Rolondo

Another two members have said they'll come along if they aren't caught up with

something on the day.

With Viandefraiche and Outlandish that will now be 5 of us.

This could end up being a top night in town, anyone else want to come along ?

Along with a little of the Thai language, I'm also picking up a few fun facts,

did you know that Sawadee was only introduced to the Thai Language in the 1930s

prior to that, people would say, Gin kaow leaow ruu yang. Which means,

have you eaten yet.

I think I prefer the original, it's much more me. 

;)

Anyway I thought it sounds incredible such a common word would only have been introduced so late in the language,

then I was told that "Hello" in the English language has really only been in use since about the same time, (well late 1800s)

and was used as the term for answering the phone. 

Truth is stranger than fiction

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2016/08/09/plan-track-foreigners-not-just-tourists-sim-cards-moves-forward/

They can track me if they like, hope they like all my boring rants etc.

Or they can tune in to my football texts.

I'm not bothered if they track me or not.

I'm going to be on Koh Samui around the Full moon party in December, 

I love clubbing, and have always fancied a trip to Koh Phangan.

Of late, all I'm hearing is negative stuff about the Full Moon, too many kids, police constantly

looking to make a small killing. etc

With that in mind, do you think a couple of days on Ko Tao would be better spent?

I Like the crispy insects, they really aren't what you'd expect.

But the big juicy ones are a no no for me, thought I was going to spit it out, just managed to keep it down

I have eaten street food all over the place, but only bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand. I have never had any trouble

though after drinking the local water in Kenya I did have a morning on the loo.

The foods ok, just stick to bottled water.

Tetanus and Hepatitis A is all I've ever gotten shots for, 8 years of traveling to Thailand, 6 years living there. Get Hep B shot (combo with Hep A, good for ten years) if you plan to bareback or go down on girls.

I think they'll need more than a couple of Hep A+B shots, if they're planning on going bareback.

I'd suggest a trip to the Psychiatrist if anyone is thinking of going bareback with one of the bar girls.

;)

Check out this lot they start eating where I'd finish.

My mouth would be beyond fire after round 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbG2RuQsAO4

Thanks Kimao,

you're right there was no learning song, I can;t quite tell if she's winding me up or not, she just said

it would be good to learn to sing a couple of tunes to break the monotony of learning parrot fashion.

Thanks for the hints, will come in handy. 

I have loose plans to be in BKK November rather than December though 3-10 Dec is my 3rd option on dates.

Never been to Gullivers.... maybe I should go there one day  :D

I don't want to mess up your plans, but I'm hoping for option 3

Gulliver's is a decent enough bar, I think you'd like it.

You can count me in also.

Nice one, good to have you on board,

and then there were 3

I'm going to Thailand in about 3 months, and thought it would be a good idea to learn some Thai,

I have a few friends from Thailand, and one of them said she'd teach me a little here and there. I've got some of the usual mundane phrases

down pat, when she says it's time to move on a little. She has now given me a few songs to learn, as she says this will help as Thai is like a

song.

My question is this, is she winding me up? 

We are always playing games on each other, and this seems like a great one, if I go for it.

Any advice?

Info is fairly patchy about the kings birthday, with many reports being contradictory. Whatever the decision on the bars opening or closing on the 5th

I'll abide by it, one day without drink is not a hardship.

Fortunately we are meeting on the 6th for those interested, so it has no bearing on us having a few beers and a game of pool etc.

I see there's plenty of people who are around on the 6th, but only Smithzac and me are actually meeting up. Come on guys there's no point

telling us when you're going to be here if you're not actually going to meet up.

666. sounds promissing

I'm glad someone caught on.

It'll bring out the devil in all of us

;)

Thanks YouStreet

I thought it may be a bit on the nose just emailing them to say, can  I bring some random stranger

to your hotel for my own personal pleasure ;)

But as you say, they're in Patong, they must know the score.

Thanks for the heads up.

Good call with Gulliver's bar SmithZac, are you coming along Mr Freeze? what do you think of Gulliver's?

I'd rather go there, than chance going to Hilary 1 and it's closed.

So Gulliver's bar 6 Dec 6pm ?

Has anyone stayed at Nai Na resort in Patong beach?

Or do you know what the score is concerning taking girls back there.

It's not listed on any of the Girl friendly hotel sites, and I was wondering if they'd let the girls back

at all. I don't mind paying a bit extra, though I have already paid for a large double room.

 

 

Check this, hunt around : https://migrationology.com/top-16-bangkok-street-food-sanctuaries/

I've read that site, and mark has loads of interesting places and things to eat on there.

It all looks so good, I don't know where I'll start.

I have just read this thread

http://www.bangkok-addicts.com/forum/topic/6094-hillary-1/

Which says that Hilary 1 is closing down, so for anyone wo wants to meet up on 

December 6th, what bar is best to meet in around 6pm.

Smithzac any ideas?

Anyone else fancy a few games of pool and a laugh, where do you suggest?

Nice one Smithzac

and then there were 2

:)

Nice one Kopite, taxi booked with the minimal of fuss.

I'll be in Bangkok from December the 5th till the 8th, then again on the 16th and 17th.

Most of us are there on the 6th, shall we make that a day to meet up?

I don't really know the best bars to meet, but the last time I was there I had a good start to my night in Hilary 1

it's not far from Nana Plaza and google maps says it's on Nana Tai Alley.

How does 6pm on Tuesday 6th December sound ?  I'm easy on the time or venue

Let me know if you fancy meeting up there, don't forget  it's not a contract you're signing, if you aren't there on the night

there is no forfeit ;) 

Some great sites for picking up some handy phrases

thanks