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- Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:45 pm
- Forum: Education
- Topic: Thailand tumbles in International Student Assessments
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12322
Re: Thailand tumbles in International Student Assessments
The company I work for has 30 Thai service engineers based in BKK. All are qualified to degree level. It is very apparent that the electrical/electronics engineers are trained very well but when it comes to the mechanical guys most can not even read an engineering drawing. This is probably why there...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:04 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Dual-pricing in Thailand: Is it time to do away with the 'farang tax'?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 16093
Re: Dual-pricing in Thailand: Is it time to do away with the 'farang tax'?
If I'm planning ahead I take my work permit with me and usually there is no issue. Of course there are also unplanned occasions, spur of the moment decisions and if it's a national park or similar I will often pay the Farang price providing it's not stupidly outragious (10x). I somehow get the point...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:34 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: BBC journalist faces five years in jail for reporting Thai fraud
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9446
Re: BBC journalist faces five years in jail for reporting Thai fraud
In one of the newspaper reports it said that JH could continue to travel but would need to fly to Phuket and apply in person to the court explaining the details and purpose of his travel. On hos return he would again need to appear at the court to resubmit his passport. I’m sure that this process wo...
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:46 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Police launch campaign to improve Pattaya's sex-tainted image
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5736
Re: Police launch campaign to improve Pattaya's sex-tainted image
27,000 prostitutes and 1 Million male visitors annually to Pattaya.
Is it coincidence that Durex built their factory in Rayong or was it supply and demand?
Is it coincidence that Durex built their factory in Rayong or was it supply and demand?
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:24 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: BBC journalist faces five years in jail for reporting Thai fraud
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9446
Re: BBC journalist faces five years in jail for reporting Thai fraud
Phuket Courts are in a class of their own. Defamation is a civil court matter in Europe but here its criminal and is designed to protect those who can afford justice.
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:05 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Thailand's high-speed train project underway
- Replies: 187
- Views: 37672
Re: Thailand's high-speed train project underway
Not sure if events are connected but today.... Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha used Section 44 to sack the governor and entire board the State Railway of Thailand on Thursday and appoint a new team, with a highways deputy chief now acting governor. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1203577/st...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:30 pm
- Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
- Topic: Dual-pricing in Thailand: Is it time to do away with the 'farang tax'?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 16093
Re: Dual-pricing in Thailand: Is it time to do away with the 'farang tax'?
Boat operators block sea lanes to Noppharat Thara-Ko Phi Phi national park to demand reduction of entry fee by half http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/boat-operators-block-sea-lanes-noppharat-thara-ko-phi-phi-national-park-demand-reduction-entry-fee-half/ Operators of long-tail boats and speedboats i...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:38 am
- Forum: Digital Realm
- Topic: Tourist SIM lets government track every move
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12037
Re: Tourist SIM lets government track every move
Tourist SIM-tracking plan axed http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/1202657/ Plans for special SIM cards for tourists have finally been scrapped by the national telecom regulator after facing strong opposition from the government, which says the idea would do more harm than good. The plan also drew hea...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:34 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3369
Re: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
^^ I agree. More meaningful would be a comparison between cities such a London, LA, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila etc
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:19 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3369
Re: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
I actually have to visit customers during the day.l and therefor need the car available. On days when I don't have customer visits I will take a taxi but the time to and from the office doesn't change. Walking is not an option, heat is one thing but blocked walkways, broken pavements and potholes ar...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:25 pm
- Forum: Entertainment Zone
- Topic: TrueVisions to stop showing HBO, Cinemax
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9548
Re: TrueVisions to stop showing HBO, Cinemax
In the real world True should now be forced to reduce the cost of both Gold and Platunum packages to current worth and cost -50% st least. Of course I'm dreaming, but True inadvertently have created a demand for better priced competition and given time it will happen. I'm pleased that the virtual mo...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:00 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate?
- Replies: 499
- Views: 42572
Re: How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate?
^^ you are correct but forget to also mention removal of U-Turns and dangerous junctions from high speed highways.
Removal of dangerous, old and unfit vehicles from the roads
Re-educate to eliminate the Me Me Me, I'm more important than you attitude to driving...........
Removal of dangerous, old and unfit vehicles from the roads
Re-educate to eliminate the Me Me Me, I'm more important than you attitude to driving...........
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:51 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3369
Re: Thailand wins for worst traffic in world
:? 64 Hours stuck in Traffic congestion is a huge underestimate for anyone who lives in Bangkok. My home to office is 3.5km, a daily journey that takes me 35 - 45 minutes twice each day so if you only consider 20 minutes as stuck in gridlock per journey it's 200 minutes per working week so let's say...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:12 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Any tip for good painters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3561
Re: Any tip for good painters
I think that it's all been said:- 1) get a painter that others recommend 2) agree a price for the job of the basis of a) you buy the quality paint yourself. b) paint is not watered down c) primers, base coats are used where you deem necessary d) all prep is inspected before painting commences e) you...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:01 pm
- Forum: Motoring
- Topic: How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate?
- Replies: 499
- Views: 42572
Re: How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate?
Reminds me of Vinnie Jones in his prime