LALes
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Pubs and bars in parts of Thailand a step closer to 4am closing
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
This memo makes no mention of "Entertainment Zones". Are they just going to jettison that whole stipulation? Yeah, they never intended to enforce it, anyways, so why bother. Just open up the whole joint and let the chaos begin. -
Former PM Prayut’s wealth increases by Bt1.5 million over nine years
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It's not even $5 million US. Who's going to believe this drivel? -
Bangkok ranked 9th in 2023 best cities for expats, down from 6th last year
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Yeah, it's gonna keep dropping. My recent experience at immigration renewing retirement visa only adds to my feeling that falangs are not wanted here. Grade A tourist, 15 yrs in, plenty of money, never a problem for the authorities and they are giving me the 3rd degree treatment like I'm a common criminal and they are just looking for something, anything to trip me up and give them their "gotcha" moment and out I go. One can only take so much of the abusive attitude here. -
The chinese tried this tactic in new york. They even had their own police stations set up. This was not to protect Chinese tourists. This was aimed at controlling anti CCP sentiment from groups like Falun Gong. This is the most hideous form of autocracy you could imagine. The thought police from your country operating in a foreign land to keep you in line.
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Other provinces demand extended nightlife hours too
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Here ya go. Every Tom, Dick and Harry local dive bar is gonna want in on this. Good luck with "enforcement". The one thing you can count on Thailand for is bad ideas. They seem to be in a hurry to cook their golden goose once and for all. -
Old condo buildings in Pattaya. Do you live in one?
LALes replied to advancebooking's topic in Pattaya
30 year old building in Jomtien built like a brick sh*thouse!! I would never live in a new building here. If I recall correctly, the price of concrete tripled about 2009. Anything built since then, I wouldn't trust. We've had to fight management tooth and nail to get things done but we've managed to get the elevators and the pool renovated. Next up, a new paint job. We pay extra assessments for these projects but boy, that is money well spent. -
I always do the scouting thing whenever I go into a restaurant, coffee place, etc. I won't sit down in a place with rude nitwits. Of course, you could sit down feeling comfortable in your analysis of the situation and here comes a jackass and he plants himself right near you.
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Entertainment Venues to Open Until 4 AM Starting December 15
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I'm beginning to start pining for Prayut. -
Kunming to Singapore. Hmmm. Singapore is 77% ethnic Chinese but will they really be happy to see theiir loong lost cousins on short notice.
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Public Penalty Act: no imprisonment for minor offences, fines only
LALes replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Is this the public's version of transfered to an inactive post? -
Dream of the Red Chamber: Are YOU Experienced?
LALes replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
You'll never hear surf music again. Got some wonderful, hand painted on silk scenes from the Dream in Guangzhou in 91. -
Police Chief To Find Out Whether Thaksin Feigned Illness
LALes replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Why do they even bother with these ridiculous dog and pony shows.- 50 replies
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Jomtien doesn't need Chinese in winter to pack it out. Its the same snowbirds year after year after year that does it.
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From June 1 to September 27, I could count the days of rain on one hand. Can you say, "drought?"
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Teflon Thailand is right. Nothing in the past 30 years has put a dent in the numbers except Covid. Coups, island murders, fugitive PMs, you name it. The worse these people behave, the more tourists will show up. Don't believe me? Wait a month or so before all the snowbirds start rolling in for the usual high season chaos.
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Indian Man Arrested After 3,168 Days Visa Overstay in Thailand
LALes replied to webfact's topic in Central Thailand News
After reading this, it begs the question, who holds the record for the longest overstay? Amazing what you can accomplish if you keep a low profile. -
How come when 120,000 Chinese enter Thailand its seen as the second coming but 10,000 Israelis show up and they are "grappling" to deal with the "problem"?
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Which is why I finally made a will in Thailand so hopefully, my "estate" will be disposed of in the manner I choose.
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You're spot on with your assessments. It does get worse every year and it starts earlier, too. It used to be just January and February but now, it starts around Christmas and goes thru March. A good air purifier is a NECESSITY to live through a Bangkok winter. I've been monitoring the air in BKK for over 10 years, when the Bangkok Post would give a lone figure of air quality (Din Daeng) in their weather box. The numbers get worse every year and the season lasts longer. Those 2013 Din Daeng figures are mild by comparison. Is that due to more burning? Probably. Don't think its any better in Pattaya during the winter months. The north winds blow the sh*t all over the lower portions of Thailand. You have to go far in the south (Phuket) to get out of the range of the pollution, and even they can get a nasty dose once in a while. All that being said, the summer months are heaven, with almost no bad days from May to November. I saw a lot of great days with clear, blue skies in BKK this summer. THe numbers on the Air Visual app will back that up.