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by oakdale160
Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thailand near bottom for English proficiency
Replies: 20
Views: 10774

Re: Thailand near bottom for English proficiency

But ,of course, the children of the wealthy Thais are being sent ti the expensive International Schools where they are educated in English and have good reading, writing skills and are quite fluent. As for the professions that are allowed to cross borders, I suspect it will be a one-way flow--Some T...
by oakdale160
Fri Jan 01, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Music in the Bars on Bintablock
Replies: 19
Views: 11981

Re: Music in the Bars on Bintablock

Thereis a bar Papapolo, opposite from Havanna Bar. They have girls dancing on a stage, not particularly sexily dressed (or undressed), No chrome poles--Could this be a trend, will others follow, will the clothes change, will the BIB allow it???
by oakdale160
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: 2016 Six Nations Rugby
Replies: 89
Views: 3163

Re: 2016 Six Nations Rugby

At the moment I feel that there will be a feeling of anti-climax after WC in which no 6N side made the semis (Although Scotland should have been there) but I guess when the games start the excitement will return.
by oakdale160
Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: You know you're old when.......
Replies: 90
Views: 12765

Re: You know you're old when.......

On Sunday after church, you sat and listened to Two-way Family Favorites, that dedicated songs to boys serving in the BAOR (British Army on the Rhine) while Mum finished cookinga HUGE roast meal.
by oakdale160
Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: One year back
Replies: 21
Views: 5081

Re: One year back

I have a friend here from the US. It was always their plan to move back to Thai when he retired, in fact it was a non-negotiable condition by his Thai wife, who had lived in the US for 25 years.. After 18 months they are panning on returning to the US ina few months time. Interestingly, he was adapt...
by oakdale160
Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Foo
Topic: One year back
Replies: 21
Views: 5081

Re: One year back

HHF, the 30lb weight loss is impressive, I know you were held a prisoner in your house bythe heat, now I assume you are more mobile--is that responsible and what about dietary changes. I am sure that you keep up with Thai news, the politics must look even more bizarre from a distance.
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:48 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: best place to eat in soi 80
Replies: 14
Views: 2397

Re: Hua Hin Restaurant News

food [Mod Edit - name inserted to give post meaning] at Victoria is good but itsa dump. Order and pay and they will hand carry it to you in neighboring bars who seem happy to let you eat thee as long as you order a drink. I use Dragon Bar--now renamed Joe's Bar
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Tourists murdered on Koh Tao
Replies: 305
Views: 40061

Re: Tourists murdered on Koh Tao

'Viewed and judged worldwide--- so what?
Will any member of the military, hi-so families or civil service be hurt or take a drop in income because the world thinks that Thai justice isa corrupt inept mess.
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: One year back
Replies: 21
Views: 5081

Re: One year back

What about your Thai wife, how is she adapting to life in NC?
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Camera and photography thread
Replies: 290
Views: 27669

Re: Camera and photography thread

perhaps I dont have it, I ran two searches for FM both times--no matches. I have Windows 8.1
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Camera and photography thread
Replies: 290
Views: 27669

Re: Camera and photography thread

BB I know people like me exasperate people like you.
I connected the camera, pics came up, not the NEW ones. I looked at all the items r &L clicked on everyone but no sign of File Manager. How do you find FM and how the h** do you learn these tricks, they are never in the instruction booklets.
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: best place to eat in soi 80
Replies: 14
Views: 2397

Re: best place to eat in soi 80

Soi80 can satisfy ALL your appetites, But I'm sorry, we are not talking about food.
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Tourists murdered on Koh Tao
Replies: 305
Views: 40061

Re: Tourists murdered on Koh Tao

I see the govt is responding to the criticism in the press to the sentencing of these two boys--It has responded by criticizing the journalists who wrote the stories--The classical--Kill the messengers.
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Four days in Hong Kong
Replies: 4
Views: 891

Re: Four days in Hong Kong

I have been to HK several times, for the 7 a side Rugby tournament in March, world class event over 3 days with masses of rugby fans there. One thing you arewarned about, by Sunday many of the ATMs have run out of money, esp within a mile or so of Happy Valley where the games are played. Great weeke...
by oakdale160
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Premier League 2015-2016
Replies: 729
Views: 22942

Re: Premier League 2015-2016

I'm becoinga big LC supporter as I find it very insulting that all the 'experts' are forecasing a huge collapse sometime soon. I find that the bookies are the best experts and they all have LC, not top, but in the top 4 at the end of the season.