seasoned rice served with seasoned chicken, which hs a very distinct Malay / Indian flavour about it. Bargain at B35 !! If you're coming from Sukkie, go all the way up to the crossroads where there's a 7/11 on the left and a Family Mart on the right..........Turn right at Famly Mart for 'My Home Nan & Curry' and 'Hot chick selling kebabs'............For the B35 Buryani style chicken on yellow rice, DON'T turn right at Family Mart. Just go past it about 20m. It's on the right side (opposite the 'Mityon' second hand motorcycle store). Open late afternoon 'til about 10pm......Oh.....They also do a mean braised beef noodle soup for about B35.

If you're interested, I have a Sony Vaio 'P' series for sale. Ultra portable. New price 30k. I'll take 12k.

I have a vehicle which I'd accept monthly payments on (with initial down payment). I'll keep log book until final payment (same as the banks do).

What a connection.......The caterpillar helps you to turn into a better butterfly !!

It's one of these "In tillt" dishes.

Yup....I was very disappointed that Rung thip was closed, as I live on far side of Ban Phe and went especially to sample the ighly recommended menu. Please post when it re-opens. Thanks

^ Sounds like biksemad.

Whilst on this particular type of food, does anybody know where to get decent 'Rosti' ??

'Tommy's' (a Swiss restaurant in Maenam, Koh Samui), was the place that I discovered it. (very, very tasty). Haven't found it on any menus on the darkside yet.

What is bubble & squeak? Mouse ragout? Squirrel ragout? What's it taste like? Goldfish?

Excellent !!!!

At least you didn't think it was live boiled lobster !!

^ Bubble and squeak (sometimes just called bubble) is a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. The chief ingredients are potato and cabbage, but carrots, peas, brussels sprouts, and other vegetables can be added. It is traditionally served with cold meat from the Sunday roast, and pickles. Traditionally, the meat was added to the bubble and squeak itself, although nowadays it is more commonly made without meat. The cold chopped vegetables (and cold chopped meat if used) are fried in a pan together with mashed potatoes or crushed roast potatoes until the mixture is well-cooked and brown on the sides.

There are various theories as to the origin of its name,[citation needed] one of them being that it is a description of the action and sound made during the cooking process.[1] The name bubble and squeak is used throughout the United Kingdom. In parts of the country the dish may be referred to as bubble and scrape.

Bubble and squeak was a popular dish during World War II, as it was an easy way of using leftovers during a period when most foods were subject to rationing. In more recent times, pre-prepared frozen and tinned versions became available.

WOW !!! I left England way over a decade ago, and the bubble and squeak wasn't fussed over as much as the yummy sounding version that you describe. Mine was just cabbage and mash. My mother obviously knew the war was over (as does the owner of the 'caff' in question.

However, I do remember my nan's (grandmother's) B&S used to be a lot like that.....Hmmm.....Must tell the girls at the 'caff' to put it in a skillet (frying pan to us English/Rooos/Kiwis) a bit longer. It tastes like it has loads of butter in it, so it should brown nicely

^ Bubble and squeak (sometimes just called bubble) is a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. The chief ingredients are potato and cabbage, but carrots, peas, brussels sprouts, and other vegetables can be added. It is traditionally served with cold meat from the Sunday roast, and pickles. Traditionally, the meat was added to the bubble and squeak itself, although nowadays it is more commonly made without meat. The cold chopped vegetables (and cold chopped meat if used) are fried in a pan together with mashed potatoes or crushed roast potatoes until the mixture is well-cooked and brown on the sides.

There are various theories as to the origin of its name,[citation needed] one of them being that it is a description of the action and sound made during the cooking process.[1] The name bubble and squeak is used throughout the United Kingdom. In parts of the country the dish may be referred to as bubble and scrape.

Bubble and squeak was a popular dish during World War II, as it was an easy way of using leftovers during a period when most foods were subject to rationing. In more recent times, pre-prepared frozen and tinned versions became available.

WOW !!! I left England way over a decade ago, and the bubble and squeak wasn't fussed over as much as the yummy sounding version that you describe. Mine was just cabbage and mash. My mother obviously knew the war was over (as does the owner of the 'caff' in question.

^ Assuming you refer to the bar Crossroads, going east from there isn't the next road the T-section with Soi Nongprue with the Temple and the 7/11?

Nope, there is a small tiny Soi (rather driveway) that says "Love Inn". Ask at Corssroads for directions.

That's the one Raro !! The 'caff' is owned by a wholesale farang food distributor in the Pattaya area. My mistake. Brekkie is 99 Baht, tea/coffee is extra. I always order the bubble & squeak, which makes the whole thing a real gutbuster (great for me as I usually have it late on. Other punters give great reports on the F&C and bangers & mash. usually a few in on Sundays for the roast. will try it soon and post my opinion.

'alf decent 'spag bol' in the 'Sailor Bar' on the Nernplubwan. On the corner of (google map reads 'Map Yai Lia 31') there's a 7-11. Youll find the bar three doors away. Not gourmet, but goes down great with a coupla' beers. 90 or 95 Baht.

Finally got round to visiting 'Rung Thip'....Gutted.....closed for a month. Three fellas drinking opposite in a mom & pop establishment recommended 'Courtyard'. The explained that it's nowhere near as good as Rung Thip, but decent food with reasonable prices (Could they be getting it right)?. Drove past. No customers. Gave it a miss & went to Kiss !!!

^ Assuming you refer to the bar Crossroads, going east from there isn't the next road the T-section with Soi Nongprue with the Temple and the 7/11?

Nope, there is a small tiny Soi (rather driveway) that says "Love Inn". Ask at Corssroads for directions.

That's the one Raro !! The 'caff' is owned by a wholesale farang food distributor in the Pattaya area. My mistake. Brekkie is 99 Baht, tea/coffee is extra. I always order the bubble & squeak, which makes the whole thing a real gutbuster (great for me as I usually have it late on. Other punters give great reports on the F&C and bangers & mash. usually a few in on Sundays for the roast. will try it soon and post my opinion.

Not sure if this has been mentioned (Only got up to page 27)!! 'View Dee' apartments just off Nernplubwan has a great little 'caff'. Great full English with bubble and squeak for around 120 Baht. I've heard they do a good Sunday roast with all the trimmings for around 200 Baht. Not sure what time they open, but close around 7 - 8pm. I go out of my way for the brekkie here.

Driving east from Sukhomvit, go past 'crossroads' and take first right after family mart (there's a pinkish purple sign saying 'Love Inn'). The 'caff' is about 400 - 500 yards up on the left.

Is the Indian place (mentioned in earlier posts) still running ?? If so, where is it ??

After the exit of Chuan Leekpai as premier, Thaksin entered. He proved that it's easy to get away with anything in a kingdom that doesn't like complaining. I fear that anyone in power will emulate Thaksin's methods now.

What do you do with a god after you buy it?

Pray to it for aquittal

Sorry....'acquittal'

What do you do with a god after you buy it?

Pray to it for aquittal

is this why they could only afford 600,000 baht donation to haiti relief efforts?

They haven't got their hands on Mr T's money yet !!

"Chalong Police Inspector Col Chana Sudtimas said, "We will have to arrest the driver for causing death by careless driving.

"He may have to spend as much as 10 years in jail, depending on what the judge decides," he added."

Without questioning the company and checking the vehicle for faults ???

koh chang.

siam hut.

check www dot siambeachkhochang dot com

when you call them, ask for siam hut where they always held the full moon party there.

it's a different web but the same owner.

Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan.

in my part of investigative spirit, I have just gone to 7-11 and bought a footlong cheese bite. I purposely walked away while the guy at the counter chopped it up, and when I came back, took out all the pieces, laid them out on the counter, reassembled them, and used a ruler to measure the overall length, then compared this length to the footlong sausage that was in the rolling heater display box thing.

I am happy to report that the 7-11 near the Pravet intersection does not appear to follow along in this shameful scam. In fact, the length of my sausage ended up being 12 and a half inches, half an inch more than advertised, how is that for value?

Unfortunately, I am no longer welcome in that particular store. Nevermind, I shall try to expose scammers at other locations!

The cheese filling cooled down (after oozing out slightly from the slices) whilst you were carrying out your experiment due to the air conditioning. The hardened cheese would have left small gaps between each slice once you re-assembled the sausage. Hence the extra length.