Teak Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 There was the time that we had to pay a tax to leave the Kingdom. Remember the 'Dragon Lady' ? Tough, fair, if you followed the rules.....but, tough. I remember putting 500 baht in my passport and passing it to her. She replied in perfect English " What is this for ? " My exit fee ? Okay, she said.....stamp, stamp. issued a receipt, gave change. " You can leave the Kingdom." ...Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) I remember when ... 10B bought a plate of fried-rice, or 3 skewers of grilled-meat, from the road-side vendor, who was happy to bring it to where I was sitting, at the beer-bar ! ... and 3,00B got a month's rental of a reasonable beach-hut with fan, 50 meters from the beach on Koh Samui ! Edited December 16, 2012 by Ricardo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi Teak, I would not call her a Dragon Lady she was OK with me,the Tax paid was minimal,but she was all ways asking for you to bring presents back for her. There was none of this 90 days reporting either,might have been law but was never enforced,if only that could happen now.. The only place to buy Farang food was Tantraphan on Thae Pae Road, only 1 car motor bike rental place, No estate agents,I knew of anyway. As with everything things change for the better and the worse , regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I remember when ... 10B bought a plate of fried-rice, or 3 skewers of grilled-meat, from the road-side vendor, who was happy to bring it to where I was sitting, at the beer-bar ! ... and 3,00B got a month's rental of a reasonable beach-hut with fan, 50 meters from the beach on Koh Samui ! Eh when I were a lad..................and you try telling that to the kids of today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighlander Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I know people that would bring in Pizza Hut from Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulysses G. Posted December 16, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2012 ... and 3,00B got a month's rental of a reasonable beach-hut with fan, 50 meters from the beach on Koh Samui ! Angkor Wat must have still been a thriving city back then. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippydedodah Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 when my GF (now wife) and i were getting hair washed, etc...in CM and son of woman doing my nail cutting came in and ran out screaming: Paw Paw...Falang Falang, .... and other words i did not recognize... Scared that poor kid right out of the shop! 55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 You get your nails cut? :-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I know people that would bring in Pizza Hut from Bangkok. It's Krispy Kreme these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 You get your nails cut? :-o You don't? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I remember when Super Leo existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 The departure tax is still there, but the government found out they get more with less work if the airlines collect it in the price of the ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Down to my last couple cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Sang Som blue label......the single malt of the LOS. Is it gone, haven't seen for ages....? Edited December 16, 2012 by cheeryble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 The departure tax is still there, but the government found out they get more with less work if the airlines collect it in the price of the ticket Don't think he was referring to airport departure tax since it sounded more like tax clearance for income taxes which was required for people staying longer periods....and the lady collecting it was well known. The Karen Hut was the best bar in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 And I remember this outlet in Bangkok near Erawan in the 80's. Wish it would come back. Did they ever have them in Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Buying 5 beers for next to nothing (with John's 20% discount card), whilst sitting on Cozy Corner's veranda .........and then taking them inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Buying 5 beers for next to nothing (with John's 20% discount card), whilst sitting on Cozy Corner's veranda We must have met at sometime. My card number was #2 and written on the back by Somchai 'one free beer on visit'. So got my 1st beer free on every visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boksida Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I remember hanging out in The Pub when Mike Tinker ran it. It was the only thing resembling an expat bar I could find at the time (not counting The Gymkhana). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 ... and 3,00B got a month's rental of a reasonable beach-hut with fan, 50 meters from the beach on Koh Samui ! Angkor Wat must have still been a thriving city back then. I suspect it was still under-construction ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 And I remember this outlet in Bangkok near Erawan in the 80's. Wish it would come back. Did they ever have them in Chiang Mai? Never, but they had one in Pattaya that folded in the 1997 financial mess. I miss the buttermilk biscuits and New Orleans beans and rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Buying 5 beers for next to nothing (with John's 20% discount card), whilst sitting on Cozy Corner's veranda We must have met at sometime. My card number was #2 and written on the back by Somchai 'one free beer on visit'. So got my 1st beer free on every visit. Of course we've met.......many times. Hey you're the guy that just has one free beer and leaves. All mine says is 'forever' and it's still honoured as you know......but alas no Cozy veranda, no writing letters to faraway farangs for cute girls and no Lisu language lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Buying 5 beers for next to nothing (with John's 20% discount card), whilst sitting on Cozy Corner's veranda We must have met at sometime. My card number was #2 and written on the back by Somchai 'one free beer on visit'. So got my 1st beer free on every visit. Hey you're the guy that just has one free beer and leaves. Definitely not me, though I may sipped on that one a bit too long. After a while, didn't even have to show my card. If a new girl served me the old hands would be sure to inform her, no check bin for that beer. And then there was Black Cat (before John bought it) and Dominoes. After TrueBlue came in and UP2YOU I was a regular there and on the darts league for a while until my arm gave out on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Buying 5 beers for next to nothing (with John's 20% discount card), whilst sitting on Cozy Corner's veranda We must have met at sometime. My card number was #2 and written on the back by Somchai 'one free beer on visit'. So got my 1st beer free on every visit. Hey you're the guy that just has one free beer and leaves. Definitely not me, though I may sipped on that one a bit too long. After a while, didn't even have to show my card. If a new girl served me the old hands would be sure to inform her, no check bin for that beer. And then there was Black Cat (before John bought it) and Dominoes. After TrueBlue came in and UP2YOU I was a regular there and on the darts league for a while until my arm gave out on me. The Wild West(s)!!......ah the famous darts league, Administrator Adam, Dennis bringing darts and boards from Malaysia, John (deceased) self appointed captain of The Escape......(Steady Eddy). Always wondered who that bloke sitting alone in UP2YOU was, as I was (cough cough) investigating the latest sleaze in BBCentre. I knew lifting that glass 16 hours a day would do your arm in. I forgot Abe!!!! Edited December 16, 2012 by uptheos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) I remember when the JeTaime Guesthouse opened and was one of the best to stay at and you could walk from there into town without battling heaps of traffic. Edited December 16, 2012 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) You get your nails cut? :-o You don't? She always picks the time I am on the computer. OK time for the toe nails. Can't quite get her to do the fingers when I am reading. Such is like in the land of smiles and a few foreign Grinch's. Sorry to haved steped in on the thread hijack. Keep the oldies coming, Edited December 16, 2012 by hellodolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Do I hear the choir practicing? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne? Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne! We twa hae run about the braes, And pu'd the gowans fine, But we've wander'd mony a weary fit Sin auld lang syne. We twa hae paidl't in the burn Frae morning sun till dine, But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin auld lang syne. And there's a hand, my trusty fiere, And gie's a hand o' thine, And we'll tak a right guid willie-waught For auld lang syne! And surely ye'll be your pint' stowp, And surely I'll be mine, And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Obviously taken from the Thai song Samakkhi Chumnum (สามัคคีชุมนุม,Together in Unity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I remember when...."digital" meant foreplay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) I remember when ... 10B bought a plate of fried-rice, or 3 skewers of grilled-meat, from the road-side vendor, who was happy to bring it to where I was sitting, at the beer-bar ! How is that different today? (Ok it may be 30 or 35 baht now, but it would be nothing short of an Economic Fairytale Miracle of the World if there existed a place without inflation; it'd probably have pink winged ponies too.) Edited December 17, 2012 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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