natway09

So how do the "Bosses of an area" get their millions back that they have to pay for the position ??

Mae Sot Friendship Bridge tightly closed

As stated the law is a good one, in theory. In reality another revenue source for Mr Plod. In Indonesia & Malaysia no person is now allowed to ride in the rear of a pickup. Love to see Thailand's response to this one over Songkran

Having worked in the insulation industry for 30 years in Thailand, I can just tell you that these places are just disasters waiting to happen. Due to libel laws here I need to be careful what I say, but it is known known fact that the petrochemical product in question is very flammable which is why 40% by volume fire retardant is added making it non flammable at point of sale if the correct amount has been added. It is also the most expensive so often "corners are skipped." This product is not designed to be installed whenever left exposed to moving air. It was originally intended for sandwhich walls for coolrooms/freezers where it works very well. Over time when exposed the fire retardant sublimates leaving a highly flammable product in situ. When burning it also emits very toxic chemical smoke, which when inhaled literally stops you breathing (Tiger Bar Patong, 2 customers drinking not 3 metres from the exit did not make it) New Years Eve nightclub fire in Thonglorfor example saw over 20 unlucky patrons with not even a burn mark, just smoke inhalation poisoning. Similar product involved in the terrible apartment fire just out out of London (Granville ? If I have told the upper echalon involved in approving this material once, I have told them 100 times. Vested interests take preference to life obviously. In closing may I say that I know of many places where this threat to human life exists including a very large shopping centre with over 6,000 M2 of this highly flammable product lurking for a fateful day, & how do I know ? , I tore a very small piece off the wall & lit it in the carpark to convince the consultants. Even although they saw black smoke emitted & coughed for hours to the best of my knowledge it is still there Due to the renovations that have been done to this shopping centre there would be no escape for most folks

What a genius. Of course there is pent up demand for holiday travels & even without TAT suggesting that they will "fix" it there will be a 4 fold increase over 2021/22 figures unless another disaster strikes the world. Putin of course could stick a spanner in the works & then any predictions will be just that & nobody may travel ever again. I am a real cheer germ today am I not ?

No surprise here at all as the average Thai who drives fast just has no idea how long it takes to stop a fast moving vehicle or what action needed in the event of a skid of slide. The pick up manufacturers are also at fault here as the ability with modern engines to travel at high speeds are certainly not matched by their braking ability in particular on the cheaper models. Speeding at 170KPH in a pick up or car that still has only drum brakes on the rear is a classic example

Could be a 3rd party problem so have to be careful before blaming the restaurant. We went & had dinner at the Barges Restaurant ) long gone but was credited with being largest restaurant in the world). 3 of us had "Phuket" oysters. They were fresh & still alive. Violently ill, turns out farmed by a sewer outlet

I do not think it is that bad an action to warrant removing the teacher. Maybe the kid has forgotten countless other messages that should have got home

This kind of accident happens in many countries. The Thai bashing on here has some merit but kids sometimes just do not listen. In the UK & NZ there have been some tragic accidents similar to this one, mainly on country roads as most kids in the city do not have buses put on for them

Guinness is now poured everywhere by using Nitrogen as the agent. You cannot use Co2 as it is is absorbed too quickly into the product & would create far too much head. I still think the draught is trucked up from Malaysia & used to be made under licence by Anchor Brewery. Cannot see how can sell at 220 pint if comes from Dublin knowing the freight rates on a 20ft container. Would appreciate any confirmation on this

I agree with Robin. If not too much of a hassle get a Non 0 before leaving as you have time. Make it a lot easier to open a bank account close to where convenient & once money seasoned can apply & obtain visa for 12 months. (Don't forget rentry permit) From there just gotta plan your trips to ensure here in the country for next 12 months extension. That is plan A.

We all know that each precinct has a big a big pryamid. Just ask any bar owner what they budget each monh

Just ensuring they get their % ? Did they really need to take a whole regiment to go see a few (hopefully girls) hawking their fork ?

Mirror, mirror on the wall........now there is a job I could do

I have said before & will say it again Immigration has the right all around the world to deny entry to who ever, for what ever reason they see fit. There is no such thing as "illegal non entry" If you ever are in this position good idea to take a long hard look at yourself to see if you are abusing some priviliges

What that statement means is "Their slate is clear & 80% has been forwarded upwards as per our instructions"

If the red flags are flying there should be no need for life guards. Can't help stupid (at least they got a warning & chose to ignore it

Is it not up to the Juristic Committee to appoint a Manager ?

Next time charge her 20 Bht more for a NEW bowl (non refundable) And I thought I had bad days

Try mixing some Epoputty, but only if never need to take apart

What "sticker" may I ask ?

This "visitors" in hospital policy needs overhauling anyway. Far too many relatives wandering around public areas & wards like it is a carnival. The private hospitals "extra bed" allowing a wife, boyfriend etc to stay overnight I am not sure is a good idea either. Sometimes when not feeling "top of the world" good to have time to ones self

With all due respect Mr PM, I live here & the cruel carnage going on, literally on your doorstep is is a big deal. I posted details here but was taken off due my being very real about the situation. I can post recent photos that are just horrible what is going on but they will not pass the censor. The toothles tiger ASEAN just watches the unnecessary killing & maiming by a Junta that should be overthrown as they are scum in any society.

nchuckle Time you ugraded your info & trotted along to a Honda dealership. The iconic Jazz I see, is no longer

Just to correct some of the comments on here as believe me, it is no joking matter if you live here as I do. Dead bodies are being left by the river for the Thais to give a decent cremation. Tha Government has taken in 400 + refugees yesterday & given access to medical care, many of whom are injured by Burmese Junta bombs delivered by Chinese supplied drones. Ordinance we fired by same into Thailand yesterday. I cannot confirm but told China had supplied two Helicopter gun ships to help the Burmese Junta in the fight. Thai air force flew yesterday for many hours along the border & again today. Went to Mae Sot today where a bomb went off, not 500 yards from the border. Thai Army is on full alert & orders have been issued to protect Thai borders in the event any further incursions by the Burmese Junta forces. Can update if anybody interested