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I did not intend to postulate that if you are correctly observing the road traffic act you may accelerate as you please. Driving defensively is key. So far for "avoiding an accident". Surfacing of the law may be relevant if an insurance claim is involved. We do have a nice dual dash cam and if you have a crash and did drive in accordance with the written law then this might help. And anyway it is nice to know what the regulations are (Left before right). Very few seem to know if you observe the traffic and we are practically driving every day.

Thank you. This was the answer I was looking for. Contrary to what some propose here it DOES matter - in case you will have an accident and the law is miraculously surfacing. Nothing to do with "western thinking"

My problem was not about fading (not noticeably) but that after polishing some very small scratches could be seen if the car was parking in the sun. And I did carefully wax the car although a certain minimal pressure could not be avoided to remove the white stain that invariably occurs when you wax it. The "scratches" were not visible in a shaded environment and the brillancy of the color itself did never fade. It should not have. It was a good car. The color was called "rosso corsa" to give you an idea what I am talking about here ????. But you could neither change gears from 1 to 2 within the first 3 minutes after startup of the cold motor, nor were some of the instruments mounted exactly straight. In a Porsche you would call that "manufacturing defect", in my case it was called "character". Maybe the same for the lacquering.

The most simple question has not been answered yet. At a crossing without lights or signs, who has right of way: 1. The car coming from the right 2. The car coming from the left Nothing about turnings at crossing with/without signs, roundabouts etc. Just the plain simple basic question. In Europe where the cars are driving on the right side of the road the solution is 1. No idea about Thailand where the cars are (should) driving on the left side of the street.

*Deleted post edited out* I must admit that I am quite touched by these news...........for this seems to be going on for quite some time - where exactly I do not know. I remember many years ago, we did often eat at the Hua Hin Night Market (where all these sea food restaurants are along the street). And then a rumour came up that our favourite restaurant had used formalin to preserve its merchandise. True or not I do not know. But it did prevent us from visiting them any more - although they seemed to be tastier than the venues near the Hilton which are built into the sea. Now this. Just imagine, Formalin is as well preferably used to preserve dead corpses. WIll see how we cope with that one. Starting to catch fish ourselves ? How about meat ? For chicken the issue seems to have been eaten, too ???? Any formalin detectors on Lozada ?

When I was much younger and these things did matter to me more than they do today I did own a brand new very beautiful expensive sports car. First thing I did was to wax its surface to preserve its surface. I used the best materials and the softest polish material I could think of. But nevertheless: This was a mistake. If exposed to the sun (and only then, very tiny small scratches became visible, showing the movements of the polishing material). Later on someone told me that different colors have different hardnesses and especially the red used on my car was vulnerable. I wonder until today: If the car is coated from the factory on top of the color layer(s) , how can this happen - and even I am old now: How could one prevent such a thing in the future ? In Germany there is a cleaning service where one single cleaning amounts to about US$ 10'000.-- I guess these guys know how not to spoil the surface. Should be - so there must be some way to have it shiny AND without scratches.

OK, the most simple question in this regard. Just theoretically (and in case an insurance might be invorved): Is it 1. Right before left or 2. Left before right on a crossing without lights ? My wife has a Thai Driving license - recently made - and she does not know. From the behaviour on the streets the truth cannot be derived as I see it. Actually nobody seems to know for sure or even worse they think they know but this knowledge is not confirmed and acknowleged by others. Thats why they move all so slowly at crossings without lights I suppose.

Since @Elkskidid specifically asked about "Pepper & Salt" and "Suggestions": We have been visiting both restaurants only once and have therefore little experience. As far as I remember the bill was something between 2-3KTHB (without wine but with beverages). But we are from the group of guests that only occasionally eats out. Normally we do cook at home. That might maybe put my post from above a bit in a better perspective. From time to time we visit Bangkok for a couple of days - just to eat. The exisitence of good restaurants is one of the biggest criterium when we decide where to go on holiday. Cannot wait for the Guide Michelin 2023 to arrive in the bookstores.

The price of a meal (dinner) depends very much on the appreciation the restaurant got and the price of the wine you chose (if you drink wine). None of the restaurants discussed here even has one single Michelin star nor a Gault Millaut toque. So all of the restaurants in Pattaya fall already short to what you can get in Bangkok (up to 2 stars), let alone world wide. The Tempura Roll mentioned at THB 350.-- is one of the cheaper items on the menu of this particular restaurant. A single O-toro nigiri (one pice) there amounts to THB 400.-- as far as I remember (I think even ++). This is not the cheapest you can get in Pattaya, but how much worth is it to you ? It is very much worth to us. So in this restaurant a bill for us may easily exceed 5'000.-- THB or more for two and we would not bother. We would enjoy. The most expensive dinner for 2 I ever had was in Zurich at a 2 star venue. We paid just below THB 60'000.-- (including a cocktail). This was even more than for a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Barcelona and in Paris. As said before - it depends very much on the wine. If you are in the mood for a Petrus then this might not even be near enough. Our visist at the Normandie in the Mandarin Oriental was something around 30'000.--, but now already some time ago again. So the pricing of the moderate restaurants mentioned in this thread I do find all quite reasonable. All affordable - nevertheless tasty although not world class. But this is not what we do expect. I am very much more than happy with my new Pizza Restaurant discovery. Priceless. Quite pricy for a normal pizzeria, though, but we are more then happy to pay for what it is worth.

Hence your username ????. On a (more) serious note: Anything green just does not taste good to me. Unfortunately.

Interesting question although it seems far fetched at very first sight. Fanaticism -> could well be at times, but the main similiarity is that both are in the end proposed methods to gain happiness. Why invest so much effort in it if this where not the case ? If this does succeed can only be judged by yourself ???? My opinion: Crypto rather not - per se and in particular - when it comes to religions it depends, there is no absolute - only if it matches with you or not and its helpfulness is becoming obvious - that's why there are so many - like many different medicaments against different ailments.

@HalfaboyWe have been to the Ronin just again yesterday. Superb as usual. Concerning my recommendation for a starter as in my post above: It is not called "California Roll" but "Tempura Roll". It is priced at THB 350.-- and one of the cheaper but very tasty items. "California Roll" exists as well but this dish I did never try. Just as a rectification because you said you will try the restaurant sometime. Enjoy.

Exactly what I am saying. Does not even have to be near as the sun. A nice little cosmic event with a generation of a particle stream just aimed at the earth will be "effective" within a range of about 8 lightyears. I find this is scary, but of course it will never happen ????

I did have a look on Lazada. They have indeed virtually thousands of offers. I was looking for L-Theanine 200 or 300 mg (they obviously only have 200mg capsules in one pack, though), shipped locally. But if I filter on 5star rating for the seller and cash on delivery as paying option (sadly the only acceptable option after that Paypal is gone) this drops to nearly nothing - at least nothing interesting (with one rating etc.). Has anybody bought L-Theanine from a seller listed on Lazada in capsule form, 30 or better 60 capsules (300 mg or 200 mg per capsule) in one pack - and from a reputed and reliable seller with cash on delivery ? If anybody has real life experience and may recommend a seller I would be highly grateful to receive this information. Thanks and I wish you all a good mood and a good sleep at night.

My wife and me have been there as part of our never ending "find the best restaurants in Pattaya" project. And I can say you CAN expect something unusual. If this is good or questionable I will leave up to you. But special it is anyway. I have to say that I have been to Chinese restaurants very many times - mostly in Europe or to a great extend in Japan and in Thailand as well. I cook as well some dishes myself. I never have been to China, though. But what I can tell that in some documentaries on TV, the food offered in China was lightyears apart from what I had been used to (And I have to admit: Nothing that I would ever consider to eat - but maybe I did watch a special series.) About the place in question: It is extremely easy to find, just on Sukhumvit and even then they have parkings right in front. A rare and welcomed option. You feel very welcome and the people are very friendly - a good and considerate service. The restaurant is spacious with enough place between tables which makes you feel good. It is of a basic design - but you come here for the food and not for the setting. It is clean overall. All nice. So what is special: Hard to express, but this place is much more "Chinese" then any other places I know. Each table has a turnable second table in the middle which makes it easy to access the food for everybody sitting around (which is common but not everywhere). They will give you a tasty can of hot tea for free. Other beverages on order are very limited. And here is where the "Chinese Style" takes off. They offer Soy Milk drinks and herb beverages - not the ususal thing. If you need that then there is only one choice: Cola - the standard one with sugar. Period. Or the tea - which would be a good choice by the way - it is tasty. Some menue items are written in Chinese only ! Very unsusual. Others have trilingual descriptions. My wife had a Lamb Noodle soup - again a rare item. I ordered Gyoza in the hope I would get what they serve you in more than 95% of other restaurants. I was mistaken: The (giant size) dumplings came stuck to a sort of rice paper and had somehow to be eaten by hand (chopsticks were impossible to use). Never seen that style and somehow difficult to eat. Still do not know what is the right fashion. Their sauces were again not what is expected (Standard is vinegar, soy sauce and chilly oil), what they had was from another (Chinese) universe. Something sour and soy sauce in one go. Plus a small pot of chilly oil (quite hot). Then I had what they called "Sour and Spicy Soup". Now I know a Chinese dish called "Hot and Sour Soup". It is one of my all time favourites, I prepare it myself as well (very complex to do). What they gave me was something remotely similar to the dish - some of the original ingredients could be found inside, but it did not at all have the thick consistence that you would expect (I have eaten it at many places it is very similar everywhere so this seems to be the standard). And then there was no "spicy" to be found. Mabe they did expect you to put some of the chilly oil in it like from a Thai Spice Rack, which I did. It was not bad - but no doubt about it - special. All in all: I do not really know how to sum it up. It is so different. It seems to me that you can have real Chinese food there (but beware: That might not be what you are used to or expect), and they have really unusual items. It smells and tastes good. If you are out for a special experience (it is affordable, too), by the way of Chinese descent or just very curious to try something that deviates from the beaten tracks - this one is for you.

I could image that if you have gone a long way and know for sure that this way will end soon you might not want to extend your journey as much as possible. Quite the opposite. I doubt that medicine to assist that is available OTC. I suspect that in Thailand it might be even unavailable if you are an inhouse patient. Maybe even if you would write that in your Living Will ? Or am I mistaken and you are forced by law to live as long as possible whatever that may mean ?

I think you do not need to be always a first (or even second) mover to be able to survive. Its more of a gut feeling but I think humanity makes itself to much reliant on technology. There should always be a backup, Nearly everything in todays world is somehow reliant on electricity. But there are scenarious imaginable where you do not have any for a prolonged time which would evoke an unimaginable disaster.

Uups !! No, I thought this was about the date of the treatment. I apologize. Now the small differences in grammar make suddenly sense ????. Next time I will read the text in context better before I answer. Sorry again and as someone who has undergone the same procedure I wish the OP all the very best.

Absolutely against it. Even the banks (did at least) recommend cash transactions to faciitate procedures. I remember a case where we had to make a larger transaction (nearly 2 Mio.) and as the best way it was recommended by the bank carrying cash along to the receiving bank - not even a cashier check. Maybe they were too lazy to produce one at the time. What did surprize me at all that this was a "no question asked" operation by everybody involved (although they could have done it, there was nothing fishy about it). Smooth as silk. So we filled up two shopping bags with 1000 bank notes at the counter and walked out of the front door of the bank, strolling along the road to our parking place. Very much to the surprize of the customer at the next counter who did witness this all ???? There are many reasons why cash is king. Not only security, not only reliability, not only acceptance (think Som Tam shop). I once visited a Philippine island for an extended period of time but I was only equipped with AMEXCO Traveller Checkes (it was some time ago). The island did not have a bank (so as well no ATM). This forced me to change a considerable sum into Philippine Pesos which they did give me in bags to carry along. Felt like a bank robber.

Until April it is still quite some time. You may take this as a good sign !! If everything was so bad they would treat you before. However to be up to date on the situation I would not be shy to ask in detail why April is still OK for treatment in your case and not accept the date without further explanation.

There are definitely exeptions. The consideration that my Thai wife extends towards others are superior to those I would make. And I am far from inconsiderate. That comprizes noise (like to make somtam late in the night (09:00 pm would do) and consideration while driving etc.). In fact our condo building is more or less dead quiet even througout the day. At nighttime anyway. Things like Morlam at 05:30 at full power to please the whole Moo Ban might be just a learned normal in the country. I never saw anybody complaining or even mentioning it. Somehow they have learned to ignore it over time. I completely agree as well with the inconsideration Thais exert in average while driving on the street, wherever that is, big city or countryside.

I think this is a misunderstanding and everybody took your much appreciated hint exactly for what it was. Who said that this was expected to be a Michelin decorated venue ? I expect a mouthgasm, though ????. Several of it. I always expect a mouthgasm when I go to a restaurant or street stall or anywhere else for eating. That is what it is all about - finally it means living, not surviving (although the latter is good for a start). In this respect I thank you for the idea to start this thread at all. I am happy to get new ideas about eating - be it a street stall or Michelin Star awarded place. Still waiting for the first 3 star to be appointed in Thailand or the first Michelin star for a restaurant in Pattaya. At the same time I was really sad to see the Boat Noodle Restaurant at the back of Big C Extra disappear. They had as well prices of times long gone. Ice cold cola in a tin cup with shaved ice for 7 Baht - they increased then to 12 Baht. Thats for the whole bottle.

The appeal is the colonial style. I like the colonial style and have lodged at the Raffels twice. Then it is the history. Same as with the Mandarin Oriental in BKK. Or with the Centara Grand in Hua Hin. If there is no room to my liking available there I would skip Hua Hin then. I LOVE these places.

Thank you very much for for your response. Your information helps me to make the process succesful and as smooth as possible.

Just passed in front with the car yesterday. The restaurant is on Sukhumvit itself. See also the picture of @treetopsThat is exactly how it looks from the outside. I am hoping the inside looks a bit more refined and the food is good. I have made the experience that many Chinese restaurants look more than your common bathroom than an exclusive place. But I had excellent Dim Sum in such a place in London with white tiles on the wall ????. And then I remember as well the Chinese cook in a restaurant I sat down to wait for the ferry (I think it was Koh Samui back in 1975) who entered the "dining room". He carried one of these large cleavers and his apron was full of blood. Like in a horror movie. The chicken came chopped (thoroughly chopped, they obviousloy do not care much about bones). I do not want to say that there are not elegant places, either - like the China House on the premises of the Mandarin Oriental BKK. Well, we will see how it is. One of my other prejudices about Chinese restaurants is their remarkable rudeness - seems to be a necessary feature. Once, there was the "Great Shanghai Western Duck Restaurant" just at the BTS Station of Prom Phong in BKK - back some decades a secret tip for Peking Duck. THB 750.-- for a whole perfectly golden duck, pancakes etc. and meat served seperately to your liking plus soup. Well, the frowning mood has not changed with the ownership. Unforatunately the duck has.