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Re: The case for Linen.....

The trouble with precocious 12 year olds (e.g. those with in-depth knowledge of fabrics?) is that they so frequently turn into obnoxious adults. Jim Thompson does a range of linen clothing as do "Bowling" - shirts, shorts and trousers. They are normally in the "outlet" malls etc....
by wilco
on Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:48 am
 
Forum: Acclimatise: advice for home, health, clothes, food, weather
Topic: The case for Linen.....
Replies: 6
Views: 8663

Re: Abhisit: at what price?

The above post underlines one of the main problems in Thailand - the unquestioning respect for the military and the feeling that they no better than the rest of the country. As sort of self-appointed guardians of the Thai status quo. they feel they have the right to step in when Thai politics aren't...
by wilco
on Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:25 pm
 
Forum: Thai politics
Topic: Abhisit: at what price?
Replies: 686
Views: 700391

The case for Linen.....

For those wondering what to wear on a trip to the tropics,I've compiled a bit about the advantages of linen here........ There have been a couple of questions about what might or might not be suitable clothing to wear whilst visiting Thailand or for that matter, any tropical country. This is not aim...
by wilco
on Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:20 pm
 
Forum: Acclimatise: advice for home, health, clothes, food, weather
Topic: The case for Linen.....
Replies: 6
Views: 8663

Re: 3-G fiasco

There is a slightly more sinister interpretation The Govt - or the Army own most of the TV stations and over the last year or so there has been a systematic closing of all voices of dissent in the media - local radio TV stations etc have all been "gagged". so the govt has successfully gagg...
by wilco
on Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:29 pm
 
Forum: Thai stock market
Topic: 3-G fiasco
Replies: 4
Views: 7700

Re: Import Food Prices remain high(er) despite significant b

The future looks bleak too - when Carrefour pull out it will surely signify the end of their "cheap" cheeses and a lot of their own-brand products. Their EV olive oil was one of the best on the market regardless of price.
by wilco
on Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:34 pm
 
Forum: Domestic / cross cultural issues - Thai / Foreigner concerns
Topic: Import Food Prices remain high(er) despite significant baht
Replies: 2
Views: 4576

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