rickthompson

Exactly right! As a US citizen, I find it despicable that we have learned nothing from the xenophobic behavior we exhibited during World War 2 when we put Japanese Americans into camps because they were 'Japanese'. Targeting all Russians, most of whom likely wouldn't support Putin's policies if they were told the truth, is no different. It is a slippery slope that we should not embark on lest we end up sliding down ourselves.

True on name and date, but the color was initially black and white according to the UK National Archives, quote "By 1951 the black and white stripes, with Belisha beacons on either side of the road, were approved as 'Zebra' crossings; the first officially installed in Slough."

Had exactly the same thing happen at my local office. Officer checking us in downstairs told my wife we could pay 1000 baht there with no receipt, or go upstairs to the officer and pay the full 2000 baht fine with receipt. We chose the latter as I refuse to support the corruption.

This is apparently it.

I got the same thing when I tried. Waited an entire day but no confirmation or password. I suspect if you get this message, it hasn't gone through to the system for some reason. No idea why as my email is valid.

And you likely won't. It's not Wise's business model, at least currently.

Exactly right. While public hospitals are a lot cheaper than private, still expensive. I had a pacemaker installed a year ago at public hospital. Relatively minor operation as those go, but still cost was 140,000 baht. Not cheap, but better than private hospital. Same operation at BNH was quoted at 560,000 baht. And that was being done by the exact same surgeon, who works at both hospitals. Pays to look at public for major operations, but still not smart to forego insurance.

Especially the private hospitals. Why do you think they always have a person come to escort you to the cashier. No slipping away then... ????

Whether Thailand likes it or not, reopening is a function of who wants to come here, not what they hope will happen. Some countries still strongly discourage travel here. US CDC for example, still lists Thailand as a "Level 4 - Do Not Travel" destination. This certainly has to impact potential arrivals.

And to make it more attractive, ASEANNOW posted this story right next to the one of arresting 61 people in Bangkok for drinking.... that's sure to attract more tourists.

Have to call BS on this article. I've lived in Hua Hin for the past 5+ years. While it's a nice, less hectic place to live, it certainly isn't where you would go if you really want the beautiful beaches Thailand is known for. Beach here is average at best and is in need of frequent cleanup. As far as real estate booming, another BS call. Everywhere you look here house prices are being lowered. I have had a house for sale for 2 years and still not many buyers despite dropping the price to what are now the lower competitive levels. Real estate for the average home seller here is not booming.

Currently no major medical organizations recommend this as a regular practice. Websites for WHO, EMA, NHS and the FDA all recommend it in a "trial setting" only until further research confirms that it is safe and effective. Many studies are currently being done, but have not heard of any large peer-reviewed ones that have been completed.

And that seems to be Delta variant's pattern in other countries. Quick rise in infections but overall infection fatality rate is much lower. Fast spread leads to more natural immunity and starts to reduce cases dramatically.

There is no data. Thailand is the first country trying this combination according to the article. How much testing could possibly have been done? More false bravado...

It just depends on which province you live in. If you're in a stronghold for the government coalition, you get booster shots before most of the population has any shot...whether you believe the official explanation is another story. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2155083/buri-ram-police-defend-booster-shots-for-officers