jacko45k

Yes, but for some other reasons too. I heard Charles Manson was very sociable too.... What an idiotic statement! We live in a country where they often show scant care of their pets, dumping them when they become too problematic. If these genes become more prominent in the soi dog population we are in for dangerous times.

Not the first time I have heard of such an incident.....got a camera on the reception area maybe?

So foreigners on overstay are more likely to attend nightclubs than regular tourists? Just don't see that.

Thank heavens I am old and would rather go to the dentist than a disco. ????

I am not sure if the numbers of arriving passengers is known months in advance as you suggest.....there are also likely only a limited number of qualified immigration officers. On average I have found immigration waiting times in Bangkok are less than I endure in the USA and UK... herded about like sheep there.

You do know the FBI is actually only in the USA don't you?

Yes, the idea has carried over from how there is money to be made rebuilding the beach frequently. I doubt they will keep up any painting of the floor myself.

So what are you saying? These places are drawing in the wealthier Indians who don't mind, nay want to be seen spending a lot? The average Indian we see appears to be actively avoiding spending, more in favour of the famous 'zero' they created. In the disco, do they really buy many of these 300 baht beers? When I see them out I do occasionally see those who do not mind spending, but more generally you can see they are actively minimizing spending. A beer will sit untouched, or there is one plate of food and 4 hangers on taking up table space.

A crime is a crime irrespective how odd people feel about it. When the result is some desperate addict attacking his parents, or a stranger on the street, or even lesser anti-social behaviour, it is a problem. So far, Thailand does have a less issues than so many other countries... be nice to stay that way.

Required to access bank accounts of the deceased I believe. Making progress with a funeral will need that.

You deliberately cut part of the description which of course was 'Steak and Kidney Puddings'.... do you work for CNN?

They never seem to carry any equipment with them that can do live checks with immigration files.....just a gun, a phone and a bag for the money! ???? You did make me think some fingerprint scanners, like they have at the airport, with live access to records, would work wonderfully!

Or pre-Covid!

For the tourists and Expats?

Takes 3 or 4 to get the dust off!

Why not... lives next door but one, which qualifies?

Like hand grenades eh..... What nonsense.

Well, maybe in the long grass out back!

My wife's mother seems to eat little else!

Me and the Mrs often argued about who would be getting out in the rain when I had one.....

So you agree, they prefer a farang due to financial benefits?

Heavy night?

Which one? Could be the 45 day Visa Exempt has reduced demand for extensions?

That works for me,,,, I like to visit a gentleman's club earlier on, and they are operating on differing hours...... I wouldn't have the stamina to go to 4am! But I am not a young guy, nor a tourist. I also think 4am closing will take custom from 8pm to midnight....

It is perplexing, xenophobia might just be it. The terms and requirements are so onerous, they are really a deterrent. They don't want to get these types of Expats, but have to be seen to be offering something.