Nigeone

10 hours ago, smedly said:

out or in ?

Good question. It would be out if I was there . Overhyped and just out of control these days. Stayed away from CM during tbh .

I followed this at the time religiously . These two guys never did it….100% sure of that and got put down only because they had to protect the mafia on that Island. The whole thing stinks , did then back in those days , and still it goes on. There not getting off in any way or form. It would show up authorities in Thailand too much. Very sad . But it won’t be the last time something like this is corrupted to suit. 

Not a chance. Ohh yes they will talk the talk ,again like every year ,but it just won’t be followed through 

5 hours ago, BayArea said:

France has recovered nicely and the summer Olympics will undoubtedly put them over the top. western Europe will be back too and probably exceed expectations this year despite economic uncertainties.  I believe most people if they have some financial means will find a way to travel. The pandemic really put life in perspective for many of us.

Those comments are true but reality is it’s now £1200 return plus to fly to Thailand as against £700 tops a year or so and £450 ish pre Covid. Massive rises in most peoples gas/electric/ food etc and big increases across the board. The days are gone but there again never believed TAT forecasts on numbers . It’s too expensive taking in everything involved in holiday in Thailand for most. 

Sadly no they don’t. Rural areas yes but tourist places not so. The old money ‘No 1’ rational comes to the fore . 

On 12/29/2023 at 2:53 AM, sungod said:

Have not been back to the UK since 2019, whats the average cost of a ticket these days?

Two trips recently , one in April and one in Nov/Dec . Best part of 39,000 baht each return. I have another flight before I leave from UK so in all its 52,000 Baht return. That’s me now . 25 years going to Thailand and with airfare and car hire it’s got to much. Had a good run. 

25 years have been coming to Thailand and living/staying in and around Chiangmai and Lamphun. Every year they claim it’s going to be sorted and every year without fail they fail miserably . Talk is cheap and now word is out in the UK that avoid Chiangmai at this time of year particularly . Amazing Thailand …..  

Up where I’ve stayed for years , Lamphun , there’s a disco/nightclub I used to go to with friends called Rodeo . And around Lamphun with all the factories there are lots of Tom’s . They would come in Rodeo late on with some incredibly stunning girls in tow. Never could understand it as had these usual short haired very masculine looking and dressed the part Tom’s  with drop dead gorgeous babes. Mind blowing in more ways than one .

Could the purple urine be a reporters mistake and what actually they mean they gave there piss samples which were tested and the samples turned purple to indicate substance abuse. Just a thought .

Been in Lamphun of all places last 30 days and a bar there stays open till 5 am. Quite a eye opener as its usually quite universal around there that they all close at 12 ish. Apart from Rodeo which was nearer 4 am but previously owned by the Police. New owners now on reopening so not sure who has it now  

2 hours ago, Dialemco said:

Lets hope Immigratuon Officials are being trained to give a more welcoming behaviour.

The one I had was the usual happy smiling face ..not  

14 hours ago, Puccini said:

Within 30 minutes from what point in time? From touch down of the plane, or from opening of the plane doors for disembarkation, or from the first passenger's arrival at the conveyor belt, or what?

Well do be honest I arrived on the 19 th and was amazed as to how quick everything was. Zero queues , loads of immigration booths all manned and the whole process was excellent. Something I never thought I'd say about Swampy. Because It was so quick through passport control had to wait for my luggage a bit but still around 30 minutes after getting of plane. Looked like my flight was the only one though that had arrived around then  as the time taken would confirm.

On 11/16/2022 at 10:54 AM, Nong Khai Man said:

Ooooohhhh !! YOU are in for A Treat ( NOT )....

Well suprisingly you were very wrong. Left on time landed in Amman on time and again arrived in Bangkok 10 min late ! Nothing really. Food served was really nice , plane Boeing 787 dreemlander very comfortable  and very quiet . Would for sure use Royal Jordanian again.

Travelling out from Heathrow on Friday. Royal Jordanian for £543 return. Booked a few months ago though but they were £200 plus less than the next cheapest . Never travelled with them before though. Always Etihad from Manchester.

He can do one... enough said 

I've done this and as said just went through early what was in effect the day before . They mentioned it but no stamp or fine. 

The Thai organisers are the issue here. Yes Liverpool and Man U will have been guaranteed a 'appearance' sum but I'm sure the invite and contact came from the Thais . Its going to be a big rip off sadly for the supporters as they are only going to get a few stars , maybe 2 or 3 , and the rest squad or fringe players . Thats the way it works in early foreign pre season games with players reporting back late after other commitments . Taken from Liverpool Forum

2nd July – Back for pre-season training

12th July – Friendly v Man United in Bangkok

15th July – Friendly v Crystal Palace in Singapore

no way there getting any amount of 'stars' in Thailand playing in that first game and probably both .