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Surely eggs are on the price control list? Doesn't seem to have any effect. Guess you can charge what you want.

Eggs. As the price of eggs rises, the value of the chicken rises. She can constantly replace the eggs. Difference between value and price. IMHO of course!

If it ain't stiff, it ain't worth a fxxx! Slogan from a bygone era

Here's a selection, FWIW: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-freezes-prices-of-46-products-for-another-year/

Searched everywhere but can't find a complete list of price controlled goods and services in Thailand. I can't see the price of chicken being controlled, even though it's supposedly on the list. It's doubled in 6 months. Ditto pork. The RPI in the UK is made up of a shopping basket of supposedly typical everyday goods. Do they include dried squid/shrimps here? Fish sauce? Pla ra? Rice (surely?). Anyone got a link? I've seen the lists which start "goods such as...", but nowhere a definitive one. And can't link to BKK Post.

How about they remove the little packets of seasoning and charge 5.50 or 6? Then charge 1 THB or 50 satang for them if required? Or, use your own. Or, oh just take me away...

This always makes me laugh. 7 years or 140k fine. Wait, wait, I'm thinking. Err, think I'll go with the fine please guv.

Because millions eat this every day. It's pretty much a staple for low incomes.

TLDR: is this for real? I've had contact with this organization. They bought AA insurance brokers recently. They offer very attractive 5 year and longer savings accounts, paying 6% pa, guaranteed, with capital secured. Too good to be true? I've looked at their sites, but they're all glossy brochures. There is a list of group companies, registered in Hong Kong, Nevis, etc etc. They have a long list of personnel, in a wide variety of roles. https://www.welcometoalliance.com/ You can find the old archived thread here: Anyone have any experience with them, or their subsidiaries?

Actually, we've been over this ground already. I took it up with AA. I believe the explanation was, if, in the first 6 months, you develop any of the listed conditions, you won't be covered, but whether this is for an indefinite period I've no idea. If, however, you declare a pre-existing, then the insurers will decide on the level of cover, if any. The red breaking news "quote", was taken out of its context. I believe it was put up by a broker elsewhere in Thailand as clickbait, if you like. It was poor practice.

It's possible. Then the whole thing is completely fraudulent.

Yes, but I'm not a surgeon or a doctor. How do I know if a tumour isn't growing somewhere inside of me? And why aren't they interested in finding out through a simple medical procedure? Seems crazy to accept that risk and the potential huge outlay for want of a simple medical test. Risk assessment is what insurance is all about. They're taking on incalculable risk with no apparent qualms.

What I find slightly questionable is that, although I offered a medical, previous medical records and a blood test, they weren't interested. So having disclosed my Afib as my only known (to me) preexisting condition, they might argue in the event of a claim that I had others, even though I wasn't aware of them. I've been warned Pattaya is full of scams, but hopefully this is not one of them. I mean, enough people know about this apparently legit company now to bring derision on themselves in the event of no cover. Right??? Hmmm.

https://www.area.co.th/english/area_announce/area_anpg.php?strquey=press_announcement5383.htm

Of course, but the insurers are equally remiss in covering anything without requiring an inspection certificate. Oh wait, I suppose they can be bought too. Well, it's simply down to the owners then. If they refuse to acknowledge the risks then they must pay. Jail, fines and proper compensation. Too late for the poor victims though.

Public liability insurance. Should of course be mandatory for all public venues and vehicles. Hard to find in Thailand. Private liability ok. I used to rent out my house. Managed to get cover eventually. Somebody trips over and breaks a leg, slips in the bathroom etc etc, in theory, I was covered. Never put to the test fortunately. Also, so as not to invalidate your cover, it forces you, if required, to look at all your safety precautions, compliance etc.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Or, to paraphrase Dorothy Parker "You can lead a cop to culture, but you can't make him think." Law enforcement + pay off = catastrophe.

I saw them advertised here on the forum and have had so far fairly positive feedback from them. But I was just wondering if any member(s) have had any dealings with them. My slight worry is, I can't find any reviews online, but that may be just because people tend to register complaints rather than praise. I'm not in any way pushing this company. Just doing a bit of due diligence. TIA.

Can't see a problem with rolling a few armoured divisions across the Polish and Romanian borders into Ukraine, with Zelensky's express permission, if not invitation. Without even firing a shot it would surely halt Putin in his tracks. Ukraine is NOT his territory despite his claims, so he could have no complaints. He's rolling up to NATO's borders in Romania and Poland, while the mere possibility of NATO rolling up to Russian borders with Ukraine, which could not have happened for many years to come, if at all, is what he claims in part provoked his invasion. Not sure if this is an appropriate subject matter for a Thai forum, but couldn't find anywhere else to post it. I'm not interested in flaming, trolling or other forms of online punch-ups. But I read every day of the worsening situation in Ukraine and just wonder where we, as more than likely expats of countries closely affected by these events, stand.

Trying to figure out best way to DMK from Pattaya, excluding taxis (Cheap Charlie Travel). So far, I've got: 1. Bus to Ekamai (or hop off at first BTS stop), BTS to Wat Phra Sri Mahatat, then bus to DMK. I'm not sure about this bus. Any pointers? https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Pattaya/Don-Muang-Airport-DMK#r/Bus-BTS/s/4 Or 2. Bus to Ekamai (as above), Asok, MRT to Bang Seu, Bang Seu to DMK on red line. Only 7 kg of luggage on wheels. Any experience of these, or other suggestions. I need an early bus from Pattaya, 1100 flight, so BKK airport bus not an option. TIA.