PaulDee

Given the quality of TV programming here, reading has become my favorite pastime. Haven't gone wrong yet with Harlan Coben, Michael Connally, John Sandford (thanks for the tip, Psimbo!), John Grisham, Nelson DeMille and Robert Tanenbaum. All talented, prolific writers who keep them coming.

Did my 90-day report in Jomtien last week. No mention of bank balance!

12 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

No the are not. Just a check of the balance 3 months after date of application.

 

Just breezed through my 90-day report in Jomtien. The question of bank balance never arose.

The article, NESDC and the government all ignore the irrational strength of the Thai baht. If it continues to climb against all major international currencies, those pie-in-the-sky tourism numbers and export forecasts can be expected to decline substantially.

And I've seen many Western ladies "pulling" customers

into bars along Walking Street...not to mention their

dancing in windows, on stage and--dare I say--maybe

in private!

I would adopt that pup in a minute BUT my building

allows cats only. Accept that lovely creature into your

home--it's only one more mouth to feed.

I have two cats and felt that was enough to care for.

Yet, when I found a mangy month-old kitten on the

street I took her to a vet then brought her home to

the (eventual) delight of my other two cats. She

provides them with something to do when I'm too

busy to entertain them.

6 hours ago, Vatman said:

So it`s possible she arrived in Bangkok with no onward or return ticket & no Australian visa. That being the case where does Australia come into it? Does she just say that Australia was her preferred destination? This girl needs help.

You missed the part where it says, "Qunun said she had obtained an Australian visa and booked a flight."

2 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

I use Somat 8-in-1 and finish. Though cheaper abroad, you can get them at CentralWorld supermarket on top floor, but also at any Villa. The tabs are easy. Though you should still have salt and rinse aid, the tablet is all in one that is put in washer and turned on. It may not be suitable for short runs as it may not completely dilute but normal and eco programs they work well. If you want to try on yours, PM me and I'll send you a few to try.

Thanks for the info and for your kind offer. I also use Finish, and I don't mind spending a few baht on tabs at Villa if they are important to the wash or washer. Thanks again.

3 hours ago, madmen said:

Are you guys using machines due to big family lots of dishes or you single?

God I hate washing dishes

Single AND I also HATE washing dishes.

11 minutes ago, chatette said:

Powerbuy has many. My Siemens has been going strong for ~ a decade. No roaches or rats ????. Buy tablets and salt from various supermarkets and use vinegar for the rinse.

Hi, Chaatette, I've had a dishwasher (bought online) for about six months but did not know about tablets, salt and vinegar. Can you tell me what to look for and which markets carry the products?

Despite the encompassing list doubling down on clinics, there is no mention of shopping malls or bars.

26 minutes ago, johng said:

Jomtien charge 300 baht and you have the certificate in about 20 minutes...rather good service but no good at all for residents of Chaingmai.

Thanks. And what documentation does Jomtien Immigration require before issuing resident certificate?

15 hours ago, lapd said:

Not same same.  Central supermarket is not at all like Tops supermarket.  Just like it's not the same as BigC or Foodland.  Hence the different names.

Hey, Copper,

Check out the Central Festival Web site

which clearly states:

Hata off to the Manager and TV for shaming city officials.

Maybe I really am just a hasum man!

Adjacent to Big C!  Perfect?

How about the post office?

When is it open/closed?

Thanks

Hi, fellow BJJ fan,

I have no idea where you are or what's in your area.

However, I would suggest you contact my friend

Rorion Gracie and ask him the same question (see

email pasted in below for contact info).

If nothing else, you might ask to be put on his mailing

list for occasional lessons and VDOs on moves.

Good luck in Singburi,

Paul

to me

Why does Pattaya One continually refer to Sukhumvit as the Sukhumvit Road?

It's a British thing. Brits omit the word "the" before hospital ("Mr Z

was in hospital for a week") and, rather than waste it, they insert

it before street names.

As to Pattaya's common floods, didn't the Mayor call this a

World Class City--the Asian Riviera?

Just back from a ONE HOUR drive from Pattaya Nua to Patta

Tai (N. Pattaya Road to S. Pattaya Road). Third Road flooded.

Soi Buakhao flooded. Connecting sois flooded.

First World City my ass!