MonkeyLoo

February 23, 2020

The Airports are the place to gauge wether tourism is down. Don Mueang was a breeze when a went through last week....

December 4, 2018

On 12/2/2018 at 7:08 PM, Hal65 said:

Sounds like a good deal for both the car and minibus. Is that 7-11 easy to see, entering past the border into Nong Khai? Or do you have to round a corner to see it?

7-11 is about 100 meters or so on the left when you come out of immigration.

Many tuk tuks and taxis will try to get you on the way to the 7-11. That's where the cheap ticket offices are near 7-11.

I once got a tuk tuk for 300 baht...drank beer all the way...feet hanging out the back ????????????

December 4, 2018

On 12/2/2018 at 7:08 PM, Hal65 said:

Sounds like a good deal for both the car and minibus. Is that 7-11 easy to see, entering past the border into Nong Khai? Or do you have to round a corner to see it?

7-11 is about 100 meters or so on the left when you come out of immigration.

Many tuk tuks and taxis will try to get you on the way to the 7-11. That's where the cheap ticket offices are near 7-11.

December 2, 2018

Bus across the bridge 20baht.

Minibus from near 7-11 for 50 baht to central or 200 baht to airport.

Private car from near 7-11 between 200-400 baht central or airport depending on passenger numbers.

November 18, 2017

In my experience the employer doesn't have to cancel the visa. It will expire if not renewed at the date which will be already stamped in your passport.

When I resigned I had 3 weeks until I had to depart and get a tourist visa

I did hear of a case where the employer wanted to be difficult and cancelled the visa leaving the employee with 24 hours to leave the country.

The WP expires in the same way. It's tied to that specific employer as they were your sponsor.

December 23, 2016

Financial suicide.

At your tender age young man you should be enjoying variety and freedom.

Count your blessings and keep life simple and free.

January 16, 2016

Some good points by Mr John Arnone. But I feel it could have been summed up by saying Thailand has three major problems

Corruption, Corruption & Education

Go do some ironing John...............

December 25, 2015

I wish I could have afforded to be an alcoholic in my 30's!

I agree, Discipline is the key and if the OP cant do it then hes slowly killing himself. Ive been in a similar position myself. All too easy to take a beer when in the heat and socializing.

I found that small changes made a big difference but I have always had other interests like golf, cycling, swimming, cooking and photography. I had just become lazy and somewhat depressed. I had to force myself to get back into these activities and now im enjoying life again. Still drinking more than I should but being from Scotland I cant see that changing.

Get your interests back is my advice.

November 2, 2015

Put your energy into something more than the small village shop. In my opinion its a total waste of time and money. Why bother?

Because he actually cares about his new family...unlike some of the other emotionally crippled misanthropes marooned here by the cruel hand of fate. There are 2 types of people in the world: those who brighten the days of others and those who drag a grey cloud of misery wherever they go. Go ahead and ask yourself which group you belong to.

Hope the father recovers.

But could it be OP wants the wifes family off the GRAVY train. Lets be real.. see things as they are not what you want them to be!

OP is talking $10 in their heyday. Op could support them on $7 a day-he wouldnt feel it one bit.

Lets hope the OPs Father in law recovers. I wish him all the best.

Its an honorable thing what the OP is trying to do, however as a realist I really don't think its worth the time and energy. If that is seen by some as a negative thing to say then so be it.

October 31, 2015

Put your energy into something more than the small village shop. In my opinion its a total waste of time and money. Why bother?

January 20, 2015

I recently had two friends cross at Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai. One Danish one USA citizen. Both were given the 15 day visa exemption, not 30 days.

The member states of the G7 are the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Japan and Germany. They are collectively known as the "Group of Seven,"

Explains why the Dane didn't get 30 days no reason why the American didn't though...maybe he did not remind them of his entitlement?

Yes, you maybe correct. I think it ws just a dozy/lazy immigration officer. I have a triple entry 60 day visa and had to point this out to him too.

January 18, 2015

Udon is great for a night out and girls. Two farang areas that I know of and the Thai clubs are usually okay with farang clientele. Lots to see during the day too, down at the Central Mall.

I don't know that street corner where the Lao girls hang out.

Never been to burri ram

January 18, 2015

Ive been chased many times when out cycling and walking, when in a pack they will start to circle me just as they would hunt in the wild, it can be pretty scary.

Sticks and sprays work, but I would say their is a huge market here for an sonic dog repellant that works. Surely one must exist? Does anyone know?

January 18, 2015

I recently had two friends cross at Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai. One Danish one USA citizen. Both were given the 15 day visa exemption, not 30 days.

December 29, 2014

"Judgements prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances."

Dr Wayne Dyer

December 16, 2014

I've seen this guy around town many times and never seen him cause any trouble at all, he just goes about his day in a quiet way. Never spoken to him but I hear he is a friendly laid back person.

Why he wants to look like he does I don't know. But isn't this freeland. Give the guy a break

September 19, 2014

Dont buy the family anything mate, they will bleed you dry.

Educate and enable them but never just give. Thats my opinion.

My wifes family call me cheap charlie, but thats ok with me. Ive worked hard for what i have and know the value.