Lucky Bones Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Spend about 4 months in a row once and do come back a couple of times a years as my wife's family lives there and we own a couple of businesses there. Didn't want to stay there as I wanted my kids to have a good education followed by a good, well paying job. Ok. So you really haven't experienced life in a village, more like a 2 week millionaire visiting the gf's house. Understood clearly.???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Please let us know if you hear of anyone panic buying. I never have. Thanks. On 7/26/2023 at 6:18 PM, Lucky Bones said: Mom & Pop shop loading up now in East Pattaya. I've already stocked up, with 40 baht delivery fee, from local wholesale shop. As far as I am concerned, ALL temples are closed for (at least) 6 days.???????? 6th post in this thread 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 hours ago, connda said: Benny Hill had a song about holidays that was brilliant but I've been unable to ever find it again. He went through all the holidays and weekends and other special times and at the end of the day came up with the fact that the entire year is a holiday and nobody works. It was a really funny song, wish I could find it again. If so, kindly share it with me - I am a big fan of Benny Hill ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Will this extra day add to the road carnage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bdenner Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 19 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Why would you buy a position? Qualified people can get a job without paying. Will you be paying for promotions too? Ignorant and stupid statement not worthy of comment! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 5:51 PM, mfd101 said: It is measured productivity that makes nations rich or poor. Such utter BS shows how brainwashed your POV is. Stuff doesn’t make you rich. Lack of an ability to get/afford essential needs (not wants) makes you poor. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 8:50 AM, jacko45k said: I must be thick... I keep getting caught out by the before 11am and after 2pm restrictions..... Don't be so harsh on yourself. It's OK not to be a lunchtime lush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 10:28 AM, FritsSikkink said: Why would you buy a position? Qualified people can get a job without paying. Will you be paying for promotions too? You serious? In Thai local government? In ANY Thai government work? They only hire the most qualified people? And there was me thinking that you've been around Thailand for a while. Sheesh... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 12:10 PM, FritsSikkink said: Spend about 4 months in a row once and do come back a couple of times a years as my wife's family lives there and we own a couple of businesses there. Didn't want to stay there as I wanted my kids to have a good education followed by a good, well paying job. Ah, OK. You're a Thailand neophyte after all. No worries and thanks for the clarification. "we".... LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Don't be so harsh on yourself. It's OK not to be a lunchtime lush. The good old days...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) On 7/27/2023 at 4:03 PM, Lucky Bones said: Ok. So you really haven't experienced life in a village, more like a 2 week millionaire visiting the gf's house. Understood clearly.???????? You clearly don't know anything about me. Edited July 28, 2023 by FritsSikkink 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 3:41 PM, Andycoops said: Clearly you don't understand how Thailand works. As the chinese actress said when she paid for the police out riders to whisk her from the airport in Bangkok to her Pattaya hotel and I quote, 'everything in Thailand is for sale ' My wife's friend was offered a job at the local school when someone was retiring, after completing her degree, the fee was 200,000 baht paid into the school directors bank account if she wanted the position. I suggest you wake up and smell the coffee... I live and work here for a long time, don't have to pay to get a job. Only unqualified people need to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 3:30 PM, Andycoops said: 4 months and the odd visit not really CV for understanding how life really is. You need to have years under you belt. Bored like fck after 4 months moved to Bangkok. Lived in Thailand for a very long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 11 hours ago, bdenner said: Qualified people can get a job without paying. Unlikely without paying for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 23 hours ago, FritsSikkink said: Bored like fck after 4 months moved to Bangkok. Lived in Thailand for a very long time. So you keep saying but it's funny how you've missed how the police have to buy the way up their promotion path. That's why all the top ranks are stuffed with the most honest, professional and capable officers ensuring that law enforcement is number one. At my oldest lads last school, the head of their English Department notably couldn't read or write the language. I wonder how she managed to get that position? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, NanLaew said: So you keep saying but it's funny how you've missed how the police have to buy the way up their promotion path. That's why all the top ranks are stuffed with the most honest, professional and capable officers ensuring that law enforcement is number one. Doesn't make it a general thing for every profession. A 'head of' manages, has other responsibilities than talking and writing English. Can be done by other people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 5:51 PM, mfd101 said: It is measured productivity that makes nations rich or poor. Thais are (mostly) poor. But happier and have a lower suicide rate than the breadhead countries like Finland or the USA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 6:12 PM, MrJ2U said: Unlikely without paying for it. I've never paid for a job here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 6:42 AM, bdenner said: Ignorant and stupid statement not worthy of comment! Hear hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 9:44 AM, Sydebolle said: The cabinet's "gift" to the people of Thailand is not paid by the government or its tax payers (if you discount those millions of government employees) but by the private industry. They carry the burden of paying taxes (for the government employees holidays) as well as the absence costs of their own staff; latter being paid for not having to show up to work. The happiest I ever was was working for a Government university, working 3 days a week and getting 4 months holiday a year. However, the salary was pretty low. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Public hospitals closed Monday 31st and Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Concealed bottle at Beach Rd Jomtien last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Neeranam said: I've never paid for a job here. You should get out more..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Vanderlay Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 5:39 PM, bdenner said: My 28 yo step daughter has been employed (after we bought her the position) for some 9 months in a local 'Orr Bor Tor' Office. Has spent more time here at home than when she was unemployed. Ahhh the land of the long weekend!!!!! I think they really have more holidays than actual working days. No exaggeration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Vanderlay Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Hi, does anyone know if schools are closed? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tom Vanderlay said: Hi, does anyone know if schools are closed? Thanks. Daughters off until next Thursday the 3rd. Been out of school since after classes on Thursday last week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: Been out of school since after classes on Thursday last week. You mean she got Friday off? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Even during the holiday my condo has people watching the place. It’s like they need to watch the foreigners every day. Nobody gets in or out without been seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, JimTripper said: Even during the holiday my condo has people watching the place. It’s like they need to watch the foreigners every day. Nobody gets in or out without been seen. I think you maybe paranoid., who do you think is watching you and the other foreigners ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 5:51 PM, mfd101 said: Thais are (mostly) poor. but happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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