Thingamabob

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 ?

You will find a number of people will be only too happy to take your used battery, including your refuse disposal operatives.

Go to an ATM, transfer the money from your a/c number to the dealer's a/c number, take your receipt from the ATM.

If she's the girl in the 'photo she looks much older than 10 years of age.

The UK govt has just 2 years to improve things, at which point the voters will have their say.

3am. Alcohol most likely involved. Bit of a non-event. Ho hum....

What point ?

Many find this funny. I find it disgusting.

The never-ending battle to get snouts in the trough....

Current regulations are sensible. Leave them be in my opinion. Those trying to undermine them are either the usual busy-bodies, or are those who have missed out on a business involvement.

The biggest business in Thailand by far. It will never go away. Should have been legalised years ago. Harsh treatment of addicts never works. An effort, at least, should be made to rehabilitate them.