daveAustin

I agree. Poor guy was only asking the question. At times you’re better off asking the cat than this crowd.

Does this main they’re going to start using candies down the runways? ????

Go and do one grandad, and while you’re at it perhaps spend some of your billions to prop up the ‘struggling’ hotel industry… leave the little man out of it! Yeah, thought so. Donkey!

I certainly won’t be having anymore jabs. Arthritic fingers & thumbs on occasion post-vaccine... I am not old, though of course it can come post-40. May just be a coincidence and doctors say there’s no connection (they would wouldn’t they), but I’d sooner suffer that cold and will let my immune system do its job in future.

Lol

Eh? Must’ve missed that. From what I read most of them seemed more interested to see what was between their legs.

Siem Reap is (was) great fun at night, esp pub street. Them multi-storey bar complexes are buzzing, super loud. Also some good eating and cocktail bars. The beer might be cheap but found that 50c/$1 Anchor to be like dishwater after a while. Generally though, Cambodia is pretty threadbare… didn’t enjoy PP ($5 lady drinks) and found it a lot more pushy and can be just as expensive as Thailand, plus you have to keep your wits about you. Pickpocketed first night. Caught them at it and perhaps just unlucky, but not a good first impression after literally hundreds and hundreds of nights out in Thailand without issue. Hasn’t put me off going again, however, and generally found the people very nice. But echoing above, reckon it’s more a weekend place. The lack of services (and 7-11) and obvious poverty will probably grind on you eventually. As for cheap beer, perhaps look to Vietnam… more Thailand’s equal. And yes, it is now relatively very expensive for a beer / nights out.

Um, I suggest you read the article in full.

I can just picture the gnashing of boomer teeth when a young un does well here. ????

I agree but it’s not through laziness. For misguided Buddhist reasons the new ‘government’ enacted protections for soi dogs, such that the taking-of-them-out would lead to hefty prosecution. Although they got people in line fairly quickly, they seemed to go the other way regards stray dogs. After having spent time out of the country, I was surprised at the exponential growth in the general soi dog populace on returning. Really speaks third world, when of course it’s not. Hoping the next real government pulls their finger out and does the right thing.

If that is true, so what? It’s not killing people, is it? The vast majority would come down eventually and just need to lie down. There should be controls on extracts and edibles for sure—you don’t know what you’re getting—but greasy politicians aiming for bans for their own ends should get off their high horse and do something useful, such as tackling alcoholism and traffic control.

Well that goes without saying. ???? Bangkok: if you enjoy big cities and lots of people, it’s great. Good fun/entertainment, transport options. Surprisingly quaint still in some places like the old town. Superb hotels and eating. Chiang Mai: cultured northern hub, Thailand’s second city. Great if you like the mountains and cycling, best climate in Thailand from now to Feb, good shopping and eating (health food options and nice cafes), beautiful northern women. Smoky, hot season March-June is horrible and the nightlife has been trounced by the police. Airport right by town with good connections. Pattaya: sleazy weekend place that has had its day near a tatty beach. Still, there is nice scenery and beaches nearby. Good golf. Closest airport has poor connections. All have good hotels and worth a visit, but spend a good amount of time in each before considering living there.

Lol. Whatever they come up with, it will be unrealistic and not favour the foreigner. I can see their point regards preventing rich Chinese business folk, or whatever, buying the place up in certain areas, but for, say, genuine retirees who just want to be secure in their home, whatever is proposed will likely suck giant monkey balls.

Exactly. If they want tourism and to dance with the devil they should expect the odd undesirable. They’re hardly terrorists. Reading the above, anyone would think Thai people do not commit crime, eh!

Indeed. I don’t tend to get embroiled much in ‘conversations’ nowadays; no time or inclination, not to mention the inevitable suspension. Just say my bit and scarper. ????

Bet he spent more on the fake bomb yes, I know it means by weight

To be fair, he's got a lot to lose. I'd imagine the thought of no longer being surrounded by 2,000+ beautiful concubines would be a horrible one, especially to someone that is extremely glutinous and gross and could never get a girl in real life.

Yep, everything bar bananas is rubbish and bad for you over time, but who cares, it usually tastes good and is convenient and cheap. We all gonna die anyway!

George and Dr PatPong were the original admin. Think PP passed away. I was reading early 2003 but never got around to signing up til 04 being a bit green & all worrying about security. Yes, it has changed immensely--one could have a good laugh back in the day (the likes of chonabot and ravisher)--and it is heavily moderated, but it is what is it. Still a good, up to date source for news, visas, travel, housing etc, and there are still are some excellent threads being churned out. The abandoned building one (by djas is it?) is fantastic!

I wouldn't live there short term, but that's just me. ????

No issue with owning a condo. Have also bought and sold a house (marriage) with no issue, but each to their own. Personally, as a singleton, would have to have a long think. If I were seriously monied up and loved the property, might be a goer, but for peace of mind house rental or owning a condo is probably the way to go.

Yes, all changed from the early TV days. Much more going on on the internet now, people move on, interesting members banned etc. George used to lay on TV parties back in the day!

Think they’re mostly worried about the Chinese nicking everything, Pib. Which is fair enough. Though in principle, it’s a bit of a pss take. Rich Thais own a fair amount of land and property in my country, which has certainly helped to hoik up prices.

One of the downsides of living here is the local beer imo. Let other Thai brewers get in on the act and it could be so much better. Beer Laos trounces all the above, from a very poor nation.

Transport Minister inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport Yep, it’s still there.