Sarge

Every time I went to Thailand I always brought with me TCs because they were safer and got better rate than cash.

That was years ago, returning to BKK in March and was wondering if TCs are still widely accepted at exchange booths and banks as before or things have changed since then. What's your choice of travel money nowadays?

it seems that 4,800฿ for 2.5cc and 6,800฿ for 3.0cc quotation I was given is correct

I have been quoted 4,800 baht, find it a bit of shock, considering that previously I used to pay around 1,100 baht for a Mitsu Triton (not plus) single cab (2 doors) 2.5cc auto. It's a 4x jump in fee just for two extra doors. Interesting to see other had similar experience.

2 door = commercial vehicle 4 door is not. did you notice the colour difference on the numberplates between 4 door and 2 door.

Why the ridiculous yellow colour behind your text ?

don't know why it comes highlighted in yellow, no idea. Previous car had greenish colour numbers, current one are black, thanks for pointing it out.

If you've paid only 4800 you may consider yourself lucky....the 'normal' tax for 4 dr pick-up is around 6K+ (or so)...

I understand that for 3.0cc and over cars RT is 6,800 baht, just wanted to double check the figure quoted (4,800฿ for a 4 door pick up) is correct

I have been quoted 4,800 baht, find it a bit of shock, considering that previously I used to pay around 1,100 baht for a Mitsu Triton (not plus) single cab (2 doors) 2.5cc auto. It's a 4x jump in fee just for two extra doors. Interesting to see other had similar experience.

2 door = commercial vehicle 4 door is not. did you notice the colour difference on the numberplates between 4 door and 2 door.

Why the ridiculous yellow colour behind your text ?

don't know why it comes highlighted in yellow, no idea. Previous car had greenish colour numbers, current one are black, thanks for pointing it out.

traditional longboat race in Kumphawapi, Udon Thani, long and narrow boats with 40 plus rowers, spectators sitting down on the river bank and the speaker sounds like the Thai version of Grand National in Aintree. Plus in typical Isaan fashion, there was a sideshow on the opposite river bank, loud music and young lovelies dancing in traditional costumes to entertain people in between races

a place which must be seen to believe, is a temple in nakhon ratchasima province, called Wat Pa La Roy; the ground around the temple is full of sculptures representing hell in the after life. Sinners suffering the consequences of their actions when alive. Liars have their tongue sliced off, adulterers their genitals hacked, thieves their hands chopped off etc... The punishment is mostly meted out by animals like figures to hapless humans. The whole atmosphere has kind of mystique, people walk around in almost silence

khao suan kwan zoo fairly new open zoo in the north khon kaen province bordering with udon thani, still work in progress, not many animals and the uphill road leading to the entrance is atrocious. But is fun and not many people about. A purpose built high bridge allows you birdview of the animals. Last time I was there on family trip, in October, still no wild animals like tigers or lions.

The only American product that Sarge really enjoys besides Ripple is Boone's Farm "wine". It goes perfectly with dried out Italian pizza crust and the price is right!

what a maroon, you manage to remind us (not that we needed) how disgusting is American food & drink. well done dimwit ....

The franchise started out in America, but it sells local products depending on what country it in. You being so"clever" and all , you would think that you would know that. They do not usually sell American exported foods unless they are commonly available everywhere. 7/11 pizza is a Thai invention that is tastier than the Italian style competition, but a few hours in the microwave makes them comparable in case Sarve is visiting Isan and needs a fix.

It's an American company, of course it has branches worldwide, some products vary depending on the geographical area, but the ethos of American cheap and nasty food is the founding mission. It now appears that American relics have found a new home in CM; what these poor Thais done to deserve that? It has become the graveyard of sponge bread plastered with tomato puree lovers

I've been to Italy, whether you believe it or not is clearly unimportant. As I said before, according to the posts you are the only one who is saying that ketchup-on-crackers is superior. You're all alone. Must be tough trying to garner support without anyone backing you up. RIP

How would sarge know Brit? The only vino he knows has twist-off tops. Heard that Ripple is one of his favorites as it compliments his ketchup-on-crackers cuisine.

you don't get it, do ya? you're utterly unloved and completely ignored here old fart, you have been proven a fibber and a troll, you can even be funny. How could you be? such sad life you had, a diet of sponge bread plastered with tomato paste, drinking fizzy coke until all your teeth have rotted. Betcha you never dare to smile just go away and take that horrid Gino East sponge bread plastered with tomato puree with you, and don't fart on your way out

^never claimed I was there for that photo and btw table wine normally isnt served in the bottle. (in litre jugs mate, but of course you wouldn't know that if you never set foot in Italia)

yeah maybe in the few remaining trattorie where cheap travellers, like yourself, go .... you don't know what you're talking about, it's so funny and I can see you through

btw, thx for posting all those lovely pizza focaccia and pizza bruschetta pics, make me craving for some more

^no whinging about the wine. Drank litre(s) of table wine when I was there....

Too bad the pizza is sh*te in Italy.

don't make it look like you actually were there, that image was taken from a website

btw, did you get a refund from Asda?

Which wine is being served though britmaveric?

how can he know? he's the upside down pizza lover! have you heard him speaking to an Asda call centre representative? typical of the man

in case people don't know, that's how they eat pizza in Wales Welsh Pizza

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2419310.ece

that puts in perspective britmaveric opinion and expertise on pizza

lovely, it's bruschetta pizza, thanks for posting it .... makes me hungry

careful when whistling ..... your denture may fall out again

I'm not surprised to learn the you are a fan of the local 7- Eleven pizza. I can't stand it myself (it is actually Thai style pizza), but here in Thailand, it is a little better than the tomato sauce on a dried out cracker style.

You guys can nuke the pizza the Thai style 7/11 pizza in the microwave for an hour or two and it will dry out and taste like Italian.

We will stick with the hotdogs.

well, 7-Eleven bein an American convenience chain, I'm not surprised they sell that <deleted>, it goes well with the culture, I suppose. I guess even Thais can do better American sponge bread plastered with tomato puree than Americans'

Ketchup-on-cracker seems to cause irrational anger, a potty mouth and permanant brain damage as well as tasting like <deleted>.

OTH guzzling on American sponge bread plastered with tomato puree causes flatulence and rapid ageing, it's looks as appetising as pig swill

I stated that I had tasted ketchup-on-crackers pizza in Italy, and you posted said post. My statement that "my opinion is not based solely upon the pizzas that I have enjoyed in Thailand (mostly American in style), but based upon what I have enjoyed in America and in Thailand" did not exclude others that I had tasted in other locations. I've tasted pizza even in the UK (not know for its tasty cuisine - but still far superior to the ketchup-on-crackers that I experienced in Italy).

I do pity you. So angry, hateful and full of contempt for the physically challenged. You must be very very lonely. Go snuggle up to your ketchup-on-crackers food.

BTW, you may want to invest in some English classes - perhaps a writing skills workshop. Not only are your posts nonsensical, but they are really poorly written. Oh, wait - it could be the result of your Italian ketchup-on-crackers diet. Ah, that's it. Never mind the English class recommendation. Given you dietary addiction, it would not help.

trying to wriggle off the hook? well. we won't let you you stated on 22nd Feb that: "My opinion is not based solely upon the pizzas that I have enjoyed in Thailand (mostly American in style), but based upon what I have enjoyed in America and in Thailand." then 4 days later, on 26th Feb, after you saw where the discussion was heading to, you casually let it slip that: "..(as have I) in Italy" talking about other people experience. You lie and you know you are a lier. The reality is that you never eaten pizza outside USA and Thailand. Yet, you feel you can spout venom on Italian pizza, something you don't even know what it looks like let alone taste like. Then you get upset if somebody call you for what you are. Come on old boy, tell me about Gino East pizza, you are on record saying it's a wonderful pizza. Have you seen the ingredients, seen the tomato paste? the crust? it looks like a savoury pie with tomato paste on top. Did you the notice the spice topping? eheh hold on a second what's Romano cheese for you? Oopss sorry to many difficult questions, they make you tired, I can visualise you already hyperventilating.... quick take that Renin pill, oh well make it two. What sad life you living in a far flung country, eating sponge thick pies, plastered with tomato puree, Romano cheese and flavourless toppings. American pizza is a sponge bread plastered with tomato puree. Buddy, you are just a side show in this thread, not worth my time or everybody's time, now take your Renin and go to sleep.

Of course I remember the conversation. How often does an Italian admit that American pizza is the best? By the way, you should not use words that you don't know how to use. It makes you look like a real maroon!

Your lack of taste is only superseded by your ignorance. Read what you copy and post. Irony comes to mind.

Normally I feel pity for the significantly challenged. However, in your case it's very difficult.

I lump you together because ignorance and stupidity go hand in hand, and you two as bad case of Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy are so unwittingly funny. I guess you two share the same computer to save money. Interesting for all the bluster and vitriol you have shied away from qualifying your opinion on pizza, any pizza not just Italian or American pie, other than repeat the same mantra American pie is good, Italian pizza is bad. Not a technical comment on Gino East deep pie, which both of you have praised so much. No point discuss pizza with two geezers who don't know the subject. It is conclusive for all to see, you know nothing about pizza, any pizza, just two blowhard trolls in the twilight years of their lives yearning for attention. Look at UG comments about the Hanoi restaurateur, does he write that with a straight face?

Italian pizza (made in Italy) is made on extremely thin crust and, IMO, tasteless. America is where the consumable pizza was invented. My opinion is not based solely upon the pizzas that I have enjoyed in Thailand (mostly American in style), but based upon what I have enjoyed in America and in Thailand. There are few restaurants here in Chiang Mai that create the work of art known as the American pizza. But those restaurants that do, produce a product that is light-years ahead of anything that can be created in Italy.

Maybe you can ask a compassionate friend to book you an appointment with a local GP to prescribe some drugs to boost your cognitive brain functions as it seems you live in permanent mental haze. That post of yours is one of the biggest piece of garbage I ever read here at TV

Not bad Ian. It just needs some freshly grated truffles to top it off.

fresh truffle on that? it's bit of an overkill

Well I'm not such a big fan of venison. I was hoping the truffles might mask the flavour a bit.

I like venison but not on pizza

I should probably stay out of this debate, even though I know a LITTLE about pizza. I seldom eat pizza in Thailand because it doesn't compare to what I make at home. But, considering the price and availability of good cheese in Thailand I suspect I know the reason why. I doubt if I could afford to make a pizza in Thailand like the one I make back home. Even in Rimping market I don't see the variety of cheese that I use in Canada.

And, when I make something for myself I tend to over-do it on the toppings: red and green peppers, Hot peppers, mushrooms, home made venison sausage, extra sharp chedder cheese, motzarella cheese and a variety of other toppings. I probably couldn't afford to sell one and make a profit.

don't worry, you seem to know a lot more than some Americans here, plus you can make your own homemade pizza which is good in my book. I use a rolling pin to stretch the dough. do you have an electrical or gas oven? how long you cook it for?

Not bad Ian. It just needs some freshly grated truffles to top it off.

fresh truffle on that? it's bit of an overkill