General Reports

[QUOTE=The Traveler]Traveler1234,

yep, but that's just the overall economical situation and it won't change just because Thaksin isn't the prime minister anymore.

Anyway, not all commodities are negatively affected, sugar for example is on a hike. The rising oil price is the overall excuse for raising prices for almost everything.

Don't forget, Thaksin is still there, he will reign in the background. Too many people were promoted to their current positions by him, so he still got a lot of influence.[/QUOTE]


Yep, I agree :-)

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]Baht at 6 1/2 yr high accordingly to WSJ. Exports, eg shrimp, rice, commodities negatively impacted. Got as high as 37.85.

Not sure if it's Thaksin or not but Baht is stronger and it's not an anomaly (just yet).[/QUOTE]


What is the Baht in relation to other currencies? Is the Baht stronger or the dollar weaker?

[QUOTE=Retired Army]What is the Baht in relation to other currencies? Is the Baht stronger or the dollar weaker?[/QUOTE]
Retired Army. Bookmark this page, it is the BKK Post. It is interesting to read, and you have the price of Gold posted each day, AND the exchange rate.
[url]http://www.bangkokpost.net/[/url]

[QUOTE=Retired Army]What is the Baht in relation to other currencies? Is the Baht stronger or the dollar weaker?[/QUOTE]


Not considered key currency, eg US$, Euro, Yen.

Note many Asian currencies, eg RMB, HK$, Ringgit are either fixed or float in very tight band. Others, S$, Peso, Rupiah, Dongyuan all float visavis US$.

[QUOTE=1Ball]Retired Army. Bookmark this page, it is the BKK Post. It is interesting to read, and you have the price of Gold posted each day, AND the exchange rate.
[url]http://www.bangkokpost.net/[/url][/QUOTE]

That is a good website. Beats the Herald Tribune. As I suspected, the dollar weakened against all currencies. Probably due to lack of faith in the new Fed Chairman.

From: [url]http://pattayacitynews.net[/url] today and yesterday

LATEST NEWS

Saturday 22nd April 2006

Important update on the recent murder of a New Zealand National in Pattaya.

An important update now on the story we covered earlier this week regarding the apparent murder of Mr. Stephen Jeffrey Miller aged 40 from New Zealand. He was shot dead as he was riding his motorbike along Soi Petragoon in North Pattaya. The Police investigation into this high profile murder is now being overseen by the regions top Police Officer, Police Lieutenant General Jongrak who is the Police Commander for Region 2. Inside Pattaya Police Station he chaired a meeting which was also attended by representatives from the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok. In attendance were two of Mr. Miller’s wives, Khun Gintana and Khun Ann who are both assisting Police with their enquiries. It appears that Mr. Miller had four Thai wives. Three of the wives are now known to Police, Khun Gintana and Khun Ann who were at this meeting, Khun Mai, who did not attend and a fourth wife who has currently not been identified. Initial information suggested that Mr. Miller was involved in a court case regarding land and property ownership with Khun Ann. At the meeting she confirmed this to be untrue and Police now tell us that the case relates to a fourth wife who is now being located. The Embassy revealed that Mr. Miller had a previous conviction for illegally taking steroids into New Zealand, but this case had already been cleared. The Police General mentioned that some information cannot be released to the press at this time because it is an ongoing investigation, however they do know the shooter and his accomplice and an arrest is expected to take place shortly. Regarding possible motives for the shooting, Police have three theories which form the basis of their investigation.

1. The murder may be related to the steroid case in New Zealand.
2. It may be business related as Mr. Miller was active in the local property market.
3. It could relate to an ongoing court case with his 4th, as yet unidentified, wife

That’s all we have for now. We will bring any further updates to you when we receive them.
PS:
Original report and graphic photos at [url]http://pattayacitynews.net[/url]

I thought this was funny!

DICTIONARY FOR WOMEN'S PERSONAL ADS:
40-ish................................49
Adventurous.......................Slept with everyone
Athletic..............................No tits
Average looking...................Ugly
Beautiful............................Pathological liar
Contagious Smile.................Does a lot of pills
Emotionally Secure..............On medication
Feminist.............................Fat
Free spirit..........................Junkie
Friendship first....................Former B_itch
Fun...................................Annoying
New-Age...........................Body hair in the wrong places
Old-fashioned.....................No BJs
Open-minded......................Desperate
Outgoing...........................Loud and Embarrassing
Passionate........................Sloppy drunk
Professional.......................B_itch
Voluptuous........................Very Fat
Large frame.......................Hugely Fat
Wants Soul mate................Stalker

WOMEN'S ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
1. Yes = No
2. No = Yes
3. Maybe = No
4. We need = I want..
5. I am sorry = you'll be sorry
6. We need to talk = You're in trouble
7. Sure, go ahead = You better not
8. Do what you want = You will pay for this later
9. I am not upset = Of course I am upset, you moron!
10. You're certainly attentive tonight = Is sex all you ever think
about?

MEN'S ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
1. I am hungry = I am hungry
2. I am sleepy = I am sleepy
3. I am tired = I am tired
4. Nice dress = Nice cleavage!
5. I love you = Let's have sex now
6. I am bored = Do you want to have sex?
7. Would you like to dance? = I'd like to have sex with you
8. Can I call you sometime? = I'd like to have sex with you
9. Do you want to go to a movie? = I'd like to have sex with you
10. Can I take you out to dinner? = I'd like to have sex with you
11. I don't think those shoes go with that outfit = I'm gay

A strange thing happened while writing this post. After pasting this joke into the post, the word b_itch was displayed as ***** . I had to add a space in there to get it visible. I know I can type in the word "fuck" and it won't censor it. I guess that word is more offensive than fuck. Does anybody know what's up with this?

nocbj4me

NoCBJ4me,

there are certain banned words like b i t c h and w h o r e.

Read the Posting guidelines :

"Banned Words:
The words "*****", "*****" and "****" are not allowed because these words are commonly used to denigrate women, and that's not what this website is all about."

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1515[/url]

[QUOTE=The Traveler]there are certain banned words like b i t c h and w h o r e.[/QUOTE]But many of us use those as terms of endearment.
When I call a ***** a ***** it sure feels romantic.

[QUOTE=Coma Boy]But many of us use those as terms of endearment.
When I call a ***** a ***** it sure feels romantic.[/QUOTE]
I hear those are love-words in Texas.

"Dear *****,

I love you more then my pickup truck. That's how much I love you ***"

I will be arriving in Bangkok on the 12th of MAy. I have been informed that it is the Visakha Bucha Day, which is a national holiday. Does this mean that everything is closed (no alcohol serving, shops closed, no action)?

If anyone knows more please advise so I can reschedule my flights.

[QUOTE=DuffyDuck]I will be arriving in Bangkok on the 12th of MAy. I have been informed that it is the Visakha Bucha Day, which is a national holiday. Does this mean that everything is closed (no alcohol serving, shops closed, no action)?

If anyone knows more please advise so I can reschedule my flights.[/QUOTE]

DuffyDuck,

Most bars are closed. But we have a restaurant, so we are open. Our Sports Lounge Inhouse Restaurant :) too. We also serve chicken, dishes and those with two legs only.


Giotto

Thank you Giotto for the information and invitation. I will try to visit you once I arrive in Bangkok

I would like to receive a more general impression of how Bangkok looks on a national holiday. If things are pretty quiet on Visakha Bucha day, then I will arrange to arrive one day later.

I apreciate additional information on the action on this day (massage parlours, bars, clubs, shops etc). Please fellow members post some info so I can alter my flight schedule.

Giotto, Thank you for the information and the invitation. I will visit you once I am in Bangkok.

I would like to receive some further information on how Bangkok looks on national holidays. Is everything closed and open venues is only the exception? How is the action on the national holiday Visakha Bucha Day.

Can one find bars, MP shops open or everything is closed that day.

Any of you fellow members leaving in Thailand can share the kowledge so I can reschedule flights, while there is still time.

OK, I'm embarrassed to ask this question on this forum, but I am going to anyway.

I am very fussy when it comes to leather wallets and leather belts. I am in the market for both now.

Besides the thousands of street stalls selling leather wallets and belts, all of which I find of poor quality and design, but cheap, is there any store where good quality leather goods can be found in BKK? The stuff available in street stalls is crap.

Thanks.

TKM.