Friday, May 22, 2015

Observations on the road

Always anticipate
Total number of passengers  on bus 4
All sitting at the back window ?
Hang on tight
No littering 5,000 baht fine ?
Thai road pavings are camouflaged speed bumps
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Thailand is not a tourism scam monopoly, there's plenty all over the world

Learn how to play the safe tourism game 
My own recollection:  Offered a free tuk tuk ride to a major mall. We were dropped off across the street at a gem shop and had to endure a sales pitch. 
The following day another offer for a free ride, same place.  Upon arrival this time we departed the tuk tuk and crossed the street to the mall.  The driver stood there somewhat dumbfounded.   That was some twenty years ago.   
Unless you know something of gemstones, don't buy from discount sellers

Tuk-tuk, gems swindling suspects arrested | Bangkok Post: news
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22 Kilogram of Missing Shit

Found video: posted by Mister Jon on facebook
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The Village Heart




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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart , build for sharing, at Apples


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Liked the comfort, not suited for road trips


Electric, Top speed 30 kmph, Distance on one charge 80km
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