Dazinoz Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, smotherb said: Yeah, it seems that way in many countries. It's been almost 12 years since I was in the States and I have spent most of my adult life outside the States; however, I have never lived anywhere in the States where foreigners were even prevalent. let alone outnumbered Americans. In fact, in several places, my two SEA wives were the only foreign persons in the area. I intend to go back for a visit this spring; let's see if that has changed--at least in the areas I will frequent. My brother used to teach science at a Sydney (Australia) school. Sydney's water supply came from Warragamba Dam. One day he was teaching and said that Sydney's water cam from Wogaramba Dam. One of the kids corrected him and said don't you mean Warragamba Dam sir. My brother replied you obviously haven't been there on a Sunday. Well he would not get away with saying that now and he would have to think up an Asian reference. Maybe Wallagamba Dam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Dazinoz said: So technically you could have 100% farang occupancy. Can't see why not - we are quality tenants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, torrzent said: The thread is about "noisy" karaoke, just as it is not about "not liking karaoke", so your pretzel logic doesn't flow through I'm not sure I've ever seen or heard a quiet karaoke bar, except when closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 5 hours ago, smotherb said: Gee, did someone twist your pretzel? Alright, I'll rephrase it. Not having a Thai woman does not make you celibate; just as not liking noisy karaoke does not make you a teetotaler and neither make you geriatric. Therefore, the probabilities would be better represented if you limited it to an entire building filled with farangs who do not enjoy karaoke noise late at night. killjoy.....were you an accountant in a previous life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 5 hours ago, smotherb said: Yeah, it seems that way in many countries. It's been almost 12 years since I was in the States and I have spent most of my adult life outside the States; however, I have never lived anywhere in the States where foreigners were even prevalent. let alone outnumbered Americans. In fact, in several places, my two SEA wives were the only foreign persons in the area. I intend to go back for a visit this spring; let's see if that has changed--at least in the areas I will frequent. two wives, so I suppose you're going to Utah ? you may be in for a surprise since things are changing fast:states with the largest percentage increase in foreign-language speakers 2000 to 2013 were: ... ... ... Utah, up 47 percent ..... one out of eight students in Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, and Idaho speaks a foreign language at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, KKr said: two wives, so I suppose you're going to Utah ? you may be in for a surprise since things are changing fast:states with the largest percentage increase in foreign-language speakers 2000 to 2013 were: ... ... ... Utah, up 47 percent ..... one out of eight students in Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, and Idaho speaks a foreign language at home I've had three wives, the first was American; my other two continue to please me. Never lived in any of the States you mention; although I have visited them. I have lived in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, Hawaii, and Ohio--only had other Americans as neighbors. I guess I will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Lacessit said: I'm not sure I've ever seen or heard a quiet karaoke bar, except when closed. chaibs in bang kapi ,lad phrao 130 all enclosed and barely a whisper outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 12 hours ago, KKr said: two wives, so I suppose you're going to Utah ? you may be in for a surprise since things are changing fast:states with the largest percentage increase in foreign-language speakers 2000 to 2013 were: ... ... ... Utah, up 47 percent ..... one out of eight students in Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, and Idaho speaks a foreign language at home https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/02/us/international-enrollment-drop.html Better fast forward to the future as your data is 5 years old, and the trend is actually in the opposite direction, including in the places you mention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 11/01/2018 at 11:28 AM, AlQaholic said: Condominium act Section 19 par. 5 stipulates Bangkok as exempt, where foreign ownership can exceed 49%. At the end of the act, Pattaya is also declared as an "other local government zone" with equal status as Bangkok. I don't remember the Condominium Act 2522 saying that. I can't even remember reading the words, "Bangkok" or "Pattaya" in the Act. I stand to be corrected though. Where are you getting your info from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amidia808 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 True, the noise can be loud sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, torrzent said: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/02/us/international-enrollment-drop.html Better fast forward to the future as your data is 5 years old, and the trend is actually in the opposite direction, including in the places you mention! apologies, did not cross check the numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 16 hours ago, smotherb said: I've had three wives, the first was American; my other two continue to please me. Never lived in any of the States you mention; although I have visited them. I have lived in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, Hawaii, and Ohio--only had other Americans as neighbors. I guess I will see. Good luck on your travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 23 hours ago, blackcab said: I don't remember the Condominium Act 2522 saying that. I can't even remember reading the words, "Bangkok" or "Pattaya" in the Act. I stand to be corrected though. Where are you getting your info from? Translated version downloaded from somewhere, can't remember from where, but I downloaded several versions and compared/compiled. Of course only correct version is the Thai version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashgordon1959 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'm not sure I've ever seen or heard a quiet karaoke bar, except when closed.These are ok if you are deaf.every k bar is full of lassas trying to sing and most times a dog can howl better.i would be really cheased of if it was on my doorstepSent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 If you don't want noise, girls, nightclubs, and chaos . Why would you go to pattaya? Everybody that wants quiet go to huahin or samsaen. Pattaya has always been loved for its noise and excitement. One of the few places in the world where people can sing, dance, get drunk, have sex and be free. Stop trying to change it. You should leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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