vestalfleck

do they sell phonebook sim cards in thailand? i want to jailbreak an iphone 3gs 4.0.1 and apparently this is required for the first step. any suggestions? are they available in thailand? all of the shops i've been to here don't have them.

I am in the US now and planning to return to Thailand tomorrow. I am planning on buying an unlocked iphone 3gs 16gb here in the States for $300 USD. I was wondering if I should buy 2, one to sell to a second hand shop so I can cut on the costs for mine. Will this work? I know they are typically $700-$800 new but what is the second hand market like. Please please please respond, running out of time.

Matt

Haven't been to CM in over a year but there is a place called Baan Kub Doi out towards the 100 year stadium in CM that has a group of Thai bluegrass/country musicians who I believe play every night. Very friendly guys who will take recommendations and let you jam. Also a very nice setting just to hang out and eat. They claim to be among the best in Thailand. One of the guys is a talented multi-instrumentalist and they all play well but leaves a lot to be desired especially if you are comparing to musicians the the US (I just spent a month back and got to see David Grier solo, John Cowan Band and the Infamous Stringdusters! WOOHOO!!!) . Nevertheless they are hospitable, kind and have an interest in bluegrass/country/cowboy culture (as if they were intertwined).

Side note, last year there was a Country/Bluegrass Festival in December in Khao Yai around Christmas time. It was posted on thebluegrassblog.com. Didn't attend but I'm sure it was interesting. Also, last week I saw a young man with a banjo walking in Chatuchak Market in Bangkok.

If anyone needs/wants more info about Baan Kub Doi PM me and I will try and find the guy's email/phone number. I'm not using my comp right now so don't have the info.

Happy pickin

other personal favorites if anyone is still reading this thread:

bew kalayanee, calories blah blah and step one

morlam and luk thung. rule for me. i also like bawee, t-bone and noo meetuh.

Hello,

Flying back to the States in a couple of weeks and was just wondering if anyone could recommend some things to take back (souvenires, things much cheaper here). As of now I have a couple pairs of fisherman pants (not for me), a small Isaan instrument and some hair clips for my niece. Would also like to take back some tea (for making cha yen)- is this possible?? What other things would you recommend? Boxes of smokes? Is that possible through customs (if so, how many?) ? I thought of DVDs as well but I don't think they will play on players back home.

Thanks in advance,

Vestalfleck

Here's the deal...

I'll be leaving Thailand for a couple of months and would like to take my girlfriend out for a nice meal. We are both in our early 20s and have shared many meals together but mostly at food stalls and whatnot. We live in Central Isaan and as far as I know there are no upscale joints where we live. Looking for a place in Bangkok which is a bit classier and with a romantic ambiance. Cash is not an issue as it's a one time thing (at least for the near future) yet I don't want it to have an arrogant, hi-so feel to it. She likes foreign food as well. Please list any recommendations/info (dress code/average price per person/reservations/etc..)

Thanks in advance,

Vestalfleck

please help me with the meaning of "ดีพอหรือพอดี".

thanks in advance.

vestalfleck

Thanks in advance for any input. Obviously everyone has their own personal preferences and experiences but I was wondering what you folks thought of teaching different age groups, particularly in Thailand. I am almost finished with my first year teaching Pratom 1 and 2. I love it and couldn't imagine a better gig. Unfortunately, I have to move next year and the best position available is teaching in a high schoool. To be honest, teaching disinterested Thai teens seems like a harrowing task. Some of my colleagues have different opinions as they find teaching older students more rewarding and engaging. Please let me know what you think. Also take into account teaching in a regular program vs. an English program for all of the different age groups.

Thank you again.

Hello, I am looking to get into contact with a neurologist in Khon Kaen. I would prefer a falang who is fluent in English as the previous two doctors I've seen were worthless (not to say that they weren't good doctors but the communication barrier was discomforting- especially since it's concerning my brain!). Please provide a phone number/address/email if you have one and if you don't know anyone specifically please just recommend a hospital. I already had an MRI done. I am just looking for someone to look at the films as I've had a headache for about a week straight now (I think they may be caused by a recent motorbike accident).

Thanks in advance.

Vestalfleck

Hello. I am interested in the Thai proverb "nam ning lai luek" which can be translated into "still water runs deep". In my home country, this has a positive connotation. I assumed the same in Thailand but one friend of mine said that it also has a negative connotation. Though there was a bit of a language barrier he explained to me that it could possibly mean that you were a liar, sneaky or dishonest (or something along those lines). I doubted him as he is not Thai (hilltribe-forget which one). He is though, very intelligent and said that he asked his mentor about it who confirmed it has both positive and negative connotations.

Anyways, I am so concerned with this because I want to get a tattoo of the proverb as it is very fitting of my character. I certainly wouldn't get the tattoo if it could be perceived negatively. Please only respond if you have an informed/educated answer (i.e. Thai linguists, very familiar with the proverb, asked various Thai people).

Thanks in advance!

Vestalfleck

Good guess. Maybe that's why I felt like I needed to share. Certainly us worldly folks should take interest in histories other than our own. I mean, nearly everyone knows the "holocaust" but no one group has a monopoly on that word. Most US citizens don't know about Cambodia, or Cromwell's campaign in Ireland for that matter (since you brought up the UK). Most US citizens don't even know about the history of their own country.Actually it's not taught in most American public schools, I happen to have a degree in American Indian studies. Think about it, who typically writes history? I don't profess to know about all of the genocides/holocausts/ethnic cleansing in the world but I think it is imporant to know. Hence, I posted. Thanks for reading!!!

Sand Creek Massacre was when Colonel Chivington and his "bloody third" regiment savagely killed and mutilated 150 to 400 Cheyenne (and Arapahoe I believe) Indians, mostly women, children and the elderly. They then proceeded to parade back into Denver displaying the genitalia (among other displays of "conquest") on their hats, saddles and sticks. A significant event in the genocide of the American Indians. Any indigenous person, US citizen (with a proper education) and anyone who values human rights should be offended by this name. Though I guess you could argue it is an arbitrary name to describe the course. In my opinion it's an insensitive choice. I would never go to a place with this name. Just my two cents to add to the general nitpicking of TV.

Offensive name, don't go!

P.Y.T. is the jam! Man in the Mirror and Dirty Diana are also at the top of my list. I Want You Back with the Jackson Five is a classic.

R.I.P.

Vestalfleck

Catching fireflies was a favorite childhood activity of mine! Actually caught one the other night for old times' sake. They are definitely in Chiang Mai city. Caught mine just north of the old city (I'm horrible with directions/landmarks but I think it was near Lanna Hospital). I see them quite often when playing futborn. Good luck finding 'em! Fascinating creatures.

Looking for the translation of "self-control" for a tattoo. Not sure if this is possible as my Thai friends have had trouble with it (maybe it's my explanation of the meaning). Anyways, thanks in advance!

Also, if possible, just a bit of background on what this term would mean to a Thai person.

On top of that, "humility". Sorry for the delayed edit if you're responding now!

Hello all-

Just moved to CM and have developed some cold sores (maybe from sharing food/drinks b/c I haven't had any sexual relations). Anyways, they are quite bothersome/upsetting and I have a big interview tomorrow (and I know Thais are very appearance-centric). Does anyone know where I can purchase some lysine pills, vitamins, hydrogen peroxide and/or something like carmex/blistex? Also, is there a Thai word for lysine. Thank you very much in advance.

Vestalfleck