Chaam local

I'm/be happy with things that I/you have.

Could be used by someone saying (s)he is happy enough with the things he has, or to say: be happy with what you have, don't try and look for something newer, bigger...

Just my non native personal interpretation.

Do it yourself.

I would love to see that, did you guys take any pictures?

It's probably not what OP is after, but sawan (สว่าน) can also mean a driller (hand drill).

พิธีการ (phithee gaan) means ceremony.

It's กระเจี๊ยบ or roselle in English. My wife makes some juice from the fruits we have in the garden, it's delicious.

It could be the diameter, I suppose?

I get stuff done all the time. I've had dozens of workers at home. Wouldn't recommend a single one though.

Thanks a lot for sharing the info.

and a nice resteraunt up soi bus station away from the beach turning right and a couple hundred yards on the left

That would be Aroy's restaurant.

You can also try Didine in soi bus station, it's a new restaurant but getting very popular. It's on the right hand side when coming from the beach, some 20 meters inside the soi (above the restaurant is the Golden guesthouse).

What about the bridges that conect the airport to the carpark? Are they going to put glass screens there too??

Actually, yes, the construction has started, they're changing them into enclosed footbridges. It's a shame because I liked the view of the airport when you walked from the car park, though I admit I always held my kids hands when they were very young. It was the only view I liked, once you enter the airport the problems begin, with the overall feeling that everything is not working the way it was originally planned (or, rather, that it was planned so badly that it can't be used practically).

Typical reaction, you write in Thai but she replies in broken English, and basically she's telling you that you shouldn't bother learning Thai, since you are not allowed to make mistakes. Coming from a teacher that should be surprising, but sadly it isn't.

maybe ขี้ฟ้อง, if it indicates a character trait.

Check out Dazzling Smile in Hua Hin near soi 6 (make a U-turn when you see the PTT station on your right, and you will see the clinic on your left).

Why do you ask that question, did he claim something like that here?

That's how I understood "a minor travelling alone... which I don"t think they should". Sorry if I got it wrong (English is not my mother tongue).

Am I the only one finding the idea that airlines will not put a minor travelling alone (which I don't think they should) next to a (single) male offensive? Are we all now just deemed predators or what? How many males are actually dangerous for a child, it can't be more than 1 in 10.000 at most. Can you imagine the outcry if something similar had been said about a woman.

I tend to agree, that's why I said "man or woman". I'm not particularly concerned about a predator, the risk exists but it is very low, there is no need to be paranoid about it (the plane could also crash, right?). I'm more concerned that the kid would sit with someone not nice. We all had our share of annoying fellow passengers... the fat one, the one who snores on your shoulder, the one who speaks too much, the one who smells bad... It's already hard to manage this kind of situation sometimes when you are an adult, so for a kid on his own I imagine it would be a pretty bad experience. On the other hand, a kid on his own may not the best company either. Mine is rather well behaved, or I hope so, but kids are kids, they can be sick, they can get restless, etc. Bottom line is that we have to rely on the hostesses judgment so that everyone has a pleasant flight.

Why do you think a minor should not travel on his own?

I live north of Cha-am so I have mine serviced and repaired in Tha Yang (first traffic light some 15-20 km north of Cha-am, on the way to Phetchaburi). If you go there turn left at the traffic lights and look for the shop on the left side of the road.

Thanks a lot for your replies!

I called Thai Airways and found out I can't book the ticket online for a UM, they said I have to go to their office in Bangkok. So eventually we may choose Air France. I would have flown Aeroflot myself or whatever is cheap, and the little rascal will be on AF, maybe even UG, haha...

Thanks for your replies. I'm just a bit worried because the little guy usually hates to be alone, whatever he does.

Do you know who the child sits next to, typically? I'm guessing they sit the kids together if there are several of them, but what if he is the only one? I wouldn't want him next to a random passenger, man or woman. I will phone Thai Airways to inquire about that, but other people's experience is always good to hear.

I'm thinking of sending my 7 yo to his second homecountry for a one month holiday, flying as an unaccompanied minor on Thai Airways (so it is a direct flight and the hostess can speak Thai with him). He's been there several times before and he loves it, but it would be the first time he would go alone, as he usually travels with some friends of mine or his grand-parents.

Anyone ever sent a child as a UM on Thai Airways? I would love to hear about your experience, feedback, any issue, etc. Thanks a lot!

It means paper, document, and it is spelt เอกสาร.

^ Call the Dept. of Immigration.

I'm sure they'll be fully up to speed with such matters and give you a clear and concise knowledgeable answer....

Think it will be down to someone in the area taking a ride up there to talk to the officers at the border.

First part of your answer .. Just talked to prachuap office>>the only number ön immi site ,

They say its not open yet !! Clearly Not the place to get competent answer !!

That leaves us waiting for the second part ..

The answer was competent enough, unlike everything that was announced here, as the border checkpoint is not opened yet, even for Thai nationals. Source: a Thai friend of mine who was there today and got turned away.