[British tourist arrested for overstaying in Sisaket, says he loves Thailand so much he doesn’t want to leave]

19 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said:

Obviously he is jobless and has nothing to go back to .the question is ,how did he survive or was he loaded? Of course he has neither the brain nor the money,else he would have crossed the border to renew his chop.

Correct, I knew him and after 'leaving' employment, he was teaching online using the Covid visa route a few times until that option finished.

 

I hear Ireland is nice this time of year!!!!!!

[Big bike rental in Isaan?]

3 hours ago, martijn12345 said:

Thanks for the replies so far. I have a thai drivers license, I have gear. I'm really just looking for 2 big bikes to rent in Khon Kaen/Udon/Ubon or there about. I have about 1 week, and I'd rather do the long distance by flight/bus and do shorter drives around the region than spending at least 2 out of the 7 days hammering down the highway from the north to the east and back. But yeah, gotta rethink the whole plan if there is no big bike. Either accept a PCX or Aerox or just bin the whole Isaan plan and stay more in the north, it's just I've seen most of the north was looking for a change of scenery.

Not aware of anywhere in Ubon for what you need.

[Buriram]

4 hours ago, Bill Dauterive said:

And go where ? 

or ask, why did you leave? 555

[DPM Prawit visits Ubon Ratchathani-Si Saket to accelerate aid to flood victims]

During the 2011 & 2019 floods, were the main roads flooded and unpassable??? I don't seem to remember they were. So, in all this time, what has improved??? 

[German Engine Won’t Be Fitted Into Chinese Submarine In Thailand: Navy Chief]

Think the news post should have said " will not be able to install" instead of "will not install" as it was not the Thai Navy's decision.

[Kapchoeng information]

7 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Actually, the Facebook page I was reading had 4 guys saying they were waiting for an email. One even said he can log in but his account says "email sent" but he has not received any emails.

 

Your comment is therefore inane to the situation.

 

 

You're clearly a lot closer to the situation than me. What could I possibly know, as I am only the person approving all applications and there are none outstanding. 

[Kapchoeng information]

10 hours ago, DILLIGAD said:

 

Not true for all accepted applications.

[Kapchoeng information]

15 hours ago, MJCM said:

The only member (I know of) who lives in that area is @khwaibah

Quite correct and he's a daily contributor to a(nother) local forum that covers Surin for farangs.  

[When will the drownings stop? Another four young children die in weir in Surin]

18 hours ago, puchooay said:

There is nothing in the news story that suggests they vould not swim.

A very high percentage of kids (& adults) in Isaan cannot swim. When I lived in a small Isaan village, there was (unfortunately) a number of similar incidents

[Brit Vets in Thailand]

Bar stool banter. Heard similar stories about ex-Special Forces/SEALS/ Vietnam vets from our friends across the pond.

[Roi Et - Where do expats go to have a beer these days?]

Pizza 101, maybe???? (Also got a nice Indian restaurant next door) 

[Builder]

4 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

I can't quite quantify that comment.

 

I don't have a forum. 

 

I was just asking you to explain your comments.

 

Never mind.

I think he meant that they are average prices for the type of work ATB undertakes. 'Infamous' for what???? ATB's work or????

[One dead two severely injured in head on horror smash between pick-up and car in Surin]

On 8/6/2022 at 6:16 AM, hotchilli said:

No speed reduction then.. just drive like normal.

Just another day in Paradise.

RIP

[Stuff To Do In Roi-Et]

Pizza101 and Bombay Indian restaurant next door are good. There are a few places near to the Petcharat Garden Hotel

[Thailand's modern "international" standard Zebra crossings: But will drivers actually stop?]

7 year old child killed yesterday in BKK by a bus not stopping at a crossing

[How to legally help wife on a noodle stall without getting arrested?]

Your 76 on a OA (Retirement) visa and you expect to be able to work legally. If your retired, you will not get a Work Permit. End Of!

[Anyone know a decent not expensive place in O-Smach?]

23 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Why do you ask?

Because I believe there is very little of interest to most people there (other than the grave of Pol Pot) and was concerned that the OP may have the wrong idea of the place.

[Anyone know a decent not expensive place in O-Smach?]

15 hours ago, EvetsKram said:

Thank you very much! Just what I was after

Just curious, why do you want to stay there (in that area)?

[Renew UK Passport from Ubon]

I have known Prakhonchai Nick for decades and only heard good reports of his service. If you look up 'Thai widows and expats' , I believe you will find him.

[Surin border with Cambodia- Can anybody help please?]

10 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

Thank you guys.

 

You all have given me helpful comments and advice.

 

I will go direct to Siem Reap and park at border.

 

On the return, it will be good to see a bit of Surin.

 

Looking forward to it.

 

Thank you everybody.

If you want some delicious western food in Surin, I recommend Starbeams or 214Diner.

[Surin: Motorcyclist killed after neck becomes entangled in "hanging wires"]

On 4/30/2022 at 4:07 PM, jerrymahoney said:

I saw that happen once first-hand where wires came down and roped a young woman on a motorbike to the ground. Not seriously injured.

 

It was extremely windy that day so motorbike riders of that should take note.

and wear a crash helmet

[Good tv series]

For those who enjoyed '1883', the new 'Billy the Kid' series might also interest you?

[Udon Thani To Phuket, No More Direct Flights]

Ubon have direct flights to Phuket now. 

[Social Studies teacher exposed in "sex for grades" scandal in NE]

39 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I suspect (without any hard evidence) that a lot like this is going on. And a lot of people know about it, including the schools and including the parents. And most of them let it happen.

Something very much like this happened to a teacher, where I work (in Isaan) and the guy was sacked, it was never spoke about again, so maybe pushing the problem elsewhere.

[Seeking recommendations for home construction companies in Kalasin and surrounding provinces]

'Alan the Builder' is located in Surin but has, over the years built homes across Thailand.