tropo Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 hour ago, talahtnut said: I read somewhere that Thais use both sides of the brain to converse, whereas the farang only uses the left half....if at all...Cockneys and the Essex men are particularly disadvantaged.. What's the deal when you're "conversing" on here in type? How many sides are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talahtnut Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, tropo said: What's the deal when you're "conversing" on here in type? How many sides are you using? The downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 3 hours ago, bow said: Thai is a roundabout language. You use more words to say the same thing compared to english. Yet when I see translations from English to Thai, the Thai is always considerably shorter, so that implies they can get the point across with fewer words, or at least with less effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 10 hours ago, torrzent said: Not sure "we" bought is accurate if you are a foreigner. She bought and you paid, if it is in her name. Oh please, let's not go into that diatribe again.... But just for the record it was bought with our money, not mine, and of course it's in her name, but am I worried, not in the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 18 hours ago, talahtnut said: I'm sure it means 'sexy man', I return the compliment by saying that she is my lovely 'Bagmar'. I'm sure it does.... Glad to hear there is humour in your relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Naam said: there are occasions when i use my Thai assistant to negotiate not only a fair price but also a commission for him. Great to hear you are spreading your wealth around to the good of all, top man. I gave the cabinet maker a very good tip today in recognition of his excellent workmanship, he was completely shocked and almost refused it. The joinery workshop stand head and shoulders above their competitors for quality and charge very fair prices, even with me infront of them. The owner very proudly gets his moisture meter out to show his timber is slow dried to max. 10% moisture content. It's a real pleasure doing business with people like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlock Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 23 minutes ago, Tofer said: Great to hear you are spreading your wealth around to the good of all, top man. I gave the cabinet maker a very good tip today in recognition of his excellent workmanship, he was completely shocked and almost refused it. The joinery workshop stand head and shoulders above their competitors for quality and charge very fair prices, even with me infront of them. The owner very proudly gets his moisture meter out to show his timber is slow dried to max. 10% moisture content. It's a real pleasure doing business with people like this. where is this cabinet maker located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, Tofer said: Great to hear you are spreading your wealth around to the good of all, top man. what wealth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 58 minutes ago, tlock said: where is this cabinet maker located? Krabi. We bought doors and frames and the one I collected today was a bespoke pivot main entrance door and vestibule frame. They also make furniture, I believe, seen some chairs they made waiting for collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 43 minutes ago, Naam said: what wealth? You can't fool us...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) On 03/11/2017 at 5:48 AM, tropo said: He must have missed the part where you made it clear you have your own personal chef cooking Thai food in your air-conditioned kitchen in a big comfortable house that you built yourself. Life must be tough. LOL Basically, in this thread, if you spend more than 1000 on electric, 100 on water, 500 on Internet and 10,000 on rent and over 300 per day on food, you are going to be flamed. Don't even think of mentioning ownership of a condo or house. Living the dream , my friend living the dream ....supping from an ice cold Chang on the 7/11 steps in singlet and shorts ....all roads lead to .....Pattaya. Edited November 4, 2017 by beautifulthailand99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 4 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said: Living the dream , my friend living the dream ....supping from an ice cold Chang on the 7/11 steps in singlet and shorts ....all roads lead to .....Pattaya. why are people so obsessed with singlets? I mean do they expected people to wear north face long sleeve fleece sweaters????I am guessing the complainers all have skinny arms and are jealous of guys with a modicum of muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 26 minutes ago, torrzent said: why are people so obsessed with singlets? I mean do they expected people to wear north face long sleeve fleece sweaters????I am guessing the complainers all have skinny arms and are jealous of guys with a modicum of muscle. LOL. Now I'm thinking you've never actually been to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just now, JSixpack said: LOL. Now I'm thinking you've never actually been to Pattaya. Hey, no selfies allowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talahtnut Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, JSixpack said: LOL. Now I'm thinking you've never actually been to Pattaya. Sexy man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, tropo said: Yet when I see translations from English to Thai, the Thai is always considerably shorter, so that implies they can get the point across with fewer words, or at least with less effort. A common misunderstanding. Easy example, find a place where they sell harry potter novels in both english and thai and compare. Edited November 5, 2017 by bow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 11:59 AM, Naam said: i can confirm that! happens all the time. me: "ask him whether it can be delivered today" Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. me: FOR BUDDHA'S SAKE... YES OR NO? Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. Thai assistant: "yadayadayaketyyakdwogdotdooodoodooyumkenlung wattokwa na? shop keeper: "doodoodwahdidydygonglungwahnpornwoohahaa alai aloykwadongtingmooba. So did you wind up getting the short time with happy ending, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 12:46 PM, talahtnut said: My wife had no probhem understanding your Thai writing....Your order, 10 crates of 2nd hand Viagra will be delivered in the morning, along with 50Kg Mexican cart horse beans. My wife thinks you 'barbababor' make silly order. i made a mistake! here's the correct transcript of the conversation: Thai assistant: "yadayadamaidaikapyaketykapyakdwogdotdoookapdoodooyumkapkenlung wattokwa na kapkap? shop keeper: "mairookapdoodoodkapwahdidykapdygonglungkapwa hnpornwookkapaphahaaakaplaialoykwadongtingmoobakapkapkap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, 55Jay said: So did you wind up getting the short time with happy ending, or not? unfortunately no delivery of happy ending because "today no habb, tomollow habb ka! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 18 hours ago, Tofer said: I collected today was a bespoke pivot main entrance door ï wanted one but then i thought of the problem of transporting furniture through the main door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talahtnut Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Naam said: i made a mistake! here's the correct transcript of the conversation: Thai assistant: "yadayadamaidaikapyaketykapyakdwogdotdoookapdoodooyumkapkenlung wattokwa na kapkap? shop keeper: "mairookapdoodoodkapwahdidykapdygonglungkapwa hnpornwookkapaphahaaakaplaialoykwadongtingmoobakapkapkap. Wife says that makes a bit more undue sense..Cop coon crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Naam said: ï wanted one but then i thought of the problem of transporting furniture through the main door. If you ever do design one (on your next build) it needs to be oversized to be practical and impressive. Ours is 1.25m wide and 1m clear opening at the pivot point. You could easily make it bigger if you wished, just choose the pivot hinge carefully according to the weight capacity. It's not a problem for us though as the entire house to the sea side opens up for an outdoor living concept. We only have a/c in the bedrooms and study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Tofer said: Ours is 1.25m wide and 1m clear opening at the pivot point. i was thinking of a center pivot that would have given 1m left and 1m right but i considered that too less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 16 hours ago, JSixpack said: LOL. Now I'm thinking you've never actually been to Pattaya. Not all dreams are cut from the same (considerable cloth) ! Sometimes if you don't think too much and go with the flow then all of life is in Pattaya and it's folk. Certainly seldom a dull moment. Just keep a sense of perspective and don't drink till sundown and you'll probably be alright ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 10 hours ago, Naam said: i was thinking of a center pivot that would have given 1m left and 1m right but i considered that too less. 1m clear opening should be more than enough for regular furnishings to pass through. Personally I think it would look better off centre. A centre pivot might look a bit like a shopping mall revolving door. Google hardwood door designs, or pivot door designs, there are some good examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Tofer said: Google hardwood door designs i hate wooden doors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Naam said: i hate wooden doors! No reason why you can't do them in aluminium. The images on Google will give you an idea of scale and eccentric pivot positions to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Can we stay on topic please which is: I tried livng very cheap for 1 month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 On 28/10/2017 at 5:42 PM, stanleycoin said: 22 years and you make a nonsense statement about Farangs like that. I would say about 100- 1 ratio, is more like it, after 20 years driving and riding here. It seems that there's a lot of idiot farangs that think because the Thais drive badly then they should drive badly also. Maybe you fall into that category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: It seems that there's a lot of idiot farangs that think because the Thais drive badly then they should drive badly also. Maybe you fall into that category? No. Next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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