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by johnnyk
Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang
Replies: 24
Views: 1964

Re: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang

dtaai-maai wrote:
johnnyk wrote: Sometimes there's a hidden bonus from serving staff, another reason to book a lower berth.
:lach: Please tell me you're kidding! :laugh:
Nope. Happened to my pal on the way to Nong Khai. I was across the aisle.
by johnnyk
Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang
Replies: 24
Views: 1964

Re: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang

The train food is adequate as long as you stick to fried rice and the like. The falang brekkie option is pretty bad with rubbery microwaved eggs and a hot dog pretending to be a sausage. Maybe bring your own from one of the little places across from HH station. The beer on board will be cold. Someti...
by johnnyk
Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang
Replies: 24
Views: 1964

Re: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang

oakdale160 wrote:Thanks that is the personal advice that you don't get from web sites. Is the restaurant food OK?
Fantastic food in Georgetown, try Little India part of town.
by johnnyk
Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:39 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang
Replies: 24
Views: 1964

Re: Seeking Advice concerning trip to penang

Yes, walk to the ferry. You will be hassled by taxi touts who must drive across the bridge to Georgetown and will want to hose you about $30 for the ride. Ferry is about 20 baht for the round trip. Georgetown is very hot, big difference from HH so get yourself a few miles out of town (black buses) t...
by johnnyk
Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai bank: customer is wrong, go to another bank
Replies: 43
Views: 3142

Re: Thai bank: customer is wrong, go to another bank

Some of it is down to training. Junior teller Somchai got his job through daddy's crony but during training no one ever told him he was doing it wrong or had no effin clue about anything except texting nonsense for fear he would run to daddy and get someone fired. And there is absolutely no way Somc...
by johnnyk
Sat Nov 16, 2013 1:37 am
Forum: Hua Hin Classifieds
Topic: looking for house to rent under 10 k per month long term
Replies: 12
Views: 3154

Re: looking for house to rent under 10 k per month long term

If you want more you have to pay more. Don't bother with agencies at that price.
1) it's not worth their time
2) house owners at that price don't enlist agents or use the internet
by johnnyk
Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: I need buffet!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2140

Re: I need buffet!!

Eiahhh wrote:thx Per :)
would you happen to know the name of the place(s) ?
They don't have names in the way western restos do, unless you read Thai. They are large spaces, well-lit and no sides just a roof. Hard to miss.
by johnnyk
Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:13 am
Forum: Education
Topic: Thailand's education system is failing the country
Replies: 11
Views: 1810

Re: Thailand's education system is failing the country

Serves the country very badly, indeed. But it serves those at the top very well. A limitless supply of under-educated people with NO critical thinking or analytic skills keeps wages down and limits advancement. The top dogs educate their children at proper international schools with highly qualified...
by johnnyk
Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: 10 brands that will disappear in 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 852

Re: 10 brands that will disappear in 2014

Volvo has lots of Chinese money now. They aren't going to disappear.
by johnnyk
Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Memorable incidents during your time in Thailand
Replies: 11
Views: 1870

Re: Memorable incidents during your time in Thailand

MrPlum wrote:
johnnyk wrote:No bonus points for guessing the rest.
Did you enjoy the seafood lunch together?
Dinner and dessert, too. Aroi mak mak.
by johnnyk
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Memorable incidents during your time in Thailand
Replies: 11
Views: 1870

Re: Memorable incidents during your time in Thailand

On the bus midway between Chumpon and HH a 25-ish woman got on and sat next to me. Nicely dressed, quite middle class with a bit of attitude. First thing she reached over and turned off the air con thingy, no please or thank you or excuse me do you mind? I waited a few minutes then turned it back on...
by johnnyk
Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: News
Topic: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking
Replies: 19
Views: 2031

Re: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking

Let's wait for more as holes in that story IMO. 1) They were only 100 yards from their destination, Bali Hai pier, where did they hit the rocks? 2) There are no rocks between Koh Larn and bali hai pier except a small island directly to the north of Koh Larn, and near the Royal Cliff hotel on the Pa...
by johnnyk
Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: News
Topic: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking
Replies: 19
Views: 2031

Re: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking

Well said.
by johnnyk
Mon Nov 04, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: News
Topic: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking
Replies: 19
Views: 2031

Re: Six dead in Pattaya ferry sinking

I've been on that tub and thought it was only a matter of time. An old wooden vessel with passengers packed in and I suspect many untrained crew members and maybe a few backhanders to "certify" safety and seaworthiness. I can imagine the difficulties getting out from the interior if the fe...