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It takes some time, but learning basic Thai is quite helpful. Reading is, of course, another story entirely. But at least it is better than the pictograph based languages (like Chinese or Japanese).

One reason EVA costs less is that for the bargain basement fares, THEY DON'T GIVE MILES.

Wrap the bottle in 2 layers of bubble wrap. Bigger bubbles provide more cushioning. And put a roll of toilet paper over the neck to equal out the diameter. Give it another wrap if you want. Don't...

Well, there is an old saying - "you can take the girl out of the bar, but you can't take the bar out of the girl. "

CAB?? At NOON? 5 5 5 5 5 5 5.

Find the closest skytrain or subway station and go to any of the stops that interchange with the airport link and take the link to the airport. A LOT FASTER and...

Thai cupid is worthless unless you BUY their "upgrade". I will not say ONE GOOD WORD ABOUT THE WORTHLESS CHEAPSKATE BASTARDS.

Try Thaifriendly.com for a better experience. Their "basic" account...

That service charge is usually indicated with a "+ +" on their price listing. It means that there is a VAT charge and "service charge" added to the bill. I've found it in Fuji (Japanese fast food...

There's a Thai saying that the only field a girl plows is the one between her legs
Dinghy is back after a long dry spell

That usually indicates that it was the girl's BIRTHDAY

2000B fine if you get caught

fred - just one word FLY!!

patpong is pretty much a tourist trap

Last time I was in Cambodia, I tried to get more Apsalis and was told that the factory didn't exist any longer. It worked quite well - but beware of the Chinese copy of ANYTHING. I may have been...

well john - buying a computer in Thailand is sure to cost more than a lot of other places. Maybe try "mail order". Thai prices for SODIMM seems about 20% higher as well

at least the poo-ying are...

depends on how long the SIM card was set up as "good" - some are good for a YEAR, others only 90 days. IF it's valid, just buy some more time at the 7-11 and use it at Swampy if you want to. (or use...

Piper - IP 84.88.59.3 is listed as belonging in Spain (Barcelona)

Probably originating from a net cafe. (report from 15 days ago and I just saw it)

To those of you seeing "messages" you didn't...

Popper you must be a glutton for punishment. MOST farang either stay indoors or get outa Dodge during songkran. It's like a massive bunch of kids doing a water fight - and guess what - YOU GET TO...

I gather, then, that "hee" is the Thai equivalent of "c.u.n.t"? tone? I can go look it up...

I liked the dentist on the left side of Soi5 off Jomtien beach road almost to the end. reasonable and good, too. good angrit as well

they have different implant prices - depends on how much you...

Tiger only wants a hole in one at a time :) The latest joke was if he plays the front nine and then follows with the back nine? He's 1/2 THAI what do you expect?

They also need to remember that IF it gets too "expensive" then people can go INTO the bank and make a withdrawal for slightly more than the max an ATM can do as well. "Point of sale" is how it's...

Dental office in Jomtien - Soi 5 off the beach road - last place on the left. Great work, inexpensive

Like I said earlier stroker - check your statement when you get home. You might have some "extra unexpected charges" (minor amount, though)

hey barko - depends on your timeframe. Extra time getting there and extra cost com[pared to Patty, too. Patty is OK for ordinary things - BUT - you really need to go to Phuket for diving. The...

It seems that the ATM "limit" is 20 BILLS of whatever size. It evidently has to do with the thickness of the "output packet" - 20 bills is probably the machine limit. The main disadvantage to...