StefanBBK

A lot of generalizing going on here. I am sure there are decent guy everywhere.

So they caught an average of 5 Cabbies a day. Great job......obviously there is no big problem....

Being sarcastic here

How about seacon square? It has 500000sqm.

I'm fully in support of dual-pricing for national parks, etc. and wish that my own government did the same. I'm happy to pay an extra $2-$3. It's not racism it's simply shifting the burden of upkeeping tourist sites onto tourists. (And yes, even if you've been an expat here for 3 decades and are about to launch into an exciting lecture on how much tax you've paid - you're stil a tourist).

I agree with the better part of your post. But instead of charging more, giving Citizens and local Tax payers a Discount would go down better with me.

And this should be applied to state subsidized venues only.

I am sort of fine with National parks, but detest certain Aquariums, Waterparks etc.

I just frantically looked at various specs for a new car and CO2 emissions are not listed....

55 to 60 baht large bottle in a bar/ restaurant / hotel. Never bought beer at 7/11 that time, but believe it was about 35/ bottle.

Can't see acquittal happening.

I still believe the process could be simplified. Just charge us a flat sum per day or month and all will be good. Something like 200 baht, stay as long as you like without visa....

This should be a non-issue. Everyone should know how to dress appropriately.

If it wasn't for some bums, these signs would never have been placed.

Small salad or fruit. But check which fruit, some have a lot of calories from sugar, like grapes.

Other than that maybe some vegetable sticks with yogurt dip.

I must admit I skipped a few posts here. Just a quick thought and apologies if mentioned already. Calories and nutrition intake could be easily monitored with a phone app. There are many around that would be suitable, I am sure.

Other than that, a good friend does once or twice a year fasting for a week. He swears it give him energy and feels really good. Apparently the first two days are very hard though...

I don't mind dual pricing, but in Thailand it is applied by race. If my family goes somewhere, we pay Thai rates for the Burmese maid, but farang rates for me .

Better system would be to say the price is 200 baht and local tax payers get 90% discount on showing their ID or work permit etc.

This way it would just sound much fairer.

I would only allow this for establishments that are state sponsored, like national parks etc.

Private enterprises like certain Aquariums, zoos etc. Should not be allowed dual pricing. Next we know is different prices in restaurants and supermarkets....

I vote with my feet occasionally.

If anyone knows his name or how to contact, please PM me I will buy his air ticket home.

If you are sure he is not a scammer and in honest need , PM me and I will chip in.

Farming is a business and should be run as such. Farmers do need to realize themselves what is profitable and sustainable. If it is not rice, don't grow it.

What a nice story.

Just go for a fried egg then....

We do have a leak. Got somebody from water authority coming today to check. They have fixed rates. It is definately after the pump, as it keep on switching on frequently without usage.

The way they found a leak previously is with something like a stethoscope listening to the pipes....

Many businesses are too small. Think of little mom and pop food shops. Or the flower lady at the market. Surely they all should charge vat and account for it. Also pay tax on their profits. I am willing to say 99% don't.

Sporadic at best since a couple days. Bangkok True ADSL.

I'd be more shocked if they found any consumers who actually believe the tests.

Everyone has known for years fuel consumption results published by manufacturers are pure fiction in real world driving.

Even with the conflict of interest, the baseline protocol is probably similar at most manufacturers, so the consumer does get some comparison benefit, even if they won't achieve those figures in the real world.

Exactly the comment I just wanted to make.

What actually does inactive post mean? Do they still get paid?

If this was economically beneficent it would have been done long ago.

I have my passport. They were going to collect if from me on the 29th sept and do the required run to immigration.

Does the passport have an "under consideration" stamp and report back date?

If so the go to immigration yourself on the 29th and they will tell you if the application has succeeded or failed.

This is exactly what you should do. Go yourself to immigration if you have the stamp saying "under consideration", on the date it says.

A car parked in a private car park and suffers damage from falling debris or leaky pipes would render the owner of the car park liable.

Even if the car owner were to claim from his motor insurance, the car park owner can be sued by this insurance company. Thus, the car park owner needs his own insurance to cover the risk in running this business.

Good point.

Seriously, has anyone with an ounce of sense ever believed these 65mpg 'claimed' manufacturers figures?

And please don't say "I purchased my car because they said it produced 1% less CO than it actually does so I have the right to compensation"

This drivel usually comes from people who are too bone idle to walk 50 Meters to the shops so take the car instead.

You are so right. We all know that tested figures are far from what is achieved on the road. Just look at consumption for instance. I don't know anybody opting for or against a car because of its CO2 emissions, unless it affects taxes....