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I got a burger at a food stall at Maya one day, some Australian themed burger. FAR better than any burger from The Dukes (which is... passable), Mcdonalds, burger king, beast burger, anything like that... it was a solid, real burger, that was absolutely Delicious. unfortunately I saw it only once, I have never in my life went back for burgers two days in a row but unfortunately it had moved on.

Aluminum, tefal, dangerous stuff. Wheres the good old cast iron?? I have never seen it in the stores..

Is western union, bank wire, or moneygram the best way?

what days/hours are the shops open, and is there any market price differences to be aware of? Specifically on weekends or off-market hours?

Just want a phone that doesn't lag between process switching and can take decent photos while lasting an entire day of normal use. I feel like spending for a flagship phone is outrageous for this use, surely something more affordable can be had?

legalize and tax it, win/win.

I got called insulting names in the Thai language, he did not care whether I understood or not, because I entered on a visa exempt entry. Threatened to lock me up if I tried to enter without a visa exempt. I thought this was totally fine as I am just here for a few weeks and have airfare out already.... welcome to Thailand

tourist / EDU visas are infinitely more difficult, the rest are only more strongly enforced.

I value my privacy somewhat. How can we know when this is implemented?

I am returning to find Chiang Mai has a much different feel than it had several years ago. The very friendly welcoming vibe seems gone, and everyone feels tense to me. Maybe I am just in the wrong area, but I am really surprised at how CM has changed. Even the traffic is unbelievable! At 21:00 the traffic was the worst I have ever seen it in Thailand, I can't wait for the rush hour. What is changing, and where are the bright sides I am missing in the new world?

probably installing a trojan/virus on your phone to clear you if you have mobile banking or use it for some financial services

YNAB is your best bet I believe but its not perfect

why not Vietnam? You can make up to 2,500 / mo with reasonable hours teaching there, and it is an incredible place to live. Vietnamese students are generally regarded as very amiable as well.

I want a new phone, preferably one with as good a battery as possible and a second priority would be a good camera. I was looking at a Mi4 for about 10,900, is there any better options?

it is not safe to be here during the burning season, but the effects/symptoms are generally not too bothersome for many people until the very worst couple of weeks. That doesn't mean that everyone is safe from the cancer causing particles, however. The air a few days ago before the rain/cold front was already starting to get to borderline dangerous, and was causing me symptoms already. In March, it is a living hell.

Peel the visa off and stick in on the other page

I feel like this is not strictly necesary to clarify, but just incase... Please don't do this.

I nearly got refused with only one prior visa exempt entry, and I had documents showing proof of cash and airline tickets out (they did not care to see those). It was because I had a previous overstay, but no blacklisting or refusals prior. I was pulled out of line and had to see a higher immigration officer who let me in.

trek, there is one elephant farm that does not do animal abuse, I think it is Patara but look on tripadvisor, I believe #1 spot. After that, book a ticket to Bangkok or any other city.

I got refused there as well, the lady behind the counter is on a power trip, she was denying everyone before me as well for all sorts of reasons. Not at all apologetic, high on power. Fly to Hanoi and get your visa without hassle within one day.

bring USD and exchange at gold shops or banks in the city, and use ACB or HSBC banks that sometimes have up to 5m or sometimes higher dong/transaction limits.

don't forget to include visa costs and health care backup + insurance costs into the mix when deciding if it is adequate. I would think if you are frugal and do not drink or smoke you , and are single, you should do just fine without any other vices.

Smoke season has already started causing us some bad respiratory symptoms, its only going to get worse. Where can we pick up some masks effective at filtering out the cancer particles?

what is the best way to stay in vietnam for a year and a half without having a business visa?

the smoke is already really bad, I noticed a sting to the nostrils and bad taste, eyes burning immediately stepping off the plane a few days ago. I would wait until April or May

I did a large overstay about one year, and I recently got denied a single entry tourist visa, and when I came back with a visa exempt plane entry in mind, I got pulled out of line and intimidated by the officers. I had a flight out of the country, but they didn't want to see that. They threatened indefinite jailtime. I did nothing wrong, and a superior immigration officer let me in. warm welcome!