findlay13

6 hours ago, it is what it is said:

Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand are set to be lower than forecast in 2023, according to estimates by the Thai tourism bureau.

 

what data was the forecast based on? anyone can come up with a figure, the question is; is it an achievable objective?

 

they could have forecast 2.5 million tourists and would have exceeded forecast!

 

they probably need to look at their data modelling.

You know how they base their forecasts on a roll of the dice

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19 hours ago, Goat said:

 

Very interesting take from famous Pattaya Vlogger, tech guru, love matchmaker, historian and businessman 

 

and Chancer

More money will be changing hands

7 hours ago, Andycoops said:

Idiocy at it's supreme best.

I've avoided Pattaya for many years because of the 10 day nam fest and remained in by Isaan retreat where the event is celebrated on the 3 actual days of the Songkran festival and in a civilised manner.

The first year I came to LOS I had this in Pattaya.I was renting bike bikes and at the back of Jomtien they nearly killed me when I got a  bucket of water in the face from a pick up while riding.I stayed up .Parked the bike for 10 days  and never went back to Pattaya during Songkran again. Esan has succumbed to the uncivilized  water throwing idiots but  as you say only for three days thankfully.

21 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The alcohol laws re hours, were in place well before Thaksin's time.

Correct  but I remember it being enforced under Taksin 

Well ,not opening Shopping Malls  until 10 am , closing Service stations at midnight  and not selling alcohol between 2pm and 5 pm [I'm not sure of the times] were all Shinawatra ideas and look how well they worked. So why not a month long Songkran ?

We're not in Kansas anymore Toto

5 hours ago, Ricky HKT said:

I have used the services (heart stress test, blood testing) at Vachira Hospital. Excellent service and great staff.

 

My wife had an operation there (removed a salivary gland). Excellent Doctor, surgery, results. Good and fast services.

 

I personally know some of the nurses and staff. Kind and hardworking people.

 

The facilities may look a bit dated, but it is a government facility which serves the Phuket province, other provinces, and foreigners. 

 

Sorry, but this like a hit job on the hospital. For what purpose?

 

For go fund me money?

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

His police statement says 'he was angry and wanted to teach me a lesson' so attempted murder.

I had a bad experience  in Korat when a bar a mate and I were at had a table of drunk Thais acting like dickheads. Maha Sarakaham  coppers have had  a bad reputation for a long time.

Men with children's brains , Driving ,and Guns great combination

On 11/13/2023 at 7:37 PM, Pique Dard said:

... thai people know money has no country! and besides what are the results of these sanctions against russia? the european economy is in unbelievably bad shape, nowadays.

Russia is booming.The sanctions are a joke.

I'm surprised it's so low. Maybe much more out of sight

7 hours ago, bob smith said:

....and it wont ever be one, imo.

 

Everything is only for appearances here, nothing is properly enforced. 

Yep nothing that can't be side stepped.Ignored or that a little backsheesh can't fix

Hub of U- turns !

Is this a serious question? How long has the O.P. been in Thailand?

Run away! Run away!

Probably better than those Police wannabe volunteers in Pattaya that I've seen on TV