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    Internet problem

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Exactly the same problems for me with 3bb over the past week or so. I also have same problem with true adsl now, which leads me to believe there is a temporary international routing issue, rather than a 3bb problem.

    What happens when you go to meet your maker?

    in General Topics

    Posted

    What will happen when I meet my maker?

    He'll say, " are you doing here? I don't exist!" No, wait! He'll say, " am I doing here?"

    Oh, this is very confusing. I have a headache.

    Meanwhile, Mrs. T will say, "Finally! I've been waiting ages. Did you have to be THAT much healthier than me?? And don't think I don't know what you'd been up to while I'd been gone!"

    "But...but, darling, your grammar and punctuation are impeccable. I'm impressed, and perplexed."

    How do I know about the punctuation? Because, silly, people in the afterlife communicate in thought bubbles.

    T

    Dude, I'll have what you're having.

    What happens when you go to meet your maker?

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Obviously a slow day, but I was thinking what happens to my Thai wife once I kick the bucket. How long can she survive, and then what happens to her. I am starting to think I have been selfish and thinking mostly about how easy it is for me to live and retire here. I am now seriously thinking we should move back to Oz, where even if she ends up on minimum wages/dole she will still be far better off than she would ever be in Thailand. What do some of you think, considering some of you also have kids, how long would your saving last, then what. Some may have businesses but can your Thai family run them without you.

    I have a Thai wife and kids. Presently, my savings would not last long, so I have a cash life insurance policy that I plan to maintain until I manage to save what should be enough for the family to survive comfortably without me. At that point, paying premiums for the policy is kind longer necessary.

    Now, let's see how many posts it takes until some miserable TV person comes along and makes a comment about my wife killing me for the cash payout.

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    Thai wives and stereotypes...

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Yep, been there, the other aspect to this that i get a lot in the Uk is the stares and looks of disapproval, as though i was with a woman much too young !w00t.gif

    I get the "dirty old man" looks. The wife is actually 12 years younger than me, she's 43, but looks much younger, like most Thai / Asian women they dont show their age in the same way most western women do. I put it down to jealousy !thumbsup.gif

    I'm in a minority as far as I know, I would like to hear of anyone else in my situation...she's older than me!..rare?..perhaps, it's a 6 month age gap anyway, not older by much. Then 6 months of the year we are the same age again. Currently, it's the same age until December.

    My Thai wife is 5 years older than me (she's 46). Works for me!

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

    Don Mueang air show for Children's Day

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I've gone to view this show in years past, and normally, everyone just parks on the elevated tollway, and watches from there opposite the airport, having tailgate parties, etc... The police normally close down two lanes, BUT, this year, with all impending shutdown, who knows how bad the traffic, police etc., will be and whether they will allow that?

    That's very helpful. Thanks.

    Do you know what time it usually starts?

    Don't remember the time it starts, but the last year I saw it, it was a fantastic show because they had the US Navy Blue Angels here for a special joint show with the RTAF.

    Cool! Guess we won't be so lucky this year but the kid would still enjoy just the same.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

    Bangkok Immigration opens temporary office: Announcement

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I am here now and I must say that it seems organized, considering the sudden shift without much planning available.

    Lot of people here, which makes it feel more chaotic than it really is.

    Tip: Arrive about an hour before 10:30 opening in order to get queue ticket. It helped get me in and out quickly after they opened.

    Tip 2: Taking a native Thai speaker with you makes the experience relatively stress-free.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

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    Where In Bang Kapi Is The Abandoned Plane

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Yes, I live near there. It used to be a beer garden that was kind of cool, but now it is closed again.

    It's apparently an old 747 from the Thai Royal Air Force. You can find it on Rahmkhamhaeng Road.

    If heading away from Sukhumvit (northeast), it is a few kilometers down the road on the left side. There are no wings... Only fuselage.

    I too fascinated by this.

    Good luck.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

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