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by Roel
Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thai lady murdered in Hin Lek Fai
Replies: 55
Views: 7627

Re: Thai lady murdered in Hin Lek Fai

Big Boy wrote:Yes, the suspect's photo, name and address has been issued by police. I won't put detail here yet because he's a suspect - nothing proved.
Cannot see the logic here. What is against showing a picture of a suspect as long as you not imply it is a picture of the murderer.
by Roel
Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 481
Views: 14971

Re: World Cup 2014

Appears Italy can only win against minor countries nowadays. They cannot beat the tougher opponents.
Their last three matches:

Italy - Luxemburg 1 - 1
England - Italy 1 - 2
Italy - Costa Rica 0 - 1 :run:
by Roel
Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 481
Views: 14971

Re: World Cup 2014

Another penalty that wasn't one. Should have been 0-5 but I can live with 1-5 too.
by Roel
Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Thai driving license
Replies: 25
Views: 1606

Re: Thai driving license

They do no longer accept UK licenses here in Phuket. IDL only. Might still be different in Cha-Am and Pranburi of course.
by Roel
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Road trip Phrae to Bangkok
Replies: 27
Views: 1428

Re: Road trip Phrae to Bangkok

I think the pictures come pretty close to Big Boy-quality! Thanks for the reportage.
by Roel
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: GIRLFRIEND SAYS ITS OVER AFTER 2 AND HALF YEARS
Replies: 28
Views: 3770

Re: GIRLFRIEND SAYS ITS OVER AFTER 2 AND HALF YEARS

As has been said a long term relationship has more chance of success if the guy is staying in Thailand on a permanent basis whatever the age difference. Agree apart from the 'whatever the age difference' part. Being a 55-year old male myself believe me I can understand he is attracted to 25-year ol...
by Roel
Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: thai prepaid sim cards
Replies: 13
Views: 994

Re: thai prepaid sim cards

I also use a 12call pre-paid SIM and can confirm that you can make international calls.
I top up regularly 300 Baht at a time. You can check your balance by dialing *121# (free of charge).
You will then receive an instant SMS.
Just did this and it says: remaining balance 147.04B valid until 12/05/15
by Roel
Thu May 29, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 90 day reporting on non o visa
Replies: 41
Views: 3288

Re: 90 day reporting on non o visa

Allow me a little nitpicking. When you enter Thailand that it is not 'considered reporting' as reporting is only necessary when you have been in the country for a consecutive 90 days.
by Roel
Mon May 26, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Excellent blog for learning Thai
Replies: 2
Views: 8462

Excellent blog for learning Thai

Came across an excellent blog for the more advanced learners of Thai.
For those interested:

http://learnthaiwithporn.blogspot.com/

P.S. The woman behind the blog is called Porn.
So do not expect NSFW content here.
by Roel
Wed May 21, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photographic Road Trip Report to Krabi Area
Replies: 28
Views: 2573

Re: Photographic Road Trip Report to Krabi Area

I not only like your photo's but your reporting is also very entertaining Big Boy. Many thanks. I visited the Phi Phi view point five or six years ago. There was no charge then. But refreshing to see a 20 Baht charge for all instead of 20 Baht for Thais and 200 for farangs!
by Roel
Wed May 21, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Nepotism in Thai business
Replies: 7
Views: 971

Re: Nepotism in Thai business

The word nepotism in English has built into it a sense of disaproval. There is no equivalent word in Thai. The dictionary gives for nepotism ká-dtì hĕn gàe yâat ( คติเห็นแก่ญาติ ) ka-dti (คติ) = principle, model hen gae (เห็นแก่) = think of yaat (ญาติ) = relatives, relations A model (system) whereb...
by Roel
Mon May 19, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Photographic Road Trip Report to Krabi Area
Replies: 28
Views: 2573

Re: Photographic Road Trip Report to Krabi Area

Well Big Boy at least you have street parking. I worked in Ao Nang a few years ago. In the peak there would have been no street parking where you are staying. You would end up driving up and down the road doing 5 km an hour hoping that someone is just pulling out. If you are still in Ao Nang check o...
by Roel
Fri May 16, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: News
Topic: Fingerprint scan planned for all arriving foreigners
Replies: 9
Views: 936

Re: Fingerprint scan planned for all arriving foreigners

I do not mind offering some of my time if this implementation really leads to less criminals in Thailand. Surely they will only catch the tip of the iceberg but at least they are trying to do something. They took electronic thumbprints last time I went to Malaysia. Takes about ten seconds.
by Roel
Wed May 14, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Visa run crackdown; 3 strikes and you are out
Replies: 53
Views: 5081

Re: Visa run crackdown; 3 strikes and you are out

Crackdown on border runs: “The main reason is the lost Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.” Two people on that flight were carrying passports reported lost or stolen in Phuket. Causality between problem and solution makes perfect (Thai) sense again. Although fingerprints is a good idea. By the way Thai...
by Roel
Sun May 04, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Trip to Phuket/Krabi/Phi Phi
Replies: 25
Views: 1261

Re: Trip to Phuket/Krabi/Phi Phi

Can also recommend Amsterdam Resort in Khao Lak (Bang Niang beach). Basic bungalow therefore not expensive. Two minutes from the beach. The owner is a Dutchman called Kees. He is a wealth of information and very talk active. Knows all the ins and outs of Khao Lak. But he also traveled extensively in...