Davyro

Always seems to be 3 or more onto One. Never seen one on one

This years appropriate dress

Seemed biss as usual to the Thai as the video shows many cars pass by rather quickly.

Not Thai 'lady' I guess, pretty much English, no?. Whatever, she must have had a ball befor she went into the car to try to take off.

If she was English, you can be sure the headline would have said English lady.

Always been a joke in my house 'no have' an 'oh cannot'. We shop online whenever possible.

Clearly the animals a drugged This is a disgrace what are these kids doing looking after these animals? They obviously have no training or even love of the animals. And should one of the tigers turn on one of these kids it will be the animals fault? Avoid these places so they have to close down

I don't understand why many Thais can sit for hours in a Temple or in a café or bar, yet once they get behind a driving wheel they 're in a mad steamin' rush ? Can't wait for a red light to turn green. Mini van drivers are to be seriously avoided at any time of year !

I really would like to hear from one of these drivers. What they think about when they get into the drivers seat? Are they under pressure, if so why? Are they always late for something ? Do they drive the same way at home when they're in the family car with the children? Do they like their job?

If you miss a 90 day sign in, it's 2000 baht

I've been in Thailand 13 years. whenever I see one of these silver or white van come up behind me I always try and get out the way. They will pull right up to your rear bumper and if they don't flash their lights for you to get out of the way, then they sit on your tail. They cannot, will not, not any of them, take time and wait for a good time to overtake. It's like a game to them. It must be loss of face or machismo arrogance. They have to get round you any way any how. And then you meet up with them at the next traffic lights. Just hard to imagine where they get these drivers from. I'm not talking a bout some of the vans. I mean all of them, they are all the same. Why don't they have woman driving these vans?

Simple case of a monopolized market. Products expensive and its poor quality. The only thing that will make them improve the product and price is competition from others. Will it be allowed to happen??

Licence can be renewed at 7-11? Will there be a test ??

I have just noticed this year, having now moved to Chiang Mai from Phuket, that transferring GB Sterling from Nationwide bank account to Siam Commercial account in Chiang Mai now incurs extra charges. Nationwide charge a fixed 20 pounds fee for 'Swift' transfer of funds. But now on my first transfer up here, I was charged 14.79. on my second transfer a charge of 15 pounds both charges withdrawn from my Nationwide account in the UK.

After many emails to Nationwide, I learn that they have to use intermediary banks in order to transfer funds to Thailand. I my case HSBC in Bangkok are responsible and now levy these charges. Only last year using the same Siam CB in Phuket for 3 years, my Swift transfers never incurred such extra charges from my swift transfers. I asked Nationwide why I didn't have these charges in Phuket, yet now I do in Chiang Mai, Is this a new thing? Why are the charges different? What extra fees can I expect on my next transfer??

The only answer I have is that Nationwide have to use intermediary banks to transfer money. And these banks levy their own charges whatever they charge is beyond Nationwide control. After calling First Direct Bank, they also confirm this. So it seems now intermediary banks are sticking their greedy fingers into this pie !

My latest swift transfer I asked for fees to be taken from my receiving Bank, Siam CB. This time I have a shortfall of just over 1999 baht. Almost 40 pounds fee on top of the standard Nationwide 20 pounds. Anyone else had similar??

I see that Halifax Bank only charge 9.50 for Swift transfers for any amount. TSB charge 10 for transfers of less than 5000 and 17.50 for transfers over 5000 pounds. First Direct charge 25 pounds and Nationwide 20 on any amount transferred;

Anyone have any better ways to transfer Sterling to Thailand? Or is it better to convert to Baht in the UK then transfer to Thailand?

I have just noticed this year, having now moved to Chiang Mai from Phuket, that transferring GB Sterling from Nationwide bank account to Siam Commercial account in Chiang Mai now incurs extra charges. Nationwide charge a fixed 20 pounds fee for 'Swift' transfer of funds. But now on my first transfer up here, I was charged 14.79. on my second transfer a charge of 15 pounds both charges withdrawn from my Nationwide account in the UK.

After many emails to Nationwide, I learn that they have to use intermediary banks in order to transfer funds to Thailand. I my case HSBC in Bangkok are responsible and now levy these charges. Only last year using the same Siam CB in Phuket for 3 years, my Swift transfers never incurred such extra charges from my swift transfers. I asked Nationwide why I didn't have these charges in Phuket, yet now I do in Chiang Mai, Is this a new thing? Why are the charges different? What extra fees can I expect on my next transfer??

The only answer I have is that Nationwide have to use intermediary banks to transfer money. And these banks levy their own charges whatever they charge is beyond Nationwide control. After calling First Direct Bank, they also confirm this. So it seems now intermediary banks are sticking their greedy fingers into this pie !

My latest swift transfer I asked for fees to be taken from my receiving Bank, Siam CB. This time I have a shortfall of just over 1999 baht. Almost 40 pounds fee on top of the standard Nationwide 20 pounds. Anyone else had similar??

I see that Halifax Bank only charge 9.50 for Swift transfers for any amount. TSB charge 10 for transfers of less than 5000 and 17.50 for transfers over 5000 pounds. First Direct charge 25 pounds and Nationwide 20 on any amount transferred;

Anyone have any better ways to transfer Sterling to Thailand? Or is it better to convert to Baht in the UK then transfer to Thailand? Thanks

Wow that sounds great. Martial law tourism. I can add Thailand to places I want to see. Iraq Syria Ukraine and Liberia

Jaktip Chaijinda, deputy head of national police, said a quick resolution of the case would result in a speedy recovery of tourist numbers.

He went on: “Today the case should be finished. We want to clear it up as soon as possible so our tourist industry can bounce back.”

This seems to say it all

This is just sad. Do they really think people will fall for this? I makes us realise just how dangerous it is here

Stool Pidgeon!! Why report the story before the DNA results and not after? They hoping the story will now go away and people will forget. Disgraceful.

Its unlikely to see a black teacher in the schools here. All the ad models and soap stars are porcelain white. All the supermarket's stock whitening products. You can even buy whitening underarm deodorant. Ask most ladies do they like brown skin and you'll understand why they don't go to the beach much, and I don't think its anything to do with danger of over exposure to ultra violet. Is it racism ?

Its unlikely to see a black teacher in the schools here. All the ad models and soap stars are porcelain white. All the supermarket's stock whitening products. You can even buy whitening underarm deodorant. Ask most ladies do they like brown skin and you'll understand why they don't go to the beach much. And I don't think its anything to do with danger of over exposure to ultra violet.

Just say 'when you know how many brothers I have'...........'give me a call' and move on 

Just been to the Chiang Mai Immigration with my application for certificate of residency, so I can renew my Thai driving Licence. Gave in the application and my house rental agreement. They told me I have to go to another immigration office for this certificate now. I get to the other Immigration office behind what sound like ' Kwa Pa tong ' which looks like its being built? Some distance from the airport, we notice many people from Myannmar. Well I present the documents and I'm asked for 500 baht . I hand over the money but inquire why the fee as I didn't pay this for the Thai licence the first time? Is this a new fee now, ? Then the application forms are handed back to me but no certificate of residency. I'm told I have to apply to my Embassy. After going back to the first immigration office at the airport, they don't seem to understand why I don't have the certificate or why I was asked for 500 baht. They told me to go back there and see another official there. Ive beemn in Thailand for 12 years and recently come here from Phuket. Anyone else have to go to the 'other' Immigration office? Or have extra fees ?

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If a Thai musician, or sportsperson, comes to UK or USA to do their thing, they need a performers or sporting visa. No difference here.

I knock Thailand a lot, but I don't see why people who can strum a guitar, or play the piano, should get off with financing their stay here by earning a few baht without the proper permissions and permits.

Taksin comes to the UK buys a house in Belgravia,London. Buys and sells Man City football club you think he had a work permit?? Yes more fool the UK , Thai musicins come to the Uk. To the US, Australia, Many Thai's are living and working in these countries why do we have to feel we are not really worthy or welcome here? It's not tit for tat, live music being played is good for farangs it is good for Thai musicians also. All muscians like to learn and enjoy each others style. The cities could be alive with music and yes, if its allowed , creative people will follow here, of all nationalities, because thats how it works. People want to be where its at!! so it won't just be people hacking out cover songs. It can only be good for tourism and local business. If it's not the law then change it!! A few years back was it law for not wearing a crash helmet on a motor bike? they managed to changed that law !! It used to be 30 days entry visa, anything can be changed.