[How do you deal with soi dogs ?]

15 hours ago, NativeBob said:

I got my "arms" at China Town: telescopic stick, knife, Rambo: First Blood machete, nunchakus' and pepper spray. 

Wow, that was my Xmas wish list when I was 12.

[Online romance and marriage, or prostitution or ?]

On 4/21/2024 at 1:17 PM, transam said:

Best to mind your own business.............

Exactly... MYOB Mrs. Kravitz.

[Plant-based meat popularity fuels new ventures in Thailand]

"I think if push came to shove I'd prefer plant based over bug based..but ultimately prefer "real meat" from an animal."

 

I agree.

I can't even eat the bugs of the sea that so many love.

But if I don't know and it tastes like meat, wEll I guess I won't know.

["Smart" trickle chargers are the worst things ever invented]

21 minutes ago, Harsh Jones said:

And it is the method battery manufactures recommend. 

 

Depends on battery type doesn't it?

I think you are referring to substantially discharging a battery before recharging, 

My understanding is that is not necessary with all battery types.

[Pattaya Bar/Go-Go Death Watch]

Kind of a yawner, in all places at all times bars and restaurants have an extremely high failure rate.

Most fail in first year is my understanding.

[Who doesnt tip?]

I generally tip delivery drivers 20 baht.

 

I tip the parking lot attendants where I work 40 baht every time they get me a taxi.

I sit outside work and they cross the parking lot to the street to get me the taxi.

That is one of the best value for money expenditures I have as they are always eager to get me a taxi.

At the end of the day I don't want to go down to the crossroads and try and flag a ride. (doo da da doo doo).

 

Taxi drivers I give the change (less than 10 baht) which some are grateful for and some want to give me back.

 

I tip the parking lot attendant at my condo 500 baht a month.

The day guy only, the night guy is a surly bastard and I just ignore him.

 

I could save a few baht by not tipping but I don't really need to.

 

 

[Iran reports explosions at airport in central Iran missiles were fired by Israel says US]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I don’t know if five leading terrorist were killed and being saddened is not the issue.

 

The bombing of a consulate by Israel’s military is a direct military action against Iran.

 

Iran has responded and Israel has responded again.

 

Hence the escalation.

I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that.

Can you say it again?

 

[Joe Biden Is Now Beating Donald Trump With Republican Pollsters As Well]

56 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

1,020 voters? 😃

 

 

yes, sample sizes are calculated per sampling theory and they often seem small to non geeks, like me as well.

[If you are lonely and desperate why not find a gf at the local hardware store?]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

It's not about right or wrong. But obviously something went wrong with your education if there was any!🙏

OK, so you are in the second group, 

"if you have never done anything mommy wouldn't approve of you won't really understand it."

[If you are lonely and desperate why not find a gf at the local hardware store?]

14 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Everything is worse what you post. No respect at all. I hope many will talk about you in the way you talk about young women and will dump you to the garbage bin. 🥴

You are wrong, Hummin hit the nail on the head with

 

"you can choose to be fair and square play the p4p, or pick girls for fun, convince them you are a good guy, and dump them whenever you feel for it!

What is worse in your opinion morally ? "

 

If you are some kind of prude you won't be able to admit it, or if you have never done anything mommy wouldn't approve of you won't really understand it.

But he is right.

[Poll: As a Pattaya expat, do you hate the week-long water-splashing Songkran?]

18 hours ago, Tiber said:

I punched one ex pat few years ago, after I asked  him not to throw, he did...and I did!!

I understand the urge.

It's A-hole falangs that are the worst.

[Poll: As a Pattaya expat, do you hate the week-long water-splashing Songkran?]

5 hours ago, Tiber said:

Thais?OK,...its the brainless ex pats that are the problem

 

 

 

Agreed.

Not done in a spirit of fun but in a mean-spirited bullying way.

Thai people having fun are OK, but some tourists and expats don't know how to do that.

[Why Only a Visa Debit Card?]

On 4/12/2024 at 5:01 PM, NoshowJones said:

I was trying to book a hotel in the UK through Agoda but they only accept Visa debit or credit cards. Why can that be? I have three debit cards. all Mastercards.

Anyone know why? Anyone else have this problem?

No point in going to booking.com when you reply to them, the answer comes back saying that the email address does not exist.

I book on Agoda frequently using MC credit card.

Last time was last weekend.

 

Not sure what the problem could be.

 

[Are you struggling in Thailand?]

21 hours ago, bob smith said:

I dropped 10,000 on a steak dinner last weekend. 

 

4,000 on a bottle of wine.

 

much love,

BOB.

Ahhh, the unicorn steak, one of my favorites, especially when garnished with gold flakes.

[What are the penalties if late for first 90 day report?]

The alternative that hasn't been mentioned is that you can send an authorized representative.

Which is what I am doing.

We will see how that works out.

[What are the penalties if late for first 90 day report?]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, you have answers above.

If not able to attend in person during the grace period you could consider leaving it till you have business at immigration.

You will be fined 2k baht. 

Thanks Dr. Jack, looks like I have a solution that will work, thanks for the info.

[What are the penalties if late for first 90 day report?]

My first 90 day report date is due on the 12th of April 2024.

It is my understanding this had to be done in person so I didn't try to do online.

 

I see now that Chaeng Wattana immigration office is closed on April 14th, 15th and 16th.

If I go on 17th, 18th or 19th I will have to cancel work appointments and I would rather not do that.

Does immigration make any exceptions for a time when the offices are closed?

 

If I go late for report (I could easily go on April 22) I understand there will be a 2000THB fine,

but is that just paid and done or are there other difficulties if I am late reporting?

 

I would be grateful foraAny ideas or advice.

Any advice requiring a Time Machine I would be grateful if you would keep to yourself.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Anglican Church]

Why not live and let live?

The OP isn't trying to start mass conversions to Church of England.

 

When sharing your sophisticated non-religious convictions did you forget to mention you are a vegan as well?

 

No one asked about your beliefs and no one cares what they are.

[British man fined 5,000 baht for naked stroll on Krabi beach]

I think the fines should be on a sliding scale based on how unattractive you are naked.

 

I wouldn't dare go naked considering the shape I am in.

But some people probably don't look that bad.

 

I see some falang guys in Speedos that ought to be fined for causing people to wish to go blind.

[A panel set up to solve cadmium slag problem]

Apologizing in advance....

 

"oh yeah, well your ma is a cadmium slag!"

 

Sorry, not to minimize the problem, just couldn't help it.

[Rock Bands That Should Have Been Bigger?]

On 4/6/2024 at 1:51 PM, Guitar God said:

Moby Grape, derailed by legal troubles in their prime.

Bad Finger ruined by thieving management.  

I was thinking about Moby Grape as well.

I didn't know what happened to them.

They could rock.

[Western Engineer Assaults Pattaya Bar Women In Row Over Bill]

This kind of cheap Charlie could make everybody happier by buying his beer at 7-11 and drinking it sitting on the curb.

[Opinion: What is Donald Trump's mental state?]

Imagine a guy who is a reality show personality, appears to be a very wealthy businessman, and has $50,000 hush money budget.

Now imagine he decides to have a one night stand with a porn star, of all the porn stars in the world he chooses...

...Stormy Daniels?

 

Hundreds of porn stars out there, Stormy was his choice?

 

Raises a lot of questions about him.

[I'm finally quiting baked beans, price is ridiculous]

37 minutes ago, dick turpin said:

The Cheap Charlie exit is right around the corner.

I'm guessing it's a setup for a GoFundMe.

"I'm a pensioner who can't afford the musical fruit, please give what you can."

[Fatal Bangkok motorcycle collision leaves unknown foreigner dead]

 

6 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

So you always have to drive at a speed where you can stop safely if someone suddenly pulls out of a side street directly into your path or it's your fault?  What speed is that, walking speed?  Do you drive at that speed all the time?  Doubt it.

"So you always have to drive at a speed where you can stop safely if someone suddenly pulls out of a side street directly into your path...?"

No you don't have to.

But if you want to live...