Forum: Asia
March 29th, 2007, 06:27 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 10
Views: 621
use of nicknames in Thailand and SE Asia
In Thailand almost all average people seem to use nicknames. Perhaps
this is also true in other southeast asian countries like cambodia,
burma, laos, etc.
The nicknames are always very short, only...
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Forum: Asia
March 7th, 2007, 06:36 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 1
Views: 460
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Forum: Asia
March 7th, 2007, 02:55 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 1
Views: 960
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Forum: Asia
March 1st, 2007, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.thai
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Replies: 5
Views: 385
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Forum: Asia
March 1st, 2007, 01:57 AM Posted to soc.culture.singapore,soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,427
Tourists murdered in Thailand
Since it was not a robbery, I feel at this point that it was moslem
terrorists trying to destroy the tourist industry.
The other possibility is that it was a Russian mafia contract hit.
Ian C.
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Forum: Asia
March 1st, 2007, 01:51 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia,soc.culture.laos
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Replies: 10
Views: 423
Meaning of Thai amulets and lucky charms
In the thai buddha markets many amulets and charms are sold.
One amulet appears to be deer antlers from a young deer, not yet
grown. Around these wire seems to be coiled. A; thai man once tried...
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Forum: Asia
February 27th, 2007, 05:42 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 4
Views: 477
art store in bangkok?
I am looking for an art store in Bangkok
There will probably be one near a major university.
Hopefully there will be one in or near Banglamphu or Rattanakosin
Island, but if not, I will have to...
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Forum: Asia
February 24th, 2007, 07:17 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia
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Replies: 16
Views: 850
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Forum: Asia
February 24th, 2007, 07:09 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.laos,soc.culture.cambodia,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Asia
February 24th, 2007, 04:23 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.laos,soc.culture.cambodia,rec.travel.asia,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Asia
February 23rd, 2007, 03:06 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.cambodia,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 1
Views: 430
No foreign retail business allowed in Laos
The following excerpt excludes foreigners from operating retail in
Laos. This would mean no cafe or food service.
It does seem to open the door to consulting work, however. This means
a sole...
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Forum: Asia
February 22nd, 2007, 05:22 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia
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Replies: 16
Views: 850
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Forum: Asia
February 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.laos,soc.culture.cambodia,rec.travel.asia,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Asia
February 21st, 2007, 12:02 PM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia
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Replies: 16
Views: 850
doing business with thais
On Feb 20, 11:00 pm, "Tchiowa" wrote:
What business are you trying to conduct?
a small cafe is contemplated.
the issues a
should an existing business be bought
or...
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Forum: Asia
February 21st, 2007, 10:36 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 6
Views: 445
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Forum: Asia
February 21st, 2007, 10:35 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 6
Views: 445
owning property in thailand - ewww!
"Can You Buy Property In Thailand?
Like many questions you ask in Thailand, there are a variety of
possible answers:
Although the law specifically states that foreigners can not own land
in Thailand...
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Forum: Asia
February 21st, 2007, 10:25 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,soc.culture.laos,soc.culture.cambodia,rec.travel.asia,rec.travel.asia
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,226
best Asian country to stay long term
On Feb 20, 10:49 pm, "Tchiowa" wrote:
Nonsense. Any American can start a business as 100% owner. All other
foreigners can start a business if they have majority Thai...
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Forum: Asia
February 21st, 2007, 02:44 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia
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Replies: 16
Views: 850
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Forum: Asia
February 20th, 2007, 08:32 AM Posted to soc.culture.thai,rec.travel.asia,soc.culture.cambodia
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Replies: 16
Views: 850
doing business with thais
Has anyone done business with Thai's?
Are there any problems with payment?
Do you take payment up front or after?
Are the Thais fast or slow about paying?
What is the best way to approach Thai...
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Forum: Air travel
February 11th, 2007, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 24
Views: 729
Extreme Green Anti-Airplaners
On Feb 9, 6:53 pm, "Robert Cohen" wrote:
http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article2255665.ece
Sure, when they build the train to east asia from north america, i
will...
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Forum: Air travel
February 10th, 2007, 03:44 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 6
Views: 314
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Forum: Air travel
February 9th, 2007, 07:56 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 4
Views: 313
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Forum: Air travel
February 8th, 2007, 04:49 AM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 4
Views: 313
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