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by usual suspect
Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Greng Jai
Replies: 76
Views: 5999

Good observation on the Thais and their manners. Please note at any given time, in the 7/11 on Bintabaat, while you are attempting to pay for your goods, the door will open and a sour-faced katoy or bar-girl will shove in front of you thrusting her arm out and demand a phonecard. (I only speak limit...
by usual suspect
Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Thai biker gets a 'slap'.
Replies: 24
Views: 4311

Thai biker gets a 'slap'.

Did anyone winess the bike-smash somewhere near U-turn bar over Xmas? Seemingly a Thai man on his 'clunk' was involved in a low-speed head on dink with another bike outside Bintabaat's 7/11. The culprit backed up a little, and with a fist-full O revs shot down the Soi like s**t off a shovel.....narr...
by usual suspect
Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:54 am
Forum: After Dark
Topic: another bar,another scam
Replies: 166
Views: 14174

Hell the Xmas beer has got to your brain cells!! Dr Dave has the bar-clue right..er GREEN MILE?....YESSSSS!! (sorry if other guesses mentioned incriminated other bars). AS for the farang who got stung there...? He was a pensioner, and maybe to nice for his own good eh. (yes I'm affraid he did pay). ...
by usual suspect
Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: another bar,another scam
Replies: 166
Views: 14174

another bar,another scam

Got word of a fella not been able to pay his bin at the end of his stay in the bar. No problem said the cashier, pay us back the 400b 2mrw, I've seen you before, I trust you. The guy went back to the bar at 12.00 opening time with his 400b. Oh no says the girl,its 1700b now. WHAAT! says the man. Yes...
by usual suspect
Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:57 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New airport blues
Replies: 30
Views: 4225

New airport blues

Cheers Jimmy for the positive feedback...reckon I'll hang off on the bitchin' for a while then till I've tested the place. Did someone mention architecture of the place, 'scuse me but the design and style of an airport, despite maybe costing millions, to me is money wasted, if it runs smoove like Ji...
by usual suspect
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New airport blues
Replies: 30
Views: 4225

New airport blues

Unfinished airport...but open on time. I've just bin talkin' to my mate who got back from BKK yesterday after having to use the new airport (whats its name again, S***************) He said it was a farce and the worst a/port he's ever used... ..no toilets in the Depareture lounge, and no seats eithe...
by usual suspect
Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:09 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Lovers of two wheels come forward
Replies: 28
Views: 4618

good idea Dave...we can take it in turns to paint that scooter of yours!... ...cos I don't believe you have more than one...you just swap panels... ..diff day...diff colour...ha,haa!! Was there not a bit of a 'club' some years back?.. ...Hua Hin Steppy-club...or was that just someone wanting to wear...
by usual suspect
Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: England - The best in the world already!
Replies: 265
Views: 13481

So then after seeing England blunder their way thru' 90ish mins of their opening game, I reckon Sweden can sit back and not worry. When O when are the English 'team' gonna play as a team?? Sorry but this Sat. night I've got my shirt on, but its not to celebrate their 'win'...just like to be a bit pa...
by usual suspect
Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Snakes alive!
Replies: 30
Views: 3410

Scary snakes...last year was walking down past Huahin Grand and a guy on a 'V-Max' bike just pulled up after completing his ride from BKK. Almost straight away a Thai man started kickin' off at him and pointing at his bike...when the biker looked down at his engine, between the cylinders of his 'V'f...
by usual suspect
Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Usefull tips for Staying Alive On The Road In Thailand
Replies: 46
Views: 5592

HELMETS.... If you happen to commute between Europe and T/land same as I have to do then consider buying a 'lid' with an ACU standard while you are there. After your head is nicely wrapped up, look down at your feet,..count your toes and assess how vunerable they are in your flip-flopply sandals??? ...
by usual suspect
Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Lotus progress?
Replies: 31
Views: 3501

big new lotus...same little U-turn!!

So then..parm-parm-parrrr, the new superstore is nearly complete and ready to accept hundreds of shoppers...hoorah...BUT.. What about Petkasem Rd??..all the traffic comin' southbound outa town will have to queue-up at the crappy litle U-turn, and vica-versa with traffic wanting to leave s'bound. Has...
by usual suspect
Mon Dec 19, 2005 8:29 am
Forum: Foo
Topic: DrKnow
Replies: 16
Views: 2897

Hey you lot. Sorry lads but I've not got my letter yet. as for identity? Does this fella live in HH? Whats his nationality? I had a brief meeting with an Englishman earlier this year...I was sat outside a bar having a beer when this dude proceeded to lecture me on the sins and devilment of 'these ty...
by usual suspect
Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:03 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Double-parking of big cars at motosai stands
Replies: 28
Views: 2254

Ricardo mentions using the temple grounds for parking...good idea, but beware...that gravel is full of nails!...next time you walk thru' the temple look down as you are walking....try to park on the cement after the cremmo' building. Also mentioned was the 'snarl-up' outside the Grand-market on a ni...
by usual suspect
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:53 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Untimely death of Tim...help or info needed...now!
Replies: 17
Views: 2745

Cheers you lot... ....the fact that I got replies on this issue tells me that at least the people who knew him are concerned, if not a tadge fustrated over this dilemma. Like I said originally, My wife and Nutt from U-Turn were really upset at the fact Timm was very much alone at this time, and they...
by usual suspect
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:23 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Untimely death of Tim...help or info needed...now!
Replies: 17
Views: 2745

Untimely death of Tim...help or info needed...now!

:( As you all know we lost Tim last week..(dunno his last name). Always came in our bar after midnte, great for topical debates etc... ...won,t dwell any more. FACT...Tims body is in a chilled box at Kao takiap wat, so whats happening?? Is anybody in contact with the family? has anyone taken any tim...