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2 hours ago, Tarteso said:

Strong head or strong helmet ? 🤔

Airhead 

Whether in criminal  or political  dramas, follow the money.

2 hours ago, LennyW said:

Ideal opportunity to reverse over the armed imbecile in that quiet lane!!

You do that, he will definitely bring that axe down onto your boot or worse the rear windscreen. Not a good exchange of event. Just speed off to avoid that imbecile. 

Good enough for tourists to take ig photos but ,definitely for those in the know, not a copy of the infamous Angkor wat. But then for those Cambodians that claimed otherwise, well you can’t cure stupid. 
 

6 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Damn! I used to do border runs at that crossing. There were a LOT of locals of both nations going back and forth doing business. This will hurt those who can least afford it.

• Exceptions for humanitarian needs, such as urgent medical care, student education, and essential daily life activities.
  
  I think Thai authorities allow goods and services to cross border on foot but not vehicles. 

I remembered last year my Korean friend and wife wanting to visit Damnoen Saduak market even though they knew it is a tourist trap.  They were on holiday so this is one item from their bucket list.  My missus, a long term resident fluent in Thai,negotiated with the boatman on my behalf and managed to lower the price substantially.  It is what it is. 

If relevant authorities sleep on the job and let this trend continue, Thai people are just killing their golden goose. Short term profit cannibalising long term growth.

a short sighted business strategy. 

Some cars have a window tint that is too dark to be used safely at night . You get to see only reflections on the windows making it a hazard to drive at night.  I drove a friend’s suv once at night  and got the fright of my life when I realized both windows were heavily tinted. I can only see thru the windscreen. The windows and rear windscreen were all heavily tinted and showed total reflections. Ok for day driving but a hazard at night.

Do not drink to total incapacitation. Be responsible with alcohol. I only got drunk twice in my whole life. Don’t cheapen your life like that. You owe it to yourself to live a long and fruitful life . Don’t throw your life callously like that. Nobody ,not even your wife , is responsible for your well-being but yourself. 

1 hour ago, jesimps said:

200 ? That's one hell of a lot of squats. Even when young and very fit in the army, I couldn't have managed that many in a single session. I'm all for teachers and parents using discipline, but that many squats is ridiculous. No wonder it caused injury. 

Teaching is a noble profession that brings upon the next generation.  
For some teachers, it is not a calling but  is just a job that bring food to the table .

4 hours ago, Travel Dude said:

Whatever the reason, corporal punishment is against the law. Lucky it wasn't my son as this teacher would now be xxx...

This teacher should be taken away quietly and taught a severe lesson literally. I definitely would if it is my son. No Thai education is worth dying for. 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

One of thousands, many kids are expected to help with evening sales.

Last week I was having dinner with missus at a restaurant in Korat on holiday. In came a schoolboy ( wearing a school uniform) selling bags of yogurt. I told him I need only 2 cups as the rest would be wasted and thrown away.  however I will give him the amount for the whole batch. I can see the gratitude in his eyes as he waied me profusely. He reminded me of my son about his age. 

Those cheapskates ,eat and dash , are the bane of foreigners living in pattaya and phuket. I believe in karma and those eat and dash might have the unpaid ingested food in their stomach turning into something else. Never indulge in something that is not rightfully paid for. Karma is a bitch and it never forgets. My take 

11 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Chinese?

Why demeaning the Chinese ethnic ? There are always good and ugly nationalities all over the world. I am ethnic Chinese and I behave like a good world citizen wherever I go. Polite and courteous. 

11 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

13 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

Nah you really should  apologize to the people as soon as possible so they're not left wondering what the hell just happened. I would feel so bad and guilty if I just walked away like that.

13 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

Nah you really should  apologize to the people as soon as possible so they're not left wondering what the hell just happened. I would feel so bad and guilty if I just walked away like that.

Probably walking away to avoid any altercation with the furious Thai owner. Run away first then wait for police to show up before appearing again

Used to go for good food at somboon seafood located at soi 8 and Paiboon chaozhou restaurant along main road but not anymore after moving to bangna location. Similar restaurants nearby so no need to brave the traffic and parking problem anymore. 

Wearing helmet is to provide road safety for you and not wearing one is on you if you ever get involved in an accident. Thus to the Thais, it is the usual ‘up to you’ philosophy. Your life your choice . 

15 hours ago, smedly said:

motorbike taxi's are an issue, helmets are an issue due to the quality and cleanliness

 

Bring your own then . Missus brought her own helmet when traveling overseas because of reasons stated above.

On 5/6/2025 at 11:04 AM, RJRS1301 said:

Jetstar & budget airlines have put paid to that

Budget airlines,

budget brains,

budget behaviours

 

You are correct. The internet social media also contribute to the arrival of the white trash. Thailand with its relatively cheap accommodation and availability of women doesn’t help here. 

11 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

The Indians beating the Thais in making noise that kills your sleep. That means something.

 

Read that the Indian clubs on Walking Street set new levels of deafening noise.

 

Here in the village you might be the unlucky looser if there is some family party in the neighborhood with a stage built up.

Two story high speaker towers.

Windows shattering.

Until midnight is the norm.

It is and will always remain a "strange people".

The cacophony of Indian drums is enough to drive anybody nuts….loud and primitive drumming going on and on. 

6 hours ago, Michael gough 294 said:

Surely cheaper to pay the fine than for a new spare wheel, or did they think they were getting a free wheel clamp.🤣🤣

Sometimes tourists do not know how to go about paying the fines and getting the clamp removed especially  when their mode of transport can no longer help them. &nbsp
Trying to physically remove the clamp may be a lack of foresight and desperation. 
once my car was wheel clamped along sukhumvit soi 47 Bangkok . I have no idea how to go about it as there was no note or number to call. Finally I managed to ask local Thai for help. Got onto a motorbike taxi go to the relevant police station , paid the fines and (700tb) got onto the motorbike taxi again back to my car to wait for the police to unclamp . Waste of time indeed. So I believe the tourists would rather just pay the fine if they could rather than going thru the hassle of changing wheel. Just my feedback though. 

6 hours ago, Michael gough 294 said:

Surely cheaper to pay the fine than for a new spare wheel, or did they think they were getting a free wheel clamp.🤣🤣

Sometimes tourists do not know how to go about paying the fines and getting the clamp removed especially  when their mode of transport can no longer help them. 
Trying to physically remove the clamp may be a lack of foresight and desperation. 
once my car was wheel clamped along sukhumvit soi 47 Bangkok . I have no idea how to go about it as there was no note or number to call. Finally I managed to ask local Thai for help. Got onto a motorbike taxi go to the relevant police station , paid the fines and (700tb) got onto the motorbike taxi again back to my car to wait for the police to unclamp . Waste of time indeed. So I believe the tourists would rather just pay the fine if they could rather than going thru the hassle of changing wheel. Just my feedback though.