Kev

Hello All, Have just purchased a new Samsung Galaxy mini (first Android phone for myself) and I used to have the Nokia N8 OVI maps for Thailand which were excellent as far as I was conerned, never got lost. My question is with the new phone I think Google maps are pretty crappy, anyone got any suggestions for recommened android navigation maps download for Thailand please (and preferably free). I use Navigon for Australia and New Zealand, which are good but they have nothing for Thailand. Thanks in advance, Kev

How do you get your mouth around that burger

Sorry for be ignorant Jacko but why would it cost a lot of falangs' money?

and don't forget the free movie now on Sunday at 11. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Junta-reschedules-free-admission-of-King-Naresuan--30235990.html

link doesn't work even when copy/paste very good thanks to whoever fixed the link

Thanks Frostfire will check it out and yep it is cheap.

Hey Glitterman used to ride in Pattaya on a regular basis and he was quite sane

Just bought the phone above, pretty nifty and the S Translator I think is pretty cool except I'm told it doesn't do Thai translation. Anyone know if I bring it to Thailand when on holidays they might be able to put a Thai (talking) translator on it for me? Or perhaps someone have a link to where I can install one please? Thanks in advance, Kev

Yep agree Yankee99 lack of demand probably the main reason as every Aussie and his dog probably owns a BBQ. Yours are a good price (for Thailand) and good quality.

Nice BBQs but for me I always wonder why the prices of these are so high in Thailand, in Australia you can buy a good quality 4 burner for about $350 AUD (approx 10,000 bahts) or a 6 burner for about $400 - $450 AUD (approx 12,000 bahts). Anyone know why they are so expensive over there?

We are over on holidays this year for Songkran but fortunately will be up in the village in Chaiyaphum where celebrations are much more subdued than Pattaya. Still have to take the hearing aid off in case it gets wet but up in the boonies doesn't matter, no-one speaks English anyway.

Thanks for the excellent review Evil. About 2 years ago I took a friend to Sizzlers in Korat (he had been working in Chaiyaphum as a teacher for about 5 years). There was 4 of us, myself I'm from Oz land and I have to say the steaks were very nice and the salad bar as you say has everything. One thing I liked was the wine (Aussie) was reasonably priced and nice. Anyway my mate who hadn't had a decent steak for who knows how long was just drooling at the mouth with every mouthful. Our two wives loved the food as well. From memory I was impressed with the price and had no qualms. I was not aware there was one in Pattaya but will check it out next holiday in April. Thanks.

Yep I see that quite often in the boonies in Chaiyaphum as gutters reaching the boundary and overflowing into next door's yard. Out next door neighbours up there let their septics overflow into our yard because they don't empty them when full, my wife wanted to build a wall to stop it. I said no speak to them (we live in Oz but daughter and mother (grand kids etc...) live in house in boonies) and if no luck we will take the cheaper option and dig a mound on our side so it flows back into their yard. Lo and behold they saw what was coming and now empty their septics when full.

get one's feet wet Fig. to get a little first-time experience with something. (Obvious literal possibilities.) Of course he can't do the job right. He's hardly got his feet wet yet. I'm looking forward to learning to drive. I can't wait to get behind the steering wheel and get my feet wet. See also: feet, get, wet McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. get your feet wet (mainly American) to experience something for the first time, especially something that involves taking a risk Investors are encouraged to get their feet wet by buying just a few shares to begin with.

Have done the trip both to Korat and Chaiyphum - yes VIP buses are nice and comfortable and depending what time your bus leaves travelling time varies but probably 5 - 6 hours to Korat.

Was a good topic till the shit fight started gents

Enjoy your reports each month and need my December fix please

Anyone have a link to information about these new visa rules please?

Sorry to laugh but loved the last bit: "Being a smart arse that she is, popped the key back into place and then handed them to me without saying a word." Anyway at least you have got back safe and sound albeit at a bit of expense. By the way how much did the ride from hell cost out of interest?

Retirement is a fair way away for me but at the moment I favour Hua Hin or Korat but having said that next year on holidays intend to check out Chang Mai. Ideally I want a hobby when retired otherwise I would drink myself to death and even if there is a large river near by where I can launch my boat (not a massive boat just something comfty to go fishing or a cruise up/down river) in then I would be happy. Also some farng things to do as well is a benefit.

and don't forget weather whether wether!!!

Nice car and good price, don't think you will take long to sell it.

Looks good to me and a good price, always liked Hua Hin myself but just a tad too early for me to retire yet :-) Good luck with the sale.

Sorry will give a miss $655K Oz dollars I can buy a manision...thanks for the info though.

So what is the price of this exclusive style home?? Hate to say but looks pretty oridinary to me.