PaulUSA302 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 There are some GREAT things that I enjoy in Thailand and wish we could do the same thing back here in my own country. Motorbike Taxi - I wish we could do that here in my state. It would be great to negotiate a price to be driven by motorbike from one spot to another. Food Cart - Here in the USA they are regulated to much and the cost to get a permit to sell prepared food to the public is daunting and burdensome. Baht-bus - They are great! There are places I could think of to use that concept here. Foot Massage - I could walk from one end of the state to the other and not find one place that gives an honest to goodness foot massage. Indoor BBQ with hot-pot - No one does that in my state. I did have it once when I was in PA but they stopped it. Thai-Tea - They don't sell that in the 7-11's here in the USA but a Thai friend told me an easy trick to making it myself. (I promised to keep the secret so don't ask). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thought you weren't coming, but seems you can't keep away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Take the car for its yearly Road Tax and Test.. 1 Thousand Baht. I wish it was that price in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonPengCarabao Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Drive at any speed you want and not get pulled over, unless your in the middle lane. Eat outside all year round, too cold back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I haven't checked my mailbox in a few years. Probably couldn't get away with that in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sit at the Beach on Christmas day - wow - I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulUSA302 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Having food prepared next to you on the beach - I almost forgot about that. I LOVED having my food prepared next to me on the beach.. Fixed to order and getting such service that I bragged about it to my friends back home who just could not imagine how pampered we are while in Thailand. Back in the USA they would never let that red-hot coal bucket they cook on to be used so close to the patrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I could do anything in the UK that I enjoy doing here, it's all immoral or fattening, but never illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 On my first visit to Thailand 10 Years ago, we visited Nong Nooch tropical garden. On viewing the Chimps, this fully grown Chimp wanted us to take him for a walk to the nearest Ice Cream shop, he grabbed our hands and off we went.... he chose his own Ice Lolly (a red one) and then we walked him back. Now, I can never do that back at home, cannot even get near them back in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Tell you what I`ll do; You come over to Chiang Mai and I will take you out around the town with me. Promise no one is going to attack you. I`m on Thai money and you are a rich tourist, so the evening is your treat, OK. Edited August 28, 2009 by sassienie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulUSA302 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I almost forgot about the interaction there. hel_l. in Thailand I can hang out with Boxers after a match. Fat chance of doing that here in the USA! And the Phones! I LOVE being able to go to Thailand, spend a few buck for a sim card and a couple more for phone time! AWESOME! Here I have Sprint and that blasted thing costs me $100 USD a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyb789 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 And the Phones! I LOVE being able to go to Thailand, spend a few buck for a sim card and a couple more for phone time! AWESOME!Here I have Sprint and that blasted thing costs me $100 USD a month! U.S phone companies are nothing more than criminals in my opinion. From Thailand I can call the U.S for pennies. From the U.S it costs a fortune using the same cables and satellites. What can't I do back home (the U.S.)? Walk across the street anywhere I choose without someone honking their horn at me or the police giving me a jaywalking ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulUSA302 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Back on the beach again... I just remembered... Getting a massage on the beach! AWESOME! And getting a manicure/pedicure in my beach chair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokal Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 There are some GREAT things that I enjoy in Thailand and wish we could do the same thing back here in my own country.Motorbike Taxi - I wish we could do that here in my state. It would be great to negotiate a price to be driven by motorbike from one spot to another. Food Cart - Here in the USA they are regulated to much and the cost to get a permit to sell prepared food to the public is daunting and burdensome. Baht-bus - They are great! There are places I could think of to use that concept here. Foot Massage - I could walk from one end of the state to the other and not find one place that gives an honest to goodness foot massage. Indoor BBQ with hot-pot - No one does that in my state. I did have it once when I was in PA but they stopped it. Thai-Tea - They don't sell that in the 7-11's here in the USA but a Thai friend told me an easy trick to making it myself. (I promised to keep the secret so don't ask). Buy anything at pharmacies Drive inbetween cars and a high rate of speed buy a bottle of liquer for 25 bht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokal Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I could do anything in the UK that I enjoy doing here, it's all immoral or fattening, but never illegal. You must not enjoy the same things I enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ohh Fresh Seafood and Giant King Prawns... Yummy.... Hungry now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeesipha Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 paulusa302 Why dont you get your butt over to here in london we have a great carnival this weekend its called the nottin hill carnival, me thinks you might ENJOY,beer,women,LOUD music,plenty of people,bbq food on the street,party,yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr maybe the odd rub and tug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulUSA302 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 paulusa302Why dont you get your butt over to here in london we have a great carnival this weekend its called the nottin hill carnival, me thinks you might ENJOY,beer,women,LOUD music,plenty of people,bbq food on the street,party,yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr maybe the odd rub and tug You didn't figure out that I am a CHEAP SKATE... Oh.... being snuck into "Closed" bars in the wee hours of the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nputman Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 And the Phones! I LOVE being able to go to Thailand, spend a few buck for a sim card and a couple more for phone time! AWESOME!Here I have Sprint and that blasted thing costs me $100 USD a month! U.S phone companies are nothing more than criminals in my opinion. From Thailand I can call the U.S for pennies. From the U.S it costs a fortune using the same cables and satellites. What can't I do back home (the U.S.)? Walk across the street anywhere I choose without someone honking their horn at me or the police giving me a jaywalking ticket. Go for a drive and not have cops tail you for mile upon mile waiting for you to make a mistake? Thai women! Not the Americanized version either. ect ect ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I haven't checked my mailbox in a few years. Probably couldn't get away with that in the states. quoted for truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENTHEREDONETHAT Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thailand is my home now so I have it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Posts have been deleted. Lets keep it clean and within forum rules, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Pay the cops 100 Baht when you're pulled over for doing something wrong when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Miss an important appointment and say 'mai bpen lai'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I could do anything in the UK that I enjoy doing here, it's all immoral or fattening, but never illegal. You must not enjoy the same things I enjoy My needs are simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Pay the cops 100 Baht when you're pulled over for doing something wrong when driving. Pay the cops 100 Baht when you're pulled over for NOT doing something wrong when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Food Cart - Here in the USA they are regulated to much and the cost to get a permit to sell prepared food to the public is daunting and burdensome. Lots of Asian foodcarts on campus in Austin, typically owned by families that already have restaurants there. Doing some modestly impressive bank as well $1 fried rice or 2 egg rolls etc. @ a cost of about a third of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Simply pay some thugs to kill the people who oppose me when I want to build something, encroach on some land etc. None of that tedious B/S like planning permission, public meetings etc. Just lynch the head of the parish council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanook2me Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Dance like me dad at a disco and still have female company... Stand up at the beginning of a cinema movie for God Save the Queen Go to a 7 - 11 and buy a hotdog loaded with salad at 3 am Smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Back on the beach again... I just remembered... Getting a massage on the beach! AWESOME! And getting a manicure/pedicure in my beach chair! Not sure why, but even if everything you can do here was possible and legal in States, still won’t be as much fun as it is over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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