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This is a chart that for estimating Thai land measurments that I have used . I had it in an pretty colour coded excel format but i am buggered how i can copy & paste it here. I guess if you find it useful just put it into your own excel chart. 1 Talang Mett 1 m2 10.7 f2 1 Talang Wah 4 m2 42.7 f2 1 Ngan 100 Talang Wah 400 m2 4277 f2 1 Rai 4 Ngan 400 Talang Wah 1600 m2 17,109 f2 205 Rai 10 Ngan 1000 Talong Wah 4000 m2 1 acrea 42,772 f2 6.25 Rai 1 hectacre

Sorry Joekicker , I would have to disagree with about eucalyptus being okay to grow in Thailand or anywhere else for that matter. have a look at what damage they have done in South Africa, Kenya ,India, Mexico , to name just a few places where they have been an envirionmental disaster. Sure they provide good , quick timber but they will change the whole eco system in the localised area which will result in long term envirionmental consquences. Another Australian tree causing massive envirionmental damage around Rayong is meleucca quinevira which is drying out natual wetlands (same damage as they have caused in Florida). As an Aussie and a professional Horticulturist I am embarrassed by how this australian species behaves outside of it natural habitat . I would even venture to say that it was one one the first major envirionmental weeds in Australia . Don't get me wrong, the smell of crushed eucalyptus evokes in me an emotional response only a aussie knows . But to get back to the original question , there are a couple of tree crops that I have thought about trying myself in Thailand if i ever retire there and I believe they could be successful in Thailand and one is olives which are so goddammed expensive (pang mak mak ) ,plus, what is a pizza without olives. Also avocardos would be worth exploring if you have well draining soils ( Phytophera root rot being a major enemy of avocardos ). Best of luck in whatever you try

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Copter ride > Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair > every year, and every year > Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that > helicopter." > > > Esther always replied, "I know Morris, but that > helicopter ride is fifty quid, > and fifty quid is fifty quid." > > > One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and > Morris said, "Esther, I'm 85 > years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I might > never get another chance." > > To this, Esther replied, "Morris that helicopter is > fifty quid, and fifty quid > is fifty quid." > > The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks I'll > make you a deal. I'll > take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet > for the entire ride and > not say a word, I won't charge you! > But if you say one word, it's fifty quid." > > Morris and Esther agreed and up they went. > > The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, but not a > word was heard. > > He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but > still not a word. > > When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, > "By golly, I did > everything I could to get you to yell out, but you > didn't. I'm impressed!" > > Morris replied, "Well, to tell you the truth, I almost > said something when Esther fell out, but ... > > ... you know .[/font]> > ...fifty quid is fifty quid." >

It is difficult to know what is right. My brain believes the stories of explortation and i know there are thieving bastards and pure con artists out there and not only in LOS but all over the world. There are also a lot of organised charities out there that are cons passing on about 20% after administration costs are deducted. BUT sometimes my heart melts when i see a little kid or somebody with disabilities or just struggling in life. I always then drop some loose change into their cup if i have it. Shit, it is nothing really , maybe 20 cents in my currency . My wife tells me it is good karma for the next time around. I just think that sometimes it could be me holding my hand out to fed my family if circumstances in life were different. Yeah, i just don't know what is right in this case.

A woman went to her doctor. The doctor, after an examination, sighed and said, "I've some bad news. You have cancer, and you'd best put your affairs in order." The woman was shocked, but managed to compose herself and walk into the Waiting room where her daughter had been waiting. "Well daughter, we women celebrate when things are good, and we celebrate when things don't go so well. In this case, things aren't well. I have cancer. Let's head to the club and have a bourbon & coke." After 3 or 4 bourbons the two were feeling a little less sombre. There were some laughs and more bourbons. Eventually they were approached by some of the woman's old friends, Who were curious as to what the two were celebrating. The woman told her friends they were drinking to her impending end. "I've been diagnosed with AIDS." The friends were aghast and gave the woman their condolences. After the friends left, the woman's daughter leaned over and whispered, "Mum, I thought you said you were dying of cancer, and you told your friends You were dying of AIDS." The woman said, "I know, I don't want any of those bitches sleeping with your father after I'm gone."

A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghanistan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the object, only to find a little old Jewish man at a small stand selling ties. The Taliban asked, 'Do you have water?' The Jew replied, 'I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie?They are only $5.' The Taliban shouted, 'Idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water first.' 'OK,' said the old Jew, 'It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that... If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need.. . Shalom.' Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back and, through his parched throat, muttered: 'Your brother won't let me in without a tie.

The washing thingies are good for rinsing the floor if your aim ain't too good

Now i am all confused - i was gonna stay there in May cos it sounded good ,plus with free wifi & a pool ,what more could i ask for . And with the hotel being new and within budget - now i don't know .

They look good . Is it wifi internet and is available in the rooms ? I take it there is no pool ?