Michaelaway

My U.S. hat size is 7 1/2, and I haven't found any half helmets that fit. Anyone know where to find a (black) motorcycle helmet like this, size XL, around town? Thanks a lot.

I am a farang, living here on a retirement extension for the past few years. If I want to work, I know I must change to a different visa type, but:

What steps must I take to get a work permit, and at what government office can I inquire to get proper advice before & during the process? Thanks!

Due to a family emergency, I must travel to L.A. within the next week. Need to find the best price available in Pattaya or Bangkok for round trip airfare. Anyone with experience? Please advise. Thanks very much.

There's always so much fascinating F & C dialogue going-on on TV. I've been thinking about something to ask. First off, let me admit that I am an American guy who's had fish & chips a total of one time (here, at one of the popular chippy's in Pattaya), so I'm definitely no expert. But, ever since that day, I've been thinking about what could have made my F & C meal even better, like, really outstanding.

My fish tasted ok. It was big, thick & batter-crusted heavily; not very moist inside. The chips weren't many, but they were thick wedge types. This was a thick and starchy plate full. Seems to me, I should have ordered some curry sauce for dipping of the F (to use along with the tartar sauce).  And, some gravy for dipping of the C (along with ketchup).  Also, although I haven't tried mushy peas yet, those would have added something good, I'll bet. My chippy's menu had those 3 things as side orders. But, I'm thinking maybe some cool & creamy cole slaw might have gone down well. Maybe even a nice side salad with Italian dressing. But, they don't sell that stuff at my chippy. And, not to stretch the envelope to far- but what about a little ranch dressing, some horseradish or garlic sauce, tzatziki, a small bowl of salsa, cucumber salad?

But... is this... blasphemy?

Anyway, I'm not sure if this is just the American in me talking (and it's getting late). Really, I don't mean any offense if real veterans don't eat slaw or salad, tzatziki or salsa with their F & C meals. And, that's what I'm asking:

What's the traditional way, the most-favored way, the best way, the most far out way... to eat Fish & Chips? And, which ways are just not done/verboten? Cheers!

Zipping down 3rd Rd. on the motorbike this morning, I saw a big, new Moroccan Restaurant sign. Below, work was ongoing; definitely looked like a build-out-in-progress. Located near Miracle Suites, just down from the Thappraya overpass. Pattaya and Jomtien are really becoming culinarily diverse, with food options from so many places... exciting!