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by Coldmike
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Travel photos that show how Thailand has changed in 30 years
Replies: 4
Views: 326

Re: Travel photos that show how Thailand has changed in 30 years

Take the dating of those photos with a grain of salt. The below says Phi-Phi 1987 on the left. I was there in 1987 and there was a thriving and good size village with shops and a few two story structures on that thin bit in the middle. The right side photos may be correct as post-tsunami as the cen...
by Coldmike
Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: North Of Hua Hin
Topic: Black water flowing into Cha am beach
Replies: 1
Views: 671

Re: Black water flowing into Cha am beach

Not just there... I can’t figure out exactly where that is from the picture. Along the beach south of Cha-am there are several noticeable ‘outlets’ dumping onto the beach and creating very short ‘creeks’ into the gulf. There was a recent dispute on how to fix and route one of these that ran between ...
by Coldmike
Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand on red alert in bid to stop 'Pig Ebola' crossing border
Replies: 16
Views: 1436

Re: Thailand on red alert in bid to stop 'Pig Ebola' crossing border

Agreed. But could mean not much pork for eatin’ for awhile. Would be bad for Thai and other SE Asian economies as well as my preferred diet :D
by Coldmike
Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thai household debt deeper than ever
Replies: 87
Views: 143461

Re: Thai household debt deeper than ever

I know Thais who borrowed double what the house cost, and since moving in, they've bought??? 2 new cars and 7 motorcycles - I think they see it as a sign of wealth. The fact is they don't have 2 Baht coins to rub together. The question is, how do they get this unsecured credit in the first place? I...
by Coldmike
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Why do some farang not wear motorcycle helmets?
Replies: 52
Views: 8825

Re: Why do some farang not wear motorcycle helmets?

A lot of the 'helmets' here are just like the toys I bought for my kids. There are no standards. I got a free helmet with a scooter I bought, but I wouldn't feel good letting my dog wear it much less me. ( I brought one from US)
by Coldmike
Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: This Is How You Could Live in Thailand on $1,000 a Month
Replies: 12
Views: 1796

Re: This Is How You Could Live in Thailand on $1,000 a Month

Then it is crap as the article included property rental costs in the $1000 and most of your other comments go against the statements in the article The article covered a wide range of conditions with assumptions that we may not want or be able to live with. ie $700 per month apartment can work if a...
by Coldmike
Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: This Is How You Could Live in Thailand on $1,000 a Month
Replies: 12
Views: 1796

Re: This Is How You Could Live in Thailand on $1,000 a Month

Not exactly TOTAL crap. Outside of housing and cars, it is realistic to live on $1000 or less. If you can afford to buy a condo (or house with Thai spouse) for cash, then ongoing housing cost is minimal. Little to no property tax and comparatively low condo association fees. Cars are crazy expensive...
by Coldmike
Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: A lot of BIG Jellyfish at the moment
Replies: 71
Views: 21575

Re: A lot of BIG Jellyfish at the moment

I've had a wierd fantasy dream about getting stung and having a beautiful babe drop her bottom to piss on the sting on me. Thanks for ruining that. Pour vinegar on me? Yuck!
by Coldmike
Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:07 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Hua Hin weighed down by oversupply of condos and houses
Replies: 32
Views: 7843

Re: Hua Hin weighed down by oversupply of condos and houses

The enormous Hua Hin Energy project is nowhere near completion. A few buildings look close, but the bulk of the project has a long way to go. Most of the units fall into the above mentioned group of condos with little or no actual sea view and are quite a long walk to the beach. Especially frighteni...
by Coldmike
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: Hua Hin Classic Cars, Nov 28-30 '14 with Early Photos
Replies: 27
Views: 3028

Re: Hua Hin / Khao Takiab Classic Car Show.

a10ams wrote:I enquired about exhibiting my car at the next one.
What kind of wheels do you have? I'll be watching the thread too to see where/when and I hope to be there.
by Coldmike
Mon May 26, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Could I Retire in Thailand with 45,000 baht/month?
Replies: 51
Views: 5382

Re: Could I Retire in Thailand with 45,000 baht/month?

wow lots of different opinions here. If you dont play golf and avoid buying bottles of wine then everything else is very cheap including girls. I have lived in Hua Hin and BKK and the costs are very similar, with the cost of beer being maybe 20-30 baht cheaper in HH. The cost of girls a lot cheaper...
by Coldmike
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: What's the hottest (chilli) food you've ever eaten?
Replies: 31
Views: 2536

Re: What's the hottest (chilli) food you've ever eaten?

Panang Curry is sometimes prepared with peanut butter. It'll be a little thick and usually isn't made too spicy, but can be if desired. My hottest was at a buffalo wing restaurant in the Chicago area. I knew one of the cooks and he gave me a chili concentrate that they used to mix their wing sauce. ...
by Coldmike
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Life on the Dark Side - (The Black Mountain) - Pros
Replies: 31
Views: 5081

Re: Life on the Dark Side - (The Black Mountain) - Pros

HHF, don't feel so bad. I'm American too and am nearing retirement and think about all of the issues above. I'd love to do what you did, but fear the same financial fate. That being said, the states aren't that great a place to be now either. Retirement in the US would be great if you're wealthy wit...
by Coldmike
Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Condo or freestanding house?
Replies: 11
Views: 1862

Re: Condo or freestanding house?

Ginjaninja wrote:Condo for me :wink:

Parking, pool, gym, 24hr security, hot blondes by the pool 8)

Size is the only major con for me; for a reasonable sized condo say 100sq/mtr.. you gotta cough up the BHT.

GN.
Hot Blondes by the pool in Thailand? Oh yeah baby! .....Where?
by Coldmike
Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Family pressures on thai wives of farang
Replies: 21
Views: 2997

Re: Family pressures on thai wives of farang

My situation is similar to HHF's, but there can still be issues. Family is pretty much not a problem, but we have several 'mixed' marriage friends and there does seem to be a 'keeping up with the Jones's' feeling by many of them. My wife gets a bit caught up in that and I find myself paying for thin...