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thank you for the info. He/she is in snake heaven now.

There is no heaven its DEAD

Did you not get enough hugs as a child?

Good job police. Get that junk off the streets.

I know it's low season now but once high season comes around i really hope it's not going to be shoulder to shoulder tourists covering all the beach.

Can't see past City or Chelsea to win the league. I think Liverpool are overall stronger than last year but I reckon we can make a push. For anyone who thinks we are weaker with Suarez look at our record last year when he wasn't in the squad.

What is REALLY absurd about these "crackdowns" is that they adversely affect the livelihoods of those who work in these businesses. With an economy teetering on the edge of depression, military men with no grounding in economics should NOT be tinkering with the business sector. It's the old tendency to "take action" just for the hell of it, so it will appear that action is being taken. A bit like President Gerald Ford's ridiculous "WIN" buttons, which stood for Whip Inflation Now". The net effect was to INCREASE inflation by printing up millions of useless buttons. When Thai people have enough jobs for anyone who wants one, that's when the economy is at its best.

Don't worry when it all comes crashing down and people are akint it will all come back like the ex gf you thought you would never be sleeping with again.

What does a 9 year old girl stand to gain from learning how to fire an automatic weapon?

I find if someone in front of me is taking the mick I usually make it a point to grab hold of the seat from both sides every time I get up and also play knee tappy when I need to stretch my legs.

Allegedly coming to Phuket as well.

http://www.thephuketnews.com/tougher-use-of-alcohol-promotion-laws-coming-soon-to-phuket-48063.php

First, alcohol... Next, prostitution?

One can only dream. Forget about visa changes, THAT would really clean up the country of all sorts of undesirables.

The p4p scene for foreigners is tiny compared to that which caters for locals. And it's the oldest occupation in the book so really don't think it can be stamped out altogether. Can it?

This will surely put a dent in the bar and gogo scene no?

Nice pics thanks.

Must be a beautiful sight. Shame there are no pics.

Moaning over 10 bhat? He deserves to be attacked for that.

For day trips to freedom, banana beach ect... or have they been removed from the area too?

I would literally run from that. Do they attack only if provoked or would they have a pop at someone anyway?

Tell her you want a ladyboy gang bang and want her to join in. That should do the trick.

I agree with Starky that Pit Bulls are no more dangerous than any other breed if raised correctly.  My neighbor and his wife back in the States adopted one from a Rescue Society, and he turned out to be one of the most affectionate and playful dogs you could ever meet.  And he was terrified of one of my cats.  But that's ok, as most dogs were afraid of that particular cat as well. lol.  His name was Bruno, and he loved to play fetch with a tree branch damn near as big as my leg.  You definitely can't paint all PB''s with the same brush.

I once saw a pitbull take some flowers over to its owner. Awwww

Does not change the fact that they are dangerous and have killed people. Wake up.

Turn the place into a glass crater IMO. They contribute nothing to society other than threats and fear.

Great news although worrying that when I emailed the consulate earlier they told me I had to carry it with me at all times. Anyway hopefully this is the end of the matter.

I emailed the London consulate and they basically said I should carry my passport at all times.

Does anyone know what the process is for obtaining a replacement passport whilst on holiday?

A clarification from Bangkok this time:
 
"He added that starting from August 29, foreigners who failed to produce their passports would be fined up to Bt20,000 and jailed for up to two years."
 
The fact that it says "failed to produce" and not "failed to carry on their person." is just more proof that this is much to do about nothing, because it is the exact same wording they have always used. The police have always defined "able to produce." as in if it's at home or the office, someone brings it to you while you wait if for some reason they don't accept your PP photocopy and or Thai DL.
 
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747534-august-29-heavy-new-penalties-await-visa-overstays-thai-immigration/?utm_source=newsletter-20140731-0747&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

So why can't we just use the same rule for fail to carry? Ie come back to my hotel to see.

Why can't immigration produce some sort of temporary ID card for the tourist which is valid for the duration of the visa?

I doubt there will be an explosion in local theft, yet with the increased number of passports on the streets will undoubtedly lead to an increase in random lost and stolen passports.  This must be good news for local international crime rings, since one of the tools they require are passports.  On the other hand, for tourists losing a passport, replacements are issued within days.  In smaller terms, the inconvenience is not much of an issue.  The policy of checking passports at check points will police against the random overstay, but unless a passport is required when paying the ticket - B2000 will be your getaway ticket.  

Can you expand more on what the process is for me as a uk citizen if I lose my passport in Thailand? I suppose I need to be aware of that now in light of the new rules.

I'm supposed to be flying into Bangkok with Qatar airways in January. I'm wondering if I should change to someone else. Knee jerk reaction?

Exactly we can just bring everything ourselves. 5555

Honestly some of the comments here are sometimes so dimwitted it's beyond belief.