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Why risk getting involved as a farang?

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I would have thought that Koh Samui and Koh Phangan would be on the list too?

I am sure all will. be clear within 24 hours?

Can anyone clearly delineate exactly what will be the position on Augustt 13th?

This is a persistent problem, where two names are often felt to be sufficient in LOS - anything more is just being greedy and superfluous !

Glad to hear that this is not meant to be connected with \Visa runs per se !

Why not just do a Visa run to Cambodia and get another 30 days free? Just don't make a habit of it any more!

Just back from a Visa run myself to Poi-Pet. Smooth as clockwork for a 30 day extension, but the person in front experienced problems following an overstay. Suggest that should be avoided now if doing a Border run.

If it is thought that this could involve more revenue in some way, then why not have a compromise, and abolish the free 30 day visa, and make everyone pay 500 baht or 1000 baht on entry, as they do for instance in Nepal and various other countries. The extra staff needed would be more than paid for by the additional revenue raised, and it might just put off a few criminals from choosing Thailand, if that is the excuse now being used to justify cracking down on Visa runs. It is a stupid system. Why not just update and modernise the whole Visa system, and make it more viable for genuine people wanting to stay here for more than 30 days? Visas on arrival are not that difficult to implement, if the will is there !

Not clear at all. Why was the rule relating to entry by air being implemented before August 12th anyway?

When was this tightening up meant to take effect from?

What a tragic loss. I loved this temple, as a fine example of what dedication of one man can accomplish.

But some Border crossings now seem to issue 30 days, but there doesn't seem to be much consistency. Can anyone throw more light on the subject?

Strong indeed. Hope we do not learn of any injuries or deaths.

Thaibreaker is absolutely right!

It seems incredible that a country like Thailand which relies so heavily on tourism, makes it so incredibly difficult for people to stay here for any more than the standard 28 days!

This paranoia even extends to the well-off ! For instance, a private individual cannot own or operate a helicopter in Thailand ! Why not? Apparently because they might go smuggling with it across the various borders!! But you can own a fixed wing aircraft which would be far more convenient and carry more goods! Any development I am involved in, will have a hallmark all-weather Helipad included, as one day someone will see common sense! I am relying

on it !

RIP Roberto.

Toyota is one of the best represented cars in Thailand, and if you are going to do much travelling, get the LPG version where fuel only costs 12.50 to 13.50 per litre! That way you can see a lot of the country without much cost !

What a cynical lot we are ! Trouble is that we are probably right! That means no' Phuket Tourist of the Year' Award then !!

Both 'Whereustay' and 'Som Wat' are absolutely right in their conclusions!

That really is the beginning and end of it !

Thai girls are very often brought up in the deference to the male in the household, and then are the one(s) who are expected to help look after their parent(s) when they get elderly, in appreciation for their upbringing and very often acting as unpaid carers for any offspring that some 'butterfly Thai men' have produced and then flown to newer and younger models ! It is strange then, where upper middle class and University educated Thai women who have all the choice they could want, still elect in some cases to choose a foreign partner or husband. Why? The aforementioned contributors have already supplied the answer!

I am certain Yingluck doesn't even want to remain in Office, but is scared of the alternative scenario and hidden unknowns. After all, she was not brought up as a politician, but only stepped in as the most plausible sibling or other close relation, according to rumours, of the deposed elder brother or w,h.y !

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Most rental companies do not offer helmets when renting, but if asked, have to do so!

FDA Regulations in Thailand are in some cases far more strict than their counterpart in the U.S.

Take for example. our line of business in advanced Food Supplements. In Thailand every single ingredient has to be approved, rather than the overall final product. Result? Avoid Thailand and manufacture elsewhere!

Try Koh Samet or Rayong.