A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[panzer]

thanks to the bro who recommend drinking glatorade in one of the thread. (paiseh forgot which thread).

glatorade is sold here but i prefer another brand call sponsor. have not been getting calf muscle cramp since i started drinking 'sponsor'.

Pii chon, do a bit of exercise or stretching will help with cramps. Basically muscle not used to movement easier to cramp up.

Sabai dee khrap

 

[panzer]

Will be in Greung theb from 30 May to 1 June. Short trip to attend conference.

I heard Silom Paragon has a big Kinokuniya, any other big book shops with Thai language resources is shopping malls around That area? :-)

Finally, my maiden trip to bpai tiew yu thi Greung theb. First of many to come...

Khorp Khun krap

 

[Froggy]

Will be in Greung theb from 30 May to 1 June. Short trip to attend conference.

I heard Silom Paragon has a big Kinokuniya, any other big book shops with Thai language resources is shopping malls around That area? :-)

Finally, my maiden trip to bpai tiew yu thi Greung theb. First of many to come...

Khorp Khun krap

The name of the road in front of Paragon is not Silom it's Rama 1.

there are 2 Kinokuniya I know one is in Paragon and in case you're in Central World there is one on the top floor on the side with Isetan.

 

[chonburifc]

Will be in Greung theb from 30 May to 1 June. Short trip to attend conference.

I heard Silom Paragon has a big Kinokuniya, any other big book shops with Thai language resources is shopping malls around That area? :-)

Finally, my maiden trip to bpai tiew yu thi Greung theb. First of many to come...

Khorp Khun krap

bro, for thai language resources, go to se-ed bookshop. they have branches everywhere. usually, if theres bigc, there will be se-ed bookshop.

 

[Tamdeedaidee]

Went to those traditional barber once when I was staying in Krungthep... Bht60 for a haircut. Large, bright clean place at Saphan Kwai. All lady barbers looking so efficient & professional dressed in long white coats. End up had to restore my hair at my regular salon for additional Bht500 guess not for everyone.

On the subject of alcohol sales. Buddhist holidays and elections is when sales are restricted 24 hours in 7-11s, supermarkets, bars & restaurants. On regular days supermarkets & 7-11s cannot sell you alcohol from 3pm (or is it 2pm?) to 5pm and after midnight. So its best to know where the mom & pop stores are in your neighborhood. Some bars will disguise the alcohol by pouring it into another container. A 7-11 in Patts once collected my money first and key in the sales after the system lock out period is over.

 

[panzer]

The name of the road in front of Paragon is not Silom it's Rama 1.

there are 2 Kinokuniya I know one is in Paragon and in case you're in Central World there is one on the top floor on the side with Isetan.

Pii joetys

Thanks for the info. Will google to see which is nearer to hotel and check them out.

Khorp Khun khrap :-)

 

[panzer]

bro, for thai language resources, go to se-ed bookshop. they have branches everywhere. usually, if theres bigc, there will be se-ed bookshop.

Pii chon

Thanks.. Will also look out for Se-Ed bookshop. BigC is a supermarket chain?

Khorp Khun khrap

 

[chonburifc]

Went to those traditional barber once when I was staying in Krungthep... Bht60 for a haircut. Large, bright clean place at Saphan Kwai. All lady barbers looking so efficient & professional dressed in long white coats. End up had to restore my hair at my regular salon for additional Bht500 guess not for everyone.

On the subject of alcohol sales. Buddhist holidays and elections is when sales are restricted 24 hours in 7-11s, supermarkets, bars & restaurants. On regular days supermarkets & 7-11s cannot sell you alcohol from 3pm (or is it 2pm?) to 5pm and after midnight. So its best to know where the mom & pop stores are in your neighborhood. Some bars will disguise the alcohol by pouring it into another container. A 7-11 in Patts once collected my money first and key in the sales after the system lock out period is over.

7 and family mart and all supermarket is 11am till 2pm and 5pm till midnight. actually there is an exception, if you buy 10 litres or more, it's ok.

 

[jw5]

On the subject of alcohol sales. Buddhist holidays and elections is when sales are restricted 24 hours in 7-11s, supermarkets, bars & restaurants. On regular days supermarkets & 7-11s cannot sell you alcohol from 3pm (or is it 2pm?) to 5pm and after midnight. So its best to know where the mom & pop stores are in your neighborhood. Some bars will disguise the alcohol by pouring it into another container. A 7-11 in Patts once collected my money first and key in the sales after the system lock out period is over.

7 and family mart and all supermarket is 11am till 2pm and 5pm till midnight. actually there is an exception, if you buy 10 litres or more, it's ok.

Do either of you know the reason for the restriction between 2 and 5 pm? Just wondering, thanks.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Do either of you know the reason for the restriction between 2 and 5 pm? Just wondering, thanks.

supposedly targeted at school kids........no logic i know.

 

[jw5]

supposedly targeted at school kids........no logic i know.

school kids tend to be free at that time, just finished school and parents not back yet?
but the restriction is also for adults right, they scared the kids bribe the adults to buy for them? hehehe......
thanks for the reply.............................

 

[chonburifc]

school kids tend to be free at that time, just finished school and parents not back yet?
but the restriction is also for adults right, they scared the kids bribe the adults to buy for them? hehehe......
thanks for the reply.............................

yes nw is right. actually not very effective cos' the 'smarter' kids will know where to get their stuff. adults lagi no need to say.

but places near schools and universities and polytechnics is different. the enforcement very on the ball. dun play play.

a little inconvenience for some but overall

 

[chonburifc]

Pii chon

Thanks.. Will also look out for Se-Ed bookshop. BigC is a supermarket chain?

Khorp Khun khrap

yes, after taking over carrefour, they are biggest now. but CP group just bought over makro, so they might become second largest. teso lotus think will be quite jialat.

CP group owns the entire LOS 7-11 and many many many businesses.

 

[Froggy]

Do either of you know the reason for the restriction between 2 and 5 pm? Just wondering, thanks.

Sorry to say this but all these restri films are bullshit and pretentious the person who started this (you should know who I'm talking about) just want to pretend "show" be cares and the Thais no choice got to suck thump. If one need to drink during this 'ban' period just bring your own drinks la no issue. As for 2-5 thing just before 2 order more drinks and if cannot finish bring home or ask restaurant to keep it for next visit. I always do this. Also if you're like just outside the city no shop will give a hood.Anyway, cheers mate. Having my

 

[Froggy]

Gave a treat to my staff today in Mirama Restaurant

Famous Indonesian Oxtail Soup - Sup Buntut


Another "famous" Gurame frid fish (some call this dancing fish) - ordered 3 fishes for the 8 of us


Barkat Cumi or Grilled Squid - we ordered 7 pieces


This dish no need to explain - beef rendang


Lots and lots of vege 2 plates each

Cabbage with lots of hay-bee


Long Beans with lots of hay bee


Grilled Brinjal with lots of? Hay-bee of course


This dish power sial - petai with prawns told them to tripple the petai porttion but prawns remain


Of course all the above downed with lots of Bintang don't care Muslim or not Muslim all must drink.

 

[Tamdeedaidee]

Of course all the above downed with lots of Bintang don't care Muslim or not Muslim all must drink.

U never order the halal babi char siew ah?

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Went bowling at this place forgot the name.

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Raptor ride at dream world

 

[Leongsam]

Went bowling at this place forgot the name.

A disgusting and decadent activity that ought to be banned the world over.

 

[Froggy]

A disgusting and decadent activity that ought to be banned the world over.

I always thought it's a sport? No?

Since young I've been having this thought that each throw of the ball is like throwing money away, I stay away from this. It's just a stupid thinking I guess.