Lemondropkid

Revisiting this old thread after being back in the UK for a few weeks. On the whole I've really enjoyed it. Taking time out of Thailand has made me realise how good the day to day life is there. Downside to the UK for me is the spiralling cost of living. Feel for young people locked out of the housing market as interest rates have risen, and property values have continued to rise. Realise more so now how lucky I am to be able to pick up, affordable quality rental accommodation. Back to the burning heat next month 😀 are there any cooler climates in Asia in April/May that are good to escape to?

Feel your pain! I'd already booked a one way flight "home" next month. Aside from the weather was missing the food after a day in the UK. An unhappy triple of more expensive, lower quality ingredients and less flavour ( comparing similar types of venue).

The joys of the UK coast. 40 mph.wind, driving rain and a real feel of 3 degrees Celsius. Thailand hot season feels more appealing now😀

But...Minella Indo same jockey and trainer as the 2021 winner Minella Times. Maybe I need to be on Minella Indo too🤔

Remind you of an old flame😜

Based on our relative performance at Cheltenham I probably should be following @Stillearly selections. I really like Limerick Lace best handicapped horse in the race. Worst has to Mahler Mission. Carrying 7 pounds more for getting beaten in it's last race. How it gets a mark of 158( 1 win in 7 chases).and Limerick gets 147(5 wins in 10) I really don't get. Happy to run off 10-8, rather than 11-5. So there's Mahler Mission a certainty then!!! Will also do Mr Incredible (named after a BM I believe...), and Vanillier along with the doomed Limerick Lace. Good luck 🙃

Here's an analysis of Bangkok schools that might be useful. https://www.expatden.com/thailand/language-school-bangkok/#Courses_and_Teaching_Methods The analysis of each school's teaching methods may highlight the best fit for you. Given some of will have branches outside of BKK there may be other locations to suit. I've not found it an easy task finding the right school and tutor for myself. I am going to keep trying till I get there though🙂

I've been doing beginners courses based on transliteration. This seems to be precisely what you don't need. If in the past you've been able to learn the Thai alphabet, I think you'll figure out the best way yourself.

Not so sure, main character called Sean. Now if it was Billy

The barman served me as a group of about 10 youngsters were slowly figuring out their drinks order. He'd done me a massive favour, so accepting it with grateful thanks. It was absolutely fantastic, had 3 of them🤤

Det Udom, hit lucky Boydy wasn't in the Sportsman(yet)

Oakham Citra around 250 baht- equivalent in London. Best beer I've had in months 🥲

Any reason given? Before burning Wise are there better tried and trusted options?

Was too shocked to get a photo. Back in London, cheese, and ham croissant and a latte in a decent chain, Gail's. 450 baht- your welcome 😃

Just breezed through what seemed a pretty quiet BKK at 9.00AM, using the official fast track service. https://limousine.in.th/ My lunchtime EVA flight was already showing 30 minutes late, but think that's usual for EVA, guessing flight was late leaving London