Ask us about Thailand! - Page 539

I just started reading this thread from the beginning and I had to comment on this post. While I see the validity in what you are saying about getting eaten alive for arguing "because it is the principle" people have a tendency to to go overboard with all the Thai are so proud blah blah blah.

A firm voice and a hard stare makes 99.9% of them tuck their tail between their legs and the other 0.01% only didn't because they have a gang of their friends with them.

You're probably right, but the point is, it's gonna drive you crazy to live over here if you can't let the little things slide. Cause they will slide. A lot.

99.9% of the time a meh attitude, a fake smile and "Mai pen rai" are the best solution.

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06-25-2010 , 12:42 PM

#13452

tbab returns

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,763

Whats Mai Pen Rai?

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06-25-2010 , 02:07 PM

#13453

PokerSpiv

banned

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,775

It means "Don't worry about", "No Big Deal" etc

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06-26-2010 , 05:28 AM

#13454

nhourmess

adept

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 898

whats a good real estate website for houses in CM?

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06-26-2010 , 06:32 AM

#13455

MyironThumb

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,378

www.houseinchiangmai.net

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06-26-2010 , 09:15 AM

#13456

johnnyrocket

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,277

hey guys, saw some neat things at home pro that i cant get in the states, anyhow, has anyone here had any experience with shipping large items back? such as lights, sink bowls etc

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06-26-2010 , 02:06 PM

#13457

player bets

banned

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420

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Originally Posted by tbab returns

Whats Mai Pen Rai?

1. lose 10 buyins
2. break up with girlfriend (s)
3. central world mall burn't down
4. lose bottle flips
5. anything else that sucks

You would say Mai pen rai, and than forget about it...in theory

or maybe not forget, just act like its okay and smile....thaistyle...

regardless of how you feel by the end of a 2 hour massage it will be okay anyway so mai pen rai

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06-26-2010 , 07:14 PM

#13458

Slappz

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,448

something annoying happens to you

just say "mai bpen rai"

bottle up that anger

buy a samurai sword

wait to explode

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06-27-2010 , 03:47 AM

#13459

twostate

enthusiast

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 98

Hey guys, heading over next month and will be doing alot of muay thai and mma training and was wondering should I buy trainers here (Australia) or are they cheaper in Thailand?

obv not looking for fake nikes.

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06-27-2010 , 05:36 AM

#13460

AceCR9

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

what are some places to go play mini golf in BKK?

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06-27-2010 , 12:05 PM

#13461

PokerSpiv

banned

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,775

Samui boat operators fail again:

http://www.news.com.au/national/its-...-1225884954423

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06-27-2010 , 12:50 PM

#13462

Ballerblockn

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 473

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Originally Posted by twostate

all brands are upped in $ here, went into a rip curl store in a mall and boardshorts were like 3 or 4k baht (like 100 bucks). buy all expensive **** before coming, i shipped some t-shirts and basically paid like 300 in taxes and shipping for 10 shirts. was very -EV.

Also, i'm shipping a bunch of old clothes and crap back home to USA. am I gonna get taxed again?

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06-27-2010 , 12:59 PM

#13463

Ballerblockn

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 473

so i stayed at presidents palace for 2 weeks in march and loved it, but going to bkk for a week or two (even a month maybe) in july and don't want to spend 3k THB a night. i know this is asked every week but can i get some suggestions on good/decent places in the 1-2k baht/night range or w/e. thanks.

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06-27-2010 , 08:44 PM

#13464

feldo

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 62

dream has buy 2 nights get 1 free at the moment through agoda, worked out like 2000 a night i think.

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06-27-2010 , 10:55 PM

#13465

Bikolas2k

journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 299

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Originally Posted by Ballerblockn

monthly rate @ adelphi suite or grande is like 48k

some places are cheaper

but apparently that has the best internetz

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06-27-2010 , 11:01 PM

#13466

twostate

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Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 98

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Originally Posted by Ballerblockn

thanks for the heads up mate

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06-28-2010 , 12:44 AM

#13467

frankpark9

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Originally Posted by Ballerblockn

light house service appartment is 25k/month i think

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06-28-2010 , 03:59 AM

#13468

rutang

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Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,640

smart suites by qbar has good internet, decent rooms, good location. pay around 1500/night high season. so should be lower now, and they'll negotiate a decent amount for a long term stay.

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06-28-2010 , 04:05 AM

#13469

nhourmess

adept

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 898

anyone ever used kbank to deposit to FTP or stars and get it added to their withdrawal options?

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06-28-2010 , 06:31 AM

#13470

Pinocchio

adept

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 798

Has anyone managed to get a tourist visa for a Thai to enter a EU country? If so, how difficult is it to get one issued and what supporting documents would I need to provide?

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06-28-2010 , 09:23 AM

#13471

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

Check your country's embassy's website

It's not the easiest process but with a bit research and hassle it's doable

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06-28-2010 , 11:41 AM

#13472

Ballerblockn

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 473

thx for suggestions. will prob just degen at pres palace for a while bc its comfortable and soi 11 is the ****, but if i look at those places in person i might stay at one of those spots so ty.

yo bik you out here yet? hit me up i'll be in bkk the 29th at 4pm

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06-28-2010 , 09:49 PM

#13473

ShipitFMA

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,122

http://www.click4apartment.com/bangkok/apartments.aspx

have a look there, lots of hotels with monthly rates, can easily knock off a ton from them aswell. i called one up and over the phone got their 105k to 75k in a few mins

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06-29-2010 , 01:20 AM

#13474

AceCR9

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

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Originally Posted by supergrind

Hey fellas, we will have an open spot here at our place, on sukhumvit 67 near prakanong bts, most likely this next month. ship me a pm if interested, or let me know if you know someone who may be interested. and no euro donks please, thanks. -Showpow

just wanted to bump this, I'm the other roomate.

Our house is pretty sick(if a bit pricey, which is why we are looking at getting a roomate), backyard, pool. etc. We have the lease till December but are open to renting out a room shorter term.

also wanted to say that no matter how cool you might be, I still get 1st pick when Showpow's girl brings a drunk friend with her to the house at 1am