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- Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3993
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
BB, pity you didn't get to sample the Indian food you originally booked the cruise for...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:56 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3993
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise – Trip Report with photos/video
I did not want to go on the cruise myself, but it was a special occasion for some people with limited time in Bangkok. The thing that put me off was how chaotic the queues can become, even with the staff trying their best. I absolutely hate queue cutters and the 'tourists' have a way of adding addit...
- Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:09 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Cleaning blocked outside drain pipes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1845
Re: Cleaning blocked outside drain pipes
Glad to see it helped.
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:19 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Cleaning blocked outside drain pipes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1845
Re: Outside drain pipe
Check the website 'thaidrain' dot com. I cannot remember if it is the same company as I used in Bangkok many years ago but they say they provide nationwide service, with rates starting from 1,500 baht (cannot remember if that was per blockage) but still a better option than breaking up my old drain....
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:38 pm
- Forum: Health Issues
- Topic: Allergies
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1559
Re: Allergies
My personal opinion is that too many foodstuffs being consumed are processed in some way so not all the good stuff is getting to you. Examples of this would be polished rice, where up to 90% of the minerals are removed, leaving only the starchy bits. Similarly, most french fries have the skin remove...
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3071
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
And bring fireworks??
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3071
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
Slightly off topic.. Over twenty years ago, one of the big bosses in my company fancied a river cruise for his birthday. He booked the whole boat and got the lot of us on it for the night..
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3071
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
You're going for the cruise!! Food is typical buffet, unless you make a special order and pay for it before the cruise leaves. And make sure you book your seats beforehand, otherwise you will find yourself under deck, which will defeat the purpose of the cruise..
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3071
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
Another thing to note. I noticed the really big boats operate out of ICONSIAM; the one I was on had a large tour group from Vietnam and it was a fairly rowdy crowd. I think the smaller boats operate out of River City. That being said, the cruise I was on had to go downriver instead of upriver (remem...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3071
Re: Bangkok Dinner Cruise
I've been on one fairly recently, it left from ICONSIAM. A lot of the cruises operate from this pier, so I would suggest looking at their websites and finding the cheapest option. The one I went on had a disco and I got stuck right in front; great view, but hard on the eardrums. Not the easiest acce...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Buy washing machine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2267
Re: Buy washing machine
Slightly off topic. Since you're only just coming here to stay, I'd seriously wait before investing in a washing machine. Many automatic coin operated laundries have sprung up, and the better ones do have front loaders with a high load capacity. And have driers too. Went there with my brother and wa...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:24 am
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Buy washing machine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2267
Re: Buy washing machine
Alanr, I believe what my son has in the condo is an LG front loader model. Have not been there for a while so can't give you the specs. I would, however, check the size of the hole in the condo where the washing machine is expected to reside. In my son's case there was a cubby next to the sink with ...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:13 pm
- Forum: Ask The Expats
- Topic: Buy washing machine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2267
Re: Buy washing machine
Homepro is a good idea, they periodically try and clear stock of a particular model when newer ones come out. We got something for my son's condo for almost 40% off, it is a washing machine after all.. It does help if you speak Thai, as they will try to sell you a pricier one if you only speak Engli...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: Digital Realm
- Topic: The AI (artificial intelligence) thread
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11490
Re: The AI (artificial intelligence) thread
PS - I'd consider a medical operation by a computerised surgeon, with human staff on standby, but not a dental one. Am I weird? I wouldn't. The problem with microcontrollers and computers in general is that they need a constant source of power, and even with some non-volatile memory, you will still...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: Speaking Thai
- Topic: Thai spellings of street names
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10332
Re: Thai spellings of street names
Which is why I say, learn the language - written and spoken - to a decent proficiency, and practice, practice, practice. And not in the bars and clubs either..