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The question was whether you have dived at that specific site and witnessed boats dropping anchors on corals again at that specific site. My experiences at Racha Yai were fabulous until about 2015 or so, when the place became overrun with Chinese and it was simply impossible to find a boat to the island, forget accomodation. We never used anchors nor mooring lines... freedivers, too deep for that. The boat would simply hang around until we were finished. Also no touching starfish ???? But I do remember a lot of mooring points in shallower waters. I also remember a lot of chinese tourists (not divers) happily walking on the reefs with rubbers shoes. I think the responsibility should be with their tour guides, the tourists probably doen't know the harm they are doing.

No they didn't. The ballot didn't say "who do you want as PM", and even if it did Move Forward didn't win an absolute majority. Anyway, it's just common sense that there should be more than one option on the table for PM.

I don't think there were ancient Romans around in the year 1023, not in Italy let alone in other countries. Or do you mean people born In Rome in general?

So the Ambassador loves pomelo, like (almost) everybody else. The difference is that he won't mind at all if the price of local fruits will increase, we will.

If you want to bash the caretaker PM go ahead, but please try better. As you (should) know, he (actually his government, I doubt he was choosing dates personally) didn't modify national holidays or introduce new ones permanently, it was done in an effort to revive some domestic travel during Covid times. Like the programs to subsidize hotel costs and such.

We live on the last floor of a condo in a relatively green area of the city, with a long balcony with many plants. We don't "keep" birds, but we have perhaps 20 nests or so, babies, large social groups. They are lovely to watch and listen to. We don't feed them.

Lots of improvements with the current governor. Tidying up the hanging cables, the immense work going on along canal road north of Phu Come, sidewalks, the gates around the moat, road repairs. Some people are always fast to judge using western standards, but they forget that in this country budgets are small and governors are short-lived, they have to try the best they can even if it means a disruption on both sides of the road. And yes, you will hardly ever see a Thai walk along Huay Kaew, it is done for the foreigners, let's be thankful.

If it's the families who are paying millions and millions, then ok. Otherwise, it's public money (at least in the case of the Navy) spent for nothing because they will not find any retrievable body or parts of.

Actually, it isn't always on 21 June. It can vary a little, some years is June 20, that's because of the details of the Sun's orbit. About the article, I don't know if it's just the translation or the original text, but the Sun doesn't "stop" or "pause" in its path across the sky. Very poor choice of language.

Every one is free to have their illusions. I lived many years here and drank all kinds, I don't remember getting diarrhea ever except once from some hamburger place. Ice is used not only in drinks. And speaking of drinks, unless you use only bottled or canned beverages they are also made from water transported in the same conditions as the ice, plastic jugs used over and over again. If you don't like how they transport ice to restaurants, how do you think they transport other raw ingredients? Do you go and inspect the kitchen of every restaurant you dine at? As for getting more drink without the ice, they are not stupid, they give you the same amount of drink unless you pay more. I should also think that a warm beverage is not exactly as refreshing as a cold one. Or do you drink only hot tea? But as I said, your choice.

Very macho, but the guy "armed with a knife" was actually wearing it folded at his waist, according to the report, and it is not stated that he attempted to enter. You may feel justified, but that wouldn't count for much in court and we would miss you on this forum.

They do like tourists, and they have rules like any other country. When you enter Thailand, there is a stamp in your passport that clearly states how long you are permitted to stay - not counting possible extensions. So what's the problem? Yes the rules, fair or unfair, might be designed to avoid too large "tourists" numbers. I find it ok, or Thailand wouldn't be the same.

I believe there is at least another airline flying direct from Korea, Jeju Air. And for other passengers incoming from East, CNX has also direct connections from Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, not to mention lots from China. Among others in the region, also Singapore has direct connections.

I agree that they didn't do their homework. The whole thread is in fact hot air based on a tiny sample of google searches carried out by a company that is far from impartial. It should not even be newsworthy. The "Lung Cancer Capital of the World" is however your invention. Look up the lists of countries with the highest incidence of Lung Cancer. Some surprises in the top ten, and Thailand never mentioned. btw it's not Thailand that freezes your State pension, take issue with your own government.

I live in CM since many years. While there is indeed a horrific 2 months, I don't know about "half of the year". Which months?

Being a serial petitioner sounds like a full time occupation. It would be interesting to know how he supports himself and family if any.

Really? Examples? Mind you, the point is what is understood by "trespassing". An open driveway without a gate is not the same as breaking into a home with a locked door.

Well they posted it under World News at least.

I think the reporter in his slightly confusing account by "roof" means the structure on the right of the Suzuki, and that the unfortunate lady was sitting in the bed of the Suzuki under said roof. RIP poor lady, what a bad luck.

Well apparently you are the expert on the story, on the window, on the bycicle, if you are able to assess that the damage was only 1,000 Baht. I suppose you live next door and know everything about the incident, please tell us more.

OMG I fear for you, if he manages to get back and not be jailed on the spot under a new government. Have you checked your coronaries lately?

It's not clear in the OP whether the guy wants to marry again in Thailand (thread subject), or wants his Australian marriage recognized in Thailand (the body of the post). Having a Thai wife should speed up considerably the interactions at the Amphur. Simply decide one or the other, and follow their instructions. In a similar situation (translation and certification of marriage documents by the MFA) we found it very helpful to rely on an agent.

Back to Pita, I wonder if he has considered that the same accountability for actions done by a PM could apply to him later. Also quite amazing how a guy who is not PM yet, and is under investigation for his shares, cannot keep his mouth shut for a moment. Sorry, his fingers away from facebook.

You have to talk to your own branch of your own bank here in Thailand. Any info you find on this forum is a personal experience that might not apply to your case. For what it's worth: I sold a condo last February, I transferred the amount (quite consistent) from a Bangkok Bank account (in my name) to a bank account (also in my name) abroad. They wanted of course all paperwork related to the original purchase and the sale, but in the end it was relatively simple and very economical: Baht to USD at the official exchange rate of the day plus some very minor commission like 1000 Baht, money received in a few hours.

If we go by what has been published, there is little need of another investigation and it's doubtful that the Norwegian police would find anything new 4 years after the fact. As for fair trial, Thailand has no vested interest in one or the other party, Norway does. Maybe let the Brits investigate and process?