1 hour ago, jlwilliamsjr18 said:

The problem can be found in boxes.

Do you mean they are not ticking the right ones?

2 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

Errrrr; most of them didn't get any 'fitted' at birth !

They probably did, but had it knocked out of them by parents then schools.

5 hours ago, overherebc said:

Well, there is an orgination that could/should be able to do a lot to make a big difference.

Why would they jeopardise their tea money income, just to save a few lives?

50 minutes ago, DPKANKAN said:

Johnnort, how do you get away with out paying tax on your pension/annuity from the UK???

You, me and many others would be interested in the answer to that question.

On 11/1/2019 at 1:39 PM, P Funk said:

Did she have her license pulled?

Probably not, but what else got pulled?

I have heard, but will bow to those more knowledgable, that a foreigner cannot teach music in Thailand?

I have a Revolut card. However, it is only available with a UK address and phone number. The phone number can be changed, although I can't remember how it is done. I used a family address and my UK Skype number to register. I can transfer cash to the card from my UK bank, using my phone. I can also transfer cash to my card and then on to my Thai bank, using the phone. NO charges but I believe there is a top limit. The card is tap and go and the exchange rate is at the point of sale. Make the payment with the card and the amount you spent is on your phone in seconds, both in Thai Baht and UK pounds.

16 hours ago, colinneil said:

The posts i commented about were deleted by the mods, you probably didnt see them.

I which case my dear, cranky old <deleted>, my sincere apologies.

4 hours ago, colinneil said:

Have you no respect?

A poor woman has probably been murdered and all you can do is make sick comments.... Shame on you.

How can one be accused of sick comments when stating the truth? I don't suggest all Thai police are the same, but you would be hard pressed to find the odd one out.

22 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Flawed argument: A license is not required for ownership of a vehicle. 

 

For anyone who's been here long enough - its pretty obvious the 'good old boy' will soon be spotted pottering along a highway in a beaten up old pickup at 40kmh before he randomly changes lanes to the right most lane and continues pottering along at 40kmh 2km before a U-Turn. 

 

 

I like the 'reaction test' suggestion - everyone should have it, it should be part of the licensing procedure. 

 

Self regulation is a great idea, however the society we live in is not civilized enough for this, it will not work:

- How many of 'you' think you are fine when you are not?

- How many of you still drive when hungover, or with a stinking cold or the flu?

- How many still drive after drinking beers and think they are ok because they are not blind drunk ?

 

If we are honest, how many times have we driven when we know we really shouldn't have, how many of us don't really recognize when we shouldn't be driving?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self regulation as you say, is a great idea, but who regulates the regulator?

I haven't driven a vehicle in Thailand for almost five years, for two reasons. One, I didn't feel safe on the road. I didn't at the time consider myself to be a bad driver, it was the actions of the clowns I had to contend with each and every day. The other reason was high blood pressure. The cause? Driving. Seriously.

Four years ago I spent some time in the UK, and felt quite comfortable over the many miles of town and country driving. Last year I spent some more time in the UK, and again considered myself quite in control and capable while driving. To prove the point, my sister has a blood pressure M/c at home, and on my arrival at her home in the UK after having driven for over three hours on UK roads, the blood pressure was normal. On my return to Thailand I don't drive. So yes, I have regulated myself and will not drive here again. The reason now is my age. At 79 I believe I still have all my faculties, my fitness and reaction time is more than acceptable, and i would like it to stay that way for many more years, if possible.

4 hours ago, Yinn said:

20.6 to 19. So 35,000 per month will be 1600 less.

And you will divorce? For 1,600 baht? 

True love? 

Maybe get a job/work permit?

Not the best thought out answer, Yinn. If Keith101 is here on a retirement visa extension, there is no chance of a work permit.

And it might only be 1600Baht, doesn't sound much in the greater scheme,  but that is 41 Quid to me per month, no small amount when some are only receiving a government pension.

1 hour ago, thaiguzzi said:

How far can dual pricing go?

 

How long can these topics continue?

 

How low can TV Expats go in continually moaning?

 

How long before the next whinge?

Hang on a minute, let me get my diary.

4 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Talking about using a lap top.

Would that require a XXXL?????

I use Setup VPN, it is free or paid for, with a wide variety of locations. 

Only once had a very minor problem at Khon Kaen. Won’t go into detail as that officer is no longer there. Other than that I have always had good service since the office opened. 

1 hour ago, 30la said:

Who has the chance to buy organic products?
The stale air, the poisoned ground, where can a truly organic cultivation be made?
The organic is a marketing to rub the money of stupid people.

Evian, anyone?

2 hours ago, Bullie said:

Also seems to clean the insides of English people, given their odd partiality to throwing vinegar on their chips and most other foodstuffs. 

Life-expectancy has gone sharply down in the U.K. over the last few years, by the way.

Coincidence? I think not.

I quite like my chips with Sarsons Malt Vinegar, their not chips otherwise. And life expectancy has nothing to do with vinegar, I used to drink the stuff by the pint and I'm still going strong, thanks.

9 hours ago, ezzra said:

I here that now you need a PHD in order to clean vegetables properly...

Take your pick, there are quite a few around.????

4 hours ago, bluesofa said:

That's diplomacy, although I will admit I don't know details of what the 'full accolade and compliment' is.

 

Who was it who said the art of diplomacy is to tell someone to go to hell in such a way they actually look forward to the journey.

Winston Churchill, wass the man.

On 9/29/2019 at 10:44 AM, lust said:

Not sure why you’re so affected by this story but that’s your business. Just stating the facts.

But are you stating the facts? Were you there, do you know? Give us more insight please.