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by TingTongJohn
Sun May 11, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Education
Topic: Native English Teachers To Be Given Thai Fluency Tests
Replies: 30
Views: 2819

Re: Native English Teachers To Be Given Thai Fluency Tests

"A lot of talk" usually means "yet another totally unfounded rumour". I suspect this is as likely to happen as every student in Thailand is to get a free 'tablet'. Of course, its an excellent idea if they give the teacher a year off with pay to study Thai. :roll: Pete's right, t...
by TingTongJohn
Sun May 11, 2014 2:37 am
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Ladyboys in drugs-bust
Replies: 10
Views: 3239

Re: Ladyboys in drugs-bust

Any links to a newspaper report?
by TingTongJohn
Sun May 11, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: Education
Topic: Native English Teachers To Be Given Thai Fluency Tests
Replies: 30
Views: 2819

Re: Native English Teachers To Be Given Thai Fluency Tests

I think it is fair and I think they should be checking how fluent the teachers are in English at the same time.
by TingTongJohn
Sat May 10, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Too much insulting
Replies: 31
Views: 2088

Re: Too much insulting

I just wanted to say don`t give up on the street sales just find another way. Some of the markets maybe or talk to some of local mom and pop stores and see if you can put product on their shelves. Don`t give in find a different way.
by TingTongJohn
Sat May 10, 2014 6:44 am
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Landlords beware!
Replies: 10
Views: 1478

Re: Landlords beware!

O.K I am confused. this European guy is the renter and moves in with his stuff then steals his own property or is this about the damage or is the home furnished? Am I missing something( very possible knowing me)
by TingTongJohn
Fri May 09, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Hua Hin Beach North of Chinese Temples to Cha-Am Report
Replies: 67
Views: 6021

Re: Hua Hin Beach North of Chinese Temples to Cha-Am Report

At this rate your going to end up in Pattaya and beyond. Enjoying your travel up the coast to Cha am. Keep up the photo walkabout. Excellent by the way.
by TingTongJohn
Fri May 09, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Silent R's Thai to English
Replies: 18
Views: 11323

Re: Silent R's Thai to English

In the old days when I would go see my ex she was working at Carrefour in Bangkok on Ramintra road I would have to tell the Taxi to go to "Caa foo" Raminta. SO I would mispronounce the store name (no R`S) If you're English, you almost certainly mispronounce it in the opinion of a French s...
by TingTongJohn
Fri May 09, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Too much insulting
Replies: 31
Views: 2088

Re: Too much insulting

I am sorry about what happened. But you are wandering the bar area is not a good idea IMHO intent on selling something. Either the girls or their customers are your target group. People who go to have a few will say things stupid after a few not an excuse just reality and not the best place for a sa...
by TingTongJohn
Fri May 09, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Silent R's Thai to English
Replies: 18
Views: 11323

Re: Silent R's Thai to English

In the old days when I would go see my ex she was working at Carrefour in Bangkok on Ramintra road I would have to tell the Taxi to go to "Caa foo" Raminta. SO I would mispronounce the store name (no R`S) but then I would pronounce the street name with the first R of Ramintra but not the s...
by TingTongJohn
Sun May 04, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Pizza
Replies: 127
Views: 18377

Re: Pizza

bsdk1960 wrote:Just had my best pizza in Thailand ever at Magic Ballon Park's restaurant :clap: :clap:

:cheers: :cheers:
I just checked out Magic Ballon Park web site and their menu and it looks very good. And I am now hungry...Thanks alot :cuss:
by TingTongJohn
Sun May 04, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Hua Hin Beach North of Chinese Temples to Cha-Am Report
Replies: 67
Views: 6021

Re: Hua Hin Beach North of Chinese Temples to Cha-Am Report

Thanks for the updates and photos. Keep up the great beach walks. Excellent work.
by TingTongJohn
Sun May 04, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Being polite to foriegners in Thailand
Replies: 19
Views: 2191

Re: Being polite in Thailand? Pet peeve

was the fact I was wearing a banana hammock(Speedo) Were you walking around shirtless too, by any chance? Yep that was me..The guy with the chain of Thai amulets to protect me from bullets ,ghosts and everything else under the sun. I was out to buy a case of Viagra as my supply was running low. :bow:
by TingTongJohn
Sat May 03, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Being polite to foriegners in Thailand
Replies: 19
Views: 2191

Re: Being polite in Thailand? Pet peeve

It's you. You're just too damn scary!!!! :D Maybe it was the ladyboy on my arm or it was the fact I was wearing a banana hammock(Speedo) Hmmmm.. Scary? Yes that could be the answer. Now that I look in the mirror I wonder what happened to that young bloke that used to be there. Now all I see is an o...
by TingTongJohn
Sat May 03, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Being polite to foriegners in Thailand
Replies: 19
Views: 2191

Being polite to foriegners in Thailand

Is it a waste of time trying to be polite when in Thailand? An example would be at the market and see some one who is not Thai(Tourist/farang what ever) And as you pass by you say Morning/good morning/Just nod hello and you get the glare like your wrecking my holiday what are you selling or even wor...
by TingTongJohn
Sat May 03, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Dash Cam
Replies: 41
Views: 2676

Re: Dash Cam

I was also thinking of a gopro as I could use it elsewhere but I bet there are cam`s specific for use as a car cam and cheaper.(this is a good topic)