rvdk

Some points I do agree, a lot of Bangkok expats look different from Hong Kong or Singapore expats, a bit more overweight a bit more under-dressed. And a lot of teachers do not like to be a teacher, sad for the students. If you sit behind your computer now with a hangover and have to teach in a couple of minutes, you are one of them, of course you enjoyed the 2 for 1 in The Londoner last night and the attention from women, who you paid not enough in the morning.  But I do know a lot of teachers who love their job. He is not saying all Expats are Sexpats but you can't deny there are many. I have got a company in Bangkok and I work too much , no time to be a sexpat, what a pity. Yes and of course I do not like Thaksin, think he took some money from this country.They did not freeze 46 billion baht for nothing is it? Quite clearly buying votes from the poor people who thinks he is a "good man" when you give them some money.<br><br>I do agree --> so many expats are complaining on Thaivisa about Thai people and Thai culture.  If you do not like it, go home farang. <br>

Who knows a tailor in Bangkok who can make Italian design double collar butt s-8 shirts? If is more expensive than average, no problem. Has to be a good product.

Kuffki, who are you? You call people who make 27 baht per hour, gold diggers? Travel allowance would be fair, if they take the bus, that is two hours work. The bus, bet you would take a taxi Kuffki, gold digger.

Why are a lot of replies on www.thaivisa.com so negative about Thai society. Lot of negative farang in this country. Just go home.

For example "didn't think Thailand and haste were compatible,,,,,so Thai time it is then??"

The Russians are working on this problem --> Rich Russians kill pirates on vacation. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

16,000 unarmed merchant ships each year to try healing through the Gulf of Aden to sail and not the Somali pirates to be upset. A Russian cruise business now turns the tables around and loads of Russians to hunt down pirates before the coast of Somalia, the most dangerous waterway in the world.

His business idea is simple: His cruise ship is the bait for the pirates. If the real pirates try to board the seemingly harmless ship, they experience a surprise. Instead defenseless merchant sailors they are confronted with Russian tourists armedto the teeth . A macabre tourist fun.

A day on board the chartered cruise ship costs $ 5,790. They drive until the real pirates attack. At least one pirate attack is guaranteed by the travel agency.

The route goes from Djibouti to Mombasa in Kenya. The ship sails as close to the Somali coast as possible with a speed of only five nautical miles. The tourists can buy and use weapons according to their wishes and budget.

A gun-type AK-47 can be rented for $ 9 a day by the Russian passengers on board. 100 rounds of ammunition cost $ 12. A grenade launcher costs $ 175 a day. This rent includes three grenades. The use of one of the railing mounted machine guns should cost $ 475.

In order for the pirates not to get stupid ideas, rich Russians will receive an extra personal protection. On board of the ship are at any time a large number of former employees of Russian special commands. The Russian elite fighters on the cruise ship mainly take care of security at night.

The reaction of the internatinal military association combating pirates to these tourists are still unclear.

Bars and clubs open this weekend? Sukhumvit was closed last weekend because op pre election and this weekend is the election of.......... who cares.

Are bars and clubs open and where? I have heard Nana, Silom and Khao San Road open? Thanks from a thirsty man.

Anyone out there who might know where to get office furniture (seats) uphosltery repaired? Good quality job?

Any address? Thank you.

I would like to buy the Logitech Z5500 5.1 or the Harman-Kardon-HKTS-7BQ-Cinema-Speaker loudspeakers, where to buy in Bangkok? Been to Pantip, checked Emporium, Paragon

Want to follow a TEFL course, who has very good experiences with a school? I have found these two schools TEFL Institute and Language Express.

Please do not reply with "there are a ton of messages about this subject" yes there are but I do not see any names of schools. Thanks.

When do they open the skytrain after On Nut? It looks finished to me, why not open it. Someone knows when? Thank you.

FIRST FARANG ON STAGE --> AMERICAN. THEY WON IN SHOUTING ABOUT I HAVE NO IDEA CONTEST.

Foreigners joining the rally

By PierLuc Gagnon

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A few foreigners were spotted among the red crowds at Rajprasong intersection, joining the antigovernment movement regardless of the degree of their knowledge of Thai politics.

An American appeared on the stage yesterday, despite the government's enforcement of the emergency decree.

He said he had read the news and was puzzled by the rumour that some protesters were paid to show their support. Seemingly in Thailand for some time due to his slight knowledge of the Thai language, he had been encouraged to come to the scene to see it with his own eyes.

While on stage, he addressed the crowd in English, saying that the United States took a long time to establish democracy.

"What you're doing is amazing and I hope you achieve it," he said.

As the protest ran into its fourth day on Tuesday, some foreigners were also seen in their red shirts. Having been living here for some time, they were cheered up by the popular movement "in defence of democracy".

"This is becoming a people's movement. The country has been divided in the last month and I am worried about the direction it is heading in," said Frank Klose, a German who has been living in Thailand for the past 20 years.

Klose, a resident of Bangkok and Ubon Ratchathani, added that it was his third time at the protests and he was hoping a dissolution of Parliament would help resolve the current chasm.

However, he admitted he was not too knowledgeable about Thai politics, and mainly came in support of his Thai wife, who is a strong activist.

A desire to see the dissolution of Parliament was shared by other foreigners present.

"A love for freedom," answered another foreigner wearing a "Yubsapha" (House dissolution) scarf when asked about his motivation for joining the protests. He was there with a Thai friend.

"I am here to support freedom of speech, freedom of protest and corruptionfree elections. We should have a democracy without interference like in the US," added the dual American and Canadian citizen, who has been living in Bangkok for 15 years and asked to remain anonymous.

"The current government was not voted in, and I want to have a vote," he said.

He added that it was his first time at the protests as he was too busy with his business, but that he watched and followed the situation every day.

Exprime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assetsseizure case did not seem to be a factor for the foreigners when asked about their motivation for joining the red shirts' protests.

-- The Nation 2010-04-09

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Why is it always the Aussies and Brit who come to center stage here in Thailand for being just plain stupid.

Normally it is an AMERICAN citizen who is shouting, and you remember the first farang on stage. Oh Yes, here he is http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Red-...id-t354498.html

An obvious Canadian. He even said "eh" and out and "abuut".

No worry Mr. rvdk. I'm sure they will find a Yank in the woodpile soon !

The firsts farang on stage was an AMERICAN, check this out http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Red-...id-t354498.html

Why is it always the Aussies and Brit who come to center stage here in Thailand for being just plain stupid.

Normally it is an AMERICAN citizen who is shouting, and you remember the first farang on stage. Oh Yes, here he is http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Red-...id-t354498.html

Thanks Lonewolf for telling me your experience, good to know, in my case it is smoking and drinking tea. I will wait till I hear more experiences with whitening.

Who has any advice/ experience where is the best place in Bangkok for whitening my teeth? Address of the dentist please. Quality is more important than price. Thanks.

"I am here to support freedom of speech, freedom of protest and corruptionfree elections" Yes that is a good one, wearing a red shirt, supporting Thaksin, I am happy Thaksin is also very "corruptionfree".

This farang knows as much as most red shirts about politics, not much.

If you do not know anything about Thai polititcs, stay home. Anyway foreigners stay out of it.

I am using Windows 7 and I have a Billion ADSL router from True, I just reinstalled Windows and still get error code 651, sometimes I can log in on the internet after resetting the modem two times, what to do?

Does any one know where I can buy fake Diesel Jeans in Bangkok? I have looked in the Partunam area, but without any luck.

At this moment I do not have a health insurance, I am 30 years, from Europe working in Bangkok and do not travel much, I am healthy.

My friend broke his leg and that was a bit more expensive than I thought that would be so I am interested in a health insurance, which health insurance do you have and what does it cost per year?

They told me that Bupa is a good insurance, which one to take?

Thank you so much

Sorry Namoo, that was not nice, thank you for your respond. Sometimes people just write something in forums but not you. I am sorry but at this moment it is not there anymore. Hope you are ok. I apologize.

Ia m very sorry but you ca't buy Burberry in the Emporium, why post if you dont know.

Yes at the airport they have it but I don't fly much out of Thailand. I will try the Burberry shop but I think they only sell clothes.

Dear Forum members,

Where can I buy Burberry Cologne in Bangkok? I have checked out the Emporium and Siam Paragon. They have got no Burberry Cologne. Where?

Regards,

R.

I am looking for a handyman in Bangkok, area On Nut, who can make a partition in a large room. It has to be wall with isolation, who knows a company where they install walls etc.

Where to buy isolation for between walls, it is not that common in Thailand.

Regards