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foreigner · 23-10-2007, 05:15 AM

viewed a show the other evening about the condition of the oceans & coral reefs around the world.
From the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Barrier Reef pollution is damaging this resource.
local pollution & agricultural run off are responsible for the coral degradation.
Fertilizer is a big issue .. Huge 'dead zone' at the mouth of the Mississippi due to agricultural run off.

what are the reefs like in the andaman sea? Is any of Thailand actually on the andaman sea?
straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi.
Gulf of Thailand?
I have always avoided Pattaya's water & never been to Samui.

Phuket's water seems to be rather clean, but I doubt one can see excess potassium.

I'd hate to see an analysis of the Chao Praya's water .. I do not eat prawns in Bkk because of the prawn farms in the Chao Praya's flood plain.

kingwilly · 23-10-2007, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foreigner

what are the reefs like in the andaman sea? Is any of Thailand actually on the andaman sea?
straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi.
Gulf of Thailand?

have you ever actually looked at a map before posting?

foreigner · 23-10-2007, 10:06 AM

king, you actually motivated me to deactivate my forum membership. You are not a person I would want to deal with .. ever.
.. but i enjoy the sunday email..

& some wonder why many thai do not like farangs.
I'd throw you out of MY tuk tuk in a heart beat.
where's the tuk tuk mafia when you need them?

kingwilly · 23-10-2007, 10:55 AM

^ bit bloody sensitive mate.

Quote:

& some wonder why many thai do not like farangs.
I'd throw you out of MY tuk tuk in a heart beat.
where's the tuk tuk mafia when you need them?

erm, u saying u R thai? and drive a tuk tuk or just being all symbolic like?

DrAndy · 23-10-2007, 03:15 PM

Most of the areas I have snorkelled around Thailand have been disappointing, due to coral damage or poor visibility

however, if you get well away from pollution, like the Andaman dive areas, it can be good

foreigner · 26-10-2007, 12:23 AM

post .. I've got to get to 10 to link to the encarta map

foreigner · 26-10-2007, 12:26 AM

i will post a link to the map

foreigner · 26-10-2007, 12:27 AM

encarta map

i more

foreigner · 26-10-2007, 12:28 AM

Map of Strait of Malacca (strait), Indian Ocean - World Atlas - MSN Encarta

now I can stop from posting.

attacks by kethoy dummies is not what i am here for

foreigner · 26-10-2007, 12:30 AM

kingwilly aussie legend

a legend, much like a kethoy is a woman

baht to grass hoppers you be >>fill in<< in person

The Basket Weaver · 26-10-2007, 08:52 AM

^ LOL. your acting like a little girl having a sook.

kingwilly · 26-10-2007, 10:48 AM

Numb-nuts, I was talking about this little gem.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by foreigner

Is any of Thailand actually on the andaman sea?

DrAndy · 26-10-2007, 03:46 PM

and how does he know you are a katoey KW?

kingwilly · 26-10-2007, 04:01 PM

^ honestly not sure, it might have been because i let him feel me up the other nite in Nana plaza.....

but i'm more interested in what he means here...

Quote:

Originally Posted by knob jockey

baht to grass hoppers you be >>fill in<< in person

BTW just checked Striat of Malacca......

Quote:

The Strait of Malacca is a narrow, 805 km (500 mile) stretch of water between Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

so they aint on Thailand anyway ....

foreigner · 27-10-2007, 12:03 AM

not as clear cut as dopey implied
& my original post " straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi."

the statement of the post "Krabi" is verified by the 2 maps
could not post links due to low post count .. see next post
& perhaps Phi Phi as well .. per my post
the "any of thailand on the andaman?" was posed as a question.
a question mark demonstrates that the poster does not know.

& phuket >> rayong on the Andaman as per these 2 maps is not 100% clear cut ..
thus a legitimate question was posed.
both maps show the strait to extend past the northern end of sumatra.

ok cartographers, where does the strait end? latitude.

Thailand occupies the northern Malay Pennesula
where does the Malay Pennesula end .. Isthmus of Kra? (for dopey, a question mark indicates the poster does not know!)

a kethoy is one who pretends to be what it is not
I posted, " a legend, much like a kethoy is a woman"

dopey is to legend
as
kethoy is to woman

foreigner · 27-10-2007, 12:05 AM

another map: http://www.chinapage.org/map/malacca.gif

& my from original post " straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi."

2 maps show krabi to definately be on the strait
in both, phi phi / Phuket appear to be on the strait

the "any of thailand on the andaman?" was posed as a question.
a question mark demonstrates that the poster does not know.

& phuket >> rayong on the Andaman as per these 2 maps is not 100% clear cut ..
ok cartographers, where does the strait end? what latitude?

sumatra definately acts as a barrier island to indian ocean currents for the entire western coast of the thai south
Indian Ocean Wavewatch III (Stormsurf)

& why the swells are better the further north on the thai coast one goes.

Wayne Kerr · 27-10-2007, 12:32 AM

Foreigner, mate I'd have a bit of a look on Google Earth - Google Earth

They have shitloads of layers on there now, and you'll easily find good dive site info for Thailand on there. It also quite good for finding reefs and info on how to get to them. I'd check it out if you have time.

kingwilly · 01-03-2008, 11:39 AM

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condition of Thai coral... 29-02-2008 03:55 PM terry57 55555. fok mate, he did'nt last long did he? 55555

nah mate he didnt, that was a full on dummy spit!

Wayne Kerr · 01-03-2008, 12:31 PM

Yes I was wondering if he ever followed my suggestion to have a gander on Google Earth. Bloody muppet.

23-10-2007, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	condition of Thai coral reefs viewed a show the other evening about the condition of the oceans & coral reefs around the world. From the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Barrier Reef pollution is damaging this resource. local pollution & agricultural run off are responsible for the coral degradation. Fertilizer is a big issue .. Huge 'dead zone' at the mouth of the Mississippi due to agricultural run off. what are the reefs like in the andaman sea? Is any of Thailand actually on the andaman sea? straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi. Gulf of Thailand? I have always avoided Pattaya's water & never been to Samui. Phuket's water seems to be rather clean, but I doubt one can see excess potassium. I'd hate to see an analysis of the Chao Praya's water .. I do not eat prawns in Bkk because of the prawn farms in the Chao Praya's flood plain.

26-10-2007, 12:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	i will post a link to the map Last edited by foreigner : 26-10-2007 at 12:42 AM.

26-10-2007, 12:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	Map of Strait of Malacca (strait), Indian Ocean - World Atlas - MSN Encarta now I can stop from posting. attacks by kethoy dummies is not what i am here for Last edited by foreigner : 26-10-2007 at 12:45 AM.

26-10-2007, 12:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	kingwilly aussie legend a legend, much like a kethoy is a woman baht to grass hoppers you be >>fill in<< in person Last edited by foreigner : 26-10-2007 at 12:44 AM.

27-10-2007, 12:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	another map: http://www.chinapage.org/map/malacca.gif & my from original post " straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi." 2 maps show krabi to definately be on the strait in both, phi phi / Phuket *appear* to be on the strait the "any of thailand on the andaman?" was posed as a question. a question mark demonstrates that the poster does not know. & phuket >> rayong on the Andaman as per these 2 maps is not 100% clear cut .. ok cartographers, where does the strait end? what latitude? sumatra definately acts as a barrier island to indian ocean currents for the entire western coast of the thai south Indian Ocean Wavewatch III (Stormsurf) & why the swells are better the further north on the thai coast one goes. Last edited by foreigner : 27-10-2007 at 12:16 AM.

23-10-2007, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	king, you actually motivated me to deactivate my forum membership. You are not a person I would want to deal with .. ever. .. but i enjoy the sunday email.. & some wonder why many thai do not like farangs. I'd throw you out of MY tuk tuk in a heart beat. where's the tuk tuk mafia when you need them?

23-10-2007, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 09:57 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 8,495	Most of the areas I have snorkelled around Thailand have been disappointing, due to coral damage or poor visibility however, if you get well away from pollution, like the Andaman dive areas, it can be good

26-10-2007, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	post .. I've got to get to 10 to link to the encarta map

26-10-2007, 12:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	encarta map i more

26-10-2007, 08:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Basket Weaver Mae Sai Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 367	^ LOL. your acting like a little girl having a sook.

26-10-2007, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 09:57 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 8,495	and how does he know you are a katoey KW?

27-10-2007, 12:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
foreigner Udon Thani Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	not as clear cut as dopey implied & my original post " straits of malaca? would include Krabi & perhaps Phi Phi." the statement of the post "Krabi" is verified by the 2 maps could not post links due to low post count .. see next post & perhaps Phi Phi as well .. per my post the "any of thailand on the andaman?" was posed as a question. a question mark demonstrates that the poster does not know. & phuket >> rayong on the Andaman as per these 2 maps is not 100% clear cut .. thus a legitimate question was posed. both maps show the strait to extend past the northern end of sumatra. ok cartographers, where does the strait end? latitude. Thailand occupies the northern Malay Pennesula where does the Malay Pennesula end .. Isthmus of Kra? (for dopey, a question mark indicates the poster does not know!) a kethoy is one who pretends to be what it is not I posted, " a legend, much like a kethoy is a woman" dopey is to legend as kethoy is to woman

27-10-2007, 12:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
Wayne Kerr Hifalutin Member Last Online: 29-11-2008 09:36 PM Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Relaxadaphisek Posts: 1,881	Foreigner, mate I'd have a bit of a look on Google Earth - Google Earth They have shitloads of layers on there now, and you'll easily find good dive site info for Thailand on there. It also quite good for finding reefs and info on how to get to them. I'd check it out if you have time. __________________ Some Recent Travels: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-03-2008, 12:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wayne Kerr Hifalutin Member Last Online: 29-11-2008 09:36 PM Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Relaxadaphisek Posts: 1,881	Yes I was wondering if he ever followed my suggestion to have a gander on Google Earth. Bloody muppet.

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