daveAustin

Not really his fault but any bad news for his campaign is good news.

Bit more to it than digging a hole, old bean, unless of course their price omitted the blockwork, render, tanking & tiling and groundworks, the pipework, filtration & pump and the power supply & lightning etc etc etc. If a pool isn't long enough, bung a Fastlane or equivalent on it. 12-14m is ample for a private pool. Upsize too much and you have to start amping up the filtration with associated running costs to achieve the right hydraulic flow and maintain chemistry.

That'll make a good first impression for those tourists (who they desperately need) with their first night out on those dates. Still can't quite shake that banana republic mentality.

Nothing speaks louder than third world than packs of stray dogs chasing down tourists. There's been a huge surge of them since the army took over. That's how effective the Thai army is. ????

It’s really not worth the effort in commenting on this person. It makes you puke.

Well that’s five minutes I won’t get back. Stroll on. ????

Not getting the usual amount of attention maybe + homesick? Some Thais do really struggle away from home.

Interesting your avatar is Bogs, who was probably the most unhinged character in Shawshank Redemption... and you follow up with a topic about nut jobs. mmm

What has any of that got to do with a pair of Hong Kongers being ripped off and threatened with their lives? That you think the OTT price is reasonable is immaterial. Would you be so flippant if, when you get back home, you are charged £100 for a £50 taxi ride? Farang coming here from rich countries bandying money about (because it basically means nothing to them) set a shiitty precedent and also makes them look stupid in the eyes of the receiver believe it or not. Many of these taxi drivers are dodgy types and will try it on. Good that the cops caught up with this one and hopefully the deranged twerp will get a heavy fine and be locked up.

This tasty headline was likely pushed by the makers of masks and others with an agenda. Who cares? May as well say people will catch a cold.

That's nice for you, but what has your retirement plan got to do with the price of fish? Gary has a point and Thailand is dancing with the devil, albeit through the sad little men with small penises that run the place. The photo is pukeworthy.

91% of Serious Injuries During Songkran Attributed to People Not Wearing Seat Belts ... and not alcohol.

lol. Dragged a huge number out of poverty, but funny how people interpret things… he was corrupt yes, though minor compared to the rape of the country since and the misery this lot have caused. Some folk enjoy life under a regime though it seems. He’s unlikely to return; just the talk of it will garner votes and also ruffle the feathers of the charlatans.

He? Op, they’d probably prefer an adonis, but, as with the girls, age and looks are secondary considerations.

I just just called out the Chinese for being bad tourists. We’re not all the same lol, and this scumbag should be sent back to his council estate and banned for life. Embarrassment!

Had similar experiences over the years—kids pissing directly into pool, pushing n shoving, excessive noise and general bad manners etc etc. They don’t give a F about anyone else and generally make for awful tourists, creating angst, inconvenience and annoyance for all. And yes, their presence rarely benefits any other Thai bar those in on the scam. That Xi character’s got a lot to answer for for letting them out!

800k needs to be banked 3 months before application and maintained at or above 2 months after, and never drop below 400k for the rest of the year, is that right?

Found US immigration (land and air) particularly bad, and talking 20+ years ago. Departing security check lines aside, never had an issue at Suvarnabhumi, but imagine it’s a nightmare right now.

Well said. I would give my left one to see Thanathorn in charge. He would really elevate this place. Thaksin would create strife, though anyone but the bl**dy army.

You didn’t have to read it. Unfortunately, horrendous news like this is part of life or would it be easier if TV just posted flowery topics, boring political tat and even more boring latest made up TAT stats?

Umm, perhaps tell people to STOP BURNING! Yes, Burma burns a heck of a lot, but have seen first hand whole mountainsides ablaze here too… then you still get the idiots burning trash in their yard in front of their kids at this time. Quoting above, he doesn’t want to call out his own for their wrongdoings right now because a general election looming. Damp squib manchild.

???? ooh that’s gotta hurt. As above, everyone knows what goes on—corruption is top to bottom endemic as covid. Their getting found out and subsequent loss of face is the big issue here.

What a load of old twaddle. Are you Thai? If not, suggest button it and let them decide. Good or bad, ANYTHING is better than a military government.

I hope it catches on and dissuades a few million of the disrespectful noisy people from visiting. Go to Vietnam, please, there’s nothing here for you to see. Btw, the first three paragraphs and the title say the same thing. Pretty naff writing. ????

Older people are generally of that mindset... typically main perpetrators