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13 hours ago, BayArea said:

7 11s aren't a thing in Viet Nam.  Circle K are the main convenience stores in the major cities and they are comparable to 7 11 in Thailand in terms of cleanliness, stocked items and variety of food options. 

7 11 is essentially the life blood for the average Thai citizens not so much in Viet Nam. 

You're right, I was getting mixed up with Circle K in Vietnam. I used to go there often but it's been a couple of years. Still found Circle K's to be very underwhelming at least in HCMC.

6 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

That might explain the differences in Lay's over the last year.

Originally 50 gm packet for 20 baht

then 42 gm for 20 baht

then 42 gm for 22 baht

now 48 gm for 20 baht

Must have realised a 16% reduction in volume plus a 10% price increase was making too much profit.

So it was 50gm for 20 bsht. Now 48gm for 20baht. Do you notice the 2gm? Is that one crisp or two?

Do people really have nothing else going on in their lives??

6 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

That might explain the differences in Lay's over the last year.

Originally 50 gm packet for 20 baht

then 42 gm for 20 baht

then 42 gm for 22 baht

now 48 gm for 20 baht

Must have realised a 16% reduction in volume plus a 10% price increase was making too much profit.

You need to get out more, or maybe get a hobby.

10 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

The ubiquitous 7-11's in Thailand are great but the 7-11's in Japan are way better.....

They are better in Japan, but I don't think the Thai ones are far behind - they keep adding more fresh food and more range all the time. You can even buy ribeye steaks (199 baht) - I bought one once for the novelty and it wasn't bad, but I do prefer to pay more for better quality steaks.

7-Elevens in the rest of SE Asia are dreadful: Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia are dirty, tiny, and have nothing of interest. The Thai ones are clean, well run, bright, well stocked., and have excellent service.

32 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

I wish 7-11 here had more fast food like in America, like hotdogs, nachos, pizza and donuts. yeah it's junk food but it's still nice to get every so often and while on the road.

Eh? 7-Elevens are full of that kind of junk! Hotdogs, pizza slices, burgers, all sorts of ready meals, some do donuts and even fresh croissants.

1 hour ago, transam said:

She is being financially supported by a go fund me. If you watch this vid a lot will be explained, especially by a bloke who worked around the lady for a couple of years, it may shut a few up, here...

 

 

Wow, you actually posted a GB News clip as "evidence". Hilarious. You do know that is the most rabidly right wing piece of crap on British TV right? (Of course you do, it's why you watch it, no doubt along with Fox "News").

2 hours ago, transam said:

I thought this story funny, more or less the same reason London has Sadiq Khan as Mayor.....😂

 

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/welcome-her-back-bethnal-green-203654133.html

It really bothers you that London has a brown mayor doesn't it/

16 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Then again, allowing her back will send a message that terrorists will be forgiven if they go abroad and commit terrorism and they can just come back to the UK as if nothing had happened 

What terrorism did she do?

6 minutes ago, ABCDBKK said:

Q Bar was very overrated in my humble opinion. A bit pretentious in fact. It was basically just another freelancer pickup, but posing as a proper bar with high priced drinks. It didn't start that way, but once the high-so crowd moved on, shortly after it opened, he needed the working girls to draw in the punters to pay the high drink prices. 

Q Bar was great - they had some excellent DJs there and some great acts. 

DJ Cash Money was one of the best nights ever, as was DJ Jazzy Jeff. They also had the Jungle Brothers perform there and they were incredible although I think there was something wrong with the sound system that night.  When you had big names like that the venue was very intimate and you were up close, much better than seeing them in a big club in somewhere like RCA (although saw some great acts down there too).

16 minutes ago, n00dle said:

It was called Soho. On the ambassador side of the street maybe 200 meters up the soi. kind of where the fx booths and Cannabis Club are now.  Played mostly hip hop.  Used to drive David from Q bar absolutely crazy that the cops would close Q bar and everyone would move down the street. amusing rants ensued.      

Yeah, forgot to mention it was mostly hip hop (which was one of the reasons I liked it). Even though you say the name it still doesn't ring any bells so don't think I ever knew the name, but that was definitely the place.

I remember thinking it was an absolute death trap if ever there was a fire, but it didn't stop me going (young and stupid).

9 minutes ago, n00dle said:

 

It wasnt as far into the soi as the president park, it was much nearer the mouth. Drugs a plenty, you are correct.

Yeah, that's the one.

34 minutes ago, john donson said:

when will this and other absurb laws that make sure SERVICE is not guaranteed as you dare to complain and did not get value for money, you get sued... crazy banana republic

Another one who is too lazy to look up the story and what actually happened. Let's all just react to the headline - it's so much easier.

4 hours ago, n00dle said:

Can't you come up with a new metaphor, this one is bloody tiresome.

I'm with you on that. So boring.

3 hours ago, LS24 said:

Aye, they were good times. I often would never go to actual bars. I think around Soi 9 were some of my favs. I much prefer an early night and early rise these days but great memories.

 

In those misspent times, I ended up 2 or 3 times at a club I think was in north BKK that never seemed to close. On the occasions I remember going there it was in a taxi late at night early morning with others. Left mid morning and straight into taxi often telling the driver where to take us before sleeping for the trip. I always thought it was up near Saphan Kwai but may not have been. The place was a haze of smoke and seriously loud music with no windows and up one level. Can't even remember the name.

That reminds me, there used to be a place on soi 11, unmarked door, which led to stairs and once you got up to the second floor you opened a door to a small club. Always heaving, open all night, lots of freelancers, if I remember correctly there might have been two bars inside on two different floors. Does anyone remember it? I am going back maybe 18-20 years when I used to go there and I'd be there several nights a week until the early hours. @Liverpool Lou maybe? Not sure if it even had a name. Someone took me there the first time and then when I tried to go alone the next time I couldn't find the door. Great memories (even though I can't remember the name or exactly where it was).

9 minutes ago, transam said:

I didn't think Boeing planes were constantly dropping out of the sky, we all know about the Max, but others..............🤔

So far the Max has dropped out of the sky twice, but it is the general culture of the company that is suspect as it is run by bean counters not engineers, and safety concerns are generally ignored or swept under the carpet. I don't trust the company. Two 787s did catch fire but luckily they were on the ground. Watch the documentary I posted and let me know what you think.

I believe the 777 was the last "properly" built Boeing plane. I hope I am wrong but I think eventually we will see a 787 fall out of the sky. If the company is proven to have a history or lying, of cutting corners on safety to increase profits, then why would you trust their products? If saying "well 787s aren't falling out the sky constantly" is all that you need to reassure yourself then good for you.

Boeing was always allowed to certify their own aircraft as safe rather than it being done by the FAA. That didn't end well.  They took the opportunity of self certification to cut corners and compromise safety and that culture permeates the entire company.

2 minutes ago, transam said:

I assume you book flight tickets by non-Boeing aircraft.........?  

I don't know about him but I absolutely do. I will never ever set foot on a 737 (Max or otherwise), and I avoid 787s as best I can although I have had no choice on a couple of routes. Short flights I will only go Airbus (A319, 320, 321). Long haul preference is A380 or A350.

The only Boeing I am truly comfortable with is a 777 - it's a good plane.

So yes, it is a crucial factor for me at least and I am sure I am not alone.

12 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

The Boeing 737Max scandal is only the tip of the iceberg ,, Boeing has many more  issues  they are hiding , Problems with Dream Liners quality ,, more cover ups on Legacy 737s  ,  

 

The industry insiders know ...

This is nine years old but considering what has happened since (737 Max crashes, safety cover ups etc) it is very relevant and also quite shocking.  Undercover reporting from inside the factory, Boeing staff saying they would never fly on one! Whistleblowers saying safety concerns were ignored. Worth a watch.

(Yeah yeah, Al Jazeera blah blah before the Boeing fanboys jump in).
 

22 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

They don't have any type of locking mechanism. Their bone structure is the same as any other dog and their bite not even as strong as a bog standard Mastiff or German Shephard.

Yet they still manage to kill dozens of people each year and rip faces off babies. So it doesn't really matter if their jaws "lock" when doing it to me, it's a pointless argument, it's the inherent aggression in the breed along with their power.

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

My dog is not stupid enough, to go near builders working with power tools.

Mine neither.

We all know it is locked in aa cage because it is dangerous and would probably be aggressive towards them but it's fun to watch the poster try to justify it with nonsensical reasons. Also I am sure the cage wasn't suddenly constructed just for this building project....