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12 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

so it will not be opening again.

Let us hope that you are correct. All too often we see that ‘money’ is the driving force here and elsewhere. I applaud the authorities in making his bold and right decision by thinking ahead. 

18 hours ago, mok199 said:

 '' its not you , its me''...

“But me first”

No boats to the bay? Look like I’ll be walking on water again ?

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Khaosan street stalls to operate from 4pm to midnight: BMA

By Kornrawee Panyasuppakun 
The Nation

 

 

A new regulation from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will allow street stalls on Khaosan Road to stay open from 4pm till midnight, Bangkok deputy governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul said after a meeting with related agencies yesterday.

 

The regulation will allow street stalls to operate on Rambutri, Chakrabongs, Krai Sri, Sip Sam Hang and Tani roads in Banglamphu area.

 

Over the next 10 days, Phra Nakhon district will also collect opinions from street vendors and building owners. 

 

“Every vendor has to register with the Commerce Ministry. We will make it legal and transparent,” Sakoltee said.

 

“We are trying to find a middle ground for everyone. The street vendors can’t have everything. They can’t expect to use public footpaths all day long,” Sakoltee said, adding that vendors will only be allowed a space of 1.5 square metres and all stalls need to be of the same size. 

 

“We will ensure that everybody gets an equal share of the footpath, and only one stall will be allowed per vendor,” Sakoltee explained. 

 

Bangkok officials have previously claimed that some vendors own as many as seven stalls. 

 

“The officials don’t understand the situation in Khaosan. Many vendors do their trade during the day. They should consider those making a living during the day time too,” Yada Pornoetrumpa, president of Khaosan Road Street Vendors Association, said.

 

“Ideally, I would want Khaosan Road to stay open 24 hours. They think vendors are greedy, but actually stalls help look after the street’s cleanliness,” Yada added. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30351906

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-8-10

At least the vendors cover the filthy broken pavements.

23 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

" More than 660,000 Chinese tourists have changed their plans, amounting to an estimated loss of 37 billion baht, officials announced at a Thursday conference held at Ministry of Tourism and Sports."

 

wow! remember when nothing seemed to affect Thailand's tourism? Much less the government copping to it?

 

 

 

 

Perhaps they should read today’s news also 

 

“In yet another Thai boat incident thirty people were rescued from a sinking vessel traveling between Ban Phe and Koh Samet on Thursday evening.“

 

 

On 6/14/2018 at 10:18 AM, watcharacters said:

 

I thought the establishment of a company for the purchase of a  house and property was  illegal in the strictest sense.

 

Can you briefly explain  "A foreigner can be the principal share holder in a correctly established company which can own land."      Maybe the problem has simply been that many have done the process incorrectly.

 

 

 

edit to add:

Are you referring to the  principal as meaning the majority shareholder?

You are correct- the use of Thai nominee shareholders for the purposes of land purchase is, of course, technically illegal but widely practiced. The concern is that this apparent ‘loophole’ could be abruptly closed without warning thus the principal (majority at 49% maximum) share holder (foreign) losing everything and possibly facing legal action to boot.

Outright ownership through a Thai or a leasehold registered in the land office would appear to be the safest way of having land.

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

It's against the law for foreigners to buy property in Thailand.

No need for any 'buyers checks', just don't do it.

Incorrect - you can buy as much property as you wish. What is against the law is for a foreigner to own land in his or her name. 

That said. A foreigner can be the principal share holder in a correctly established company which can own land.

Strange - Hua Hin is not quotes on air asias destination list.

Thailand - the land of smiles eh.

What dreadful reporting - I stood across from this incident and there was certainly no tourists running anywhere, no panic and no one running for their life. It was a minor fire but given its location, there was much blowing of whistles and arm waving from motorbike taxi drivers and the boys in brown alike. 

Another sad death on phi phi island.

Sukhumvit road also please.

Good bye Thailand

You raise an interesting point and given the very recent 'tinkering' of tourist visas, one can only speculate about possible future changes.

One thing I have learned from living here is that there is always some Thai official ready to alter or amend a decent system, generally to the detriment of we foreigners.

Sure, there are many sanctimonious so called 'experts' on here that will either berate or rubbish your thoughts but I believe that as foreigners we should never take anything for granted. Experience shows that officials here are never happier than when diluting the enjoyment if living here in our senior years.

The vans are a problem of course as are the lunatic red bull fueled drivers.
They need to be properly trained, licenced and above all, accountable to the people they serve.

No. Its necessary to either take the shuttle bus to suvarnabhumi then catch the VIP bus to HH or go into the city then onward by train or mini bus or taxi.

The police in hua hin are enforcing the legal closing time of midnight for all bars. Previously they allowed places to remain open later - provided they were paid of course.

Amazing that there are so many so called 'experts' on this site that seem to know what happened. There is even one who says he was in prison and treated with respect so this unfortunates story is therefore false.

So many sanctimonious 'sofa sitters' that voice their expert opinions - perhaps it is they that should be beaten up by Thai guards rather than a person with diminished mentality.

Try the moonlight bat in the town centre to hear a great rock band fronted by cartoon, the lead guitarist. Just awesome.

Ever looked at the so called Thai driving test? Its a complete joke.

Absolutely no point in road safety campaigns when any half wit can get a driving licence and drive on the highway. Add an over abundance of very thick, stupid and fueled up people that have no consideration for others and you have a formula for carnage - just look at the facts.