lvdkeyes

I think the strings are on tampons, not tambons, although you might be able to pull some strings in tambons. HUH????

When I moved to Thailand at the end of 2004 the exchange rate was 41 baht/$, Now it's around 33.40. That's about 8% loss for me.

Too bad Norway is so cold in the winter with long nights.

Pre-natal care and access to medical care would greatly reduce the numbers. The problem is the extreme remoteness and poverty of so many.

It took long enough to recognize them, but glad they did it before they died.

Lots of Asians, but I can't always tell if they are Thai.

His name certainly fits him.

The only crime I can see regarding prostitution would be if the person was forced or coerced into prostitution.

Certainly, no one would disagree with that philosophy.

Actually, it is not a good idea to COMPLETELY protect a child from bacteria. Being exposed helps to build the immune system. I am not suggesting to let a child get into anything he/she wants, but don't get paranoid about bacteria either.

Durian will never find its way into my house. Even walking past it in the market makes me gag.

If you wash your hands thoroughly there is no reason to keep fingers out of a baby's mouth.

Not a tourist trap in the sense that others are. There is no parking or admission fee. You don't have to spend a single baht.

The road makes a left turn at the restaurant. I would say it is about 3-4 km from Dongtan police box, not sure though.

I agree that they would be good for around town, but not on highway trips.

I think the rocks have to be polished before they sparkle.

It was a fun day. They also had food stalls and typical stuff for sale. They had oiled poles with money pinned to it and kids were climbing the oiled pole to get the money. I also saw 2 kids straddling a beam. They were wearing boxing gloves and punched each other until one fell of the beam. The whole thing reminded me of American county fairs.

I don't think you can be 100% sure that the family would honor the agreement. Not thinking about something doesn't guarantee it won't happen. An ostrich that buries his head in the sand is exposing himself to attack from behind.

I don't have a burning need to shit myself in public.

Just tell them you lost it and pay for it.

The owner (farang, I would guess Brit) has been in LOS too long.

Everything else is available in Thailand, so it doesn't surprise me.

You should see loads of tour buses. It is on the same side as Noong Nooch.

The name of the restaurant is all in Thai, so I have no idea how that would help, but if you go down Jomtien Beach Rd. as far as you can go you will run right into it. It is the very last restaurant there.

So, what you are saying is, no one should be put in a Thai prison because you consider it to be cruel and unusual punishment. Is that right?