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UK Pensioners in Thailand Face New Scrutiny Over Pension Fraud
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
My friend in cnx got his pension 14 yrs ago now and it has stayed at £100 a week since day 1.he lives in cnx and is happy so no issue.but i never understood why phillipines gets the extra but not thailand -
Nine British tourists arrested for reckless driving in Phuket
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
It happens in every town young thais doing the same but never arrested or charged. -
If he has being in thailand a long time he should know when not to pick a fight or agruement.A traffic accident is one and probadly saying it was your fault as the farang.Better to walk away and sort it quietly instead u got attacked I had a accident minor damage to my bike and tuk tuk,never going to win the battle.I know the tuk tuk was as fault but i can do nothing police called i paid up.Nothing i can do and the thais seeing the accident said nothing but knew i did no wrong.If they was a chance i win then i would have tried but i know i was fighting a losing battle and the tuk tuk driver got one over another farang.The bamboo wind was fast too and everyone knew what happened after round town
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Thailand raises retirement age to 65 for all sectors
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
They are only following other countries and others are raising it higher now.I believe aust is 69 or 70 now.Greece was 50 or 55 before the eu stepped in and told them what to do.But 65 is starting age for most countries.I believe the US can be 65 or 70 for better benefits.So thailand is just following the trend,maybe the younger people in time will have the age set at 75 who knows -
Thailand pumps the brakes on private sector traffic perks
bristolgeoff replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
We all know traffic is bad in bkk and other areas. a charge is allready in place for motorway traffic which a taxi passes onto the customer or car owner pays for a quicker drive time.I think they see what happens in the west and other cities. as a money earning scheme like london or paris and parking permits are easy money for who is in control of the city.Ask a londoner what they think of the mayor and they will tell u quickly .Only the cyclist or a certain group think khan is good -
Bangkok Braces for Rising PM2.5 Levels Amid Cool Weather
bristolgeoff replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
The burning season this year was not good but it has being worse in past years.Wear a mask if it was that bad i wore one sometimes but overall air quality at that time was not good. Can not say about bkk but once the rain starts it clears up nicely until the next burning season. Many friends did leave some did not and returned in may when it stopped,but if you had health issues then maybe the sth is better at that time of year.From where i lived and when i drove i could not see the mountains and when in chaing rai u can could see the same -
British woman injured by boat propeller on Similan Islands
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Southern Thailand News
It was a accident where or what the tourist/farang doing near the boat to be cut.Where was the person controlling the boat and was he paying attention.It was a accident nothing more fixed up all ok now -
Thailand Probes Thaksin's Alleged Political Manipulation
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
They helped to get rid of the party that got most of the votes last election move foward,Then we all know what happened after thaksim returned he was so bad so in hospital until his future clear. Now his puppet daughter in power like the sister did,they look into the party now after all this.The horse has bolted pretty much so who knows what will happen probadly nothing -
Foreign 'Mafia' Harass Tourists in Pattaya, Taunt Local Police
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Begging to annoy the restaurant owner to give him something i suppose.In siem reap restaurants give them food to stop them annoying customers inside.Does not work they still beg outside and ask for money.You offer them food they will say no and want some dollars which someone watching will collect straight after.Others will do it outside 7/11 and ask farangs and 7/11 shop owners have liitle power to stop them too seen it many times in cnx -
Dancers at Police Station Spark Outrage Among Netizens
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I,am guessing katoey,but dancing for something on a social media site. A storm in a tea cup really,but we know some thais will thing it is wrong and film it -
Pattaya Official Seeks Justice in Sea Urination Row
bristolgeoff replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
In the sea no one can see you but it happens all the time.If they wanted to pee behind a tree or somewhere where u can not be seen.Happens everywhere -
Suspension of TM6 Arrival Form Extended to Boost Tourism
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
TM6 no more or ETA like other countries online.Tm6 was filled out on the plane sometimes or while u waited to enter.The electronic entry card will probadly happen when it is ready.But the tm6 was easy enough -
New Bangkok Rules Limit Street Vendors to Designated Zones
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I know in cnx vendors sell all types of food provide a good service for everyone.The night market plus weekend markets you can visit and buy if you need or want.So cutting down on the vendors does not seem right they are providing a good service for thais and farangs -
Thai Police Bust Multi-Million Baht Sex Toy Smuggling Ring
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Any night in bkk who see the stalls and always a couple of sex toy stalls.If they were not selling them then they would not be there.So I Imagine they found a wholesaler in bkk so the stalls will have to use the next company selling the stiff -
Tik Shiro Car Crash Sparks Demand for Alcohol Test Inquiry
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Now media attention is on this case,bit late for drunk test,maybe a fine now something to the family members or he will go to be a monk for awhile all is then forgiven.Just don,t mention the red bull heir did the same escaped and the rest is history. -
Big bike forced off road by car on Bangkok highway - video
bristolgeoff replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
It seems the car driver just pulled across and hit the bike.Maybe he did not see him when he done it I,am sure the bike rider is all above board and legal,but the car driver should stop but this is thailand and they drive off leaving the accident behind.Main thing is the bike rider is fine maybe some damage on the bike.That could have being me as well when i ride my scooter in traffic.Always keep looking when i ride my scooter -
Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party face constitutional showdown
bristolgeoff replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Daughter the pm Thaksim controlling from the back room yes daddy. No problem for them they know how to fix things like this -
I agree the locals upset jealous they were not invited so grass them to the police.Not as bad as the bridge club arrest ,if no money on show just cards and chips no case really.Everyone knows and sees thai gambling the king card game i think after they pay who lost like snooker clubs too.They don,t try to hide it,just wait for the casinos to be legal and see who is at those tables playing poker
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Drunk Indian Tourist Assaulted After Harassing Woman on Pattaya Beach
bristolgeoff replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
They were drunk wanted a photo,if they said ok take the photos.When the hands started wondering then the problem starts.if it was in a bar the ladies will be ok but not outside the bar never advised.Maybe the bargirls wanted some private time so don,t do it