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by charlesh
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Legitimate massage
Replies: 27
Views: 8265

Re: Legitimate massage

Pinkaeow massage on left on main road past Lotus's in Pranburi if it is still there.
Been going for >10 years (missed out last 3) never a disappointment
PS 50 - 100 Bht tip while small is the norm in the traditional (proper) massage establishments.
by charlesh
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: News
Topic: At least 28 killed in attack on Thai pre-school
Replies: 28
Views: 3938

Re: At least 28 killed in attack on Thai pre-school

Why do people want to find an extraneous chemical cause for heinous actions or resort to psychological platitudes? How about personal responsibilities and actions. Perhaps he was playing the field, perhaps he was playing the field, perhaps being caught and suspended was the line in the sand or not p...
by charlesh
Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand
Replies: 286
Views: 95298

Re: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand

If Thailand thinks it will get out of its' economic lethargy on the backs of Indians and Chinese God help Thailand.
by charlesh
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand
Replies: 286
Views: 95298

Re: Chinese tourists (and their habits) surge into Thailand

We should encourage them to continue their sea going adventures preferably wearing life jackets? They happen also to be in large numbers in Cambodia. Was told the new ticketing arrangements which require your pic on the pass was the result of Ch tour operators handing over their client tickets to th...
by charlesh
Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Police: French lover admits to killing Italian husband
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Re: Police: French lover admits to killing Italian husband

They will have time to conduct multiple triangles in the clink although not necessarily together.
by charlesh
Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand keeps hunting for 8,000-plus overstaying foreigners
Replies: 15
Views: 2414

Re: Thailand keeps hunting for 8,000-plus overstaying foreigners

Hell, given their alleged origin they would in general standout like sore thumbs.
by charlesh
Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Ten arrested in colour-coded crackdown on foreigners in Bangkok
Replies: 3
Views: 1253

Re: Ten arrested in colour-coded crackdown on foreigners in Bangkok

the black eagles are certainly aptly named and obviously work well in the dark.
by charlesh
Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot
Replies: 7
Views: 1939

Re: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot

Thais love taking unwanted dogs and cats and dumping them preferably at the local wat. I rescued a forlorn sick cat recently in the bush . Had it treated, sterilised (not happy) and now living a stable life with the in laws. Even wanders to the front street for the daily bintabat. As for those aggre...
by charlesh
Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Canadian Dark Web kingpin found dead in Thai jail cell
Replies: 10
Views: 2589

Re: Canadian Dark Web kingpin found dead in Thai jail cell

Imagine what would happen to Julian Assange.
by charlesh
Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:34 am
Forum: Education
Topic: Thailand tumbles in International Student Assessments
Replies: 29
Views: 27026

Re: Thailand tumbles in International Student Assessments

Here is the economist article - an interesting slant. IMO while Thailand holds onto its ancient script it will always be behind the educational eightball. Vietnam woke up a long time ago and China is a standout. http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21715011-countrys-class-war-has-its-roots-classroom-p...
by charlesh
Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: News
Topic: German nabbed for growing cannabis in Hua Hin
Replies: 4
Views: 3563

Re: German nabbed for growing cannabis in Hua Hin

cannabis infused whisky now for sale at a place near you ha, ha.
I reckon the person who thinks that is a Thai-German name must have sampled the wares.
by charlesh
Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: News
Topic: 'White Temple' to charge foreigners an entry fee
Replies: 13
Views: 3502

Re: 'White Temple' to charge foreigners an entry fee

It is NOT free entrance to a number of Minsters in the UK. BUT entrance fees apply to ALL not just this 2 tiered system that exist in LOS.
by charlesh
Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Video: Farang bikers beat street vendor in Pattaya
Replies: 18
Views: 4626

Re: Video: Farang bikers beat street vendor in Pattaya

Kicking people on the ground is the act of a "dog". Whether he was hapless as described is interesting and hhtel has a good point too!
by charlesh
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Tough action against Hua Hin beach encroachers/demolition of pier restaurants
Replies: 160
Views: 36509

Re: Tough action against Hua Hin beach encroachers

Here's me thinking it was those horrible jelly fish and floating bits of plastic et al that were encroaching.
by charlesh
Fri Sep 09, 2016 4:54 am
Forum: News
Topic: Hua Hin and Thailand bomb attacks
Replies: 235
Views: 36530

Re: Hua Hin and Thailand bomb attacks

Just taken from "The economist" today. Trust deficit: Najib Razak in Thailand As the Malaysian prime minister starts a two-day visit, Asia’s deadliest internal conflict—in Thailand’s southern Muslim provinces—will dominate talks. Bangkok’s assimilation policies have failed and Thailand wan...