jacko

Are there steps at the back? I was wondering as most planes unload from the front and it would seem strange for Biz Class to have to walk forward through the bar and upper deck economy cabin to disembark.

Yes, you would have been in a world of pain had it bit you. Also had it been closed toe shoes like Crocs you would likely be in your local hospital now. I started being a bit more cautious putting my footwear on at the door after I came across a toad in there.... the shoe ended up half way to next year.

My good Buddhist lady continued her self imposed alcohol ban, as she did for the whole period of Buddhist Lent. She went off to the 7-11 yesterday to get a bottle of her favourite tipple, Regency Brandy, but they weren't selling it, or any other alcohol.Won't even let you prepare to break your fast!

You could also get a small duck or eight of something, as the words sound similar in Thai. Penang and massuman (I always call it mamasan to annoy my good lady) are great curry/ coconut milk dishes, but not particularly spicy (normally). Tom Yam can be, as they liberally pour chilli oil on it too. Yes try saying mai pet as suggested, most places will understand. Sadly, what often seems to be a problem, is getting your instructions passed to the kitchen. I hear my Mrs say 'mai pet' as she orders often, but it seems to get ignored judging by the results. Plenty of rice with it!

Well it is now in effect....sort of. Thailand Back to the Booze Ban Future. BANGKOK — There was little noticeably different Friday in Bangkok after a ban on alcohol sales in the “vicinity” of schools and other vaguely defined areas was reauthorized. About three months after a vaguely worded ban on alcohol sales was shelved for study, the little-changed order published Thursday – and in effect today – again did not give a distance to the prohibition, leaving authorities to enforce the law at their own discretion. “No person shall sell alcoholic beverage in areas or places near educational institutes or dormitories that are close to educational institutes,” declared the order signed Oct. 12 by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Uncertainty reigns.

Clint Eastwood

Yeah mine can be switched on and off pretty easily and quickly from a laptop. You can configure it a variety of ways.

I happened to do a similar check yesterday to a UK server and got similar results to MM. Namely things were much faster without the VPN. Slightly surprised me...... Again this morning getting 19Mb/2.5 without VPN, and 5.0/2.0 with. Getting 10Mb+ to a UK server is a rarity for me though, I have seen numbers below 1.0Mb mid-afternoon. As long as my target isn't The Daily Mail non-VPN wins out!

Ruth Gordon

Another day I saw a few guys messing about with concrete...it was a half arsed attempt, you might be able to see the new concrete. Probably beyond the means of the owner but it looks like it need boarding up and a truck load of concrete pouring under there.

This picture was taken near my place, where, a month ago the bridge was completely under water, and twice the bridge has been repaired, as it was damaged by fast flowing water. I am sure the guy who lives here on the corner does not rest well on rainy nights. He must dread a rumble and shift of the bed.

Yes that prior problem seems to have sorted itself out and I too seem to be able to watch things. It might give me the spinning circle on occasion into the evenings. (I have BBC World News on my Sophon cable anyhow).

On the balance of probabilities, as Judge Rinder would say!

Hard to judge but varies from day to day! In the early days I got an impression it speeded things up. Particularly when Thailand was talking of the single gateway. You have to imagine VPN traffic gets through government blocking and controls a bit faster. That said, I sometimes watch a TV streaming site that doesn't block foreign servers, nor is blocked in Thailand, and I often switch out my VPN when I see the spinning wheel and it improves. Doing Speedtests to UK servers shows it is all over the place anyhow!

I am most certainly prepared to read any advice coming my way, and be either accepting or dismissive of it. Sick buffalo stuff would probably not be.

Mia Farrow

Great 'OOOOps' pic there tallguy! Contender for caption contest..... 'Somchai though he saw a 10 baht coin at the bottom'........ Plenty of examples of the recent rains in town with teeth shattering road surfaces and crappy repairs that have been washed out. Soi Chayaphun is like the lunar surface again. Prepare to have your teeth cracked as you enter Tesco from North Rd. The one above got me as I was still dazed after the pothole from Phettrakun onto North Rd.

Excellent response, so Mr Loop must go visit said buffalo before making a donation towards veterinary expenses.

Bruce Willis

Yes, that sums it up for me. Beach Rd certainly is littered somewhat at night and I would be happy to see them removed, but it isn't just the chicks with pricks I am thinking of.

Are we allowed to 'advise' someone who thinks she really does have a sick buffalo?

John Travolta

Did you forget to check the little box? I know I stumbled around for a few minutes there.