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Both of our daughters were born when we lived in Canada.  Toronto, Ontario.  Both my wife and  I being raised in French, but "life" being in English, we soon faced the problem of what language should be spoken, at home, first, and outside, after!

The rule we adopted was a very easy one: inside, French, outside - and as soon as somebody speaking English was at home - English.  As a result, today both of our daughters are perfectly triligal as they learned to speak Spanish as well.

The important point to understand is that all kids, wherever they are from, have brains like "sponges".  But they do need a "reference".  Although my parents were speaking French at home, the first language I spoke was German as my nany was German and spoke German to me.  But I was speaking French with my parents.  The nany was the German ref, my parents were the French one.  I still speak both of these languages...and I am "trying" to get understood in English, Italian, Dutch and Thai too!  

What I mean to say is that you should speak proper English to your daughter, and become her "English reference".  Her mother should speak proper Thai to her and she will become her "Thai reference".  When she will reach 15, 16, she won't forget any of these languages.  

You should have a look at this one too: http://www.toyotasure.com/home/index.aspx

Thanks for the replies.

What kind of prices are we talking here or is it if you have to ask you can't afford it?

The "kind of price" depends on the quality of the fabric you select...  And for shirts the cheapest will be polyester or polyester blends, the best will be high quality cotton.  More expensive.  While polyester/cotton blend may be used in a demanding environments, high quality cotton can survive with care a few decades.  It is really a matter of personal choice!  Just pay the guy a visit and discuss!

Just go out and buy the Thinknet Chiang Mai MapMagic CD + Paper Map.  Quite detailed... not too expensive either!

I am a customer of "Bobby Rajas" (his shop is named "Roberto reggio") on Sukhumvit Soi 11/1, shop 155/10 for over 10 years now.

I introduced him to many friends, expats and visitors from Europe.  All of them, no exception, went back to him.

Good quality fabrics, very good workmanship, and Bobby works fast, if needed.

Better give him a call (0824681012) to make an appointment with "the Boss"! 

Very first add in "Bangkok adds": We import and sell trampolines to the end-user. No middleman, directly to your home. Small extra charges for upcountry delivery (any city).

Price: 13,900 THB

Posted by: Herve Bergmans

Phone number: 0817206462

Location: Ladkrabang, Bangkok

Do not know about MBK's prices but do know about a shop in KL where the HTC HD 2 HD II HD2 T8585 sells for 1,388.00 MR or 13,880 THB...

I have the same problem.  

Every year at the same period, when we have quite heavy rains, here in Bangkok, the mortality rate of my guppies is hitting the roof... Not much that can be done: either the rain is quite acid, or something else is polluting the water...I just replace them, trying to keep a 3/1 female/male ratio. And they reproduce...

As for the babies, I leave them with the adults and "leave it to mother nature"!..  But I am feeding them every day, it certainly reduces the risk of canibalism...! 

DNA? POLITICIANS?

LOL!

A donut is lump of fried batter with sugary icing on it. Much like any American food it is unhealthy, bland and vastly over rated, Now foie gras, red wine and camembert, is another thing entirely.

It is not American food it is (Dutch) another one of the things that came from Euro and we get blamed for, but french fries are American.

19th century, doughnuts were sometimes referred to as one kind of olykoek (a Dutch word literally meaning "oil cake"), a "sweetened cake fried in fat."

That's not true. Olykoek isn't a dutch word. We do make "appelflappen" (only around New Year) but there are nothing like donuts.

Would appear the Dutch that came to the colony coined the word from somewhere.

The doughnut, as we know and love, supposedly came to Manhatten (then still New Amsterdam) under the Dutch name of olykoeks--"oily cakes."

Maybe they had a Norwegian cook named Oly with them.   .  At any rate - at the time there were no real Americas yet so by default its a Euro dish.

Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto the Belgians the things that are Belgian.

French fries are not American, they are Belgian. It has been recounted that potatoes were already fried in 1680 in the Spanish Netherlands, in the area of "the Meuse valley between Dinant and Liège, Belgium. Many Belgians believe that the term "French" was introduced when American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I, and consequently tasted Belgian fries. They supposedly called them "French", as it was the official language of the Belgian Army at that time. "Les frites" (in French) or "Frieten" ( in Dutch) became the national snack and a substantial part of several national dishes....

Go to the  Surin Farang Community Forum and you will find on this forum everything you need to know.

In the "House Building Forum" you will find the contacts for "Alan the builder".  Alan, as well, has a picture gallery.

Might be a good starting point.

A donut is lump of fried batter with sugary icing on it. Much like any American food it is unhealthy, bland and vastly over rated, Now foie gras, red wine and camembert, is another thing entirely.

It is not American food it is (Dutch) another one of the things that came from Euro and we get blamed for, but french fries are American.

19th century, doughnuts were sometimes referred to as one kind of olykoek (a Dutch word literally meaning "oil cake"), a "sweetened cake fried in fat."

Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto the Belgians the things that are Belgian.

French fries are not American, they are Belgian.  It has been recounted that potatoes were already fried in 1680 in the Spanish Netherlands, in the area of "the Meuse valley between Dinant and Liège, Belgium.  Many Belgians believe that the term "French" was introduced when American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I, and consequently tasted Belgian fries.  They supposedly called them "French", as it was the official language of the Belgian Army at that time.  "Les frites" (in French) or "Frieten" ( in Dutch) became the national snack and a substantial part of several national dishes....

<P>Call Kuhn Tonjan, tel 084 869 2144</P><P>Very good cars (Toyota Camry, most of the time), very reliable and do not forget to negotiate the price!</P><P>My friends and I call him all the time when we need to go from Bangkok to Pattaya  and return!</P>

You should have gone to..."Manchester United" bar (Suk Soï 11, in the President Palace Hotel)...

No problem to watch the game there... And all the matches of MU for the matter!

think i will give the sea fishing a miss then lol that looks awsome

Instead of deap sea fishing consider fresh water fishing and contact Jean François at  www.anglingthailand.com

He knows his business and will take you and your friend(s) to incredible places to catch (and release) fabulous fish!   

Processed cheddar cheese is very expensive in Thailand... A pack of 24 slides k...t for 280THB... that's almost 12 THB a slide!  Why?  The same in Kuala Lumpur sells for 180 THB!

There is Burger King's profit!   

<P>When I am going to Koh Chang, I go fishing with a friend of mine, a local "pla mouk" (squid) fisherman.  I've known him for over ten years.  Each and every time it is the same process, providing there is no wind or it is not too strong.  One leaves the harbour around 5.30/6 pm, go out to one of his favorite gps'ed locations and the the lights are switched on.  One fishes for pla mouk jigging specific leures for a few hours, and, two or three times, he will drop his nets.  Diner is bbqued squid, with the "right" sauce (few people do know how delicious freshly fished squids are!).  Later in the night, around 3/4am, he anchors his boat in a quiet place and we then fish on the bottom for larger things: barracuda, groupers etc...large and sharp hooks, steel leader at the end of the line, bait is either squid or shrimp or small fish. Return to the harbour is at dawn.</P><P>My friend Thian is not a "regular" fishing guide, certainly not a "certfied" one, but "he knows".  He is not organized to arrange regular fishing tours and does not have any equipment to rent out.  But I am quite sure he'd be delighted either to take care of you personaly, or to give you the contact of one of his friends.  Forgot to mention that he does not speak English whatsoever...</P><P>If you are interested, please pm me. </P>

I took my office furniture to car upholsterers and there are a lot around.  No problem, top quality and VERY cheap!  All my stuff is leather and arm rests continual getting flayed under the desk.  It is an annual occurrence and for 12 chairs I pay 300 Baht a chair for new leather.

Many thanks Asiawatcher.  Any address in particular?

I am living in a soi on Sukhumvit, the Bangkok one, and regularly get mail from Malaysia, Hong Kong and Europe, no problem...  

Molly Malone on Soi Convent, Silom.  Not quite cheap, but HUGE!

I DO agree....HUGE and....very good too!

the orient express goes Chiangmai/Bangkok/Singapore  You can book the whole trip or just Bangkok/Singapore cost around $2,000 - $4000 stops overnight at some places and includes every thing.

If you just want to go Penang there is a very good express train overnight- First class is a

about Bt3000 for two persons. Very comfortable and private compartment.but same price for one person But best way is to get off at Haadyai and take minibus to Penang. Because train stops many times on way and does not actually go to Penang and you would have to get off at Butterworth and take a taxi to Penang

Think that  $ 2-4000 seems a little expensive ?

Nah, that's about what it is, but then again it is a fantastic train. Certainly one of the trips I'd love to do at some point.

Yes...a little expensive, but worth every cent of the price.  It is a "once in a lifetime" experience.  Took it a few years back to celebrate an anniversary... Singapore to Bangkok.  As a special, had two nights at the Oriental of Singapore and two nights at the Oriental in Bangkok included in the fare!  Fantastic!  If you have something "special" to celebrate with someone special...it's a good choice!

Anyone out there who might know where to get office furniture (seats) uphosltery repaired?  Good quality job?  

Thanks for your help and advise.

It is the article that looks like a Hollywood movie...

Two (only but...two...?) armoured vehicules - ordered so many years ago and abouth which everything has already been said - can hardly be called an "arms shipment"!

Not a too clever question!

We are in Thailand and a baht remains a baht, regardless wherever from you may come...

To avoid unpleasant questions to your wife from the immigration officer, I would suggest you to do the passport check together with her showing the return ticket as well as your address in HK ( hotel or friend's home ).

Cheers

This is exactly what I did the last time i went there with my Thai better half...no problem whatsoever!