A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[chonburifc]

No aircon is an open invitation to mozzies. Just like that alfresco dining at Pattaya South called "Friend" with a fish logo. Eat also difficult to concentrate.

So far this place is quite OK as it is sheltered as compared to "Puean" aka "Friend"restaurant which is outdoor/semi outdoor.

Usually they will light a mosquito coil on an empty soda bottle upon request.

 

[chonburifc]

Some personal experience on driving and riding in Siam Lor (those drunk and buang or fall asleep while waiting red traffic light/u turn cases not counted).

Unfortunately, Driving habits of locals drivers/riders (locals refering to both siam kias and foreigners) is getting worse everyday. One of the most common accidents is "part naa" which means "cut into your front" suddenly. Very common for Song Taew and Mini bus to do, as they are competing to pick up passengers.

Every drivers know what is 2 second rule which means keeping a safe distance. Heres one additional road safety advice, if you cannot see what is in front of the vehicle in front of you, means follow ing too close liao.

 

[Bonut]

One of the most common accidents is "part naa" which means "cut into your front" suddenly.

I believe it's "tat na" as in cut in front.

 

[Froggy]

Has not been to Peppe's for a while due to busy travels recently so was nice to go last night for dinner

Outdoor dinning

Indoor

Cold cuts

Peppe at work

Peppe coming over to open the wine

A big bottle of Rioja

First time having this, pretty good but missed the Amarone

 

[Froggy]

Salute

Rockets

Blue cheese

Portobello

Tomato soup from fresh tomatoes

Sampling Peppe's wagyu beef cheek

Sampling Peppe's porchetta

 

[Froggy]

Preparing our mains, lobster

Here it comes - Angel hair lobster

and the rack

As always perfect for me

Finally the grappa

Going home

 

[yinyang]

Froggy, you live (and eat well). Your company’s dressed for occasion

 

[Froggy]

Froggy, you live (and eat well). Your company’s dressed for occasion

Its CNY

 

[Froggy]

Froggy, you live (and eat well). Your company’s dressed for occasion

Here's peasant food for me this morning breakfast

 

[Bonut]

Undecided whether to drink wine or milk?o_O

 

[Bonut]

Froggy, you live (and eat well). Your company’s dressed for occasion

Role play. Sometimes dressed as "immigration officer"; sometimes "nurse".

 

[chonburifc]

I believe it's "tat na" as in cut in front.

Bro Part Naa is correct. I know you are translating "tat"from the English word "cut". But for use wuth human and vehicles and human, "part" is correct.

"Part" is equaivalent to Chinese 插.

The word part naa is ปาดหน้า

 

[chonburifc]

At new Baek Ka Din@ Jomtien Second Rd. Some of the bros might remember my old kopitiam was next door.

This joint was relocated twice. From here to Thepprasit and from Thepprasit back to here. Lots of nice and not so nice memory.



NEW BAEK KA DIN
near Na Kluea, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand

https://goo.gl/maps/ckBYTZqKNQA2

 

[Bonut]

Bro Part Naa is correct. I know you are translating "tat"from the English word "cut". But for use wuth human and vehicles and human, "part" is correct.

"Part" is equaivalent to Chinese 插.

The word part naa is ปาดหน้า

Ohh.....you are correct.

I will clarify with my Thai counterparts next time I see them.

 

[yinyang]

Suay, even with Prayut superstitious :p

Govt House security hunts for ‘superstitious’ suspects who lit incense
politics February 20, 2018 07:00
By The Nation

Police stationed at Government House will check surveillance camera records to identify the person or people who lit 36 incense sticks in front of the Prime Minister’s Office building last week.

The PM’s Secretariat ordered the investigation reportedly out of concern that the act could have been a “superstitious ritual” carried out by people who had ill intentions against the junta government.

Officials added that there was a rule prohibiting the lighting of incense in the area.

The incense sticks were found under flower bushes in front of the Thai Khu Fah building, the main office of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Friday, the day after a lotus basin in the area was accidentally broken by a car. The breaking of an object on Chinese New Year is considered by many to be a bad omen.

Prayut subsequently ordered Chinese-style red lanterns to be hung at the building’s gates on the same day.

Government House staff and Prayut himself have said the lanterns were for decorative purposes only and not involved in any form of superstition.

Traditional Buddhist ceremonies, particularly merit-making rituals, often take place at the area on special occasions.

 

[yinyang]

Bad air, or just hot air?

 

[yinyang]

Eeeks

Cobra blood at Cobra Gold
A veteran Thai Marine jungle expert showed Americans that 'the key to survival is knowing what to eat' - like raw gecko and blood from a cobra.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/1414687/cobra-blood-for-cobra-gold-marines

 

[Froggy]

Boring first day of work yesterday, at least have nice lunch.

Therapist

 

[Bonut]

At new Baek Ka Din@ Jomtien Second Rd. Some of the bros might remember my old kopitiam was next door.

This joint was relocated twice. From here to Thepprasit and from Thepprasit back to here. Lots of nice and not so nice memory.



NEW BAEK KA DIN
near Na Kluea, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand

https://goo.gl/maps/ckBYTZqKNQA2

Next trip I want to go to this place, especially for the hotpot.

It seems that ladies in Pattaya love Pupen Seafood. How good is Pupen ?

 

[chonburifc]

Next trip I want to go to this place, especially for the hotpot.

It seems that ladies in Pattaya love Pupen Seafood. How good is Pupen ?

Slightly better than average. Actually next door Lung Sawai also around the same standard. Moon Aroi at third road and Naklua also same category.

Imho, no shop beats Preecha seafood at Baan Ampher.