Peterphuket

These aren’t Dutch lads on holiday in Spain who’ve kicked someone to death. So things could always be worse.

Although opinions on this are likely to be divided, in my experience it does make a big difference. I switched from an agent in the countryside to one based in Bangkok for my retirement visa extension, it saves me 8,000 THB a year and the service is much better.

Yes, that’s easier said than done. When I first came to Thailand on a tour in 1993, we were also presented with a fait accompli, visiting Phang Nga Bay in a small boat. It’s not that easy to say no. The boat trip wasn’t particularly pleasant due to heavy rain, but you can’t know that in advance.

Although you might expect the opposite – after all, labour is cheap in LOS – I would like to inform you that in the Netherlands, 1,000 additional staff have been recruited by various banks for the same purpose, whereas there, given the very high labour costs, you would expect a ‘bot’ to be made. But in the Netherlands, they want to monitor everyone, preferably minute by minute.

I could reply using a different nickname; that way, we’ll have at least 12.

Well, it’s not just the BKK Hospital, but also the ones in Hua Hin and Phuket – they charge as much as they can, that’s what that hospital is all about. I’ll never forget having to haggle over the price for having an abscess removed at the BKK Hospital in Hua Hin – can you believe it? And yes, I’ve had more than 25 years’ experience with that hospital, so I won’t be going there anymore.

No, three. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was on his mobile instead of driving.

I think that Iranian ambassador would be better off going home instead of issuing warnings. And if he is stubborn and wants to issue warnings, he should do so to his own government.

Indeed, the world would be a much better place without Islam.

That's funny, but as it happens, I have a Belgian neighbor, and he doesn't know the word “roundabout.”

In one of the photos, you can see the country of registration, namely Panama.

It doesn't matter whether it's a roundabout or a traffic light, they just drive on, and last weekend I saw several people driving through a red light. What a mentality those people have! Even after living here for almost 30 years, I'm still amazed every day by the traffic mentality. BTW but sorry this "Wng weīyn" I don't understand.

How do you explain it when the majority of the Thai population has no idea what a crosswalk is? It's indifference, the “mai pen rai” mentality, but above all, it's me, me, me, which you see in all aspects of traffic.

Well, I think for tourists, the opening hours and prices for alcohol also contribute to their decision to stay away, with the rules changing a thousand and one times, driving them crazy.

As far as I understand, Israel is not happy about this but has allowed it under considerable pressure.

A genuine Dremel, the perfect tool for this job. BTW, Made in the Netherlands.

The suspects showed no signs of stress and functioned normally. So those are the real die-hard Russian Roulette players.

It's no different with traffic lights, more and more people are running red lights. But I can understand it to some extent now that traffic lights are being installed in the most nonsensical places throughout Thailand, and it's often pointless to wait for a red light if there is no other traffic. Perhaps it would be a good idea to install detection loops in the road, or am I asking too much?

So, it took three fatal accidents for them to come to the conclusion that they need to take action... That's very quick (sarcasm off).

The annoying thing is that it doesn't just apply to him, but to me as well.

Yes, that is a possibility I had overlooked, but quite possible

It is the nonchalance that is the undoing of the shop staff. Let's be honest, with such a large amount of gold, you wouldn't leave the shutter half open while cleaning up. That's asking to be robbed, no sympathy for them. Once again, the “mai pen rai” attitude.

Keys to get into my house or car, not to mention a handkerchief, and yes, I also have those glasses on my nose, otherwise I can't see anything.

I have mentioned this several times here. When I first came to Thailand about 30 years ago, a weight of Thai gold was 5,000 baht, and I have taken advantage of that to this day.

It's not that difficult, you know. I've brought it in and taken it out several times. Of course, there's always a risk, but so far I've always managed it.