Thingamabob
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Ultra-Fine Dust Returns to Parts of Bangkok
Thingamabob replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Best to wear masks dare I say. -
New LTR 10 year visa
Thingamabob replied to roquefort's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
What is the cost of an LTR ? -
My local 7/11 only take cash. It takes time for even a small queue at the till to be served, but best not to get upset about it. Patience is a virtue, especially in Thailand.
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For many, Thailand’s UN vote on Russia still a puzzle
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Thailand/Siam has endeavoured to remain neutral throughout most of it's history. However, It did side with the Axis powers in WW2 (at the point of a gun), and took on the French at a time when they were annexing Thai territory. It is also facing an ongoing insurgency in the south. Apart from those instances Thailand has kept well away from international disputes, rightly so in my opinion. -
Prayut Dodges Bags Of Fermented Fish Sauce, Literally
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Other unpleasant liquids ? That's a bit coy. Human waste was what I read in another report. Even that was a bit too polite. -
Siam avoided being colonised by skillfully portraying itself as a neutral player between the French in Laos and Cambodia, and the British in India/Burma and Malaya. However it then miscalculated by accomodating Japan in WW2, and now Thailand/Prayut have further miscalculated in this case, given the appalling atrocities committed by the Russian military in Ukraine. It appears the diplomatic skills of Thailand's forefathers nl longer exist. Self-interest and greed now take precedence.
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Mass killing exposes deep problems in Thai society
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Ridiculous statement from someone who ought to know better. In reality he is seeking funds for what would likely be a pointless study of no practical value. -
...well said, quite serious about money though..
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If Thailand ever gets another civilian govt a coup will follow sooner or later.
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The farang land, as you call it, the UK in my case, is a pale, sad shadow of what it once was. After visiting Thailand for the first time in 1960, and retiring to Thailand in 1993 having lived and worked in many countries on 4 continents, I still reckon it is a great place. Friendly people, good food and warm weather. I can easily afford to live anywhere, but this is the place for me.
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Oh poor thing ! Will you ever recover ?
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Almost refused entry at Suvarnabhumi
Thingamabob replied to PattayaKevin's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This is a non-story. The guy was asked a couple of questions and was then allowed in. End of... -
Went under 400,000 for 6 hours
Thingamabob replied to Celsius's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If you can possibly manage it just deposit 800k plus a bit into a dedicated account, in your name only, and forget about it until extension time approaches. No stress, no worries.