[Big day tomorrow!]

enjoy man!!

[New passaport while in overstay]

I don’t know about any other nations but for UK passports, you need to apply independent of the British Embassy. There is a process whereby you go to Trendy Building on Soi 13 in Bangkok.

Long time ago, I was on overstay (1 year), I applied, received and then went to the airport with my 20 000 bt and paid the fine. This was before the blacklisting that occurs now so I could return almost immediately.

It is only Thai Immigration that care about the overstay. It shouldn’t stop you applying for a new passport.

 

[Cultural Variables creating problems for westerner/Thai raising a baby]

43 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I sympathise.  My son is now 8, but I've lost the 'battle' to keep him away from phones, junk food/sugar and, most frustratingly, riding on the back of family members' motorbikes sans helmet. 

 

yep - my son was taken to an uncles funeral when he was 12. i had always forbidden him to ride motorbikes - at least untill he was 15 / 16 but his Mother proudly sent me vdos of him bombing around the temple grounds  - without a helmet - on his cousin's honda Wave. That led to an argument. My in laws thought i was being massively overprotective.

 

He s 16 now and im the only one in the family that enforces a helmet. Mrs Nik doesnt seem to think it s so important!!

[Shane McGowan RIP]

quite the songwriter, had some drunken moments listening to his songs over years gone by. Always seemed to go well with a whisky and a Bukowski book.

[Shane McGowan RIP]

8 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

 

-Def a loss, poss at the Tom Waits/Nick Cave-level.

 

[Shane McGowan RIP]

 

made a mistake posting this

[Shane McGowan RIP]

 

[Shane McGowan RIP]

 

 

[Do you put up the Christmas lights ?]

nope - but the girls in the office have started with the decorations and wearing fake reindeer antlers already. I dont think they understand my cynicism. 

 

There s also a healthy amount of Christmas decorations still up from last year.

 

Dont care too much for it all , neither does Mrs Nik. 

[Thaksin’s Medical Expenses At Police Hospital Entirely Covered By Taxpayers’ Money]

55 minutes ago, tandor said:

...wouldn't you think an ultra wealthy person would have had all pre-existing medical conditions seen to before returning to face the music..(eyes rolling)  

Well, he did postpone his homecoming claiming he was in need of a health check up. If he was so seriously ill, maybe he shouldnt've flown.

[Invited to Loy Kratong. Does it Mean Anything?]

I heard that when a couple float a kratong together then it is believed that that couple wil be inseperable for all eternity - not just this lifetime. My wife did this with me when we met and I still cant get rid :)

[Most things are boring]

nights with mrs nik. she s an exciting lady :)

watching my son playing basketball with his friends

a decent meal

a good movie

an occassional night out

 

i could go on. 

[Idea of joint patrol with Chinese police a miscommunication : PM]

so - there was a communication. a governor from TAT completely misunderstood it and went on to communicate his version to the public. Truly bizarre!

[What's your favorite insult?]

You Sir, are almost entirely innocent of meaningful rhetoric.

[The adventures of Bob (part 2)]

Is Bob nominated for POTY - Id vote for him. Keep up the good work mate, you bring sunshine into a dull forum, mostly populated by dullard holier than thou types!!

[New member]

2 minutes ago, bignok said:

Won't be long before you hate 5 or 6 posters

Hate s a strong word Mr Bird - do you genuinely hate perople on here?

 

[New member]

36 minutes ago, Doni90 said:

the praise surrounding this commnity

really????

 

Welcome mate. fun and games here :)

[Carabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans Singha and Chang]

8 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I've just noticed that the bottle shown above says Tawandang at the top. That is a very positive sign that the beer will be excellent, as it is at the Tawandang entertainment venues (where I once saw Carabao perform, by the way). And it explains the raspberry beer, which they sell there. I thought it was strawberry, but now I know it wasn't. Probably, to quote the ads for a certain Danish beer.

 

Carabao and tawandang are run by the same people. The beer produced on site at Tawandang is overseen by a German brewmaster. Met him - he s a decent fella and very serious about the quality. Carabao are incorporating that experience with the release of these beers. 

[Carabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans Singha and Chang]

17 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What % is the Dunkel?

4.9%

[Carabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans Singha and Chang]

ive tried them all execpt the IPA. 

 

The rose is sweet and one maybe for the girls (my missi likes it). if i want a frity fizzy drink, I d drink fanta.

The lager is a different taste alternative to the usual chang/leo/cheers/singha choice. some may prefer, some not.

I ve never been a huge fan of wiezen or wheat beers. This is ok for me.

But i do like the Dunkel. Not many dark beers in Thailand and this is good, a hoppy bitter taste. Definately a good alternative to whats usually on offer and i will be buying a crate for the fridge.

 

looking forward to the IPA. Thailand needs a good one!!

 

[Lost in Translation: Your Funniest Misunderstandings with Thai Language]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

   Kee Ma, depending on the tone means either ride a horse or dog $#!t! Be careful!

55. i once told my class that my friend's daughter really really liked riding horses in Thai. I was met with some very strange looks.

[Lost in Translation: Your Funniest Misunderstandings with Thai Language]

แดด = sunshine

i have difficulty pronouncing certain Thai characters and ด is a problem as it sounds very similar to ต. 

With that in mind i remarked to my Mother in Law that the sun had come out.

 

 

แดดออกแล้ว.

 

Unfortunately , she heard something entirely different.  

 

แตดออกแล้ว

 

which lead to a very shocked mother in law and my wife banishing me from ever using the word "sunshine" in Thai again. Father in law wasnt best pleased either. I even remarked that it was beautiful to see. I still cringe.

[There’s nothing quite like a Breakfast Beer.]

sometimes enjoy a morning beer myself.

 

 

Have fun Bob, but take care.

Maybe let us know how you're faring mid afternoon!!

[Illegal mushroom mayhem: Patong’s peaceful dawn disrupted by police raid]

3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The tranquil resort town of Patong

tranquil ????   Either Patong has changed since i was there , or the word "tranquil" has changed definition.

[Anutin Clarifies Alcohol Sales Will Be Allowed During Extended Entertainment Hours]

all a misunderstanding :)