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Over the last week myself and my family have been stung many times by these buggers.
They look like a cross between a mosquito and a flying ant.
The have wings , shaped like a slightlky larger mosquito with a orange boday.
I will try and post a pic later - they are usually on the floor - when they are stepped on by mistake they either sting or bite - I suspect the former and the pain is quite severe for a few seconds - almost like a pin being stuck into the flesh.
They seems to be prevalent after a heavy rain.
My wife is from Thailand and ,as per usual, she had no interest until she was stung as well
She has no idea what they are either.

I have had at least 4 interviews for teaching positions that have gone very well - and then I am asked to show my qualifications/resume etc.
Inevitiably when I produce my Bachelors degree certificate ( OU ) I am asked ' what is the Open University?'
I explain as best I can and then I am asked ' Is it an Internet Univeristy?'
As the eyes narrow I try and continue, saying it is a top 40 UK University, the largest in Europe and is listed in the top 500 Universities in the world by the Academic ranking of Universities.
A room full of American teachers denied ever hearing of it, this made the Thai interviewer more suspicious, I explained it was one of only 3 UK universities accredited in the USA
by the Middle states Commission on higher education. This gets more blank stares.
I then explain that it is recognised by the MOE in Thailand and please can the interviewer call them  and call the OU to check my credentials.
The degree took 6 years of part time study, including numerous week long summer course, monthly assignments, year end exams at Oxford University exam halls.
I was bloody proud of this achievement but why should I need to explain the Open University's existence at these interviews?
I believe the OU even exists in Thailand as part of Ramkhamheng University (sp )
Any tips on what I should be saying to attain some kind of reasonable response in kind?

We took our westie to the vet in Kalasin yesterday for a booster and haircut.
On collection I noticed she was very drowsy - almost comatose.
The Vet informed me that she had given my dog a calming tablet - as she always does with dogs when cutting their hair/fur.
It's now 18 hours later and our dog still is not fully awake.
I am pissed off that the Vet has done this without calling us first and worried about the side effects - particularly on a small dog that cost us over 100k to bring tio Thailand 5 months ago.
Has any had similar experience?

My son has an Xbox360 plus the Kinect equipment plus loads of games - he no longer plays the 360 ( Thank God )
I was thinking of sending it back to the UK but was told it is fairly rare in these parts - any idea of a value for this piece of kit ? in decent condition)
If any gamers out there are interested please drop me a msg !
Thanks in advance

My son has an Xbox360 plus the Kinect equipment plus loads for games - he no longer plays the 360 ( Thank God )
I was thinking of sending it back to the UK but was told it is fairly rare in these parts - any idea of a value for this piece of kit ? in decent condition)
Thanks in advance


Just realised this is in the worng section - will repost - mods please delete - thanks