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Flash, what Cav posted and what you replied are two separate issues. Lao Cai is a rural province in Northern VN closer to Kunming than it is to Hanoi, the issue is not "Rent a Bride" There are many Chinese even as far away as Guangzhou which is a very industrialised city who come to Lao Cai, Ha Giang and Cao Bang to name a few towns along the border. Due to the failed one family one child policy implemented in China back in 1979 there are now many more 30 something Chinese Males living a "Middle Class" Lifestyle who cannot find a partner in PRC and are looking overseas. VN is a lot cheaper than HK or Macau, it is no longer the preserve of the Thai-Chinese Businessman renting a bride for 12 months, these guys are serious. I have only been in Northern VN for about 9 months now but personally know of three women who have married Chinese gents for money, and they have brokered themselves not sold off by family members, one of them is back already it failed and she ran away. Also the VN economy is taking a major hit at the moment the VND has gone from 20,300 to the $ 21,300 at todays rate, approx a 5% devaluation in my short time here driven by central government to attract overseas investments with the ongoing dispute over the Pratas Islands in Bien Dong (East Sea). I am not claiming to be an expert on North Vietnam, FFS over 25 Years in SE Asia and still learning new things everyday, but maybe, just maybe, I may have a so called "Finger on the Pulse" so to speak of the situation. For the record the one who is now back was my Document Controller, she was swayed by the offer from one of my Chinese contractors who was on site many occasions, now she is begging for her old job back.

Flash Have you already forgotten Tak Bai Massacre?

Munchie Not something I have actually timed since I don't use them on a Daily basis or for the same amount of time when I do use them. Looking at online reviews stating 30-40 hours battery life and that is just for regular Alkaline batteries as opposed to Duracell, that figure is about right. I am currently using Alkaline "Rocket Plus" No I have never herd of them either, made in Thailand but for export market, I picked up 8 Packs (2 per pack) for $2.00 at the local mom pop store in Vietnam over a month ago and the first packs are still going strong so battery life and operational cost is not a concern.

Have you ever thought of getting a job where one can listen to TV and music in the comfort of ones own room rather than having to slum it in Hotel bars and be the sad case peering into his tablet listening with tinny headphones and ignoring the world. Of course I jest, I have also been the sad old twat stuck in the middle of nowhere, boredom's vill staring at a screen with headphones on waiting until next pay day. TDK WR700 is my choice, http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418359,00.asp are my phones of choice, They utilise Kleer Technology as opposed to bluetooth which is most common for wireless headsets, Kleer has a wider frequency spectrum, even though I am not sure at my age with fading hearing I can actually notice the difference. I prefer the wireless option, apart from not getting wrapped up in a lead it allows the freedom to walk around the apartment unrestricted. There are probably better headphones available on the market but on a "Bang per Buck" ratio TDK WR700 take some beating.

Who the fuck are the FBI? You may be indoctorated into believing that the FBI from the good ole US of A are the dogs bollox, the rest of the world sees them as a bunch of clueless tosser.

Cheapskate I always get an airport limo, fuck it the company pays

Just watching now for the umpteenth time "In the Name of the Father" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107207/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8 Gerry Conlon who Daniel Day-Lewis portrayed in the movie unfortunately passed away today at a young age of 60. If you have never seen this movie and realised how fucked up police corruption was back in 70's UK then you should view it, this was Daniel Day-Lewis at his best

Gerry Conlon. Gerry was wrongly convicted in 1974 for the IRA Guildford bombing and spent 16 years in Jail unit he finally cleared his name, his father was also convicted as being a co-conspirator and died in prison, one of the worst cases of miscarriage of justice ever seen in the UK. The full story was told in the Daniel Day-Lewis Movie "In the Name of my Father" one of my favourite movies of all time. Go in Peace Gerry, the establishment really fucked you.

The turnstiles are there but are bi-directional nothing to stop a passenger travelling up to 4th Floor Departures crossing the Privates cars drop off area and then pass through the turnstile to taxi drop off point, well there was not 5 weeks ago last time I departed. Airport side of the turnstiles is the official Smoking Area so I stand there after being dropped off by taxi and also go for another fix after having checked in before heading to immigration so I probably spend a good 10-15 minutes next to these turnstiles on every trip and see people departing to pick up a taxi which has just dropped off.

The wife was having a right old whinge last night, look at me she said, I am getting fat, my hair is showing some grey, I am getting wrinkles and my clothes don't look good on me anymore, say something nice about me to cheer me up. After a moments thought I replied "Your eyesight is still good for a woman your age"

OK you have the honour this season, I was stuck in a friggin' meeting in Tokyo all afternoon and only got to see the fixtures list later. Fantasy League! Will Thai360 have one this year or should we join up with other "Thaicentric" Leagues, I have been busy for the past 2-3 years and have had no time for it but well up for a 2014/15 crack at it.

Never deny Limbo his new football season thread he has been doing it annually since 2001 The fixture computer has been in Manchester United's favour this season, even if i was to hand pick the fixtures personally I very much doubt that I could do better than opening couple of months, Citeh, Liverpool and Everton seem to have a difficult start where as United, Arsenal and Chelsea seems relatively easy by comparison.

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Mozzies are attracted to Blue http://insects.about.com/od/flies/a/how-to-get-mosquito-bites.htm

Bust mate. I like being a Prick haha, Bon Scott was the best For Fucks Sake (FFS) My little home Island claims that the Bee Gees came from there where as in fact they were from Manchester but we allow you Aussies to claim as your own Real Aussie RnB a bit of Angry

OK Missy, I will give you the benefit of the doubt since you are a relative newbie, I will not hold your gender or nationality against you since that may seem to be condescending. There are numerous threads on this board where repetitive items can be posted such as "Global RIP" "USA Thread" and "Anything Goes Music" Hey I like AC/DC don't get me wrong, I saw them in 1977 Manchester Apollo Hall with Bon Scott, but was there a need to start a new thread on it when it could have fitted into "Anything Goes Music"? You have to realise that Thai360 has been online since May 2001 its predecessor was a forum on Delphi along with the old Nanapong forum. Quite a few Board Members also know each other in real life and have done for over a decade or so, this is just our cyber hangout so to speak, somewhere we can chew the fat and mildly rib each other. The Munchmaster and often fail to see each other eye to eye, call it a conflict of ego's, but I agree with his post in this thread, there is no need to start multiple threads, if you wish to be accepted then keep your comments as replies to current threads rather than barking and starting new ones. And stop Cut and Paste from Wiki, your own opinions are better. I am in a Dilemma, as much as I like to hear the opinion of a Thai Female and see things from another perspective I have also been tempted to ignore you, and I have never ignored anyone yet. Imagine if you were out with a group of friends and some loud mouth obnoxious fool started mouthing off and tried to take control of the situation, Sorry you are the loud mouth obnoxious fool, sit on the sidelines feel the pulse and then join in. For the Record I voted "DONT CARE" it is not my position to tell someone else what to do in a free society

What do you care you are not Scottish unlike AC/DC

It's not what it first seems http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk

The Flying Dutchman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tRBOhB5FL0

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan cuisine is better than UK

WTF are you on about Dresden 25,000 Casualties Maximum UK Civilians of Blitzkreig 67,000 Casualties Nagasaki 60-80,000 Casualties Hiroshima 90-160,000 Casualties

More to this than meets the eye, it was reported back in November 2012 when she was busted that she had 5mg of coke in with normal medications. As Bust said just a dusting and was released on 10,000 THB but she is handed a 15 year sentance and a 1.5 million fine. Strange indeed

Hard to believe that you don't utilise True either for TV, Phones or Internet or the fact that you have never made a purchase from a 7-Eleven Store or ever been to a Lotus supermarket.