This was last December, as I mentioned and I understand the passport prices have increased, so yes completely understandable. Still worth it, as its only every 10 years!
"Amidst these predictions, Cheewarattanaporn also cautioned about the potential impacts of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Thailand's tourism. He stated that if the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, it could negatively impact the global economy, and consequently, Thailand's tourism sector. "
So once again they only think of.....................$$$$$$$$
I used Thai Visa Express in December last year, they did an excellent job and can speak good English and can fill in the application form if you want. The girl I spoke to 'Ying' is very good, she knows exactly what are the requirements, like proof of address etc!
https://thaivisa-express.com/thai-visa-express-pattaya/
From dropping it off to pickup...two weeks exactly. 12,000 all in!
"Laurence Fox took to the stage to make abusive remarks about Sadiq Khan. He called the London mayor a “dictator” before leading the crowd in chants of “get Khan out”.
Well I would hardly call it abusive, to calling Sadiq Khan a dictator, he clearly is?
In Pattaya/Jomtien in beer bars, 150 baht is now standard for lady drinks, used to be 120, but rents went up so did the price of drinks and lady drinks. In a go go bars, LK metro, the sky is the limit for lady drinks, but expect around 220-280.
Yes, in Thailand, even if you tell the truth it can be claimed as defamation! I don't think that she will be in Thailand long enough to go to court over it, even then how is she going to get money for a lawyer?