smokie36

Agree fantastic value for money.

149 Baht for a salad bar alone? I'll stick to Via Vai thanks a better salad bar and a freshly cooked pizza thrown in for just a few Baht more.

I find that the people who make the most demands upon foreign service offices are the people that pay the least to support the delivery of those services. If you want concierge service, then don't bitch and holler at the government to cut back on spending for the delivery of the services.

Another stupid comment, there are only a handful of people that take your rather unintelligent and need I say rather mad post with any seriousness, I pay more tax than most people earn in a year and this tax goes towards running British embassies world wide to protect and serve the citizens of the uk. Maybe you don't understand the British systems based on your very irrational and stupid post I would guess your a little green when it comes to basic understanding and intelligence. The Embassy is there to support its citizens why should they not support the citizens of the Uk that is the whole point of having a British embassy in each country, are you that short sighted and stupid, embassies are not just to take money for visa's for people wishing to visit the Uk. No wonder there is so little Britishness left in the Uk when there is such thoughts as yours.

Well I for one wouldn't travel abroad without having the means to support myself for at least a month longer than I intend to travel and be able to fund an alternative route home should it all go wrong. But I have some compassion for people who run on a tighter budget particularly the young or those with families caught up through no fault of their own and the UK government just washes their hands of helping or giving any useful advice of any kind. That's where Britishness has fallen down mate not in the middle or bottom. Pathetic!

If you like Indian food then the buffet at the Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit soi 18 is outstanding.

I take it you're referring to the Sunday 800 Baht including unlimited cheap vino?

Or are they now doing this all week?

Anyway its a great buffet for sure!

there will be a thai baht crash. taksin bought thailand out of debt. now he is feeding the reds. probably helping the baht stay strong. taksins seized assets will not last for ever.

difference is when all this war stops. no more taksin. no more red paying. no more priministers paying off thailands debt. basically there is nothing left but a crash. unless The PM has a good back up plan up his sleeve. if so i hope he is like a chess player and thinking 10 moves ahead. he has it hard enough just trying to savive let alone deal with thailands economy after the blood shed

Yep I'd be happy to lose a few Baht/£ if there were no more deaths.

I know I am a noobie but I would also like to attend.

Look forward to meeting you there!

How do we show we are a member ?

Simplest way,is if Smokie brings a laptop ,computer that is, before anyone gets carried away & you just log in your account, as proof of membership. Let's see how many remember their passwords.

Yes I'll have my laptop with me and as Rooo has pointed out please have your passwords handy to save a lot of hassle.

http://kohphangan.sawadee.com/kohphangan-transfer.htm

Take the Raja ferry.

^ I wonder what Jummy Hill would make of it eh lads?

We hate Jimmy Hill, hes a poof , he's a poof!

We hate Jimmy Hill, he's a poof, he's a poof!

Sorrry i thought i was back at Hampden there. Its been a while.

^ I wonder what Jummy Hill would make of it eh lads?

Not that I could care less but play Scholes deep and reach the semis maybe....

Edit: Yeah another call for Michael Dawson the form defender right now.

Go on Smokie36, instead of your bottle of vodka, any advice about the OP?

Nothing much to add regarding the ambulance side of things. As BigC already said dialling emergency services is a joke and the likelihood is the nearest Thai with a phone will pick up a commission for phoning the private operators.

Better than nothing though at least they take you to a hospital. If you're still conscious take a taxi probably the only time its a bargain!

If you end up at the private hospital of their choice the treatment is ok and the place is clean enough but expect to pay at least 75000 Baht a day.

Make sure you have insurance and keep a copy of the document in your wallet. This simple task might be the difference between lying in a cubicle bleeding to death and being treated immediately.

herd that they are hiring help from over seas. having problem getting the bat signal fixed. basically how it works is.... when there is a trauma. a big light flashes in the sky in the shape of a bat. Apperently this method has oven taken more conveinetent methods of communication like a telephone or a radio. for some reason they have chosen to fly a bat signal in the sky. fart more effective.

Top post BigC sums it up perfectly shame some don't get it mind you my bottle of vodka is near finished.....

Thanks for enlightening a few of us anyways.

Sorry Big C, did not understand your last post...

BigC aka The Riddler.

Anyone thinking of moving to Samui long term should buy themselves a small boat and a cool box. Drift around drinking your cheap beer and never have to listen to bar room experts. Wish I'd done it years ago.

i know. lucky for my i went in and i bought my dog with me. thank god. dogs are mans best friend. well when there is a toilet shortage. dog really is. daaaaaaa

Ok when I'm in the UK I use a refilled litre bottle of water with the nozzle thing. Same effect as the bum gun and saves a few quid. Eco friendly too.

This bloke has nothing to gain from the situation so you should just try to focus on your new life together.

Best of luck.

Got a pic anyone??

Thanks...

That is what it's all pointing too in my opinion, the Man Utd & Liverpool system that Rooney is very, very comfortable in when he plays there for Man U..

That same system where Stevie G is argubly his most effective too.

All depends if Lennon's fit, would allow Gerrard to play in that advanced role which might solve the issue of him & Lampard playing in the same Midfield, would in my opinion allow a Player with the vision of Carrick a role in teh Team ( although i'd guess Capello would go for Barry over Carrick ), would allow Lampard to join up nicely aswell when we're attacking..

If played/implemented correctly when in possession of the Ball, the 4-5-1 system is NOT a negative system.

It might be England's best chance in the latter stages however I still think you can play Crouch and use a target man approach in the group games. More imnportant to look after Rooney until the competition hots up later imo.

Just to add Michael Dawson should be on the plane biased as I am he's been fantastic this season.

Suppose it depends who puts the polish on your gear stick.

Its worthy of a poll. How much pressure would you like applied sir?

Thank you Smokie for taking the time & effort.

Cheers Rooo hope you will be joining us!

What a bunch of girls on the forum. You should try travelling through rural India....

Left hand and a toilet flushing mechanism is a luxury better get used to left hand and a few leaves.

Edit: And never swim downstream of the village.

I'm still sat here...

Posted from I-phone.

Aye and I'm in the queue outside.

WILL YOU F****** HURRY UP!

Do it Rooo, he has had it coming for a long time.

A bit harsh bridge. Maybe a strong laxative will sort out Matt's wee problem.

I agree about our two strikers you mentioned, especially Crouch. We'd probably have wrapped up 4th already if it was'nt for the heap of missed chances.

As for Bent, no way. I would choose Bobby Z. He's had a great season and has also done very well in european competition

Interesting choice carmine but sad to say apart from Rooney the rest of your available strikers must be giving Capello sleepless nights.

4-5-1 anyone?