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50% of what? How do you know I support the abolishment of big game hunting (which I do)? Fox hunting has nothing to do with vermin or weak individuals in the 21st century.

I don't push past anyone. I stand up, and walk as far forward as is polite... which is easier without having to get and drag a carry-on bag. What makes you think I push past people?

It's very frustrating if the space above your own seat is full, and your luggage gets put above seats behind you. Can you imagine having to walk through everyone the wrong way to get it. But as others say, it's a free for all. I actually put my bags in the first available space near the front, so I get get off the plane sooner.

There's no such thing as a domesticated elephant. These naturally-wild animals are only able to serve humans after being broken. I have been guilty of attending elephant shows in the past, but from now on I will have nothing to do with shows or working elephants. Like orang utans and Pata Zoo's gorilla, some creatures are beyond the point of being released into the wild, and 'sanctuary is the best that they can hope for.... but I still harbour mistrust in many ASEAN 'organisations' who claim to be santuaries.

Although it's hard to judge distances, I would say that the driver did nothing wrong and showed no signs of almost hitting them or impatience. This moron needs be to locked up in a Thai jail for long enough to learn some humility and get food poisoning.

Maybe he was thinking "If only I had my goddam guns, like what I carry back in the Land of the Free!"

Well, most of us have performed shocking behaviour in Soi Nana, but this is in broad daylight and not really what Johnny Foreigners' reputation needs right now. Has anyone suggested his visa be revoked yet? Just saying, because that appears to be the normal knee-jerk these days. On a side note, I was feeling fat until I saw him.

I'm not sure how the final paragraph is 'related news' and is far sadder and more serious than the main topic. Can't it have its own thread?

I'm happy to leave the country, and it might even be convenient. I guess our marriage certificate (kids' birth certificates & Thai passports) would be required docs, plus anything else?

Thanks guys, I'm eligible for spouse, retirement and dependent visas, although don't have 400k that has been there for long enough. Did I read somewhere higher in the thread that suggested the first non-O multiple entry visa (marriage) might be possible with 400k just on the day of application? That's easy enough for me, but there's not enough time for the 2 or 3 month 400k requirement. Thanks in advance.

Is this revoke his visa' official stance something that's been around a while, or new?

Thanks guys, and I get that. But is there like 24 hours or 7 days or what, .... to leave?

But how about when would I have to leave' if I just want my current Non B WP to expire?

I have had a work permit with the same company for 24 years and am very likely to want to call it a day next month. The trouble is, my visa expires on a very inconvenient date. If I tell my employer that I don't want to continue, what are my options or requirements for having to leave the country in order to get a fresh visa? A second question is a friend used to have what appears to be the perfect visa for me. Which is marriage visa without having to show 400k, but having to leave the country every 3 months. I love the idea of that. Could I get one in Vietnam or another ASEAN nation's embassy or consulate? Thanks in advance.

A fool and his money are......

This sentence needs proof-reading.

Very sad, and unlucky and possibly naive. But these cops need dragging into the street and beating with a stick if they really said that. What absolutely disgraceful behaviour. One could be forgiven for hoping that in 100 years time the cop who said such a thing finds himself riding a (futuristic) motorcycle late at night in front of a (futuristic Red Bull Ferrari)..... karma's a bitch!

I thought something had happened that made her laugh!

Is there really a 'surge' as reported in the headline, or just a recent attempt at a purge and reports in the news?

Last night my mate left his wallet in a taxi to his hotel. Hotel CCTV can't identify the taxi. If the taxi driver is a good honest guy and tries to return it but doesn't know who lost it, maybe he will take it to a local police station.... but local to where? Is there a national database or helpline where lost and found can be accessed? Thanks in advance.

A nice little dig there about more foreigners not having work permits, which of course has absolutely no effect whatsoever on the products' quality. The OP might also want to have a quick proof read of paragraph #2.

There are far too many brave ex Marines on this forum who want to destroy other creatures. Plus too many who think violence is the easy or best solution. Feral dogs are very simple creatures, much more so than pet or guard dogs. Some of you lot need to just grow a pair and face up to the dogs and your own insecurities, hiding behind weapons and Thai society.

This isn't about 12-15 girls. Maybe, just maybe, the girl was a week or a month before her 18th birthday, and the guy is stated as 28. Is that really so bad? In most western countries it's absolutely fine. If compared to a guy in his 70s with a young man of 19, I know which one most societies would see as worse. Waiting for the haters..... 🙄

I feel that there's some exaggeration in the OP. Anyone being repeatedly 'attacked' by dogs would surely either be too injured to return or type on a keyboard. Dogs that bark, don't usually bite especially feral dogs which do not have a fence or gate or human land to protect. If you show fear, they will advance. If you stand your ground, they will stop. If you reach to the ground (pretending to pick up a stone) they will back off. I know that there will be members saying I'm wrong, but I deal with feral dogs every day, and most are my friends. Those who want to be aggressive will always back off and not return, without anyone getting hurt. As @VocalNealrightly says, they're pretty simple creatures that thrive on fear and work in packs. Don't turn your back or let them surround you. Don't be afraid if you're an adult. Waiting for criticism, but I don't care.