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by HHTel
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot
Replies: 9
Views: 5385

Re: Poor exam results put Thai schools on the spot

I taught at university here for 3 years. The problem is the skills and attitudes of the teachers. Rote teaching is the norm where the teacher does the talking and students listen silently. Asking questions is not encouraged at all. Once my students got to know me, their chairs were arranged in a sem...
by HHTel
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose
Replies: 56
Views: 3143

Re: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose

It seems everyone knew but me. I don't travel to BKK very often but the trip there and back yesterday was the first time I'd noticed Bangchak. As you say, they appear to be taking over the world. It seemed like every other station was Bangchak!
by HHTel
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose
Replies: 56
Views: 3143

Different Fuel Grades - How to Choose

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the sudden appearance of many Bangchak Petrol Stations. On a trip through Bangkok yesterday they were very obvious. I'd never heard of them but Google being my friend had the answer. They've recently completed the acquisition of Esso Thailand who have now exited th...
by HHTel
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 16690
Views: 433295

Re: Caption Competition

The latest 'Secure Messaging App'
by HHTel
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Having a sunday roast at Gordon Ramsay in Bangkok.
Replies: 22
Views: 1978

Re: Having a sunday roast at Gordon Ramsay in Bangkok.

I agree that it should be English mustard, with a dab of Horseradish.
Maybe the way I was brought up but Sunday Roast (lunch) doesn't seem right at 5pm. Usually around 2 or 3 after a visit to the pub!
by HHTel
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Hua Hin To Start Charging For Chatchai Parking From 15 Feb
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: Hua Hin To Start Charging For Chatchai Parking From 15 Feb

Parking meters on the horizon?????
by HHTel
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 36302

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

Thanks for that.
by HHTel
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 36302

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

HHTel wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:13 pm Having lost one of my licences, does anyone have a definitive procedure for getting it re-issued.
I've heard that a police report is required but other than that I have no info.
Just giving this a bump. Has nobody ever lost a licence and applied for a new one?
by HHTel
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Things That Wind Me Up Driving In Thailand
Replies: 137
Views: 8242

Re: Things That Wind Me Up Driving In Thailand

Many of the tourists on bikes have never ridden one before coming here! Speeding for short journeys is very common. You see cars doing 70+ on the outside lane then cutting in at the last minute to enter Market Village. Once inside the supermarket, they will switch to very slow and block aisles with ...
by HHTel
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 16690
Views: 433295

Re: Caption Competition

The latest in 'Private Networks'
by HHTel
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Another alcohol clampdown
Replies: 213
Views: 26297

Re: Another alcohol clampdown

This afternoon ban is respected by 7/11, Makro, Lotus and other supermarkets EXCEPT Villa Market. I've never understood why Villa get away with it when the rest don't.
by HHTel
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai Driving License renewal
Replies: 360
Views: 36302

Re: Thai Driving License renewal

Having lost one of my licences, does anyone have a definitive procedure for getting it re-issued.
I've heard that a police report is required but other than that I have no info.
by HHTel
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
Replies: 25
Views: 2025

Re: Post Cataract Operation Care

He certainly didn't back in the day. In all the years I've been here I've not heard anything but praise for Dr. Pairat. Myself and several people I know have had surgery there without incident. The cataract op has been done by Pairat hundreds of times (I guess) and as far as I know, with 100% succes...
by HHTel
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Post Cataract Operation Care
Replies: 25
Views: 2025

Re: Post Cataract Operation Care

I had mine done years ago by Dr. Pairat a month apart. The actual op was completely painless.
Within an hour after each op I was in my local having a celebratory pint! I was never told of any restrictions apart from keeping the patch on for 24 hours.
by HHTel
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: The Recommended Movies Thread
Replies: 2736
Views: 130589

Re: The Recommended Movies Thread

Just watched it. Lives up to expectations with Jason Stathem at his best.