madmitch

So, what happens to the cheating lecturers now? Transferred to the department of inactive teachers?

Have they worked out how they're going to collect it for arrivals by air then as I've not seen it mentioned anywhere? I'm sure airlines and agents will not want to have the responsibility of only collecting from non-Thais and non-work permit holders.

It would entirely depend upon the wording and in most cases of it was not a deliberate or reckless act insurance would cover this loss.

Haven't I read this somewhere before?

Is Thailand still in the 20th century when it comes to credit card use? (I've been back in the UK for a while, hence the non-rhetorical question). I haven't used a signature to pay by card in years and I have never shown a passport to use a card. Everywhere requires a PIN. Along with the previous comments regarding non-cancellation this does seem a bit odd for 2023.

You'd fit in quite well wearing a tiara on Beach Road at that time????! Just not a Rolex!

Try another one then if you have had dealings with him before. I get on well with him but I am an insurance professional so talk roughly the same language!

Speak to a broker. They should be able to give you a definitive answer and find cover if available. try Eric Dohlon at Bangkok Insurance Brokers (Google to find the phone number)

I know Thailand always reacts after certain events, never even consider pre-emptive actions, but security checks to get on a bus? Surely not! Two people shot on a bus and they come up with grand plans. Several hundred people killed or injured in bus accidents every year and nothing changes.

If tourism numbers double it'll be mostly from other Asian countries, particularly China and India. I would envisage when it reaches this stage it'll probably be off the radar of many European and Western tourists.

That's not right Steven. Businesses that catered to Chinese tourists had less of a low season but for those that didn't there was a normal low season and prices reflected this.

People with e-cigarettes in their possession, therefore, violate the law for accepting or owning prohibited products and can be fined up to 500,000 baht and/or get a jail term of up to five years. The officer went on to say that vapes are also considered cigarettes because it puts nicotine into the user’s body .The offenders can face a fine of up to 5,000 baht, said Trairong. In addition, it is illegal to vape in public places, such as offices, educational institutions, hospitals, airports and public transport. Offenders may be fined a maximum of 1,000 baht or sent to prison for up to 30 days. What?

Tourism has returned as have the same old stories that had been missing from the pages of Asean Now for two years. It's like the clock has been reset!

Because most other nationalities have moved into the 21st century and no longer wish to exploit animals.

Haven't they announced this several times in the past? Yet still nothing changes.

And I wonder how much they paid to get on the committee? Could be a nice little earner!

The minister also warned that any individual or organisation which states or even implies that he was involved in the bribery scam will be sued for defamation. Now why would he need to state this?

If there's one way of restarting the pandemic worldwide it's to allow Chinese tourist to travel en masse. Governments worldwide, including Thailand, should not allow this to happen at this point in time. The WHO should step in if necessary. But I doubt it'll happen.

That's hardly a surprise,

Surely posing Prayut will diminish their chances of being elected next time round!

I'm sure the Masterchef judges would love it!

There have been a number of overstay stories here in the past few weeks. I'm sure not all of these overstay arrests make the press either. I guess they put a few in the press just to warn others that the smart cars are coming!

The parties outside the current unstable coalition are going to have to get 376 of 500 seats to ensure that they have a prime-minister from within their faction. We shouldn't forget that the Thai populace voted for this, even though most wouldn't have had a clue what they were voting for!

Never take any notice of the strikeout prices on these websites as they are invented by the booking companies. It remains, however, an oddity that you can often get a better price for a hotel through an agent such as Agoda, where the hotel pays commission, than by booking direct with the hotel. It's not as pronounced as it was and it's certainly not the case for all hotels.

The Burmese used to fill a lot of the menial tasks but they're not in Phuket in the numbers they were before. I'd have thought a receptionist should be a reasonable job, though perhaps the required ability in the Russian language is putting potential employees off!????