Surasak

More of the same to replace them, unfortunately.

I can honestly say that is not my experience. Customer service over the past 30+ years has been exceptional. I will admit I've had the odd exception, but they have been minor to the point I cannot give details. Is it good luck, or good service?

Call cost increase to cover the cost of a new LoGo.

Not an agoda boat then?

No point standing on the seat, the crabs here can jump six feet.

All pigs fed and ready to fly????

The last three words in their statement for the reason for abstention says it all really....."global economic collapse". It frightened the life out of them.

Someone suggesting a wage increase, which will push up inflation, then the circle will continue.

And look at the money that could bring in!?

Perhaps, but it wouldn't work!

One dinosaur promoting another. Pigeons of course are another matter, unless someone fancies a pigeon pie.

There have been similar down pours over the past week in Khon Kaen. I am convinced these people believe water runs up hill as over the past 16 years was have had floods of 18in outside our building. About three months ago the 'workers' turned up and took almost 2 weeks to lay a stretch of concrete 50yds long by 6 in deep. The floods are now just as deep and the whole street is floods now. The lake at the top of the road is overflowing and the school is flooded. 1 Km of road is flooded outside the Uni after new drains were laid last year. With the amount of rain this country gets each and every year, one would think these people had some idea of water management, but they are blind to the obvious and wont be told. One day possibly, but not in my time i guess.

"mandatory training for all emergency vehicle drivers"??!! Who would teach them? Is there one person in the whole country with the correct knowledge and skill.

Physically they may be grown ups, mentally they are still kids. Until the education system advances beyond the 1700s, it will always be thus.

The lack of forward planning adds to the spice of life.

Dan O has suggested a Trust Fund and I would fully agree. A competent lawyer in the states dealing with trust funds will give all the advice required. Setting up the account for the recipient also requires careful thought. Restricted access would not be easy, but a bank book only A/C would mean having to present the book at the counter to draw funds. By-annual accountability is also a good suggestion from Dan O.

they would then fill them in to make roads like they did in Bangkok

Have you checked the WALLET! I know we are not allowed one but I had this same problem a few weeks ago. I would suggest you phone and give the details, they will send you an email with instructions of how to make the claim. Its not a scam, just the merchant doing what they would normally do with an item they cannot supply. The phone number....02 018 0000 They have been very helpful in the past with my requests.

I'll be OK at that rate. I only have another 99 years to go.????