Popular Post brucegoniners Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 This is going to be a rant. I’ve lived here for a while and every year this country just stops. Frankly I find it irritating and stupid. My car broke down over the weekend. Evidently I have to wait at least a week to do anything about it and considering the BMW dealer here is slow as heck, I probably won’t be able to drive it for at least a month! I have had issues receiving a package and it’s stuck in customs at the airport. The office there won’t be open until next week. I just find the whole thing ridiculous. I wouldn’t be surprised if the police and hospitals closed too. This is one of those days that make me want to find another country to live in. 2 2 5 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ColeBOzbourne Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Huh? Your car needs a sonogram? Is it pregnant? ???? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Try Italy during August (Ferragosto), or the Philippines during Holy Week (even the Manila MRT is shut). 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillageIdiot Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, ColeBOzbourne said: Huh? Your car needs a sonogram? Is it pregnant? ???? I think he means "Songkran" the traditional Thai New Year. He seems to be beside himself with frustration and may even be looking for a new home. Good luck finding a livable place... 5 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, ColeBOzbourne said: Huh? Your car needs a sonogram? Is it pregnant? ???? Damn you autocorrect. And too late to edit ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Try Europe during Christmas / New Year... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Title corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 "I just find the whole thing ridiculous. I wouldn’t be surprised if the police and hospitals closed too. " If the Police closed I doubt you would even notice ! ???? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, CharlieH said: If the Police closed I doubt you would even notice ! ???? Traffic might flow better ???? 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Crossy said: Traffic might flow better ???? And less money stolen from peoples pockets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 OP the Samaratans can help. ???? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 That's strange, I've never had a car break down here - oh wait one, I always drive Hondas ???? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 hours ago, JoePai said: That's strange, I've never had a car break down here - oh wait one, I always drive Hondas ???? That's cool I like it, these falangie HiSo wannabe's make me laugh. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digbeth Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 So if businesses 'back home' stops from Christmas to new years, it's not irritating? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Kwasaki said: OP the Samaratans can help. ???? Probably closed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kwak250 Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 You bought a Bmw you cant blame Songkran for that! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Meat Pie 47 Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, kwak250 said: You bought a Bmw you cant blame Songkran for that! BMW stands for ......bring me workshop..... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomelia Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I hate this <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Most countries shut down over there New years celebrations. The UK closes for nearly 2 weeks with Xmas. Why shouldn't Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanrchase Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 J&T Express delivered a package this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vandeventer Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 I for one don't mind Songkran. I only wish when there is water throwing that they won't put ice in the bucket when they throw it, as I have too many dents in my motorcycle helmet. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Wow, so your home country doesn’t observe Easter holidays and Xmas/NY holidays. Amazing. What country are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 12:33 PM, brucegoniners said: every year this country just stops. With respect, I appreciate your frustrations but you are in Thailand and it is their culture and way of life. I'm afraid you must grin and bear it until the country re-opens! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natai Beach Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 12:33 PM, brucegoniners said: This is one of those days that make me want to find another country to live in. Good luck. Nearly 200 to choose from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 16 hours ago, digbeth said: So if businesses 'back home' stops from Christmas to new years, it's not irritating? Big Bwana here don't like It when the natives get lazy. Back in the day they would be flogged... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 And the bait was good. Many bites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, alanrchase said: J&T Express delivered a package this morning. And we had our rubbish collected as usual. And 3BB stopped by to deal with a problem that was reported at the weekend. That surprised me, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagavulin1 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 1:01 PM, Crossy said: Try Italy during August (Ferragosto), or the Philippines during Holy Week (even the Manila MRT is shut). Or France or Holland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: And we had our rubbish collected as usual. And 3BB stopped by to deal with a problem that was reported at the weekend. That surprised me, actually. I had a Lazada order delivered this afternoon and another order packed and dispatched today (I could have waited). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I kind of like it , traffic in bkk is great at the moment ???????? air quality better less traffic . Song kran whole year round for me 5555555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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