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by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Blacks targeted in Bangkok street raid
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: Blacks targeted in Bangkok street raid

No agenda, I'm just reposting an article to generate a discussion. Sorry for sounding accussatory, I get my feathers ruffled whenever the race card gets played. Not meaning to insult you in any way, but it's a fact that many people's feathers get ruffled as soon as race is brought up in any discuss...
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand
Replies: 4772
Views: 484048

Re: Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

I laid a new lawn 2 weeks ago, bring it on.
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Can I buy strong bread flour here?
Replies: 53
Views: 8756

Re: Can I buy strong bread flour here?

Dannie Boy wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:08 pm Today's effort
Nice dark crust on that bad boy.
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Blacks targeted in Bangkok street raid
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: Blacks targeted in Bangkok street raid

See a problem, fix a problem. TIT. In France for so long it's been scary to walk under the Eiffel Tower due to aggressive (semi-threatening) behaviour of the hordes (no exaggeration) of exclusively African trinket sellers, who run away when the police arrive.
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot
Replies: 7
Views: 1663

Re: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot

But will people go to Khao Takiab if the monkeys disappear - could be a few livelihoods lost as a result. I wouldn't like to quantify the dog problem, but is it really that much larger than 3,000? I imagine they hope that macaque numbers will reduce but the population won't disappear, as I agree it...
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot
Replies: 7
Views: 1663

Re: Macaques being sterilised at Hua Hin tourist spot

Big Boy I think you answered your own question, the dog problem is so much bigger that they don't seem keen to tackle it. Maybe also because the aggression of monkeys can affect tourism whereas the poor dogs don't have such a high profile. Sad.
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center

Cool. I'll still print and take my TM47 just because, but I agree, hats off to Hua Hin Immigration.
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Can I buy strong bread flour here?
Replies: 53
Views: 8756

Re: Can I buy strong bread flour here?

Makes a great loaf IMO, using White Swan flour.

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by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Can I buy strong bread flour here?
Replies: 53
Views: 8756

Re: Can I buy strong bread flour here?

I haven't made bread in years, but when l did l didn't have a "bread maker" and honestly don't know what the advantage of having one might be. Like Dannie Boy we live in the ME (Bahrain in our case) and the quality of the bread can be variable, but we have found that Alosra (equivalent of...
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Hua Hin Classifieds
Topic: steamer for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2553

Re: steamer for sale

Shame my pic of a steamboat (steamer) was deleted. Obv no room for humour in classifieds.... Admin comment: Classifieds rules: As you know all posts in this section need moderator approval, it is for people to post items for sale and wanted, seeking employment, or personals. Therefore we will only b...
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: News
Topic: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center

handdrummer wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:39 pm i went to bluport today for my 90 day report. no paperwork, in and out in under 5 mins. all my info was on the computer. I was asked for only my address. the person attending me was polite and efficient. can't ask for more than that.
You didn't even need the TM47?
by 404cameljockey
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center

I agre Bluport is very efficient for 90 day reporting, and completely empty during the weekday. Shame they can't handle visa renewals. I hope the new Hin Lek Fai office will be as good, as I'll need a visa renewal in September. It should be open in August they say. Regarding staff 'compensation' I'v...
by 404cameljockey
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Junta to launch nationwide corruption complaint center

The new immigration centre in Bluport has a tablet on the desk asking you to rate various aspects of service out of five stars. The last question (I can't remember the exact wording) asks how satisfied were you with the staff asking/not asking for personal compensation. Marks out of five ... TIT.
by 404cameljockey
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Can I buy strong bread flour here?
Replies: 53
Views: 8756

Re: Can I buy strong bread flour here?

I'm guessing if you were feeding a family of 4 then cost would be a consideration. On the cost front, it would be helpful how much a self-made loaf would cost. We don't eat much bread, and a loaf of bread lasts us about a week, or until it goes green. Whilst talking about going green, how long will...
by 404cameljockey
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Can I buy strong bread flour here?
Replies: 53
Views: 8756

Re: Can I buy strong bread flour here?

Can I ask you bread makers what are the benefits of making your own ? Cost, taste, quality, convenience, something else ? I've toyed with the idea of buying a bread maker but not sure if it would just end up taking up space in my overcrowded kitchen ! I try not to eat too much bread but I have to h...