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by Sabai Jai
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying a SUIT
Replies: 7
Views: 1112

Never let them deliver the suit on the day you are leaving.

Try (very hard) to get it a few days before leaving town and ahve a very good look at it.

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: Glitterballs
Replies: 18
Views: 1870

I saw him once in Patong. A mate had a restaurant therea few years ago and a few of us who were sharing a house used to go down for a drink with him early evening. He used to go to the Video shop next door every day(yes, video's must have been years ago!). I don't think there had been much in the ne...
by Sabai Jai
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Gearheads heaven isnt here!
Replies: 39
Views: 3159

Hmmm...I think alot of young Thai's think pickups are 'Hot' A few years ago when i used to hang around with some of the locals had a few hairy drives whilst visiting friends/ family inland from HH. All in the mind, your pick-up can be a sports GT or rally car ...you just drive as fast as you can all...
by Sabai Jai
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Khao sam roi yot national park
Replies: 11
Views: 1747

I find the "Mosiguard" natural very useful. It's just eucalyptus based - no nasty chemicals.

I haven't been there for ages either but you used to get a boat a Bang phu
(Crab village!) round the headland to where you take the path up the mountain.

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: 6 Nations Rugby 2008
Replies: 77
Views: 4494

yes...watched it in a pub on Wimbledon common, much enjoyment and beer for all during the first half. I didn't mind the scores closing a bit (I think) 'cos a closer match is more exciting but ...the collapse in the latter part of the game was serious. Credit to the Welsh for staying commited and pla...
by Sabai Jai
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: No discrimination at The Hilton
Replies: 82
Views: 15389

Without a wallet?
by Sabai Jai
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: 6 Nations Rugby 2008
Replies: 77
Views: 4494

Well, Twickers is all sold out for Saturday.

Looks like I'll have to watch it at the pub.

Lot's of people expecting a good match!

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Foo
Topic: Keith Floyd
Replies: 4
Views: 388

He was in Patong for six weeks over the peak season, quite tireing! I always enjoyed his programs particularly "Far flung Floyd" Fare East and India. He has a real feeling for and sympathy with these cuisines. I know quite a few London Thai restauranteurs and they like him too, call him &q...
by Sabai Jai
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Garlic divine
Replies: 1
Views: 475

helps if your friends like Garlic too....
by Sabai Jai
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Penang Tourist Visa - unconfirmed reports
Replies: 23
Views: 1778

Was that right wing cook or crook in power, or both come to that/
by Sabai Jai
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Exit tourist visa payment now 700 bhat??
Replies: 13
Views: 1063

Big Boy

That's a fare for a BA flight...one person

Not my ticket - just for illustration

I got a cheapie with Qatar this year!

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Show and tell time for Samak
Replies: 33
Views: 2070

I really really do wish I could feel even slightly comfortable with Samak's appointment..... but I can't!

I would also be pleased to apologise and eat my words should he turn out to be an good leader

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Exit tourist visa payment now 700 bhat??
Replies: 13
Views: 1063

If you look at you ticket its shown - most are E-ticket now and easier to see on the printout FARE F GBP 576.00 TX001 X GBP 116.00YQAC - this is the fuel, this one is the killer! TX002 X GBP 5.00YQAD TX003 X GBP 40.00GBAD TX004 X GBP 14.30UBAS TX005 X GBP 10.70TSLA - is's this one 700 Baht at todays...
by Sabai Jai
Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Suggestions, Questions & Announcements
Topic: Server problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1028

I posted a couple of replies yesterday that don't appear in the respective thread today

SJ
by Sabai Jai
Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: News
Topic: We've got a new Prime Minister - almost.
Replies: 2
Views: 440

Not a particularly good day for LOS.

When does a smile become a leer or smarmy grin?

Perhaps when it's on the face of someone who's just stitched up a once beautiful Country.

SJ