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Very, very sad.

But, clearly, the 'strict orders' weren't strict enough. One hopes all the other athletes here at the moment take notice of this, and learn.

You need to give serious thought as to what priority you're going to give to your son's education. In practical terms, for a southern Phuket location, this will mean level of education fees you want to pay, the time you're willing to devote to the 'school run' each day, and the standard of education (ie curriculum) you want your child to receive.

To be honest, for a 3 year old, and despite what I've said above, I'd suggest you put him in one of the local nurserys, such as the one mentioned earlier. At that age, it's all about learning to play together, and rudimentary relationships, more than 'pure' education.

However, once he reaches normal school age, say 5-ish, that's when your choices need to come in.

Again, as mentioned earlier, Palm House would be the most convenient in Rawai. Another option is the Montessori school, if you buy-in to their teaching ethic.

Further afield would be the closest school doing a Cambridge certified UK curriculum, HeadStart International School. Then, a bit further than that would be Kajonkiet School (a Thai school) offering an English Programme (by and large, the Thai curriculm taught in English) or their International Programme.

There are others further away, but you're talking a serious amount of time and money to get to these.

As you see, I've not made any comment as to the merits of any of these. If I did that, I could be on all day!! Suggest you google these names, read the websites, and then do some more specific research on each teaching establishment.

Moloko Properties is in Chalong-ish.

In the same, new, part of the Fishermans Way centre as Woody's Sandwich Shop.

Europe as an economic model is hardly the star in the firmament right now, and is on the verge of imminent collapse. The parallel with ASEAN is...?

A little exaggerated, don't you think? 'Europe' per se ain't doing too bad, considering the recession suffered of late. Medicine is being taken and certain economies are slowly, but surely, steadying and recovering.

I think you mean that artificial currency called the EURO when you say 'imminent collapse', and that is down to one country in particular, and two or three more, possibly.

Successful economies are based on internal domestic demand, ie the ability to earn, compete, innovate, and consume. The nations of SE Asia, with a couple of notable exceptions, will never increase the standards of living of their populations by such a degree that domestic demand is stimulated so much. This region will, by and large, continue to make products that are consumed by 'the west', rather than by themselves.

Initially, I also thought it was a pretty good report. But, on a re-read, I noticed the following:

"...........the ministry should attempt to tackle the problem by cooperating with the police in prosecuting ............"

One hopes the reporter / newspaper isn't attempting to suggest that the only ones here trying to beat counterfeit crime is - the police!!

There's a solar heater business just at the junction with Kajonkiet School - called "Mono -something-or-other".

Know nothing about it, other than owned and run by a guy from Scotland (who is often working offshore) and his Thai mrs.

As for aircons, know very little about them. I'm not been awkward, but just try and use them less - they circulate stale / bad air and germs, so I only use mine in the really hot season. Mine have now been off for about 3 weeks, and i doubt I'll use them again until next March.

I'm aware of the issues of minors owning land / property here. However:

• Can a minor own shares in a company that owns land and property?
  
• Are the votes of a 'minor shareholder' controlled in any way by the Child Court (as in land ownership)?
  

I believe that a good parent will plan so as to give their children the best opportunites and options in life.

Staying here, in the Thai education system, means that you only give them the option of Thailand - absolutely nothing else. Thais, and their culture and knowledge, really fail to cut-it anywhere else.

In the UK, the child will have those options - whether to stay in UK, come here, or work anywhere else in the world.

You also need to look (even at this early age) beyond education. Just what will a child do in Nakhon Sawan when they grow up???

You've had the choices, via your own education and career, to choose where to live. If you bring your child up here, then they will not have those choices.

My recommendation is to stay in North Wales. I'm heading back to Cheshire this summer becasue of this very reason.

Cruise control is great in outback Australia where you have long straight roads

Wouldn't you have to constantly have to switch it on and of here

The pickup we have on order has cruise control and i thought it was a unnecessary extra here

Long, straight roads, where in the main, road surface good quality, heavy lorries stick to the inside lane, fewer vehicles, and, definitely, where the vast majority of motorists drive within the laws.

Here, the above isn't true. Cruise control is a dangerous feature in Thailand, as it creates a 'relaxed' driver. In turn, that makes decision making a split second slower, and less able to react quickly when needed.

Managing the speed yourself, and, indeed using gears (rather than automatics) focuses attention on driving skills, and I'm convinced these two aspects contribute to the high level of accidents here.

I'm sure the sea gypsies in Rawai would be pleased with just getting electricity and running water!

If you have kids to keep entertained, consider KL.

I'll second Khao Lak, super cheap up there right now as low season is in full swing.

Actually, I meant Kuala Lumpur!

I know it's a flight, but only a short one. And, the amount of attractions to keep the little monsters fully occupied is excellent. Also, the attractions are seriously well priced compared to holiday / tourist attractions in Phuket.

Staying around here, I'd also cast a vote for Khao Sok, and around the dam - beautiful nature.

If you have kids to keep entertained, consider KL.

Rakman: If you didn't see his staff, perhaps you may have been looking at the wrong part of Mose's Anatomy!

I was referring to Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi playing the part of Moses.

Minister Plod is not an actor. I say give him a work permit and bring in the real Moses now!

There is a place on Choafa rd east , just at the junction where the turn off is for Phuket zoo.

Doubles up as a second hand book shop on the left hand side , if you are coming from chalong circle.

Hope this helps .

There's also one virtually opposite this - on the right side (obviously!).

It's 'free' for farangs to go in, but I think we have to pay to get out.

Gradually and slowly, it's all falling down.

But, isn't this essentially covered by ThaiVisa property classifieds?

If it's on True, then can almost guarantee that Yanui Sports Bar will show it. Has 3 tv's, so can watch a few games at the same time.

Location is on the little short-cut road between Rawai and Yanui Beach.

Pretty sure any insurance company would have exclusion clauses for this. No, can't belive it's for insurance.

Sounds like, "Oh, fc-uk it! We promised them a tablet, so let's just give them one and spend the money and be done with it. Promise delivered. End of story."

Got an email yesterday from SCB warning against that exact type of email you received Just ignore it and delete it..

+1. The Email I got was from SCB and as kotsak already said, they are just warning everyone.

This is a screenshot of the email I got (only English Text copied)

Yes, that's the one I got.

Hopefully, this thread can warn a few others. Thanks, guys.

Just woke up to find an email from SCB saying that, due to an unexpected shutdown, some data and financial records have been lost. I'm invited to restore my by logging in again by clicking on a link in the email.

Anyone else get this? Is this a phishing scam?

Will, obviously, go to my branch later today before I attempt to log back in, but just want to see if any others have this, and know if it's kosher, or not.

I think this is down for Sunday 13th.

Anyone know if the usual alcohol ban will force bar closures this weekend? (This may scupper a great final day in the English Premiership!)

Worth nipping down to one of Woody's Sandwich Shop computer club meetings.

Some people there who can point you in the direction of 'club members' who could help with your problem.

Get used to it!

3 more years before AEC begins, and this sort of business from your 'neighbours' will be allowed. (At least, in theory!)