jacko45k

A couple of markets on Buakhao...

That would leave an impression.

Have to put money (800k) in the bank or pay an agent a lot...... (advantage might be to get a retirement extension to cover future years), If it is a one off trip I think Orchis idea of METV is best.... or a single+extension+border bounce)

A substantial task......

Not sure.... cynically feel Thailand will keep going while Western countries work to catch up on that issue!

Go away, you are arguing for argument's sake. Too much pot I suspect. Another for the sin bin!

If ever we needed a brass band emoticon!

Not really in Pattaya area.... Boo hoo he is wearing a mask.... so important I will post it on a forum.!

Nonsense.. applying terms like 'face diapers' and winging on about a few Thai folks wearing masks is the act of a cry baby who probably holds a grudge over having to wear masks some years ago in the bank. We all know some nationalities in particular have problems being required to comply. They should mind their own business, what some random Thai strangers choose to do in their own country is up to them. Hardly breaking news! Not wearing a helmet is also a choice..... Thais make it every day.

Their choice..... like wearing other protective items, a helmet on a motorcycle perhaps.

I think of it as an island State. City is not a correct term as it has independence of Governance, currency and many other attributes.

Yep, Chinese promises.....

Well it doesn't go in a bedroom. I had a much cheaper one similar to what is shown there, but with a little couple of LEDs and fan.. powered with a USB connector, wasn't particularly effective. Me and mozzies have a long history.....bought one when I first came here with a 12 inch black light tube, and HV grid, looked like a bird cage.

I like the ones with a high voltage grid cage, that give a satisfying electrical ZAP when mozzies get sparked,

I had 2 bought for me this season.... but it is worrying that such a huge quantity were exported, especially if, as you say, many locals could not afford them this year.. If the Chinese want them, make them pay taxes.

Grow up.. they are called surgical masks. Let it go.......

I would take all such announcements by Pattaya police with a pinch of salt.

Some banks do not support laptop banking, eg I believe SCB are getting rid of theirs.

It is called an Extension exactly because it is 30 days tagged ono the end date of current permission.

Is that hard evidence or was it a bit loose?

Where's your evidence!

If it suits your schedule, in the last week, not sure there is a right answer. They sometimes send people away if they come too early and are feeling grumpy.

The irony... to elect a General?

And get called names by the beer drinkers sitting there too!

Let us hope so........ although I recall the company I worked for allowing some parts to be made in China that failed and forced some very expensive retrofits!