Thingamabob

Well said. Me likewise. I've no intention to go, or be taken to, anywhere near a hospital when the time comes.

Lighten up.

This is a robbery, and a nightmare for the house owner. I cannot see the bank logo in the picture I'm looking at Totally blurred out.

Yes indeed. Very strange.

That sounds more than likely. Very sorry for the young man Tae who was killed. Such a short life. RIP.

I think you will have to up the salary you are prepared to pay in order to find, if at all possible, a competent maid who can also drive. 12-15k baht may attract some interest. Otherwise forget the driving requirement and see what you can find for around 10k baht.

The arrival of techno music pretty much put an end to the performances of those girls who could actually dance. Many of them were really good to watch, with a fine sense of rhythm and timing. All gone now I'm afraid. As has been advised earlier try some of areas mainly frequented by Thais, and maybe drink something a bit stronger than Coke zero in order to enhance the experience.

1968.

If funding either a retirement visa or a marriage visa is a worry I would strongly suggest you think long and hard before committing to Thailand long-term.

Just shows it can be done if you hit the right time of day and/or the right time of the month.

People who keep on promoting the use of agents are either very old or infirm, in which case entirely understandable, or they cannot meet the legal requirements, or they have a vested interest in the agency 'business', or they are too lazy to get off their backside. I would suggest you walk into as many banks as you can find in your area and try your luck. It can work every now and again. I have 3 accounts at SCB. They are pretty tough on requirements, and they don't have a branch at CW, so maybe give them a miss.

I'm not clear what he was accused of. Can anyone kindly explain ?

Personally I'll continue to wear a mask until Thais stop wearing them. It doesn't bother me in the slightest even though I am asthmatic.

Great photos. You're cat ?

You need help.

Here we go again. Must have been the dog's fault, of course.

Nepotism, corruption and puppets ruling on behalf of the elite are so entrenched in the Thai way of life that it is hard to see things ever changing. People tried bravely in 1973, 1976 and 1992 but were tortured and/or killed in large numbers. Memories of those savage events are not forgotten.

Give her a chance. You can vote her out in 2 years time max if you so choose. Puppet Prayut will not be so easy to get rid of.

I used to go to Samui with my Thai girlfriend, now wife, in the 1970s. Absolutely gorgeous. We would hire hammocks on the beaches for 20 baht a night. No cars, very few people. I will never go back.

Singapore not at all boring if you know where to go. Regarding Bangkok and surrounding areas parts of Thonburi are still quite old style and interesting.

I once paid 3k baht for a Seiko, otherwise never more than 100 baht for a made in China timepiece, hence concerns about breakdowns, etc not an issue. Never understood why people pay so much for so little. Likewise gold chain wearers and the like.

Hopefully not. Killing and eating animals is disgusting.

I thought it was his grandaughter's wedding. Anyway, Biden is the US President. It's a pity he's not coming. Another win for Xi and for China.

Happens all over Thailand and in many other countries. Too many people driving too many cars. It will only get worse.

In what way backwards ?