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Travel Rising Prices, Broken Systems Dim Thailand’s Tourist Charm
BritManToo replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
2009, my first trip to Thailand, didn't even think of coming. Felt like a holiday, went to my local travel agent in Cornwall. Said I wanted to go somewhere long haul and inexpensive. Thailand, 240 pounds return from Heathrow to Bangkok, no VISA required. Three days later on the plane, had no idea about Thailand, no plans, no accomodation. Got off the plane late night, hung around a bit dazed, a bunch of backpackers noticed me. Q: Where you going mate? A: Haven't a clue! Follow us then we're off to Kosan road. So I followed them down to the basement on a bus, $1.50 fare and the bus dropped us off on a big main road. Followed then through narrow dark alleys thad there we were. Kosan road, never heard of it before, they were off to some nasty dorm rooms, I wandered around looking for a hotel with a pool. -
Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
BritManToo replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Funny how this stuff never happens where I live. Was more concerned about grid failure in Spain (more net zero madness). Currently, it's been my coolest year in Chiang Mai out of the past 15 years. Off topic, Florida has always had Hurricane problems, was it in the 1920s where the big one took out all their train track? Tampa Bay 1921, Labour Day 1935, etc. Nothing to do with climate change, the hurricanes have always made it unlivable. Back in the sailing days, only pirates and indians were prepared to live there. It's just one big snake and alligator infested swamp! Labour Day https://www.loc.gov/item/2021670725/ -
Did you not notice the court ruling taking Nestle out of the shops for a month, hence causing scarcity and opportunity for other coffee brands? as for my usual shopping items ....... 5x moo ping sticks and a bag of sticky rice still 30bht 2lty Pepsi from BigC still 35bht McVities milk chocolate digestives still 99bht at RimPing KFC Zinger burger still 69bht
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A great nation that brutally brutally attacked, killed, plundered and conquered half the world by force of arms. What once made us great, now brings us into disrepute. But come the next world war but one (fought with swords and clubs) ....... we'll be back in fashion again! Back on topic, Loads of cannabis in the UK, a lot grown locally, and easily purchased in the smoking shed of your pub's back garden.
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Conspicuous consumption always wins!
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What is up with tattoos and tourists / expats here?
BritManToo replied to Maxbkkcm's topic in General Topics
My theory is you're living in an area that's built around an industry of alcohol and prostitution. Up in Chiang Mai the local population and tourists don't seem to have any. Nobody in my Thai gated village (250 homes), or my Thai family have tattoos. Walking around the town, shops and University at MaeJo, no staff, no students, no passers by with visible tattoos.- 256 replies
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
London museums and parks all free for everyone.- 297 replies
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I always do the I'm over 60 so it's free, the Thais all have to pay and I don't. Much unhappiness as rich foreigner doesn't have to pay!- 297 replies
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Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
BritManToo replied to Social Media's topic in World News
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I'm proud to have achieved nothing in my life. As for the 'chicks', 1000bht is all I need. As for the super rich, all they want to do is score points off each other. Elon did a good one winning the election for Trump. Bezos just beat him by launching his gf and her pals into space. Elon will have a hard time 'trumping' Bezos last one! Bill Gates = has been, but might still surprise us.
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Dunno about BillD, but I was paying around 10,000 pounds a year in national insurance for much of my working life (if you include both employer/uncapped and employee/capped contributions). And you need to include the employer contributions, because it's really you paying for both, one in the open, the other hidden. Then you should also take into account the average time a Brit claims their state pension ........ allegedly less than EIGHT years! Lots of dead Brits who never reached pension age, but still paid full/significant contributions. I have way more Brit friends and rellys who died before age 70 than exceeded age 75.
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Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
BritManToo replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I see the reports, but don't feel the 'rise', so dismiss the reports as more alarmist nonsense. Same for sea level rises, I see the reports, but notice the "top dogs" buying beachfront property. Tony Blair actually suggesting something sensible ...... has the world gone completely mad! -
Report Aussie Tourist Arrested for Reckless Stunts on Phuket Road
BritManToo replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
I'm impressed by that teen girl on pillion. She sure beats the Arabs for crazy! -
The COVID Scamdemic and its link to 'Scientism'
BritManToo replied to Red Phoenix's topic in Covid/Vaccine
7 years training is a lot to lose, I'd cave in an instant to protect that. -
Massive Blackout Cripples Spain and Portugal's Daily Life
BritManToo replied to webfact's topic in World News
Maybe they read AN, and thought now the secret was out they'd better come clean.