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I Think I Might Have Screwed Up
kingstonkid replied to kingstonkid's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Sam thanks. I agree that with the Dip bag, it should be realitivly easy but then again this is the CDN government Got all my paperwork ready and hoping they can help me. I agree they have always been helpful. Worst case I see if possible border bounce. -
I was absolutely mortified at what I witnessed yesterday.
kingstonkid replied to BarBoy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
This is an Asian thing. They have been doing it so long that they just do it. TYo them helmets are strnge as well as seatbelts. consider that in the west we really did not start wearing helmets until they were made mandatory and people got fined. I agree law enforcement is the way. The simple solution is to start at the schools. During saily routine it is simple. Set up check points that not only stop them and fine them but confiscate the bike until they return with a bill of sale for a helmet and the helmet. That or make a deal with a helmet company to set up at the check point and sell the helmets. If you can not pay then you lose the bike. At the schools start taking the bikes away from the kids if they are not wearing helmets and if there are more than 3 on the bike then stop them for that also. -
I Think I Might Have Screwed Up
kingstonkid replied to kingstonkid's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
doing that wednesday -
I Think I Might Have Screwed Up
kingstonkid replied to kingstonkid's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I can do the paperwork and everything at the embassy. it is the time crunch. My passport expires almost the same day as my extension LOL That is what gave me the BAD idea of doing it all at once. -
I Think I Might Have Screwed Up
kingstonkid replied to kingstonkid's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yeah that is what Yeah that is what I was thinking but will I be able to extednd retirment visa is my worry as I will not have my old one I can take pictures of it of course and possibly get the Embassy to certify them if they will. I know we have a lot of real experts here so hoping someone has seen this before and can advise -
Do you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Thailand?
kingstonkid replied to MalcolmB's topic in General Topics
Your survey left one area out. I never wear a helmet when on a motorcycle, BUT the only time I am on a bike is as a passenger for a motorcycle taxi doing short trips. -
Hi I need some advice from the experts. My passport expires around the same time as my visa extension so I tried to do the whole thing at once. Now, Canada Post is on strike, and I am not sure I will get my new passport on time. I am hoping someone can give me advice by extension, which is due -7 Jan. Also, remember that in order to get my new passport, I have to give them my current one. Yes I know I am an idiot no need to flame me.
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Warning issued on eve of White Lotus series in Thailand - video
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Add the polltutin and garbage that will also come with them. most people do not care about teh place they are visiting it is the theme and to say they saw it. MAYA BAY STILL HAS TO RANK #1 on tourism foul ups. -
Thai E-Cigarette Debate Sparks Health Experts' Outrage
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I know it may sound funny but to me there are 3 ways to handle it. Leave it wild west like they are now where anyone can sell anything (do you really know what is in the package you buy on the street) Ban it completely Say good bye to a lot of tourism money Regulate it and sell it in locations that the government can control. The best place to sell it is probably in the registered Mary Jane shops. Selling it in the MOM and POP locations or selling it in CP stores has minimal control. Selling it in the Marijuana shops is more controllable because you can close them down if they screw up. -
Thai E-Cigarette Debate Sparks Health Experts' Outrage
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The challenge is not to raise the price but to either legalize it and restrict access (ala cigarettes) or to leave it. The amount of stuff (not sure of quality) that ia avail on the street is rediculous. I would hate to think what would happen if RTP actually enforced laws. Hell NANA would be a ghost town. If the government were to legalize vaping and restrict its sales to shops that also sell cigarettes, it would be easier to regulate. This would be a more effective approach than allowing numerous stalls to sell these products to tourists. Regulation is key to managing this issue, and it's time for the government to take a proactive stance. It is because of Tourists that I think you can not make it illegal. There are too many tourists that vape, so they have to have access, or they will not come here. So you either move sales to CP and mom and pop with regulations or you let the legal POT shops sell it. That is probably the best idea. -
Come to Kraft bar near cowboy Monday at 630 many experts will give you all sorts of advice. Satoshi group
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Nose Jobs: Thai Fashion Statement or Beauty Fail?
kingstonkid replied to JK-Trilly's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Not very scientific lol. -
If he doesn't resign and call an election there's going to be trouble
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Trolley folly: Tipsy tourists’ wild hotel ride in Koh Phi Phi (video)
kingstonkid replied to webfact's topic in Krabi News
How do you think Mom and dad feel bet they look at this with pride. Also have to wonder about the quality of their friends -
'Stimulating' conversation with a Bar Girl.
kingstonkid replied to BarBoy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
She willo remind you at some point that she is losing about 1k not working. Her friend is interesting did she specify if friend was male or female, If she is young then I wuld suggest that she is looking for boyfriend/husband LOL She may think you are it. A ot will depend on what you do and where you party would highly suggest getting a hotel room and not going home. -
Nose Jobs: Thai Fashion Statement or Beauty Fail?
kingstonkid replied to JK-Trilly's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
You might be surprised top know that nose jobs are not as popular as you think Leading cosmetic surgeries in Thailand in 2024, by monthly search volume breast enlargement 17700 Botox 14600 Hair transplant 11200 Assuming mostly men for this one nose job 9600 Liposuction 7500 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235238/thailand-leading-cosmetic-surgeries-by-monthly-search-volume/#:~:text=As of January 2024%2C the,and 11 thousand searches respectively. US stats Top 5 Plastic Surgeries for Females Rhinoplasty Blepharoplasty Facelift Breast augmentation Liposuction Top 5 Plastic Surgeries for Males Rhinoplasty Blepharoplasty Cheek implant Liposuction Ear surgery -
Why Do Thai Girls Love Getting Tattoos?
kingstonkid replied to SoCal1990's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Many feel that the bhuddist tattoo brings them luck and I am not talking about BAR girls. The one thing I find here is the ability of people here that have little idea saying that the only reason that girls are working bars or free lance is tht they have little education an are mentally challenged. Many of the young girls here come from Issan or other provinves and realize that they can not make any money or have a good life staying there. They come to the big city looking for adventure, the cance to find a farang boyfriend and to make money. Unfortunatley living in Issan and gong to school does not give them the skills they need to work in many of the offices. Then again some of the young ones that are working have families to feed or a university program to pay off. I agree that there are girls with challenges but that is no differnet than any other area of life and at least these girls are working and not sitting on the side of the street begging. -
One suggestion would be to have dedicated trucks that go to the markets around closing time and collect the food not sold. Give vouchers to the sellers and then use the food for the poor and elderly. The other thing they need to do not just in Phket but everywhere in Thailand is to get the seperate containers and have recycled items picked up or depeosited in the spereate containers. This would allow for easier dumpster diving for the many that wade into my garbage looking for bottles or plastic. It would also cut down on the amount of plastic that goes to the dump withnormal garbage.
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This is not a Thai thing wonder how many people did it whenthey were married in theor home country. As to those that would rather work late if I was working I would be one of them. It has nothing to do with family it has everything to do with packed BTS/MRT. It has everything to do with sitting in traffic for hours just to move 3 blocks. By the time you get home after dealing with traffic or the cowds you are more keyed up and unapproachable when you get home. A;so alot of thsoe peole that stay late are the ones that will get promoted or get more work done because they don't have people bothering them about why they stay late.
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YOung people have always been called Master for young male and Miss for young female. Mister and Mrs was used for people tat are married or older.