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    About Face.

    By Sean Moran, Created on: 14/10/2008, Last updated on: 13/04/2014

    » One olde axiom that comes to mind is, '[i:3b539sim]If you can't say something nice, then keep your mouth s.h.u.t.[/i:3b539sim]' Just a thread that pertains to one of the cultural differences one might notice in venturing from a typical 'westernised' society of the assertive kind to the shores of...

    • Sean Moran commented : and forever, but in Thailand it seems that they can easily lose face once a day and it seems to be fine. Another thing is, that it seems that stealing money, scaming people, ripping you off and so on, as long as you do it to a foreigner, does not make you lose face.[/quote:11qlyck6] I guess I know what you are talking about with regards to loss of face in Yorkshire, and I can vouch for the fact that after two motorcycle accidents in Rayong and Nonthaburi respectively I have lost quite a bit of the face you refer to. However, in this case, it might be better for you to exchange the word "face" for "pride" back in Birmingham. I hope that clarifies the meaning behind the thread topic. Regarding the problems that you have experienced with that smalll minority of con-artists, all I can s.u.g.g.e.s.t (sorry, censorship gone wild it seems) is that you get out of Nana as fast as the Ekamai bus will carry you and find a place where tourists are less likely to have been, and practice your gor-aa-gaa, kor-aa-kaa pronunciation until you pood pasa Thai geng maak. You've possibly been unlucky to have met unscrupulous people if anyone has stolen from you in Thailand, but without finite details, there's no way of telling for sure. In my time in Thailand, I can only remember the honesty of the Thai people who have even returned thousands of baht to me for medical care that I felt obliged to pay for after that most recent loss of face, in which they insisted of returning my money and treating my injuries free of charge, but they tell me I pood pasa Thai geng maak as soon as I regain conssiousness. I must admit that I do not, and that is just one more example of the good people trying to help a poor motorcycle accident victim on an hospital stretcher gain back some of his lost face.

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    Airport Link opens

    By david, Created on: 16/08/2010, Last updated on: 12/01/2016

    » The new airport rail link opens August 23 and Only three problems impede its linkup with the skytrain and the underground? Once these issues are sorted out, however, the benefits for Bangkok's tourism industry will be phenomenal? The airport link will be good for single travelers, but for 2 or more...

    • gipchimsa commented : I want to give it a try and will probably do so when I return to BKK for the Euro winter (Ugh.) Taxis are getting a pain, or at least getting a meter was quite hard on my last visit and limo prices are a scam. I also like the time for the Express service as I always seem to sit in rush hour trafiic as the taxi nears my apartment (Ekamai.) I would appreciate some information from those who have used the Express service. Mainly because I have big luggage and a slight disability. (1) I have read that it is easily accessable from the airport arrivals hall. Is this fact? (2) Because the Link is apparently basement level, are there lifts (elevators) as well escalators (moving stairways) on entrance and exit to the facility? Escalators are a nightmare with cases and a walking problem. (3) Does the Express get busy between noon and 5pm ie. enough to make juggleing with suitcases a problem. (4) Are there plenty of meter taxis waiting around Makassan as yet, as you would expect at any rail terminal? I would be very grateful for any input for any of the above considerations. RW (UK.)

    • 28 replies, 183,195 views

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    Deadly Sunday

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/11/2010

    » There were two major accidents on Bangkok roads this weekend, killing a least a dozen people.

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    End of the year ideas for helping others

    By modsquad, Created on: 21/12/2010, Last updated on: 21/12/2010

    » There are many readers out there who want to help, but they do not know to whom and where to give. If you are looking for where and whom to help, here is list of worthy causes. CHILDREN - Youth Shelter: Located in Samut Prakan province, Ban Tawan Mai is a shelter for abandoned children from broken...

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    Earthquake: too close for comfort

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2011

    » Last night’s earthquake did not occur in some far distant land. It was close enough to sway high-rise Bangkok buildings, causing panic among some city residents. (Updated)

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    Gangs profiting from careless rich

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/05/2011

    » Police are warning well-off motorists to keep a close watch on their valuables when they go out at night, especially in the Ekamai and Thong Lor areas.

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    Why so many?

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/06/2011

    » The Phue Thai Party is asking the Election Commission why it is printing 53 million ballots when there are only 47 million eligible voters in the country.

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    An end to gambling? Don't bet on it

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2011

    » Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is demanding that police clear Bangkok of all gambling dens within three days. Our editor-in-chief is betting that won't happen.

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    Verdict in Santika pub fire case

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2011

    » Victims and relatives of victims of the Santika pub fire seemed satisfied with the Criminal Court verdict but all agreed that no one could replace their losses.

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    Bombs in Bangkok

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/02/2012

    » Three bombs went off in Bangkok today, injuring five, one critically. Three Iranian men are believed to be involved in the bombing incident.

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