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by sargeant
Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Looking for CHEAP 2nd hand bicycle
Replies: 27
Views: 3358

Re: Looking for CHEAP 2nd hand bicycle

I think so but wont swear to it if i get time i will have a run up and look They do LA bikes shimano gears and disc brakes from 7,000 up the member that bought his bike two days ago payed 12 k and it was to quote him built for him after being measured for size and a specific frame size. He also said...
by sargeant
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thaksin to groom son as party MP
Replies: 43
Views: 3163

Re: Thaksin to groom son as party MP

Failing that we will all have to suffer the extremes of an all powerful freight train and no brakes
That is what i meant
I think it is a policy which will ultimately backfire
by sargeant
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Busting the fat myth
Replies: 47
Views: 5479

Re: Busting the fat myth

Just completed another 45 kms trip with a fellow member i have to admit i will probably miss my target of 84 kilos by about a quarter of a kilo after re-hydration but another couple of short runs and i will make it.

Exercise is vital to keep one healthy
by sargeant
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Looking for CHEAP 2nd hand bicycle
Replies: 27
Views: 3358

Re: Looking for CHEAP 2nd hand bicycle

Just to let you know another member of the forum has purchased a bike from the Pranburi bike shop and was very impressed with the service and price. He also bought his padded cycling shorts there.
by sargeant
Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: What can we learn from living in Thailand?
Replies: 51
Views: 3122

Re: What can we learn from living in Thailand?

Quote JJB many of the "indigenous Brits" who are unemployed are also unemployable or just downright lazy. Because they get handouts and can then quote that there are no jobs because the immigrants have them Simple answer do it the same as Thailand NO WORK NO HANDOUTS and stop letting immig...
by sargeant
Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: What can we learn from living in Thailand?
Replies: 51
Views: 3122

Re: What can we learn from living in Thailand?

quote nanyang They need opportunities and encouragement to be able to contribute, positively, to their environment . I do not know where you come from but the operative words are their environment in other words their home country I do not believe that anybody that feels like it can just turn up any...
by sargeant
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: [ADVERTORIAL] The Inner Room
Replies: 8
Views: 2683

Re: [ADVERTORIAL] The Inner Room

Very high concentrate of purines: Avoid! Anchovies, Brains, Gravies, Kidneys, Liver, Sardines, Sweetbreads Moderately high purine levels: Avoid when an attack, otherwise eat in moderation. Asparagus, Bacon, Beef, Bluefish, Bouillon, Calf tongue, Carp, Cauliflower, Chicken, Chicken soup, Codfish, Cr...
by sargeant
Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Mr Dans Guesthouse Restaurant
Replies: 18
Views: 2423

Re: Mr Dans Guesthouse Restaurant

Another dreaded trip to immigration But yet again made bearable by the wife and I having Breakfast at Mr Dans 2 breakfasts coffee and orange juice a measly 240 Bt for TWO :bow: :bow: superb and made better by actually meeting up with Mr Dan himself and able to thank him for his sterling help when we...
by sargeant
Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 811
Views: 96639

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

I have never had any problems with my visa renewals however today for the first time i was complemented on how my paperwork was presented. I took what HHFarang had posted and did it exactly as he said 1. One 4x6 cm photo (blue background) 2. One TM7 fully filled out at home before I went 3. One copy...
by sargeant
Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: House Painting
Replies: 28
Views: 3939

Re: House Painting

Pete you are correct In my experience the Thais have this sehr dai attitude and just do not want to put in the extra cash to seal the job properly. I will use it diluted NOT to save money but to get it well soaked into the rendering and make sure it is properly sealed that is inside and outside. Tha...
by sargeant
Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: House Painting
Replies: 28
Views: 3939

Re: House Painting

When it comes time to paint our house we are building sometime next year there are a couple of things i will do. Firstly i will buy a compressor and spray gun secondly i will buy the best sealer possible/available third i will buy a load of sealer thinners i will thin the sealer 2 parts thinners to ...
by sargeant
Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Tattoo Removal
Replies: 22
Views: 2516

Re: Tattoo Removal

I have ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM tattood on my doo dah in half inch bold letters

at 4 grand i think i will just leave it on there :shock: :shock: :shock: :neener: :duck: :duck:
by sargeant
Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Tattoo Removal
Replies: 22
Views: 2516

Re: Tattoo Removal

200 Pounds and 20 sessions 4,000 quid

trust me a disc grinder seems dead cheap at that price
by sargeant
Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: House Painting
Replies: 28
Views: 3939

Re: House Painting

I have done work for a Police Sergeant (plumbing) and a Police Captain (electrical) no pay and no problem

but as lomu says Whether anything is done about it is a different matter.
I have never heard of anyone being done for doing your own place either.
by sargeant
Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Cost of living in Hua Hin
Replies: 345
Views: 37194

Re: Cost of living in Hua Hin

As i was perambulating my bike with another member we discussed cost of living I realized that when i came here in 1998 after the dizzy height of 93 Bt to the pound it rapidly descended to 72 Bt to the pound When i got home i was going through some of my paperwork and found my original pension data ...