up-country_sinclair

Do you best to get it a bit higher, but if they won't budge, just sell it and move on.

I can't see why the government would accept the ceasefire call at this point.

I haven't the slightest idea as to whether the numbers are currently down, and wouldn't be surprised if the government wasn't being entirely forthright with their figures.

However, what I think the government and those in the tourism industry should be concerned about is the upcoming high season. Travel agents and potential vacationers are going to remember the chaos when they begin to contemplate booking their Dec. - Feb. holidays.

The next few high season might not be so high at all.

I suspect it's going to be a text-only webmeeting;

If true, wouldn't that solve this potential problem you raised earlier?

I was thinking more along the lines of "untraceable disrupters/saboteurs", and that after the BOATLOAD of bizzaro questions/rantings at the last meeting (delivered live at mics positioned around the room), I can't begin to fathom how bad it's going to be with the added ingredient of keyboard anonymity

Perhaps the embassy staff will be filtering the questions so that "disrupters/saboteurs" will not ruin the meeting.

I'd hate to be trying to book a "normal" ticket for travel next week.

Good point.

Apply for the free, 60 day tourist visa at your nearest consulate, and enjoy your time in Chiang Mai.

I tried buying some tickets last night at midnight, but couldn't connect to their website. Tried again this morning with the same unfortunate result.

So many claim that Thai police are corrupt.

Appears not to be true in this case.

CNBC's Amanda Drury

Mistaking "here" for "hear" doesn't speak well of your education system either . Better luck next time.

Beat me to it!

I'm considering using TOT Wifi, so I thought I'd give this thread a bump.

Has anyone else experienced the problems of the OP?

I enjoy diving, but my wife is only an average swimmer and simply isn't ready for it. However, I came across a company in Phuket offering SNUBA, which is something she could definitely handle.

Has anyone gone out with the SNUBA company in Phuket? If so, what did you think?

My wife and I are going to Phuket for a short holiday in July ( FYI, 4 day weekend at the end of the month!), and the rates at most of the hotels we've looked at are still at their regular price.

I am still waiting for the USD to go hack to 40 per THB

You and me both, brother.

You and me both.

I've got dollars I've been waiting to exchange for the last two years, but just can't stomach the current rates. On many days I wish I had pulled the trigger last year when it went to 36, but I was holding out for 38.

I'd advise using Northwest.

I have found their prices to be similar to other carriers, and they have loads of flights into Detroit everyday.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I wear a helmet 99% of the time (on very short trips I sometimes don't put it on), but my wife recently pointed out to me the other day that I often don't use the clasp which secures the helmet on my head.

She's right of course. I hope I'll be smart enough to do that 99% of the time too.

GPS.

You're in quite a fix. I really hope you get your passport back soon.

If/when you do, scan the page of your passport with the most recent stamp so some of the long time posters can give an opinion on whether or not it is genuine.

In the meantime, if I were you, I wouldn't even leave my house/apartment so I don't encounter any situation where I might be asked for my passport.

Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

Ice and rest are the first step.

If that doesn't work and the problem persists, you might have to think about going under the knife.

And by the way, I agree with a poster above; check to see if your wound is infected.

I live down south, and so far it has only affected me in one way: it upsets my wife.

I've had good experiences getting a Non- B in Singapore and a Non-O in KL.

My only advice is to have your papers in order, and be pleasant to the staff.

One comment, and one question:

If you don't like the Thai commentary, wouldn't it be possible to stream an English broadcast off the internet?

Why is UBC the only game in town--do they have some sort of backroom deal with the government?

I had the good fortune to meet Frank through another internet message board, and found him to be a kind and insightful man.

My thoughts are with him, and like many here I'm hoping for his speedy recovery.

Having read most of your posts, I'd say she's ditched you

Thai girls with budget travellers, now that's an oxymoron

Thai girls with budget travellers may be many things, but an oxymoron is not one of them.

Move on.

It appears she already has.