Odds and Ends
Note: 1 dollar equals 40 baht. You do the math.
Eating: Walking down the soi I live on are more eateries then in the Dayton Mall area (slight exaggeration). But a nice meal can be had for 30 baht. A plate of fried rice (which I have taken a liking to) with fried pork, vegetables, rice cucumber and a coke. There are some things over here that are hard to find (no 5 ways - Hey Mark how about a franchise over here?); peanut butter, cheese, beef (pork, chicken and seafood rate higher). Yogurt drinks are popular as are pizza, pork burgers and of course chili peppers.
American franchises: The most popular American store over here is 7 - 11, then McDonald (pork burgers), Pizza Hut, KFC, Western Sizzler, Outback and Burger King.
Hair cuts: Hey Pat I got you beat on this one. I had one last week and it cost me 60 Baht. And that was with a shave (yes the beard and mustache are gone).
Drinking: Found a nice little bar (called The Cathouse) were I can drink forom 4 until 8 as much beer as I want for 100 baht (provided you stick to the local brand of Arca). I have tried Singha (which I think is the best Thai beer), Chang, Leo and Tiger. The Thai whiskey over here is not bad but there's something in it that causes the biggest hangovers (so I've been told).
TV: Not much. Get four English Channels - ESPN, Star Movies, Star world (American, British and Australian hit shows) and Discovery channel (my favorite).
Health Care: Went to the doctor back in July. His bill, prescriptions, tests (to include sonogram of my heart) for only 6000 Baht. It would have costs more then $800 back in the states. I get drugs in he drugstores for a tenth of what I pay in the states. Also want to say that I have lost 35 pounds in my first four months over here. I have been walking every day and eating Thai food.
Lost job: I lost my first job over here after two and half months. It seems the women that owns the school wanted two Brad Pitt look alikes and not two old fat guys. Looking for work but October is a one month break. Hopefully I will find something in the next couple of weeks. Got some good leads. Let you know what I find in my next Blog. So Long
Eating: Walking down the soi I live on are more eateries then in the Dayton Mall area (slight exaggeration). But a nice meal can be had for 30 baht. A plate of fried rice (which I have taken a liking to) with fried pork, vegetables, rice cucumber and a coke. There are some things over here that are hard to find (no 5 ways - Hey Mark how about a franchise over here?); peanut butter, cheese, beef (pork, chicken and seafood rate higher). Yogurt drinks are popular as are pizza, pork burgers and of course chili peppers.
American franchises: The most popular American store over here is 7 - 11, then McDonald (pork burgers), Pizza Hut, KFC, Western Sizzler, Outback and Burger King.
Hair cuts: Hey Pat I got you beat on this one. I had one last week and it cost me 60 Baht. And that was with a shave (yes the beard and mustache are gone).
Drinking: Found a nice little bar (called The Cathouse) were I can drink forom 4 until 8 as much beer as I want for 100 baht (provided you stick to the local brand of Arca). I have tried Singha (which I think is the best Thai beer), Chang, Leo and Tiger. The Thai whiskey over here is not bad but there's something in it that causes the biggest hangovers (so I've been told).
TV: Not much. Get four English Channels - ESPN, Star Movies, Star world (American, British and Australian hit shows) and Discovery channel (my favorite).
Health Care: Went to the doctor back in July. His bill, prescriptions, tests (to include sonogram of my heart) for only 6000 Baht. It would have costs more then $800 back in the states. I get drugs in he drugstores for a tenth of what I pay in the states. Also want to say that I have lost 35 pounds in my first four months over here. I have been walking every day and eating Thai food.
Lost job: I lost my first job over here after two and half months. It seems the women that owns the school wanted two Brad Pitt look alikes and not two old fat guys. Looking for work but October is a one month break. Hopefully I will find something in the next couple of weeks. Got some good leads. Let you know what I find in my next Blog. So Long
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