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Brother, take a long, hard look in the mirror. if you're staying in a hotel that allows 15 Indians in one room you are no better than a Benidorm Brit.

would you call riding a pony on a beach an extreme sport ? I wonder if the insurance policy lists what are to be deemed extreme sports.. maybe crossing a road on foot in Thailand is also an extreme sport - would seem more dangerous than riding a pony on a beach ?

For the sake of those with limited reading comprehension skills, no where in the article does it say they expect others to pay. The GoFundMe was set up by the man's employer, not by the couple. The latter also accept the insurer's decision and have paid out a large sum from their own savings, with no 'begging' off others.

Riring a pony is not an extreme sport. As usual insurance companies weasels out.

Must have been a right Slum to allow that, But hey you were staying there,

I’m not sure if the rules have been tightened, but enforcement definitely has. I feel for the guy, but jumping between a Muay Thai ED visa and a DTV draws attention. It suggests he might be trying to stay on indefinitely, work illegally, or something of the sort. Regardless, I’ve been living here on a Non-Immigrant Retirement visa for ten years without any issues. When it’s time to renew, I bring my lovely wife along. We make sure we’re smartly dressed, and my wife has a bit of a natter with the officers. It’s always sorted within 15–20 minutes, and I always manage to book a slot at Chaengwattana. I don’t foresee any problems with my own extension; I even do my 90-day reports online. But stories like this always crop up and get everyone worried. In my experience, if you just follow the rules and remain polite and respectful, you won't have any trouble.

You must stay in some right dumps, says a lot about yourself really.

So different and absolutely no comparison.........Mueller was a US hero whilst trump is a dumb US coward and a clown. RIP Robert Mueller. Go to hell trump.

Good call at a time when flights are sky high and being cancelled I no let's put a 300 baht fee on top love it

Absolutely sickening. This young woman’s life was taken in the most callous way imaginable, and the fact that he stole her belongings and tried to flee the country makes it even more revolting. No excuses, no sympathy, just hope justice is swift and uncompromising for someone capable of something this cruel.

Stayed at a mid tier hotel in Pattaya a few months back. Adjoining room, noise all night in the room next door. When i went past the room in the morning, there were literally 15 indians guys all sleeping in that one room. Most of them on the floor with a blanket. Crazy how many times i have seen them share a room on such large numbers.

The visa rules must be for everyone. You can't make rules for every single person. Education visas are being abused. There are a lot of "fake" educations where a visa is applied for., but make clear rules. If you study Thai, you can get an ED visa if you can show how you can pay for your stay in Thailand, and the visa will only be given if you study at official recognized institutes. The visa is valid for the duration of your education. every year you have to show your attendance list and your improvement, In fact 3year max. Now I know there are people working fora church don't study anything but have an ED visa. Muay Thai or other cultural educations the same. This story is about 1 person, but as said visa rules should be for everyone, and if they can't meet the requirements it is sadly for the applicant...

"some social media users are urging government agencies to implement stricter measures to curb reckless driving by foreigners in Phuket, citing previous incidents involving non-local drivers" This is one item I don't think anyone can play the race card. I do a lot of riding and see no regard for rules or safety from all skin colours. I've lost count of the amount of times I have seen a pickup upside down on the side of the road with a bemused Thai standing next to it. There is already a Police Force that is more often than not happy to sit and wait around to fine only foriegners whilst Thais ride past breaking all kinds of rules. The other thing to note from the video is it doesn't matter how well you ride and how good your road smarts are. If you think you have got accustomed to everyone running red lights, pulling out in front of you without a care or taking 3 lanes to corner it doesn't matter. When some knob like this comes crashing into you from nowhere you're number is up regardless.

I don't know, I guess his passport says he's Canadian, but his name certainly hints at another nationality. Sad candians are being tarnished for this dirt bag's crime

A social media post has sparked debate in Phuket after highlighting complaints by hotel and restaurant workers about tourists from three nationalities, with immediate attention drawn to alleged problematic behaviour in the province’s hospitality sector. Get today's headlines by email The Facebook page “Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์” published a poll described as reflecting views from service industry staff in Phuket, asking which nationalities were considered the most difficult in hotels and restaurants. The post claimed that Israeli tourists ranked highest, followed by Indian and Russian visitors, based on reported behaviour from operators. According to the post, Israeli tourists were accused of fabricating claims about lost items in accommodation, but hesitating when police involvement was suggested, saying they would search again first. Indian tourists were described as staying multiple people in one room and being prone to complaints and disputes. Russian tourists were alleged to refuse payment after meals by claiming the food was not satisfactory. The claims quickly gained traction online, with social media users sharing their own experiences and opinions, leading to widespread discussion. The post did not cite formal data or official statistics, but presented the results as feedback from workers in the local tourism and service sectors. The discussion comes amid ongoing scrutiny of tourist behaviour in key destinations such as Phuket, where the hospitality industry plays a central economic role. While anecdotal accounts often circulate online, such claims can influence public perception and potentially affect relations between businesses and international visitors. Industry observers note that social media polls may not represent the full picture and can amplify selective experiences rather than balanced data. However, the viral nature of the post highlights underlying tensions and challenges faced by frontline service staff dealing with diverse tourist groups. Amarin reported that authorities and tourism stakeholders have not issued an official response to the post as of the report’s publication. It remains unclear whether any follow-up actions or investigations will take place regarding the claims made. Picture courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 24 Mar 2026 View full article

I bet Trump and his billionaires friends, family and closed allies are making a lot of money

Its what happens if you lean over a balcony whilst being top heavy.

Hotels should install breathalyzer locks to prevent drunks from accessing the balcony.

Its surprising it hasn't fallen farther since the Treasury announced the USA is financially insolvent last week, Not surprising it hasn't gotten much air time considering the friends of trump are controlling so much of the media landscape now

Laughing can be one reaction when a Thai person is stressed or in a bad situation. It's not the laughing that we are accustomed to but a cultural reaction.its not laughing as in funny haha. I've seen them 'laugh' when talking about the death of a loved one.

Just another "content creator/influencer" trying to make a name for himself. Bozo.

"In the MAGA movement you'll find people with 5 teeth defending people with 6 yachts." How many teeth have you got, Yellow?😁

Very suspicious three people you were acquainted with died in a short time frame. This reads like a poor attempt at an alibi. Lawyer up now.

Guys are entirely delusional dinosaurs. They will only get more resistance and more out of touch Gen Z population as a result. Most of this generation already has given up on life before it even started, that's why they not even bother at work to do more than absolute necessary. Not to even start about the fact that all this type of dinosaur behavior damages economy, tourism, education etc etc. While promising changes of root causes such as corruption since the coup of 2014-2015. I always wondered how people could get that platinum level of being a absolute hypocrite, speaking as if you are a true nationalist and love your country and people, while doing nothing but damage to it. Last but not least they seem to entirely forget that this level of respect, for the previous king, was never forced. People wanted to do it and not behaving accordingly would be dealt with by just the very locals themselves too, realtime. Forcing it makes it dictatorship.

US stocks plummeted on March 27, 2026, with the Dow Jones dropping nearly 800 points () to enter correction territory, while the Nasdaq sank . The market faces its fifth straight weekly loss due to rising oil prices above /barrel, fueled by intensifying Middle East conflict, sparking inflation fears and prompting investors to sell riskier assets. The Economic Times +3 If this doesn't change soon the republicans are toast

Let's get this out of the way first; visas/extensions that are agent gotten (even ones where they bank the funds for you for a matter of minutes) are REAL immigration stamps, from REAL immigration offices by REAL immigration officers and they are indeed valid.. Now to answer the question, do people have issues later with agent/gotten stamps. That is not as easy to answer. If you use an agent to bank the funds for you and have no problem using an agent year after year, no, you'll be fine HOWEVER with that being said If you ever wanna jump off the slippery slope of agent gotten visa/extensions and 'push your own paper' (get your own extension) you can indeed find 'issues'. First if an agent banked the funds for you for the extension you're on, EVEN if you start transferring in 65K baht a month each month every month for the next 12 months, OR decide to bank your own money a couple months before your next extension comes due you will run into problems. That's because most all immigration offices are now requiring you to provide a year transaction detail report printed by the bank <- and that shows the balance of the account for every transaction done the previous year. It's this report that will show your agent banked the money for just a matter of hours and you did NOT meet the required seasoning <- which is keeping the 800K in the account for 3 months after the extension is granted and then never letting the balance get below 400K for the rest of the year.. That's what catches people out Obviously if you bank your own money and just use an agent to get the extension you'd be in a better position to do your own extension the following year Another issue that comes up is agents that do those "one-&-done" visa/extensions all in one day <- where you go, get the 90 day Non-O issued and then immediately get the year extension issued the same day (usually done at Chaengwattana Bangkok). That is a GIANT red flag to any immigration office in the country and it's 100% a tip off that you used an agent because you (as a "normal human being) couldn't show up and pull that off. You'd have to show up, apply for the Non-O, pay the 2000 baht, come back 2 weeks later, get it inked into your passport then wait until you had 30 days or less left on that 90 day stamp before you applied for the year extension. I know people who did the one-&-done, and then the following year tried to push their own paper at the immigration office and were denied being told go talk to the person who helped you last year.. Another issue that people have is those "no go/no show" extensions <-that's where you just give your passport / bank book to the agent and it comes back with the year extension in it. Usually those stamps come from some back water out of the way immigration office. From a province you have never lived in, set foot in and most likely you couldn't find on a map of thailand if the provinces were labeled. Even filing a new TM30 at your immigration office, once you got that extension filing 90 day reports at your office doesn't guarantee that you'd be able to push your own paper the following year.. The above 'issues' are the reason the Pattaya agents are the best to deal with. They HOLD your passport so that the Non-O, then the year extension stamps are spread out so it is not immediately apparent to anyone looking at the stamps that they were agent gotten. AND not to mention the high number of foreigners who live/stay in Pattaya so those stamps are NOT always indicative of having used an agent. As far as using "shepherd" <- someone to "herd" you thru the process with you meeting the financial requirements on your own. As a rule those "Hand Holders" are usually okay, and the following year if you don't wanna use them it's not an issue pushing your own paper. Sorry this was a long response. Hope this was somewhat helpful.

Discharge yourself from hospital and return to the bar. That is being young and very stupid

This one was recently in the news. They regularly change the name of the venue. 'For over 10 years, this same location has notoriously assaulted, robbed, and scammed tourists & thais alike in Chiang Mai. There are even rumors of murders occurring here. Police are intimately familiar with it, and regularly “negotiate deals” with scammed victims while ensuring the scam machine continues to operate. My question is what would it theoretically take to get this sort of criminal operation shut down for good? Is it simply out of the question due to police corruption? The bars current name is “67 bar”, with many recent reports of tourists being extorted & assaulted for 50,000+ baht. This is not the only scam clip joint of its type in chiang mai, but it seems to be the most brazen and prominent. The shop is next to an unrelated, innocent eatery with address.' 35/4 Sridonchai Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai

You should present your statistical data to the relevant authourities and demand change.

It’s always disappointing to see a monk fall so far short of the discipline expected of the Sangha, but it’s also a reminder that monks are human beings with human weaknesses. Thai Buddhism itself isn’t diminished by one person’s actions, only the individual is responsible. Cases like this simply highlight why vigilance, proper oversight, and sincere practice matter so much within the monastic community.

Trump complains about the 'mess' he inherited from Biden, nothing like the mess his successor will have to clean up.

Yeah the bombing was so successful in Vietnam. No wonder you lost that one.

I came here to escape my mad Brit wife. Then ended up staying with a new mad Thai wife!

Ah the old 'Benidorm Brits' line 😅😅, time of the month hun?

USA surrenders! Trump cries uncle!

Even at 30 days, you can still get an extension for 30 more days. Throw in a border run, and you're up to 120 days... How will this stop scammers? It won't. It will not make a shred of difference to go from 60 days to 30 days....

Dear me, YT. So you are saying the Strait of Hormuz is open? The US has its' own supply of rare earths? Please specify what facts you have that contradict the facts I have posted.

"There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J Trump than US dollar bills bearing his name,” Bessent said. Geez, this guy was a major donor for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. It’s yet another pathetic display of institutional sycophancy from a man who clearly values a pat on the head over the dignity of his office.

What is there to say, more than that they are right to complain and speak the truth. Far too many degenerates in Thailand nowadays.

There is plenty of Arabs with a stinking attitude, especially to Thai people,

They behave likely as in their homecountries.... Quality tourists

Makes no sense to me. Do the bad tourists take more than 30 days to create trouble? You either keep people from undesirable countries out of Thailand, or you let them in and manage the consequences. 30, 60 or 90 days is irrelevant to criminals, but could be a significant inconvenience to genuine, law abiding people who are able to enjoy longer trips

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced that the 300-baht entry fee for foreign tourists arriving by air in Thailand will be proposed at the first Cabinet meeting of the new "Anutin 2" administration. The plan to charge travelers entering by land and sea a 150-baht fee has been set aside to avoid impacting cross-border commuters and day-trippers. This move is part of the government's broader strategy to boost tourism revenues. Get today's headlines by email The proposed air arrival entry fee has sparked debate, with discussions focusing on the potential economic benefits against the need to maintain a welcoming image. Phiphat suggested renaming the fee to portray a more positive message, distancing it from its original term, "fee for stepping on the land." Additionally, the Bhumjaithai Party is planning a major reorganization of the civil service, merging the Ministry of Tourism and Sports with the Ministry of Culture into the new Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Phiphat argues that combining these departments will enhance strategic alignment between tourism and cultural initiatives, key to Thailand’s economy. Concurrently, a new, dedicated Ministry of Sports will be established for focused management. These government restructures are anticipated to be completed within six months, with Sabida Thaiseth and Surasak Phancharoenworakul expected to lead the new ministries. Looking forward, these changes aim to improve Thailand's tourism sector's efficiency and cultural integration, though the impact remains to be seen. Analysts will be watching closely as the government implements these plans, assessing their influence on international tourism and domestic perceptions, reported The Nation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Nation · 26 Mar 2026 View full article

So same as the pedophile Catholic priests then?

Just when you think there couldn't be a worse joke, Trump finds an opening!

It is impossible to control everything... it is not freedom anymore but it is getting more and more to dictatorship country.. No freedom of speech, even controlling what to wear and do and now again another item. There are much other urgent matters that need to be solved...

Not a wise change. It will effectively kill off the quality winter long stay visitors from Europe, north Asia and UK. The goal is to make longer stays easier for high value short term visitors, not discourage them. If they are concerned, move to the Australian or EU or Japan or South Korean model and have visitors apply for the visa online with a request for 60 or 90 days upfront. No one wants the hassle of asking for an extension in country. This is what will push people to Vietnam. As others have pointed out, the visa change won't discourage visa abusers. This is a change for the sake of change because they refuse to screen visitors.

I switched to an agent awhile back, the majority of my friends use agents, they're incredibly convenient. I use one that's very reliable and I never have to step foot into an immigration office, which dramatically improves the quality of my life. The requirements are more minimal, and it is worth every baht that I spend each year. Granted some of us have a higher tolerance than others for immigration related nonsense. I don't, and for me life is too short to deal with immigration directly.

It means that Thailand is a place where you can finally have sex with a thin woman. As you yourself have.

Well said.