Scouse123

Frozen pension? Consider the Philippines, no frozen pension, with those moley faced women with whiney accents, and religious nutcases. Then stay here on your frozen pension.

I wish mine was 500 baht a month. Move to a big house, you'll save a lot more!.🙄

How much reduction for the bag of oranges left behind? Actually, if you look properly, the condo has been trashed, but look through the damage, and it's been kept relatively clean and in good condition. Looking at the floors and surfaces. I think this is a classic case of trying to pinch the deposit, hence the owner keeping schtum regards deposit.

Nothing worse than terrible drivers who acrually think they are good drivers.

In summary, Thais are thoughtless, lazy drivers by and large. Most also have never taken proper driving lessons, and even fewer know about road signs and awareness.

I do find price gouging and cheating commonplace in Bangkok and resorts with high tourist traffic, but isn't that the same the world over in densely packed tourist resorts and capital cities?

There is a wide variety of things to do in Isaarn, but you must be proactive and find them. They are unlike Pattaya and/or Phuket with giant billboards offering their wares for the tourist traps. What does Isaarn offer? Well, what a question. There are 19 provinces, each with its vibe and culture, from food to customs. It isn't a one-size-fits-all. No, it isn't a beachy area; it's the rice basket of Thailand. There are some outstanding resorts and hotels with beautiful grounds and swimming pools. Some people find it too laid-back, slow, and quiet, while others, like me, love and miss the place when we venture away from it and are always happy to return. Those looking for hands-free bars, Russian mafias, rude foreigners, steer clear, they aren't many up here and long may it continue.

Mustafa drama! 35,000 baht for starters. In the famous words of Stuart Hall and Eddie Waring for UK fans of It's a Knockout, the popular TV show. Here comes the Belgians!!

Here we go again. I knew as soon as I saw the headline, there would be the obligatory fundraiser.

They do in Thailand

No, not at all, But many of those who move up here expect it to be a smaller or mini version of Pattaya, etc., and it isn't at all. A different mindset and pace of life take some getting used to; many can't manage it and rush back to the bright lights of the cities. I love it.

They should introduce that system into the UK

I had a Rolex, bi-metal, black-faced oyster, which I bought secondhand 30 years ago for 2,000 GBP. I sold it 18 months ago for 9500 GBP. With that, I had eye surgery in Harrogate at 4500 GBP and can now see clearly. I got my wife a 10-year UK visa for around 1,000 GBP. I also had the driveway at the Kalasin house redone in non-slip tiles for 1000 GBP. We went on a mini trip around Isaan, Thailand. I gave Mrs 45,000 baht and some of the rest to MIL. It had sat in the safe for years, and I didn't want to risk wearing or losing it in Thailand, or even the UK these days. So, in my view, it was dead money. I now have an Edifice watch valued at 4500 THB. It tells the time equally well, and it doesn't cost 1,000 GBP to service. Money well spent in my book.

They should have sent them, instead of appeasing them. Muslims always view kindness as weakness and take advantage of every loophole in the host country..

Of course, they'll live off benefits and not bother to learn the language or customs, that's what they do.