Torneyboy Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 We did in our jungle abode ...no problems everyone is happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Well Feb. I have several jobs that may be coming up back in the states. Won't know untill after the first. Damm credit markets tighting up and protesters wanting to close some of the wind sites down that will be starting after the first of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soongmak Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 we were to go to bkk Sunday night and stay untill Tues. I made plans to meet up with another american I know that lives here full time. Now the wife says we are'nt going I feel like just jumping on the bus and go. Maybe that's exactly what you should do. Tell your wife you're going crazy and need some relief. If she has urgent business in her home town, that doesn't have to include you. Pack your bags and tell your wife you're going. A few days in civilisation should get you back on your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Well we hd a nice talk sunday evening. Jumped in the car with her cousin and his wife. Got to hotel that evening. I went for a few hours alone and came back to room. Then caught up with american I know Monday. We sat around most of the day and just caught up on things. Caught the bus back to the house today. Tues. I'm feeling better and the wife understands. Going back again next week for a few days. Thanks guys for letting me vent here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 While in the city I hope you bought a few new DVDs to watch and some familiar foods to enjoy once in a while until the next time down. And, if you're a reader, you should grab a few good books to while away the boring hours. I find if I prepare myself to stay in the moo bahn by stocking up on things that make life more pleasant and the less exciting village stay less, well, boring. I also fish and have my gear there, I have a decent bike I can ride around when bored, a small camera to take pics with, a ping pong table to challenge the kids at, etc. You have to be a bit of a Boy Scout, always go prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Yes, this has been a learning trip for me. When we left bkk. we stopped at foodland got some foods I like. I like to go fishing, but don't think the father in law would like me fishing his fish ponds. lol I did see a big lake near the house Sunday night when we went to dinner. Not sure if they allow fishing there or not. Did'nt see any one fishing at the time. As time goes by, I will be stocking up on more things to keep me busy. Caught a damm cold the last couple of days, so I slept much of yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I hope you stocked up on things for you to do to while away the hours up there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi I am not too far away from Banpong and have spent a fair bit of time in the country. I couldn't get on with too many Thai fittings so we have a mostly european style house with loo and shower etc. No cable but stock up on lots of DVDs at pantip plaza. Also built my own fishing pond and stocking it with edible sport fish. Pool table too. Things are so cheap that building a house is a cheap option (under 200k baht) as is putting in a decent bathroom and easy chairs etc. in an existing house. I go fishing a lot too. There are some high class places to eat in Ban pong for a good night out and if I want a change I go down to Cha am or Hua Hin. Get the use of a car and you're immediately free. Lots of places to fish locally. As your father in law has ponds make an arrangement to put some pla chon and pla nin and pla duk in. When you are away he can sell them and it will give you something to do when you are there. I love Banpong and am never bored there. Big C is a bonus now. My suggestions...a car and a pond and a pool table. If you are going to be going there a lot make sure the family understand you dont want to rough it. Dont be seduced by the siren voices who tell you that experiencing true thai culture is the thing, its poor culture. There are more Mercedes in thailand than any other country outside germany. Its a rich country. The rich thais in their high rises would no more sleep on the floor than eat broken rice. Why should I? Any improvement you make to your families lives will be most appreciated. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USVirgin Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I don't normally post for the sake of saying that was a great post, but that was a great post! Seeing as it's your first, I hope we hear more from you in the future. Unless you already have another handle here, welcome to the board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Indeed, nice post brookie. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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