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A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand
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The Or Luak is the BEST but all the food there was excellent.. much better than Somboon which I found to be a disappointment. However there may be a variation from branch to branch. I went to this one.... walked from MBK.. only 10 minutes.
http://www.somboonseafood.com/index.php/en/branch/4
Somboon is a different breed altogether as it focus on seafood and Thai style of Chinese cooking for example steam fish mostly comes in a hot plate shaped like a fish with lots of spring onion on top and the thing that kills it is a bloody fire below, its more like boiled fish than steam. Authentic teochew restaurants are real Chinese style if you order a steam fish it's simply steam with a a dash of soya.
So so somboon will be great for tourists who wanna have Thai seafood.
Been out for 2 weeks eating out almost every meal so its nice to cook something tonight. One of the reasons I love to cook is its relaxing for me and I find it even therapeutic to my busy and high pressure scheduel
You know, 老黄瓜 is not available in Thailand, I've shown many people photos of this gourd even to farmers and they found it strange many even thought its dried cucumber. Brought two home yesterday and this is my soup for tonight. Cooked with 4 dried Hokkaido oysters, red dates and honey dates and chicken.
Chye Sim
Got a good bargain this morning at the market, a big grouper almost a kilo for $9
I thought its very healthy dinner tonight
You know, 老黄瓜 is not available in Thailand, I've shown many people photos of this gourd even to farmers and they found it strange many even thought its dried cucumber. Brought two home yesterday and this is my soup for tonight. Cooked with 4 dried Hokkaido oysters, red dates and honey dates and chicken.
Chye Sim
Got a good bargain this morning at the market, a big grouper almost a kilo for $9
I thought its very healthy dinner tonight
Hokkaido Restaurant at Soi 31
Starter 1
Starter 2
Starter 3
The pit
Uni soup
Shishamo
Fish roe
Grilled Saba
Crab
Come Thailand must eat good Japanese food at a fraction of Singapore price - this meal include the bottle is only 4,300 baht
Starter 1
Starter 2
Starter 3
The pit
Uni soup
Shishamo
Fish roe
Grilled Saba
Crab
Come Thailand must eat good Japanese food at a fraction of Singapore price - this meal include the bottle is only 4,300 baht
Satirical slice of thai mango today, biting sarcasm om Prayuth's hitting the wall :p
COMMENTARY
How to be a model citizen for the regime
Published: 22/09/2015 at 05:20 AM http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/702140/how-to-be-a-model-citizen-for-the-regime
It must be a tantalising question for the military regime: why can't some Thais keep their heads down and toe the government line while waiting for democracy?
How difficult is it to keep a smile on your face? Tourists are flocking in. They want to see happy people, not grumpy protesters. It should also be easy to keep your mouth shut. Disagreeing with the government is a sign of instability. Hold your thoughts. It won't kill you.
If you still have no idea how to behave in the happy land of peace and order, these guidelines may be helpful.
Maintain the correct attitude
Be grateful to the military government led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Be very grateful.
The premier has recounted many times how much personal sacrifice was involved by him stepping in to take care of the bloody political mess.
He never wanted to stage the coup. He never wanted the power, let alone the near-total control he is enjoying now. He did it out of duty, out of an obligation to prevent Thais from killing Thais.
The coup was a noble mission. It was not a democratic means to tackle the problems, the military leaders know it. But it was still done with the best intentions. There should be no arguing on this point.
Of course, there may be people who fundamentally disagree with the putsch but what is the point of criticising it now? There is nothing to gain. The deed is done. The correct attitude regarding this matter is to wait, in silence. Follow the military's instructions and all will be well.
You will not be invited to stay in a military camp and the government will not have your "attitude adjusted". The United Nations will get to hear beautiful tales about Thailand and it living happily ever after during its General Assembly. The PM will not feel embarrassed. Everyone wins.
Stop thinking
There are no what-ifs about what could have been or what should have been in today's Thailand so why bother with the critiquing, thinking or imagining?
The country is stable. This should be what any good citizen of Thailand would ever wish for, especially after over a decade of non-stop conflict and occasional armed clashes.
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has restored an atmosphere of calmness and citizens should not have thought the perception of peace and order would come for free. The price of political stability is people's liberty. There is no public order if people do not adhere to strict discipline.
The military regime does not ask for much. It only wants its citizens to do as they are told and to believe what the government asks them to believe without questioning it. Those who find this instruction difficult to follow would do well to stop thinking altogether. This will save their brains from being damaged if logic and blind faith clash.
An example of this is that the government keeps insisting the Erawan shrine bombing had nothing to do with the deportation of more than a hundred Uighur migrants to China. But most of the suspects involved are Uighurs.
It also claims the bombing could be the work of human traffickers suffering business losses after the government cracked down on those illegal networks. But would human traffickers go so far as to bomb a country they supposedly have to rely on to do their illegal trade?
To dwell too much on the government's messages that conflict with people's basic reasoning is obviously not healthy for the brain. That is why it is recommended that citizens set aside their thinking abilities for now and just follow the government's lead, blindly.
Keep your sense of humour
During a transition to democracy, which nobody knows how long will take, a lot of things will happen that will make people not sure whether to laugh or cry.
When faced with such an awkward situation, it is advisable that citizens try to find some good laughs. The other day, the PM gave a mildly startling statement. He challenged those who have any criticisms of his government to a fist fight with him. Pacifist citizens need not scream. The PM has informed the country many times that despite his resentment against an unnamed diplomat who does not understand the Thai political context, he does possess a dry sense of humour often associated with a certain country.
His opting to resort to physical violence instead of an exchange of opinions should thus be taken as a military way to display his wit.
These guidelines show it's not difficult to become good Thai citizens. Just park your brain. Place blind trust in the military. And laugh along, while you still can.
Atiya Achakulwisut is contributing editor, Bangkok Post.
COMMENTARY
How to be a model citizen for the regime
Published: 22/09/2015 at 05:20 AM http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/702140/how-to-be-a-model-citizen-for-the-regime
It must be a tantalising question for the military regime: why can't some Thais keep their heads down and toe the government line while waiting for democracy?
How difficult is it to keep a smile on your face? Tourists are flocking in. They want to see happy people, not grumpy protesters. It should also be easy to keep your mouth shut. Disagreeing with the government is a sign of instability. Hold your thoughts. It won't kill you.
If you still have no idea how to behave in the happy land of peace and order, these guidelines may be helpful.
Maintain the correct attitude
Be grateful to the military government led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Be very grateful.
The premier has recounted many times how much personal sacrifice was involved by him stepping in to take care of the bloody political mess.
He never wanted to stage the coup. He never wanted the power, let alone the near-total control he is enjoying now. He did it out of duty, out of an obligation to prevent Thais from killing Thais.
The coup was a noble mission. It was not a democratic means to tackle the problems, the military leaders know it. But it was still done with the best intentions. There should be no arguing on this point.
Of course, there may be people who fundamentally disagree with the putsch but what is the point of criticising it now? There is nothing to gain. The deed is done. The correct attitude regarding this matter is to wait, in silence. Follow the military's instructions and all will be well.
You will not be invited to stay in a military camp and the government will not have your "attitude adjusted". The United Nations will get to hear beautiful tales about Thailand and it living happily ever after during its General Assembly. The PM will not feel embarrassed. Everyone wins.
Stop thinking
There are no what-ifs about what could have been or what should have been in today's Thailand so why bother with the critiquing, thinking or imagining?
The country is stable. This should be what any good citizen of Thailand would ever wish for, especially after over a decade of non-stop conflict and occasional armed clashes.
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has restored an atmosphere of calmness and citizens should not have thought the perception of peace and order would come for free. The price of political stability is people's liberty. There is no public order if people do not adhere to strict discipline.
The military regime does not ask for much. It only wants its citizens to do as they are told and to believe what the government asks them to believe without questioning it. Those who find this instruction difficult to follow would do well to stop thinking altogether. This will save their brains from being damaged if logic and blind faith clash.
An example of this is that the government keeps insisting the Erawan shrine bombing had nothing to do with the deportation of more than a hundred Uighur migrants to China. But most of the suspects involved are Uighurs.
It also claims the bombing could be the work of human traffickers suffering business losses after the government cracked down on those illegal networks. But would human traffickers go so far as to bomb a country they supposedly have to rely on to do their illegal trade?
To dwell too much on the government's messages that conflict with people's basic reasoning is obviously not healthy for the brain. That is why it is recommended that citizens set aside their thinking abilities for now and just follow the government's lead, blindly.
Keep your sense of humour
During a transition to democracy, which nobody knows how long will take, a lot of things will happen that will make people not sure whether to laugh or cry.
When faced with such an awkward situation, it is advisable that citizens try to find some good laughs. The other day, the PM gave a mildly startling statement. He challenged those who have any criticisms of his government to a fist fight with him. Pacifist citizens need not scream. The PM has informed the country many times that despite his resentment against an unnamed diplomat who does not understand the Thai political context, he does possess a dry sense of humour often associated with a certain country.
His opting to resort to physical violence instead of an exchange of opinions should thus be taken as a military way to display his wit.
These guidelines show it's not difficult to become good Thai citizens. Just park your brain. Place blind trust in the military. And laugh along, while you still can.
Atiya Achakulwisut is contributing editor, Bangkok Post.
Restricting Foreign Ownership: Amendments to the FBA
Siam Legal International | September 18, 2015 | Business in Thailand, Company Law
The Thai government has recently announced plans to make Thailand the financial capital of Southeast Asia. This was later followed up with an announcement that the Ministry of Commerce is reviewing whether to further tighten the definition of a foreign owned business in the Foreign Business Act. This set off alarms among many Thai-Foreign joint ventures in Thailand, international bodies, and foreign nations. They feared that the Thai government is attempting to turnover control of these joint ventures to Thai nationals.
The Foreign Business Act of 1999 is an all-encompassing protectionist legislation that restricts foreign business from operating in large segments of the Thai economy including a broadly worded “other service businesses.” Under the Foreign Business Act, foreign investors can bypass the restrictions by creating a joint venture with Thai nationals with the Thai nationals holding a majority shares of the entity. The current reading of this requirement does not prevent foreigners from having majority control of the board of directors or owning superior voting shares. This has allowed foreign investors to keep control of the joint venture even when they owned less than 50% of company.
The Ministry of Commerce is looking at closing the loophole because they believe that allowing foreign nationals to control a Thai company takes advantage of the majority Thai shareholders. The proposed amendments would look at who controls the entity to determine whether an entity is Thai owned or foreign owned. This will affect many joint ventures formed in Thailand where foreign investors have submitted large amounts of capital, technology, and reputation. The Japanese government stated that the change will affect 45% of existing Japanese investments in Thailand.
The Ministry of Commerce’s purpose for amending the Thai Business Act might be reasonable however its actions will have a significant impact on investment in Thailand. While Thailand is the second largest economy in South East Asia, Thailand is still a developing country that needs investment. Thailand is in competition with its neighbors for foreign investment. Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Myanmar are liberalizing their economies to attract foreign investment.
For more developed countries such as South Korea and Taiwan, Thailand may face retaliatory measures that prevent Thais from investing and owning businesses abroad. The European Union which is the second largest investor in Thailand has already issued a warning that any further restrictions to foreign ownership rights in Thailand will have detrimental effects on future technology, knowledge, and equity investment in Thailand from Europe.
If Thailand wants to be the financial hub of Southeast Asia, it should open up its business operations and services to foreign ownership to attract foreign investment. The potential amendment to the Foreign Business Act will scare away foreign investment during a period where Thai economy has stagnated. Government economic policies should recognize that Thailand exists in a competitive environment. Countries that border Thailand are opening their doors to foreign investment to raise the standard of living of their people. Thailand should do the same.
Siam Legal International | September 18, 2015 | Business in Thailand, Company Law
The Thai government has recently announced plans to make Thailand the financial capital of Southeast Asia. This was later followed up with an announcement that the Ministry of Commerce is reviewing whether to further tighten the definition of a foreign owned business in the Foreign Business Act. This set off alarms among many Thai-Foreign joint ventures in Thailand, international bodies, and foreign nations. They feared that the Thai government is attempting to turnover control of these joint ventures to Thai nationals.
The Foreign Business Act of 1999 is an all-encompassing protectionist legislation that restricts foreign business from operating in large segments of the Thai economy including a broadly worded “other service businesses.” Under the Foreign Business Act, foreign investors can bypass the restrictions by creating a joint venture with Thai nationals with the Thai nationals holding a majority shares of the entity. The current reading of this requirement does not prevent foreigners from having majority control of the board of directors or owning superior voting shares. This has allowed foreign investors to keep control of the joint venture even when they owned less than 50% of company.
The Ministry of Commerce is looking at closing the loophole because they believe that allowing foreign nationals to control a Thai company takes advantage of the majority Thai shareholders. The proposed amendments would look at who controls the entity to determine whether an entity is Thai owned or foreign owned. This will affect many joint ventures formed in Thailand where foreign investors have submitted large amounts of capital, technology, and reputation. The Japanese government stated that the change will affect 45% of existing Japanese investments in Thailand.
The Ministry of Commerce’s purpose for amending the Thai Business Act might be reasonable however its actions will have a significant impact on investment in Thailand. While Thailand is the second largest economy in South East Asia, Thailand is still a developing country that needs investment. Thailand is in competition with its neighbors for foreign investment. Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Myanmar are liberalizing their economies to attract foreign investment.
For more developed countries such as South Korea and Taiwan, Thailand may face retaliatory measures that prevent Thais from investing and owning businesses abroad. The European Union which is the second largest investor in Thailand has already issued a warning that any further restrictions to foreign ownership rights in Thailand will have detrimental effects on future technology, knowledge, and equity investment in Thailand from Europe.
If Thailand wants to be the financial hub of Southeast Asia, it should open up its business operations and services to foreign ownership to attract foreign investment. The potential amendment to the Foreign Business Act will scare away foreign investment during a period where Thai economy has stagnated. Government economic policies should recognize that Thailand exists in a competitive environment. Countries that border Thailand are opening their doors to foreign investment to raise the standard of living of their people. Thailand should do the same.
Zinc spotted :p Also distracted by big sparkler
Daresay many of you familiar with this soapy scene :p
Pic lifted from Nation. A social media member who took up the Thailand Standup Challenge shared photos of another side of Thailand's "attractions" on his Facebook page. He posted pictures of masseuses sitting in line at a massage parlour in Ratchadapisek, Bangkok, and a masseuse washing a bathtub. He wrote: "Tourists can come to these spas at any time of the year. The masseuses are ready to massage you with warm water and aromatics." His post drew mixed responses. Some accused him of damaging Thailand's image, while others clicked "Like" and wrote that it was a "realistic" view of the country.
Pic lifted from Nation. A social media member who took up the Thailand Standup Challenge shared photos of another side of Thailand's "attractions" on his Facebook page. He posted pictures of masseuses sitting in line at a massage parlour in Ratchadapisek, Bangkok, and a masseuse washing a bathtub. He wrote: "Tourists can come to these spas at any time of the year. The masseuses are ready to massage you with warm water and aromatics." His post drew mixed responses. Some accused him of damaging Thailand's image, while others clicked "Like" and wrote that it was a "realistic" view of the country.
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Was brought to a very kampong "restaurant" in Chacheongsau province very close to the Toyota factory in Ban Pho.
Love this type of atmosphere, peaceful, relaxing, nice people, nice food
Name of the restaurant is Baan Lak
[video=youtube;-SOPqZ-QQg0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOPqZ-QQg0[/video]
The entrance
Dining area
The beer
Love this type of atmosphere, peaceful, relaxing, nice people, nice food
Name of the restaurant is Baan Lak
[video=youtube;-SOPqZ-QQg0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOPqZ-QQg0[/video]
The entrance
Dining area
The beer
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