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by oakdale160
Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Where to get oatmeal in Hua Hin?
Replies: 12
Views: 2339

Re: oatmeal

I searched TESCCO at MV but could not find any. I looked particularly in 'baking supplies"
by oakdale160
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Hua Hin to Kanchanaburi
Replies: 3
Views: 5041

Re: hua hin to kanchanaburi

another place-- enter MV from the main road--walk up the steps but do not enter. Turn right to the end of the building. Turn left and walk up the side of the building, after about 50-80m i sa door to enter the Mall. In this door way is a desk selling the tickets.
by oakdale160
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Where to get oatmeal in Hua Hin?
Replies: 12
Views: 2339

Where to get oatmeal in Hua Hin?

Simple, unsweetened oatmeal--Anybody seen it anywhere?
by oakdale160
Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Disappointing Hotel Service
Replies: 29
Views: 17330

Re: Disappointing Hotel Service

In my company a very senior dept head was Thai, but a Thai who had spent over 20 years in the Us and was fluently bilingual. He communicated with his Thai staff in Thai EXCEPT when there was a disciplinary problem when he would discipline them in ENGLISH. I pointed this out to him and he was the fir...
by oakdale160
Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Why Sakura Sushi Buffet restaurang think customer is a lier?
Replies: 12
Views: 2911

Re: Why Sakura Sushi Buffet restaurang think customer is a lier?

I think that is quite in line for Sakura and p its policies to be discussed, BUT the headline is not appropriate.
by oakdale160
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Which Mobile Phone?
Replies: 689
Views: 67433

Re: Which Mobile Phone?

Yes HHF, one American friend's advice is to buy here as most phones in the US are sold with a package attatched and locking attached and it can bea hassle to buy it free o f a package and locking--What is your opinion on that.
by oakdale160
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Disappointing Hotel Service
Replies: 29
Views: 17330

Re: Disappointing Hotel Service

I went to afunction there about 3 years ago. They said that they had a laptop/projector set up fora lecturer who came with his memory stick. Guess what--nothing set up, just no-have to all requests. One of the atendees hada laptop with him,so the lecture was given using that. TOTAL INDIFFERENCE. Sha...
by oakdale160
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Which Mobile Phone?
Replies: 689
Views: 67433

Re: Which Mobile Phone?

Given the chance to buy a phone either here or in the US, what are the advantages of buying in the US. To start with I think it wouldbe wonderful to have the chance to discus my choices with a helpful sales person. What about cost, what about being able to use the phone in Thai?? Thank you for any a...
by oakdale160
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:06 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Disappointing Hotel Service
Replies: 29
Views: 17330

Re: Disappointing Hotel Service

That sort of attitude always starts at the top and works it way down. There are many quality hotel GMs around , most of them seem to be German or Swiss. Thats the secret
by oakdale160
Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Employing a Thai
Replies: 10
Views: 1226

Re: Employing a Thai

asa generalization. Thai women are MUCH more reliable than the men who are totally unfocused and unambitious.
by oakdale160
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Spike in tourist deaths sparks ministry concern
Replies: 12
Views: 1494

Re: Spike in tourist deaths sparks ministry concern

Yes nobody wants to talk about he fact that many of the backpackers and drifters who come to Thai come because of the availability of cheap illegal drugs and the minimal risk of being busted for possession.
by oakdale160
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Slow 'screw-type' juicer
Replies: 9
Views: 3044

Re: Slow 'screw-type' juicer

My first reaction on seeing the headline is that this thread should be in the Hidden forum!
by oakdale160
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Cigarette excise tax to increase
Replies: 16
Views: 3409

Re: Cigarette excise tax to increase

Evidence from the UK and US where the price hikes were significant is that there is an immediate drop in sales, but in about 3-4 months it returns to the old levels.
by oakdale160
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Market Village Donor Kebabs - Which is who?
Replies: 14
Views: 2324

Re: Market Village Donor Kebabs - Which is who?

The original vendor was a Turkish guy. He sold out and moved to BKK. BUT--Tesco moved the new owner from the prime position near the ticket booth to the far corner, So the owner moved downstairs. NOWa new one has appeared with a stall very close to the old site and it is a cash site and they use the...