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A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

rotikosong

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Rotikosong, thankfully yours still ends at swampy now. Come fall, LCCs are moving to Don Muang (if you believe thai authorities). So add to commute to Patts across town. Also can screw up domestic (unless via TG) and even international connections.

Swampy means Suvarnabhumi? Yes luckily still arriving BKK and not DMK but problem with BKK is one runway closed right now.
In future I actually like DMK (Don Muang) - closer to Ratchada :biggrin: because I no go to Pattaya that much.

Most of all I like cheap, so if it makes LCC cheaper, DMK is fine
 

Fishypie

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Came out early this morning at 6.30am to visit a customer very far away.

Just got a call from hospital that my dog passed away at 6am this morning.

Oh , your 14yo doggie's Lifespan is Like cLose 100 human years Lo..aLL good things have to come to an end
somehow.What i wouLd do is to get another simiLiar repLacement, so that each time you see your newbie, it shaLL rekindLes that fond memories you spent with your previous..:wink:
i have buried more pets more than i can remember, that bitter-sweet feeLng is aLways indescribabLe.Somehow there wouLd be a reincarnation of her somewhere.
 

yinyang

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Swampy means Suvarnabhumi? In future I actually like DMK (Don Muang) - closer to Ratchada :biggrin: ...like cheap, so if it makes LCC cheaper, DMK is fine
Yo, swampy is nick (by mostly farangs) not just abbreviation but also speaks of the surrounding topography. You know the problems with sanambin's opening etc. And darned pronounciation is minus the "i".

Was comfortable with DMK before, at least you didn't have to drag yourself along loooong corridors in swampy (especially international to domestic end to end). Life was simpler then, domestic or international terminal ..and yeah, to Ratchada's bright lights was a cinch. :p

On LCC flights, been there and done it too. Actually, you'll be surprised that regular airlines (outside SQ) are not uncompetitive either in off peak periods. Can sometimes do circa 300 with deals/promos on CX/TG. And whatever happened to Mynmar Air:confused: Delays with some LCCs well publicised, and with add-ons do add up too. Also cannot tahan the tarmac run on AAsia in swampy on arrrival, with hand carry in hand.

Gone are the days when we could do the Sin/Bkk sector on some euro airlines SAS, Finnair, Swissair (evening schedules).
 
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Froggy

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Brought her home. Spent some time with her. Now going to bring her for cremation. Really really sad for me but happy for her end of sufferings.

Oh , your 14yo doggie's Lifespan is Like cLose 100 human years Lo..aLL good things have to come to an end
somehow.What i wouLd do is to get another simiLiar repLacement, so that each time you see your newbie, it shaLL rekindLes that fond memories you spent with your previous..:wink:
i have buried more pets more than i can remember, that bitter-sweet feeLng is aLways indescribabLe.Somehow there wouLd be a reincarnation of her somewhere.

Thanks Fishypie
 

Jumong

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Brought her home. Spent some time with her. Now going to bring her for cremation. Really really sad for me but happy for her end of sufferings.

Bro, the Chinese saying - 天下没有不散的宴席。 She led a very blissful life for a dog. It's a very long and thorough 缘分 between the two of you. What more can a dog ask ? And for a good 14 years of companionship. What more can the owner ask ?

A lovely doggy and a caring owner. Both of you have etched a meaningful chapter in each others' life. It's mission accomplished for her; it's human compassion on your part beautifully manifested on all pet owners' behalf.
 
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chonburifc

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Yo, swampy is nick (by mostly farangs) not just abbreviation but also speaks of the surrounding topography. You know the problems with sanambin's opening etc. And darned pronounciation is minus the "i".

Was comfortable with DMK before, at least you didn't have to drag yourself along loooong corridors in swampy (especially international to domestic end to end). Life was simpler then, domestic or international terminal ..and yeah, to Ratchada's bright lights was a cinch. :p

On LCC flights, been there and done it too. Actually, you'll be surprised that regular airlines (outside SQ) are not uncompetitive either in off peak periods. Can sometimes do circa 300 with deals/promos on CX/TG. And whatever happened to Mynmar Air:confused: Delays with some LCCs well publicised, and with add-ons do add up too. Also cannot tahan the tarmac run on AAsia in swampy on arrrival, with hand carry in hand.

Gone are the days when we could do the Sin/Bkk sector on some euro airlines SAS, Finnair, Swissair (evening schedules).

And not forgeting air italia. Remember there were smoking section in swiss air. You truly a lao chiao.

Coming back to sin/bkk, i recently switch to cathay pacific which is one flight per day at noon time.
 

yinyang

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And not forgeting air italia. Remember there were smoking section in swiss air. recently switch to cathay pacific which is one flight per day at noon time.
Wah, smoking section in Swissir must be eons ago:p Can only recall JAL (Japan Airlines) with jepun chimney guys ...can only smoke at rear row. Also cannot do standing up +555 (jialat, kena Q one). Then JAL introduced some smokeless nicotine stick for die hards:wink:.
 

chonburifc

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Wah, smoking section in Swissir must be eons ago:p Can only recall JAL (Japan Airlines) with jepun chimney guys ...can only smoke at rear row. Also cannot do standing up +555 (jialat, kena Q one). Then JAL introduced some smokeless nicotine stick for die hards:wink:.
Yes, YY, think the smoking section in SR was still around in early 90s. And best of all, the evening flights are usually empty. :smile:
 

chonburifc

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Finally got myself an outdoor coffee table and chair for the balcony. Now I can relax one corner with nice whisky enjoying the sunset. But it's damm hot in the afternoon.

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Fishypie

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It's dinner time bros ! Here's that one dish wonder which i did yesterday.

Braised snapper head and bitter gourd with chiLLi padi,garLics,gingers and tow-cheow paste :

braisedfish-2.jpg


Thinking of what shouLd i be dishing out Later :wink:
 

ginfreely

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Hey gin, teLL me if you are a MusLim ?..:smile:

Hehe this pic can tell? Btw anyone got any tips for cooking BBQ pork ribs? The meat in the pic abit tough, baked for 25 min at 200 degrees Celsius in toaster oven and then microwaved for 2 mins after I saw the bottom not well cooked enough.

baked pork ribs, multi grain rice with carrot and black sesame
a2d0dae4.jpg
 

chonburifc

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Hehehe. Here indeed Gao Shou Ru Yun (高手如云). 小弟献丑了 with this fishball noodle soup. Soup using chicken stocking and fishballs. Finish off with Dong Cai and spring onion, Tai Wah soya sauce with chilli padi for dipping fishballs. Only think lacking is the Bak Por (fried pork fat).

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ginfreely

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Finally got myself an outdoor coffee table and chair for the balcony. Now I can relax one corner with nice whisky enjoying the sunset. But it's damm hot in the afternoon.

The balcony railing looks nice. Is the garden beside the pond completed already?
 

Fishypie

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Hehehe.. you must be quite a foodie bro, when you mentioned about Tai Wah soy sauce ; cos no other brands in the
market can beat them !. The yeLLow cap premium one is the reaL deaL; about $4.70 per bot here ..:wink:
 

chonburifc

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Hehehe.. you must be quite a foodie bro, when you mentioned about Tai Wah soy sauce ; cos no other brands in the
market can beat them !. The yeLLow cap premium one is the reaL deaL; about $4.70 per bot here ..:wink:
Hehehe. I actually use both Tai Wah and Tiger brand. Tiger brand for stir frying because it has a sharper taste. Tai Wah for all other non-frying like dipping. Will always dabao 1 bottle of each plus dark soya sauce whenever I am back. There is also another forumer who also machiam old uncle will da bao all these stuffs.
 

Fishypie

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Hehehe. I actually use both Tai Wah and Tiger brand. Tiger brand for stir frying because it has a sharper taste. Tai Wah for all other non-frying like dipping. Will always dabao 1 bottle of each plus dark soya sauce whenever I am back. There is also another forumer who also machiam old uncle will da bao all these stuffs.
My standard kitchen SOP : Tai Wah for Light sauce, and Tiger for their Dark sauce.You wouLdn't go wrong..
 

Fishypie

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Hehe this pic can tell? Btw anyone got any tips for cooking BBQ pork ribs? The meat in the pic abit tough, baked for 25 min at 200 degrees Celsius in toaster oven and then microwaved for 2 mins after I saw the bottom not well cooked enough.

baked pork ribs, multi grain rice with carrot and black sesame
a2d0dae4.jpg

Do away with the toastings, your ribs couLd have been toughened by this.Guessed what you need is to tenderise the meat prior to BBQing them; just sueeze the juices of any citrus fruits over them wiLL do.However you
have to Let them work in for at Least 1 hour before the bbq process..
 
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