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  1. A while back I posted a topic on the above title. There have been arrivals,however,multiple departures (From Thai360). Here we are today ,with passings of both board members and old friends. The passing of KS is a reminder of the fragility of life. For those members whom have been on the forum for over twenty years,will no doubt have memories of the sad departure of those old names which are no longer in use. So I say to those of you who remain on this forum - good cheer and good days lads,we just never know our day. Salut.
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  2. Saw a good cryptic crossword clue today Borders on Insanity (6,3,6) The answer ? Canada and Mexico
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  3. So, I was at the Barnes & Noble bookstore earlier today and I asked the clerk if they had Donald Trump's new book on how to deport illegal immigrants. She immediately said to me, "Get the fuck out of here, and don't come back!" I said, "Yes, that's the one. Do you have it in wetback?"
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  4. We will just say “world champion” and claim victory…
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  5. Coss, As a rather infrequent visitor to the board these days, I was quite touched to be included in your email. I felt that it was a well-meant, and thoughtful attempt to keep us all in touch, and personally was grateful for the concern for us all that motivated it. Thai360.com, and nanaplaza.com before it, have been a valued link to the Land of Smiles for over 20 years now, and I still visit most years, but with my wife these days. We always stay at the Nana Hotel on arrival for a night or two, and have a wander down Memory Lane ( OK, Soi 4 ) Take care, dvarpala
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  6. I must apologize to all for the various issues lately. In recent months, the site has been down repeatedly for various reasons: - crashed database several times- which happens when the system runs out of memory - full filesystem- which stops the web server process I am planning to move the site to another service that will offer more memory and disk space- in hopes these problems will recede. Email problems: I was just notified that email from the system was not getting out. That problem should be fixed now. In case anyone gets worried, I don't intend to shut down the site without at least a full discussion.
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  7. I am horrified and saddened. Khun Sanuk is dead. I cannot comprehend it. I knew him personally. We met a few times in the old ‘Woodstock’ (Nana Plaza; I think Rainbow 4 today). Once the New Zealander Stickmann (Paul) was there. That was an interesting round of talks. I would like to thank you in retrospect for founding and managing your Sanuk boards, which gave us the opportunity to exchange information and discuss. Lieber Marcel, ruhe in Frieden = Dear Marcel, rest in peace. A final greeting Nasiadai alias Bakwahn . Charly
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  8. Found this after a thorough search of bookshelves - I remember eagerly awaiting the tales, and had to buy a copy from TurkFist - this is one of 99 copies printed, and I was wondering where the others went...
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  9. A dustbin man knocks on a a guy’s door, looking for his rubbish. He opens the door slightly, with a red, sweaty face. ”Where’s yer bin?” asks the binman. ”Errr… I bin in barfwoom,” responds the bloke. ”No, mate: where’s yer BIN?” he asks again. ”I told you. I BIN in barfwoom..” Getting exasperated, the binman says “Look - WHERE’S YOUR WHEELIE BIN?” The chap’s shoulders slump and, crestfallen, he lowers his head… ”Oh, OK… I wheelie bin having a wank..”
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  10. Day 4…I just returned from my morning walk, picked up breakfast on the way…BBQd chicken ass and BBQd eggs…can’t get the Moscone coffee dialed in taste wise…maybe it just sucks? Played pool a few times, lots of action yesterday at Hustlers in the Times Sq. Building, great place yesterday there was a huge 9 ball tournament, So we play across the street, at the place above Thermae/Ruamchit Hotel, ok place prices about the same…we like Hustlers a bit better. We left just as the katoeys were gathering outside. Funny thing is, my wife hated playing pool and was not very good…then I kiddingly suggested we play for 100bht and she turned into Willie Fucking Moscone… Walking around in the earthly evening, it seems a bit slow, even Saturday night seemed slower and quieter than I remember from years past. Noticing a lot of Nepalese working as street venders, not sure how this is happening, but it is…they seem to be giving better prices on some stuff so I won’t complain…Haven’t seen any African girls selling…er…ah…that…which seems odd…not as many loud African fuck sticks walking around either…again, not complaining… Food has been really good so far, my wife is happy to be gobbling up all sorts of stuff best eaten in a well ventilated area, We are excited to try Arab food. Funny how times change…years back I’d be posting about other exploits…Maybe time to buy a cardigan and take up pipe smoking..?
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  11. If you want to become truly expert at something, give it about 10 years. Well I've reached that milestone with Thai, and looking back, there are some lessons learnt, so listen up grasshoppers, and even you Thai gurus might learn something as well, so listen up yo'. 1. If your Teerak is speaking in a lingo you can't understand, it's either colloquial, a dialect or a different language (or you're tone deaf LOL). Given your 10 year deadline, just go ahead and learn that as well. I started trying to learn one language, but I ended up learning most South East Asian languages as well. Something I never planned from the outset. However I don't regret it. Your approach may vary of course. 2. Become a scholar of the culture. And I'm not talking about one of those coffee table picture books about temples. Find several good books about different aspects of Thai culture and history and read them. Don't rely on internet posters like me, because to be honest, I'm far from reliable. I won't provide a list because some of them are most likely banned in Thailand, better safe than sorry! Nod, wink. 3. Talk from day one. I am a very sensitive kind of person - a common remark on my school report cards was how sensitive I was. LOL I still mind my Dad reading out a line from one of them, 'displays an amazing and encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of space and the solar system, something the class never studied, but really is far too sensitve'. ' So being a sensitive person I put off talking, afraid of making a prat of myself. But really, that was being far too considerate. When you are in Thailand, always speak Thai first. The only exceptions are when talking Thai will actually make you a prat, like ordering for everyone at the table to a Burmese waitress who knows less Thai than you do. Also, unless you explain that you want to try out your Thai first, it can belittle staff, like at a hotel reception for example, whom are employed for their skill in understanding English. 4. Thai Tv is both your friend and enemy. You will find great joy here. It's where I learnt how to explain an affair as 'sometimes a man wants to eat a spicy takeaway, when the fare going at home is tasty...'. If you use this line, though - I wish you all the luck in the world. Better to have a go-between say it and come in on a wing and a prayer. 5. When you talk Thai be yourself. I like to joke around, but sometimes it gets me in hot water. Checking into a back country resort after a long motorbike ride, I might hit on the ageing Grandmother at the till for instance. Everyone laughs, and more than once I've got the Grand Daughter visiting me late at night to say hello to that nice young Farang! Jing, jing, lol. 6. More like a addendum to 3, but there are situations where it pays to just be a dumb Farang and mimic one who is only just learning. This list is not extensive, but you should do this when speaking to policeman, or most people in authority for example. Why? It's simple, trying to extort money from a water buffalo takes an enormous amount of skill for a Thai person, and potentially humiliating. Do NOT relegate yourself to such a foolish position. Also try not to speak Thai within earshot of other Farang also, owing to my 'sensitivity'. It attracts (unwanted) attention, and questions like where did you learn? The length of this post shows how I can choose to be abrupt, wrong, or just downright rude. Or if I'm in the mood and you buy me several drinks, then and only then will I 'fess up. 7. Well there's plenty more, so there is going to have to be a Part 2. In the meantime, appreciate your comments, and how your efforts to master this mind boggling language are really going. And if you're just starting out - mind this, it might take 10 years, but it's a hell of a lot of fun in the meantime!!! And if you make it so, so will it be - least that's how it rolls in my experience. Good luck!
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  12. 555 .... respect your honesty. Also try shooting in landscape with your phone. That means holding it in the horizontal position 😋
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  13. Gentlemen, my prayers have been unsuccessful. I am a historical US-supporter and therefore fear the US shall go down the drain with this monster. So let´s have a look for example at the Chinese fridge that Walmart sells: "Trump claims that tariffs will boost American manufacturing, create jobs and bring in billions of dollars to help pay for other policy initiatives – like tax cuts. " It is unfortunately Walmart that pays the tariffs and not the Chinaman from Shenzhen General Fridge Inc. . Consequently Walmart will be forced to increase prices. Looking at the newly established price level for fridges some US manufacturers might ( MIGHT ) be encouraged to pick up the opportunity to build their own US fridges. Pricing at then increased Walmart-level. But according to President Donald still billions of dollars are brought in to pay for tax cuts. Now do people still buy Chinaman fridges creating billions by Walmart paying tariffs or do they buy US fridges to boost domestic manufacturing? Donald will tell his followers at a later date. Probably. Then America will be made great again by sending all illegal immigrants home. By Greyhound, American Airlines or how shall they travel? Disney Cruise Ships? And where are they? Let´s assume they find them somewhere, would Donald bring in millions of Hillbillies instead, pay them well inc. social security and health insurance to replace their jobs?
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  14. And the Republicans capitalized on it while the Democrats ignored it. Democrats appeared to have lost every demographic which is hard to comprehend considering Trump attacked Hispanics and Harris went after the female vote. And reality is they brought into a promise that will never be delivered on numerous fronts and if he does deliver the core ones Amerika will enter a recession which will impact us all. There's an entire generation + who get all their information off the internet 🙄 To be honest doesn't really bother me which party got elected. Just Trump isn't fit to hold office. The scary thing this time is re-election will not be on his mind.
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  15. I know, just teasing
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  16. My nephews mate was his delegated driver at the 2000 Olympics here in Sydney. Ali saw himself as a bit of a novice magician and did a few card tricks for him when they were waiting during certain times. On the last day Ali showed and explained to him how he did each trick and when finished simply said "a true gentleman never keeps a secret"
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  17. Ali for President. I Ain’t Got No Quarrel With Them Vietcong’ One of the greatest statements the world has ever heard.
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  18. Dentists in Farangland should be made to wear balaclavas Been going to this place for almost 20 years. All prices on website. Highly recommend. I did my research before deciding on this place. https://www.thantakit.com/
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  19. Take him under those hippie wings and make him fly!!!
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  20. Welcome Back…I’ll be there next week and I’ll look for him. Clueless Ozzie, shouldn’t be too difficult to find…
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  21. And then there was that time on Phuket where the previously demure and compliant TG on the back of the motorbike, after I made a typical driving-on-the-left mistake, demanded we pull over and let her drive...
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  22. Italian - Rossano's used to be great, but they sold out I heard, up in Soi 23, was kinda weird, a few decades ago, the owner had his parents working in the kitchen, almost like he'd hidden their passports But the grappa was homemade and great and the food amazing,
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  23. Link won’t open… One way to settle some of these claims, send in U.N. Investigators to search and verify if the claim is true or not…worked in Iraq…
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  24. There a Journalist of sorts from Germany, who used to post here. He was a decent guy and at times walked the walk. But like a lot of social justice warriors in other countries 1) he always had a ticket home and lived off of old family money/inheritence etc and 2) ultimately over stayed his welcome and stepped on the wrong toes etc. and had to “…walk home before he had to run home…” Using that available ticket…he posted here quite a bit until he started butting heads with people over the “fact” that he “knew more than everyone else” in a very arrogant fashion, think 127 on steroids, with an ounce/gram or 2 of credibility. Marcel ultimately got tired/bored with him and gave him “das Boone Zee-assen” off the board. Send German went back to Germany claiming some sort of victory…his Thai wife and their adopted son with him. He now spends his days in government housing, living off the German government aka taxpayers pontificating on his greatness and how he “…barely made it out alive…” His credibility as a journalist pretty much gone. Kind of sad in a way as he did do some decent work. Sadly, he can never see another’s point of view and accept that that POV is as well, or better, researched and factually accurate than his own. Rule 1 of Journalism is keep you opinions to yourself and just report facts. I recently parted ways with him as I tired of his constant “…evil NATO/USA…” rants and over intellectualization of things. The final straw came when I called him out for something he said, then went back and edited it then accused me of putting words in his mouth and editing his post…a screen shot proved I was correct when I called him out on the edit, thus proving him a fraud…others noted this as well… very sad…. Idealism or “…the world according to me…” works well when you don’t have a job and you can spend all day researching your next Face Book post, while sucking more out of a system than you ever put into it, having never held a job or paid taxes…
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  25. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice [2024 Movie] After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Nostalgic return to the 1988 juiced up classic, this one is fun with some big name actors hamming it up, eratic and visually bizarre.
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  26. More lies! It was all Biden’s fault! Don’t try to confuse this with easily proven facts!
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  27. Thanks for the heads up. Never thought for a moment the board was gone as it had been discussed earlier, that as you stated it wouldn't happen without a discussion. Happy to chip in if needed 👍
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  28. In the past when BM’s passed away it has only been people whom I knew only the board persona or met once or twice. But the recent deaths have hit closer to home, guys who I have met on numerous occasions and shared happy memories with and chatted with each other on the phone , and more worrying some have been younger than I
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  29. Very true sir…very true…I recall the loss of a few guys way back when, and other more recently…
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  31. I'd have killed them all, all their families, every friend, every acquaintance and given them the same reason the muslims would do to us. KS you deserved better but you gave us free speech. Thank you.
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  32. I guess a lot of board members these days use other social media platforms however after a personal experience with one such platform I am completely off them and recently have realized just how socially destructive they are to the point I see them as being socially regressive and are creating catastrophic outcomes mentally and emotionally for younger generations with zero accountability.
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  33. Was wondering what ever happened to a few guys here, among them, Fiery Jack and Troy in EWA, Gadfly Some German guy I used to argue about airplanes with, he was always wrong… etc…I always loved Fiery Jacks posts, made the rounds with him a few times… I still keep in touch with a few. Others died, some too soon, others not soon enough…I do really miss the old crew…
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  34. RIP KS. Great times were had on the board and irl.
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  35. They were my thoughts as well but to be honest I'd like to see it keep going. But that relies entirely on the input from members.
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  36. Maybe now is the time to start swapping emails in case anybody needs to contact anybody in the event at the board suddenly is no more?
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  37. K.S. has passed, 56. Complications due to post Stroke surgery. A great loss. A fine friend. Always the good ones. Funeral/Cremation on Sunday at a local temple. ___ As to the board, I've no information on it's future at this time.
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  38. Very sorry to hear this. This forum was so important to me when I moved to Thailand RIP
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  39. Not posted here for years either, but what a shame. KS ran a tight ship, and the board was a very busy, informative and fun place back in the day. RIP KS.
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  40. I talk with Cent, Father Tom, Lazy Phil and Chocolate Steve regularly, The_Numbers was a regular late night conversation, sadly he passed away at age 42 about 2 years ago or so, shortly before Dan aka Suadam…Silikunt Occassionally…Rusty as well…all are doing well. As I age, I find myself saying “damned kids…” regarding the new wanna be punters and longing nostalgically for the old days…finally got my wife to the USA after waiting 2 years to do it legally, damned illegals sucking up resources and time…the covid “hoax” and general government crap…now waiting a few months for “change of status” and more money paid…we have Thai food and beer at home and that gets us by until we can move to Thailand permanently. Ah the “good old days…” Anyway, if you know any of the old regulars, say hi from me…
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  41. I'm the same, missing the good times, and the good folks -
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