matador007

Ok so they got shafted on the rent.

But I think the bigger point is that they suffer in the North/North-East ; and many people don't see their family for long periods of time.

And also, the work is difficult. I wouldn't want to be planting rice at all, let alone in the heat.

So I was watching the Australia Network yesterday, and caught this show/documentary.

Its basically 6 Brits who try to live on a Thai salary for a week. Lots of episodes for SE Asia, but ones pertinent to Thailand are 'Rice' and 'Chicken'.

Rice is about the fields in Isaan, and chicken about the chicken factory in Bangkok.

(I chose not to embed on purpose)

Thailand - Blood, Sweat and Takeaways - Episode Rice

Rice

HD: Rice HD

Thailand - Blood, Sweat and Takeaways - Episode Chicken

Chicken

HD: Chicken HD

I think we all have an appreciation for the hard working Thai's and sacrafice they do on a daily basis.

This only goes to re-enforce that.

Enjoy.

Try searching on Kayak.com

I also created a free account on the site, so it lets you do +/- 3 days on Departure and Return(if nec.?).

I live in Toronto, let me know if you need a ride from the airport

I use/search Kayak.com for the most part.

If you register (free) then allows you to do 3-day flexible search on both Departure+Return date.

Good luck to you.

Hi,

I want to first say thanks for helping out on dealing with the glass.

I know this is the 'Pattaya' forum, but could you tell us where the glass is ? Like around what Soi's, or general area where its happening/the worst ?

Then we know where to be more attentive.

Much appreciated for the heads up, hope it gets dealt with higher up the food chain.

Seems like the Laos side doesn't give a dam

Sorry, I couldn't help myself

Hi,

I would also be keen on hearing anything on this.

Thanks.

The VoIPDiscount one looks good. Its somehow related to the one I use-- VoipCheap.com ; as the site layouts are practically the same, and the whois information reveals same owners, ip address, etc..

VoIPCheap charges USD$0.05c connect fee, then USD$0.01/min to landline or cell in Thailand. And they operate the same way, with a local access number in several countries (include the UK).

On a side note, I don't understand how Skype charges USD$0.12/min (w/o VAT) for the same thing.

Happy calling,

--M.M.

Hi,

I wanted to post this in 'News Clippings' but denied permission. And posting here says I can't post a URL, so you'll have to copy & paste the URL.

So much for being a lurker.

A friend sent me this link:

www.globalpost.com/dispatch/thailand/090202/bangkok-sinking-1

Thailand's top disaster expert once foretold the 2004 tsunami. Now, he says the nation's capital will be submerged by 2030.

By Patrick Winn - GlobalPost

Published: February 2, 2009 22:55 ET

Cheers,

Marcello M.

From websit: Approximately, every forty minutes air conditioned buses depart to Pattaya. The buses run from 05:30 to 21.00. For detailed information tel: 0 2391 9829.

Just called, they said 23.00.

--M.M.

Last bus from Ekamai or Morchit is 21:00.

Kap kun kap Thanks Ked for the info.

Taking the (overnight) train in a few hours to Nong Khai from BKK. Then doing a Taco Bell "Run for the Border" ©

Hope all goes well Maybe a report to follow whenever I get back.

Cheers,

--M.M.