ChrisKC

I think Thailand's official position is one of neutrality. That means neither support or condemnation. We don't know for sure what is actually going on behind the scenes. Stating that Thailand supports Russia is to imply that they agree and encourage the invasion of Ukraine, that I think is not really the case! In any event, too scared to join the "Sanctioning Club" or to openly state support for Russia.

And one all by his/her lonesome - unless one foursome

This is a scheme loaded in favour of Thailand, not foreigners. So, thanks, but no thanks!

On the face of it, I see not much problem with this. They say accidents, but there are those who engage in risky or even dangerous pursuits (would that be covered?). Also probably not necessarily illness or pre-condition related accidents. Or those who get drunk and then into violent trouble. I said on this forum a long time ago that travelling abroad to any country should involve obligatory travel insurance. As far as Thailand is concerned, looks like they will take the money whether anybody likes it or not. And what about those who can prove they have excellent Travel insurance already? On balance, I think I can agree with it!

Well, that' his work done for the day!

About time!! - as long as they actually enforce it!

There is method: in his (The Chinese Man's) madness: One has to be very careful when dialling the Chinese because there are so many Wings and so many Wongs, you might Wing the Wong number!

That's robbery every match!

It is certainly a decree... But is it really still a covid "emergency?"

After two and a half years of lost time not preparing for a return to some kind of tourism numbers, they - the tourists - might have hoped that what "Premium" Thailand had to offer was already in place, not just wished for! Premium prices, yes, and the people to benefit are the the "corporates". Of course these large Businesses do employ the locals but they are underpaid as in one instance I can vouch for having stayed in Koh Samet last week and the waitress, after having being told we only wanted the egg and toast instead of the full American breakfast, asked us nevertheless to order it, separately, so she could take it away later and have it for her own breakfast! And I paid the full B200 as a foreigner to visit Koh Samet as it is National park, whereas my wife paid only B40. I am not Thai but I have lived in Thailand for longer that 25% of the Thai population.

I bought a crate of 12 beer Leo strong brew yesterday 1 July, and was charged B638 instead of the B585 prior to this date, in Makro. It is obvious this was existing stock and Makro will take the extra profit. This is virtually a 10% increase with no notice and serves only to preserve high profits for selling alcoholic water.

Be my guest!

You are right, I am mere mortal and not exalted at all. But she loves me for the way I love her, treat her, respect her and am completely honest and reliable and easy to get on with. My knowledge of the world is far greater than hers and use it to help her and us make life's decisions. I am a good man for her - she tells me and shows me every day. In her eyes, I am right for her. That helps me feel really nice and both of us together make for a peaceful and happy life!

Thank you for your kind comments As a matter of interest, she is not my wife because of her education and awards. She is kind, thoughtful, considerate, respectful, honest, very unselfish, loving, nice and naughty sometimes and a thoroughly good woman whose friends and students admire her as I do. She sings in the shower and when she is cooking. Jeab is happy and so am I.

In May of last year, I told here of the event that my Thai wife (Jeab) had been awarded, "COMPANION OF THE MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT". I think I have heard all the jokes on this one! This particular award is Fourth in Class of the eight in this category. This has an English equivalent of "Companion of Honour" and is for a major contribution to the the Arts, Sciences and Education over a long period. There are only 120 awards at this level. Her career in the Military as soldier, nurse and Officer spans 23 years and her work in Buddhist education about 12 years, as well as writing four books that have been peer reviewed and published (in Thai language only). Jeab has B.A and MA (hons) and for about 5 years has 'Assistant Professor' added to her achievements. Officially retired, Jeab works part time as a Government Schools Inspector visiting those around Northern Thailand. I mention those aspects above for the benefit of those who didn't see my original post, that attracted praise but for some it was little to shout about. It IS true at the 8th level that awards are made for those working for just 5 years in the Government and if that was all it were, I wouldn't make anything special about it. It is special and I am so proud of her. As well as being educated, she is a very charming, elegant lady, that I celebrated a 4th wedding anniversary with last week at the beach in Koh Samet. The update is that on 18th July there will be a presentation of her personally-signed (by the King) framed certificate. For some reason, the accompanying insignia (medal and ribbon) will not be presented at the same time and the delay of the presentation may be Covid-19 related but apparently, one of her Colleagues has waited 5 years for his presentation. It involves a trip to Ayutthaya. I will accompany her! Thank you for your interest and responses.

Well, I say "get well soon" Mr Anutin

My experience with my then English wife was fifteen years ago so what I have to say isn't so current, but for nearly three years we were in and out just about every week including time in a hospital bed. My wife's cancer entailed much radiation and chemotherapy and all staff and Doctors were first class in every way from bedside manner to quality consultations. Costs for the entire period I can't remember but everything was incredibly cheaper than the week she had in RAM, which to be fair included major surgery, but that was covered by medical Insurance. I am talking about Suan Dok right in Muang Chiang Mai. She was in a private room.

How is it a "secret?

Most of the world's wheat comes from Ukraine and Russia. Little to none has been exported for four months, resulting in a doubling of the price and a serious shortage. My local Makro store in Lampang has had no whole wheat bread for a month now.

I have a suggestion to make: On several occasions I have sought to have messages sent to my phone when changing passwords etc, including my Bank for which I have an online Account, Messages were stated by the Sender to have been received by me but I couldn't find them. I discovered sometime later, that I HAD received them but in a messaging app already installed when I bought the phone ("hidden" in a folder on the Menu screen). Even my online bank with it's own messaging system didn't receive my messages but instead went to an existing app I rarely looked at! So, try looking at another possible messaging app on your phone or tablet to check.

Apart from the interest generated by what seems to be most of the population... I have ZERO personal interest!