daveAustin

Fertility crisis set to halve Thailand’s population in six decades Be a province of China by then anyway, problem solved. 😜

Doesn’t work like that. In the interim the birth rate will continue to fall—it’s not linear—while the populace continues to age.

Bs topic (which comes around all the time) not worthy of voting, or even commenting for that matter, but here I am. It is likely based on that of a tourist (well you are really) in a tourist area that cannot speak a lick of Thai, have no Thai friends, not interested in the culture etc etc. On that note, Thais think farang like this are numpties, but will generally keep it quiet to save your face because they have a bit of class.

Next election? If the people get their way (you know, through a fair vote like before), ALL of this lot will be down the road. Have defended the Shins in the past, but they’re as bad and corrupt as the army.

Congrats. The Russian won’t be happy getting sent back (to the special military operation). Btw, Phuket Express site absolutely sucks a$$ for ads.

Chucking the money over before it gets double-taxed!

Thailand at large, it has been drier.

Also employed to mask smells. Other than fresh air, putting anything long term into the lungs is not a good idea. Along with the real world and our stunning universe, unfortunately this very basic thing is not impressed upon enough in schools.

Got to be careful when using the F word here. Thai men can be hotheads, but this probably could’ve been avoided had boomer not lorded it up.

Him too?! This is cringeworthy stuff. Was about to say, isn’t it about time we had another coup, but then remembered they’re still a part of all this.

Totally confused. Ah well, not as bad as losing 50,000 baht on a fake jet-ski scratch, eh what what! 😋

It’s a bit sad isn’t it? These people need to get out more.

I’m well out of the loop, but yes remember Stuart being a good mechanic. The Thai mechanic at Cherry bikes was also pretty decent. Also had good experiences at Chaitawat. CM is/was blessed with good bike shops.

Add some crushed eggshells to pre-brewed coffee to mellow it. Also get a shot of calcium. 👍

This is sad news. Perhaps he was suffering PTSD + being away from Thai and growing up in foreign land.

😂😂 Love it. Damp squib is also a good one. Smiling donkey another.

A lot of superfluous ‘I did it xxx years ago’ / ‘just walk in and try’ posts. Yes, we all did that, but don’t waste your time, you’ll get nowhere. Banks have tightened right up and have a series of requirements in a drill down list, such as: 1. work permit, certified address 2. non-imm visa, certified address etc If you have a tourist visa it won’t cut it. Only way that would work is if the clerk didn’t know what they were doing, you knew the manager, or you went the agency route.

Op, it's not a big deal, they just want proof you actually live as a couple as there wouldn't be a basis for extension if you didn't, I guess. Same with father of Thais. They have their orders and it wouldn't look good if you denied them. They were very apologetic when they came to mine and had a quick scout around a took a couple pics. Since going on retirement, no more.

Pheu Thai will “keep eyes on the star and feet on the ground … and snout in the trough. Yep, we know that.

Lightening will often strike repeatedly, discernible even to the eye. But take a video and slow it down and you’ll see clearly. Poor fella.

Insecure, much. Kojak and Bruce Willis never had an issue. You’d be better off focusing on your hygiene, weight, fitness and attire if you want to impress the girls… or boys.

Wow, whatever is the world coming to? Wouldn’t catch a Taiwanese girl doing this kind of activity of course. Never.

See ya!

^^^ As she’s a woman, I guess that should be ‘good on her’. Flying would be quicker, however, and she could train earlier.

Just send him out to shake hands and smile with every touristy; he enjoys doing stuff like that apparently.