jacko45k

My aversion started some years ago, when I arrived with all my copies, letters etc and there was a queue going halfway down soi 5... I stood there 5 minutes in the sun, queue didn't move, and I started to feel dizzy, I took all the paperwork straight to an agent. Another time they insisted I sit outside in the heat,,,, they had a couple of large fans, but I was still being dumped in a car park. I think agents are a blessing for us guys getting older. Not to mention those without the necessary money on deposit.

Well the one I saw asleep under a table at 11am on Buakhao yesterday wasn't doing anyone any harm.

It likely would not take much.... I was thinking they were perhaps lounging on his car and he asked them to move on!

An Imam in short robes, beard and turban can preach to a crowd in the streets with impunity so just add a few Ice cream vans.

Over Christmas and the New Year...... not likely is it?

I have mentioned before. I asked an Indian about this. He said they do not trust leaving valuables in their hotel room.. many go cheap or share, Then there is some obligation to show off ones wealth....

Well I cannot speak for Russian insurance but isn't cash not covered? Might have been a bit more ambitious than 5000 if that were the case.

Fair point... I did too and swimming is not something I expect them to be strong at.

What about the other 3 wives?

Yes, I agree. And putting on one's hazard lights doesn't mean you can double park infront of the 7-11 while you buy a plastic bag of iced coffee.

It was a small bag!

As my earlier post, a spell in a jail would be appropriate first.

Yes, I have just come from the Brit who rides around gold chain snatching report.... it's going to be a busy peak season.

I hope he is suitably punished with jail time... something he is unlikely to get back in the UK, unless the attacks could be linked to being racial!

Target practice....

Yep, the rice paddy at the back!

Scared to take out his Iphone 16 ProMax in case they took that too?

Aren't some countries seriously pursuing the banning of social media accounts for young kids now?

A few scattered around a little railway station by young locals, I am quite sure is a small fraction of those ending up in soi 6 toilets! I can only imagine the number emanating from Pattaya Central each night!

Well immigration ( a division of the police) can supply that information for those on say retirement extensions. They can also go through the belongings. I had a pal die in hospital and the police were round 'securing his belongings' in short order.

I turned up at the agents with my passport, updated bankbook, a passport picture and the one bank letter. Paid the fee, was driven to immigration for a photo that took 1 minute and that was it. In the past I was at home copying for an hour or two based on a long list of requirements, and always feared being short of something, and having to make a 25km round trip home.

Pretty sure they will want to see an original... I think they are only valid for a month from issue anyhow, and for the purpose issued..

The police would know and I suspect they would act to have accounts locked.

A decent act by the guy. Well done..... I hope they can avoid using some Yabba addicted wild kid to do the driving!

I once talked to an Indian guy warning him that the very obvious and heavy looking necklace he wore would make him a target in Pattaya.... he told me it was fake!