Latest Threads 11/29/2012

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• Are there any Vietnam War-era POWs still alive in Laos? – A trip to Sam Neua and Vieng Xai Caves.
  I am writing this in a tiny town in Northern Laos called Sam Neua, where I have come to do some research on the Vietnam War for a novel I’m writing about a Special Forces mission to the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Southern Laos, interwoven with a modern-...
  
  
  
• how to take money out of trust fund
  its in a joint name, me and wife, i want to take it out but im guessing i will need wife there to both sign for release of funds ? its in kasikorn and the fund is called ( specific foreign investment fund ) kasikorn but it states bank of...
  
  
  
• Thai travel businesses urged to invest in Laos
  The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has urged tourism operators to invest in Laos because the unspoiled nation has room for growth and can also provide network connectivity after the opening of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.V...
  
  
  
• Lek bar Soi 7
  Situated at the bottom end of beach Rd. They ( Charlie & Lek ) had supposedly sold the bar when i was there in May.Can anyone confirm this has happened. And if so have there been some major improvements.
  
  
  
• Clubs Where Thai Women Go To Meet Foreigners....
  I was focusing on the non-bar, non go-go pubs in pattaya. Those seem to be plenty and clearly labeled. But what about just dance clubs or other lounges/pubs that do not require alcohol purchase to still be able to walk inside and vet a Thai lady...
  
  
  
• 'No chemical weapons used', says President Office
  Yangon - Riot police did not use chemical weapons while they were dispersing the protest camps at Lapadaung copper mine site, a controversial project near Monywa in central Myanmar, said Zaw Htay, Director of President's Office.View the full article
  
  
  
• Where to go for a short break from Pattaya?
  Just got back from another trip and to be honest I'm getting a bit tired of the bar scene in Pattaya. The best times I had this trip were when I went off and did something different with a girl (such as going to Koh Larn).So, next trip I'm think...
  
  
  
• Which one
  Planning a few days down in Patts and wondering where to stay out of these two places, Any info would be great.LK Suites or August Suites, Cheers
  
  
  
• Two winners split more than half-billion-dollar US lottery jackpot
  San Francisco - Two lucky Americans shared a jackpot lottery prize of almost 580 million dollars, one of the richest pots in US lottery history, officials said early Thursday.View the full article
  
  
  
• abbreviations for many of the sexual terms or locations...
  Is there some sort of master list thread that has all or many of the frequently used abbreviations? I find myself sometimes not understanding fully what someone is talking about when they use a term like DD or BBBJ or SMF. Most people don't use...
  
  
  
• A bag of rice won't kill you
  Hi guys and gals,I know this is not a normal post but I wish to tell you about a childrens day care center that we sponsor and help with basic daily essentials. The childrens day care center is called the Agope day center and it houses about 40...
  
  
  
• Mine protesters in Myanmar injured after police raid
  Yangon -- Several protesters have been injured when riot police fired tear gas and water cannon this morning at the China-backed Lapadaungtaung copper mine project in central Myanmar.View the full article
  
  
  
• The smell in Pattaya...
  Anyone else affected by the god-awful smell in Pattaya? You know what I'm talking about... it smells like stale vomit... everywhere!!Last year was my first trip, and I admit, I am probably extra-sensitive to smell. The first 5 days were brutal...
  
  
  
• Mine protesters injured after police raid
  Several protesters have been injured when riot police fired tear gas and water cannon this morning at the China-backed Lapadaungtaung copper mine project in central Myanmar.View the full article
  
  
  
• Have you turned off your television ?
  I did. I spend more time watching youtube and picking the stuff I want to learn about rather than accepting their programming shit into my head .Have you seen enough murders ,cops solving crimes ,fake relationship behavior , biased news in favor...
  
  
  
• Sicker than a Dog
  I went out to dinner Tuesday night and had what I though was a great dinner, Went on a bar hop and drank Coke Light and had a great time. Home at 1am and went to sleep. Got up Wednesday morning and my stomach didn't feel great but I didn't think n...
  
  
  
• how much money do u take to thailand
  Hey guys , ill be back again in December and it will be my 6th trip and i was wondering how much do u take for a 2 week holiday. My first trip took about 5k and spent the whole thing as wanted to do everything and everyone lol.Now im thinking a...
  
  
  
• Anyone staying at Pattaya Bay Resort right now?
  I am just wondering if anyone is staying at PBR at this moment or has staying in the last week, can you let me know what the noise from the construction is like, I'm not a light sleeper but I could do without excessive noise in the morning if it i...
  
  
  
• Time-lapse
  My attempt at a time-lapse during my recent trip. It isn't as easy as the pros make it look but well worth trying.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUTYhfL8rfI
  
  
  
• Flight Stop Over In UK
  First of all I would like to say hello and well done to the admins for creating such a good website. I have a question I hope people can help me with. I'm planning on bringing a Thai lady for a 2 Week holiday to Spain over xmas but would like to b...
  
  
  
• Took a friend to Pattaya - Now his selling everything, divorcing his wife. Advise need..
  Actually a friend of mine decided to bring one of his friends along for some fun in bkk/pattaya.Bit of a background, his 35 has a daughter and been in a shit relationship for 5 years.First time overseas, what better place to go to than thailand!...
  
  
  
• Why is this news bit not published here?
  Chavez going to Cuba for medical treatment makes the local Pattaya-news section, but a stunning Thai lady fighting pees naked on the roof of View Talay1 doesn't?http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/66892/naked-crazed-woman-top-floor-condominiu...
  
  
  
• Dj'ing in Pattaya
  Just a bit of a laugh, but a question for the Bar owners/managers,Im a Dj on the Gold Coast Australia, I'm planning on coming over for a trip to pattaya in July 2013, i'm curious what the chances are of myself being able to get up and have a mix...
  
  
  
• Hi-Fi system mint condition to sell
  HiFi system to sell. Ready to stream digital music file from your computer, Nas or hard disk:1) Logitech Squeezebox touch music streamer and internet radio player. Price new around 270€ in Europe (around 10800 THB) selling price 5000 THB2) DAC (...
  
  
  
• Rights panel to call Chalerm to hearing on rally
  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will summon Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung to testify at the December 7 hearing on the Pitak Siam rally.View the full article
  
  
  
• Opposition lawmakers 'violated charter' in censure attack on PM
  The Pheu Thai Party Wednesday lodged an impeachment complaint against six Democrat Party MPs, accusing them of committing constitutional offences during the censure debate.View the full article
  
  
  
• Bar etiquette
  Last time I was in Pattaya I was in the goGo bar near Tim's chatting to one of the girls and had just reached the fial negotiation stage when this other bloke admittedly sun tanned and younger than me came in said Hi how you doing your coming with...
  
  
  
• 2 girls
  I have been to Pattaya twice and thought it a great place. I have a dream of having 2 girls at once whilst I can still do the business.How do you go about arranging this. I have heard that the girls do not always work together. Should this cost...
  
  
  
• Democrats seek hearing into 'sexual harassment' on House floor
  The Democrat Party Wednesday petitioned for a hearing into alleged misconduct by Pheu Thai MP Prasit Chaisrisa.View the full article
  
  
  
• Police suspect graft inside Border Patrol after weapons go missing
  Hundreds of weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades and launchers, from several Border Patrol Police units may have been sold by insiders.View the full article
  
  
  
• Officials on lookout for toxic cough syrup
  The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about a toxic cough syrup that has caused at least 17 deaths in Pakistan.View the full article
  
  
  
• UK Settlement/Fiancee Visas and working in UK
  Sorry if this has been discussed dry, but there are so many posts on this and many conflict with each other, hence could someone please provide some answers..........1. Is it possible to get a UK Settlement for a Thai fiancee without her coming...
  
  
  
• Private Dancer Curry Nights
  
  
  
  
• How does one say "My Thai is poor" or "My Thai is bad" in Thai?
  I only know a tiny handful of Thai phrases/words and I reckon it'll be fun to try a few phrases on the locals when I visit.If they then assume I speak Thai and reply to me at length in Thai I'm probably not going to know what they're saying. In t...
  
  
  
• Could be puppy love
  Paul and Sandra Finnelly run a home looking after stray cats and finding good homes for them.As Paul notes, 'It has been quite a good year so far for cat and kitten re-homing with 48 now placed in new loving homes although we still have over 40 he...
  
  
  
• BJT votes for Yingluck
  The opposition Bhumjaithai Party supported Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in the no-confidence vote on Wednesday but has denied claims it did so because it wants to join the coalition government.View the full article
  
  
  
• Bonkai Hotel (Measure of Last)Resort Soi 5 off Thappraya Rd Be careful
  Review Bonkai Hotel ResortFor me - Staying at the Bonkai is a measure of last resort. I would not rate this hotel very highly, I give it 3 and at this I am being generous. I stayed here 10 days but would have moved out right away had I not pre-b...
  
  
  
• Where can I buy HIV Home test kit (strips)
  I came from England and bought a few of those home tests kits the instant strips to test for HIV. As I don't mind catching anything else here as they are curable.Anyway I forgot the kits at home.Where is Pattaya can I buy the kits. As want to...
  
  
  
• Can you wear facial piercings through immigration?
  like the topic title asks, just wondering since i have recently got a few and since they take your picture i am wondering if they will ask you to take them out.
  
  
  
• You may be a farang if....
  HOW TO TELL IF YOU'RE STILL A FARANGhttp://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/323406/how-to-tell-whether-you-re-still-a-farangPublished: 28/11/2012 at 12:00 AM Newspaper section: News As a Thai who has spent some time abroad I consider mys...
  
  
  
• Yingluck survives no-confidence vote with 308-159 votes
  Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Wednesday survived a no-confidence vot with 308 MPs voting in support of her.View the full article
  
  
  
• Chalerm survives censure vote with 287-157 votes
  Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung survived a no-confidence vote with 287 MPs voting in support of him.View the full article
  
  
  
• Sukampol survives censure vote with 284-160 votes
  Defence Minister ACM Sukampol Suwannathat survived a vote of no-confidence with 284 MPs supporting him while 160 others voting against him.View the full article
  
  
  
• Chatt survives censure vote with 284-182 votes
  Deputy Interior Minister Chatt Kuldilok survived the no-confidence vote with 284 MPs voting for him while 182 opposition MPs voting against him.View the full article
  
  
  
• Hospitality/Tourism Industry
  Hey there everybody......Can anyone point me in the right direction, looking for Hotel jobs or travel related...anyone have any contacts or recruiting firms they can recommend?Cheers
  
  
  
• Dishonest ! " Air Port Club " Dishonest !
  Went with 3 other fellow board members to Air Port Club on Sat at 9:30pm, as it is one of ourfavorite places to start of a bar hop.When the single check bin had to be paid - 4 drinks for $700 baht, two guys paid $1000 baht each (no change avail...
  
  
  
• Lady Love Agogo?
  Anyone out there with any information on Lady Love Agogo?I am told its opening on Soi Dianna in the near future but haven't heard any mention of it anywhere.
  
  
  
• Buffalo Girls (movie about child boxing)
  Looks like an interesting documentary on child boxing in Thailand. Anybody see it yet?http://www.buffalogirlsthemovie.com/
  
  
  
• Hugo Chavez To Get Medical Treatment In Cuba
  Posted on November 28, 2012Venezuela’s recently re-elected president is returning to Cuba for medical treatment, months after undergoing chemotherapy there.View the full article
  
  
  
• How do the experts on here spot a starfish before paying the bar fine?
  Hi Guys,Just wondering how you experts spot a starfish before paying the bar fine?What are the tell tale signs that make you run a mile?All help appreciated?ThanksG
  
  
  
• Thai airways to introduce thai massage as inflight service
  Thai airways new president wants to turn a loss(baht 10 billion in 2011) into profit by increasing thai quality and hospitality on their flights."Passengers must feel the quality when boarding a THAI plane. The ambience, greeting, food and servic...
  
  
  
• Where to buy Muay Thai Boxing Shorts?
  I'll be going to Pattaya this coming February for a 2 week vacation. A friend of mine here in the States trains in Muay Thai and MMA and he wants me to bring him back some Muay Thai boxing shorts. Anybody know where I can pick up some good quality...
  
  
  
• What are my best chances to live in Thailand?
  What are the best chances or the directions too look in to be able to live in Thailand?I would like to teach English, but not being a native English speaker that's not easy.I'd love to invest in a bar, guesthouse or restaurant with a Belgian the...
  
  
  
• finaly decied where to stay
  After reading many posts and reading what other members have written I have decided to stay in the ll area at acrea lodge. I would like to thank all members who gave me three thoughts and advice to make my first trip a happy one thank you all
  
  
  
• iPhone 4s on contract uk
  I have a iPhone 4s on contract, with t-mobile, I would like to take the phone to Thailand with me is it possible? Will it need to be unlocked in Thailand?. Or can I just put a Thailand sim card straight into my phone?Any one help me with this pl...
  
  
  
• Last Minute Accommodations Dec 1-30
  Well I did try for a monthly condo rental beginning back in August but they were full then and no availability has opened up. Arriving very late December 1 and staying through the end of the month.Any suggestions for a last minute condo around 2...
  
  
  
• Live and Teach in Thailand, jobs available
  If you are a native English speaker and interested in teaching in Thailand there are plenty of jobs currently available for youThe agency will provide you with a work permit, teacher license & arrange your non immigrant B visa.Working hours ar...