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500 baht, she is lucky.

I share her pain.

Long sleeves, long pants and stayed in the shade but I neglected my feet with regular sandals. 2nd degree burns, blisters and swollen as if I had gout. You learn that lesson once and it's enough. 

44 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

To protect pedestrians effectively, authorities must prioritise law enforcement, improve infrastructure design, and ensure safety investments are strategically deployed. A proactive approach is crucial to reversing this concerning trend and safeguarding lives.

or driver's Ed...like other countries do... Naahhh, much to simple.

Can't wait for the thai women survey.

This just in; thai women prefer thai men to be min. 180cm, min. 100,000฿ per month, mercedes or bmw car, fair skin, non smoking, doesn't drink, doesn't gamble, takes care of children ( free babysitting)...

If it does happen, Thailand will finally be able to boast that there is 22 good drivers on thai roads.

Only there for a few days a year but let's not get bogged down by details.

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

Ezy Airlines (formerly Landarch Airlines), Pattaya Airways, the ultra-chic P80 Air, the trendsetting Really Cool Airlines, and the aquatic aficionados at Siam Seaplane

 I had to check my calendar to see if today is April 1st. Who wouldn't after reading this.

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

It was designed to be used to explore the Earth

Explore earth to discover that there are other countries and signs of life outside of Thailand?!?

Better to wait for the SHA+ and ASQ hotels scams to be abolished and the borders to be open like the majorities of other countries before entering Thailand.

I liked the last line of the original article where they use the term "detained" to describe the present situation.

39 minutes ago, webfact said:

these new residents must have the ability to generate wealth

Didn't I hear a joke somewhere that goes like "If you want to live in Thailand with 1 million baht, you must first bring 5 million baht with you."

The idea that 1 million foreigners will come and generate 5 to 6% of the country's GDP seems like number/scheme provided by TAT... or weed has finally been legalized.

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Stay in hotels certified by Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA+) for 14 nights

So, it's not quarantine but it's imposed on you. Which makes it feel like it's almost a quarantine...

I'd rather wait for the country to be fully open and stay at a lodging of my choosing, giving my money to the locals who really need it and not those who bow to the powers that be.

On the bright side; if you are vaccinated and are forced to quarantine in their so-called "safe" ASQ, you won't be infected by the virus. Only your wallet and your dignity will be infected.

The only thing I read from this is bla bla bla "Dollar weakens, Baht up" bla bla bla. regardless of who wins.

So, essentially, it's not encouraging news for foreign tourists or existing ex-pats.

And next in the news,

TAT and Thai Immigration has announced a new tourist visa for foreigners wishing to visit the country. Get vaccinated and stay 1 month visa free. Get 3 vaccinations and get 1 night free at any participating hotel.

It's missing a date

March 4: Family of accused negotiate how many zeros must be included in the "make it go away" bank draft.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

"TCP Group would like to clarify that Mr. Vorayuth Yoovidhya has never assumed any role in the management and daily operations of TCP Group, was never a shareholder, nor has he held any executive position within TCP Group," the company said in a statement on late Saturday.

That may be true but I somehow doubt that the Ferrari branded murder weapon was paid by his own earned money. He may not work for TCP but he sure knows how to spend TCP money.

Cop killer walks free...oh wait. My bad. Here I was thinking this is earth shattering news. It's just a typical Friday in Thailand.

I still don't understand what "Alzheimer" and "Thai Immigration" have to do with each other. Someone suffering from Alzheimer will not get a free pass from immigration, right? So why the screaming headlines about an Alzheimer patient being forced out of Thailand? The two have nothing to do with each other.

Don't get me wrong. I sympathize with the daughter as I, myself, left Thailand to take care of my step-father who is also suffering from Alzheimer. But I would never use his ailment of as a mean to vent my frustration at a situation that is not to my liking.

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

A senior Suvarnabhumi airport official has suggested that passengers put wallets and purses in larger carry on bags...

Because hiring honest people and giving them a good salary is just so damn hard.