The Pattaya Road Tunnel

[arsenal]

Apparently the Pattaya road tunnel is due to open on Aug 25th. Many are concerned that the tunnel will, rather than ease traffic congestion actually drown anyone in it whenever it rains heavily. So, we need a member to go there during an absolute blockbuster of a thunderstorm and find out exactly what happens in such circumstances. Ideally they should take a camera and position themselves in the middle. This board gained a (deserved) reputation for cowardice when no one was prepared to travel on the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry and this is an opportunity to show gayboardland that we're made of the right stuff. Who would like to volunteer to perform this valuable service?

[latintopxxx]

I volunteer a447
failing that scotty
or arsetroll

[scottish-guy]

I recommend Rabbi Poxxx - if the tunnel does flood, he can save everyone from drowning by simply parting the waters like his forebear did.


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[a447]

OK, Latin, you can man the camera. I'll stand on your shoulders.

Just make sure you turn up at the right tunnel - blind as a bat Matt may be able to guide you - as judging from your bar reviews, you have a habit of getting confused as to which bar you are in!

[arsenal]

Let's send Freakybum. Worst case scenario is it floods, and who'd miss him?

[christianpfc]

I was in Chiang Mai during a thunderstorm that left the area in front of Maya mall flooded, but the northern bypass tunnel was dry when I rode through it on a car shortly after. So they seem to be able to build a tunnel that does not flood.

[Dalewood]

Am I the only one who was shocked that Bangkok now has a subway? I had always assumed that as impossible due to the water table. This tunnel should be a breeze.

[Gaybutton]

Who would like to volunteer to perform this valuable service?

Perhaps you would like to volunteer personally. Before you do, however, you might want to rent some SCUBA gear . . .

[arsenal]

Well we really need someone local who doesn't have a full time job, has both a car and a bike to test both and who has some means to tell as many people as possible about it so.......

[sglad]

I was in Chiang Mai during a thunderstorm that left the area in front of Maya mall flooded, but the northern bypass tunnel was dry when I rode through it on a car shortly after. So they seem to be able to build a tunnel that does not flood.

But why did you sit on the car? Was it some kind of precaution in case the tunnel did flood?

[christianpfc]

I was in the car. My focus was on drive (which would imply I'm at the steering wheel) versus ride (I'm a passenger) which I messed up before.

[FarangRuMak]

I take it that English is not your native language and if that is so small mistakes are to be expected.
Most reasonable people know this.

[bobsaigon2]

Since christian is fluent in at least three languages, it is not appropriate for a monolingual to call him out on the use of a preposition.

[FarangRuMak]

I don't usually object when the Thais in my circle finish their sentences with a proposition.
Re. The Pattaya project etc
I'm impressed by what Thailand has achieved in terms of the many projects that have been successfully completed.
Some were joint ventures with foreign companies but so what?
The Sky Train and the underground systems work very well in Bangkok. As was already mentioned the water table is very close to the surface there.
However there are big challenges ahead for BKK if sea levels rise.
I think the Dutch Dykes are the only hope.
It was commonly predicted that the Airport Rail Link would never happen because of the Taxi lobby etc but it did happen and it's now making our lives easier when we grace the LOS with our collective presence.

[MiniMee]

I think the Dutch Dykes are the only hope. OMG! A bunch of lesbians in clogs is the last thing we need!

[christianpfc]

Since christian is fluent in at least three languages, it is not appropriate for a monolingual to call him out on the use of a preposition.
Thanks for your support, but:
I consider myself fluent in two languages (German and English),
and having a good understanding of written French, Russian, Thai.
I don't know how many languages sglad speaks, do you?
I'm always open for corrections of my writings.
Even I recognized that one (in/on the car) as a joke in the context of flooding.

[bobsaigon2]

I believe he just speaks English but I could be wrong. He has never mentioned his linguistic accomplishments so he might be multilingual for all we know.

[scottish-guy]

In other words a cunning linguist?

Tongues will wag!

[christianpfc]

After the "Kok Samui" disaster in https://sawatdeenetwork.com/v4/showthread.php?18816-bar-closeure-s

MiniMee, do you speak Thai? You actually transliterated Wan Ok (Awk) Phansa correctly. I've seen it (wrongly) transliterated as "Ow or Aw Phansa" just as "kok" (island) is often wrongly transliterated as "ko". So we often see "Ko Samet", "Ko Samui", "Ko Phi Phi" when it should be Kok Samet, Kok Samui, etc.we can safely assume that sglad cannot read and write Thai. But being Singaporean, he might speak other languages of Singapore.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Singapore

According to the Constitution of Singapore (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Singapore),[1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Singapore#cite_note-1) the four official languages of Singapore are Malay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_language), Mandarin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Chinese), Tamil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_language), and English (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language), while the national language is Malay.[2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Singapore#cite_note-Constitution_153A-2) The three languages other than English were chosen to correspond with the major ethnic groups present in Singapore at the time...
Almost all Singaporeans are bilingual since Singapore's bilingual language education policy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_planning_and_policy_in_Singapore) promotes a dual-language learning system. Learning a second language has been compulsory in primary schools (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_school) since 1960 and secondary schools (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_school) since 1966.[11] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Singapore#cite_note-11) English is used as the main medium of instruction....

[sglad]

I don't usually object when the Thais in my circle finish their sentences with a proposition.


Indecent ones? I wouldn't object to those either! *nudge*nudge*wink*wink*

[Yraen]

Scottie, thank you for that post #18. I am still chuckling. You have made my day. :D

[frequent]

we can safely assume that sglad cannot read and write Thai.Not a safe assumption at all; read some of his posts, in particular the last page of the thread I started called "My Isaan adventure"
But being SingaporeanHe's as Singaporean as you or me

[arsenal]

I have it on good authority that Mr G.Button esq. of Dark Side Lane, Pattaya, has agreed to ride his bicycle through the tunnel during any forthcoming rains to check for leakage and safety. My understanding is that he will be accompanied on this exciting adventure by his longstanding associate Mr M.Seasons. I am sure we are all looking forward to their reports.

[scottish-guy]

Bicycles?

They'll be on Penny-Farthings surely

[christianpfc]

Not a safe assumption at all; read some of his posts, in particular the last page of the thread I started called "My Isaan adventure"He's as Singaporean as you or me
Are you referring to this post?
https://sawatdeenetwork.com/v4/showthread.php?18598-My-Isaan-adventure&p=217825&viewfull=1#post217825
That's all correct what he says, but can be found somewhere on the internet or in books.

Whereas "island" kok is nowhere to be found and is wrong.