madmitch

1 hour ago, ukrules said:

I'm going to guess that there's some kind of exclusion involving either an unsafe building or alcohol consumption.

 

I'm hoping it's due to the balcony not being high enough, at least there might be someone to sue.

 

I've heard that some insurance policies will deny any claim if you've got any detectable alcohol in your blood.

Considering a lot of people like a drink or two when on holiday that kind of negates the usefulness of the policy for what might be a large percentage of the persons stay. One glass of wine might be enough to negate your insurance. Buyer beware.

 

Time will tell I guess.

 

Travel insurance would pay if there was an issue with a balcony or building. The insurers would then file a claim against the building owners, who would hopefully have public liability insurance, though levels of cover in Thailand might be low. It's standard market practice and is known as subrogation.

I would guess that a drugs/alcohol exclusion would be the most likely reason to deny liability but without knowing the facts I wouldn't want to speculate further.,

I would also add that if someone has an accident after just a couple of beers and it is demonstrated that alcohol consumption was not a contributing factor to the accident, insurers may not decline a claim under UK law. A travel insurance bought in the UK will be subject to UK laws.

Don't they announce the same every year?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The tourism ministry says that for people entering at land borders, there could be a system whereby they pay the fee at a kiosk before proceeding to immigration.

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.

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.

2 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

I would never wear my Rolex during a 2 am walk on Beach Road, nor my diamond encrusted tiara!

You'd fit in quite well wearing a tiara on Beach Road at that time????!

Just not a Rolex!

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.

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!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Chinese tourists amounted for about 80 percent of foreign tourists visiting elephant parks overall.

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