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Op - Not a Scam by any means - its just a facet of Purchasing Clothes online (usually from Chinese vendors). I have been caught out in the past in exactly the same manner and have learned by the lesson. What I do: 1) Buy the L, XL, XXL 2) Send back whatever doesn't fit me - I've used this method numerous times and never had an issue. What you can do: 1) Repack the items. 2) leave them in front of your house for collection by Courier. 2) leave them with condo reception for collection by Courier. This is a very common issue, I've even had vendors cancelling when purchasing christmas presents for nephews etc a few weeks before travelling home, leaving no time to get replacements. In short, dealing with the Lazada and Shopee Vendors for anything such as clothing is nothing other than a crapshoot - We've no idea of size or quality, but I'm also often surprised as often as I am left aghast at how an XXXL can be too small for me while an L could sometimes fit a Gorilla.

Good for you - you can read about it on those threads linked, rather than pollute yet anther thread by turning it into a bicker fest... For some, the card is useful, for others like yourself there is no usefulness then can identify... thats the crux of it as per Andrew Dwyer's comment.

No he hasn't... and its AI bumf... very few of such eloquent socio-phonetics are quite so well versed in bigotry, prejudice and sweeping generalisations... It’s the kind of polished, stylised, editorialised vent that AI excels at - especially when prompted with something like: “Write a humorous rant in working-class British English about the lack of public etiquette in Bangkok.” Roads, yes - many (not all or even most) become careless and self-centered in a car. However, travel elsewhere, then return here and simple matters such as Queuing for the BTS, exiting and entering an elevator, 7-11 queues and the such are good examples of a soft organised politeness - very few break that polite pattern. I've just flown back in after a few days overseas and from touch down to being in a mall day later, the differences are stark... ... No one jumping out of their seats before the flights landed, no one rushing past to exit stopping you from getting out of your seat, polite queues at the Inter-terminal mono-rail, polite Immigration officers, in town, polite holding the lift as we approached... no one pushing past you or bumping into you, no one playing their phones loudly... etc.. There are the usual things that never disappear - that 'step of hesitation' by the person in front walking onto the escalator and of course the 'general selfishness' of drivers... But... the things the Op moans about are general rarity here compared to so many other places - his rant is more about human nature, and Thailand sees to do a better job of 'limiting' the extremes of this behaviour.

Scores of other threads discussing this which turn into a bicker-fest of pro's and con's... If you're looking for usefulness, try the search function - thats useful.. Super-useful in-fact... (links to many threads easily found, also linked below). Andrew Dwyer's post above, pretty much sums it up perfectly, without the need to re-hash the same thread with the same arguments for the nth time, https://aseannow.com/topic/1317702-pink-id-card-for-foreigners/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1222532-pink-id-card/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1181925-pink-id/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1299418-yellow-house-book-revisited/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1244244-yellow-book-whats-the-procedure-for-getting-one/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1237004-yellow-book-requirements/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1298255-how-to-get-a-yellow-house-book/

Because earthquake resistance wasn't applied to the construction and corruption of building materials and shortcuts At of this seems to be falling back on the 'quality of rebar' used from the Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co. (rebar labelled SKY). A wear-house; Amata City Chon Buri industrial estate just Collapsed (yesterday), the same steel was found in this construction as that used in the Chatuchak Building (earthquake collapse). https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3027775/saos-steel-brand-found-at-collapsed-factory-in-chon-buri? Its not the earth quake where the risk exists - but the layers and layers of corruption.

If you can easily find a mirror...

You could say that, and you might be right, but I actually think that such a guy just has to pay his socks off every time to get a smile. 😉 Indeed.. he has to paid to be tolerated or liked - the so often mentioned 'knight in shining armour' - they love him long time and give him benefits... all genuinely, and deep care of course.... I'm glad he avoids 'foreigners like me'... I've no interest in talking with lecherous mongy sweat pests...

I have accounts with all three of those... The Apps are pretty similar - no one app stands out above the other for ease of use. Any saving account is pretty much the same... it hardly matters at all.

Indeed - after reading some of Gamma's posts ! (the pigeon of course !)

It may have read some of your posts on this forum and figured enough is enough and attempted suicide.

I think that was 'answered' - 1 building collapse (due to corruption). Despite the considerable distance from the epicenter, Bangkok experienced significant shaking due to seismic wave amplification caused by the city's deep, soft alluvial soils - we all know that by now. Remarkably, the city's infrastructure largely withstood the seismic event. only major structural failure was the collapse of a 30-story building under construction, intended to house Thailand’s State Audit Office. This tragic 96 confirmed fatalities, with several individuals still missing. Investigations into the 'State Audit Office Building' collapse that resulted in 96 confirmed fatalties have uncovered significant structural deficiencies, including the use of substandard materials and design flaws, particularly in the building's lift shaft. These issues have led to criminal charges against 17 individuals, including prominent construction executives. In contrast, Bangkok's extensive expressway network and other high-rise structures remained intact - I think this demonstrates the effectiveness of modern engineering practices and that there was adherence to updated building codes, older buildings also seem well built. Considering the localised magnitude of the quake in Bangkok – estimated to be roughly equivalent to a 6.0 on the Richter scale – one could reasonably argue that the city and its infrastructure withstood the event remarkably well. A quake of that same localised intensity could have been far more devastating in other major cities such as London, Paris, or Barcelona. Their older building stock and codes. Fortunately, the lack of proximity to fault lines or susceptibility to seismic amplification naturally renders these area's far less vulnerable. Thus - I think there is a strong argument to suggest that the durability of Bangkok's Buildings and infrastructure, was tested, and it passed - Yes, cosmetic damage but no major structural damage or collapses - arguably, thousands and thousands of lives saved.

Polite face saving terminally for corruption and graft to such a degree that it could be classified as criminal negligence causing death and even Manslaughter.

Exactly where he needed to be... doing his job. Thailand had already adjusted building code to accomodate the risk. Are you suggesting is is not the professors job to be a civil engineer and building inspector too ? Of course, as others have said - this is not new information, he's merely reiterating measures put in place before the earthquake, what has been said post earth quake... many of which people on this forum are well versed in. They did - thats why the building codes were changed a few years ago. Now What ?? - a little learning for you perhaps instead of shooting from the hip.

Outstanding input - the forum is by far better off for knowing what you are not into.... -------- Another facet of where to live in BKK is access to transport. Some prefer being close to the BTS which adds excellent convenience, but once more than a few hundred meters away becomes a hot and sweaty trek to get there. We find it essential to live with easy access to an expressway as we use the car so much and this helps us circumnavigate traffic. Asoke is potentially one of the worst places to live if you drive and tend to go places after 4pm . Bangkok is expanding rapidly and there are better and better places to live with decent amenities and also access to the centre for those who want it.

It isn’t just a sexual or money thing. It is genuine connection with many of them. This month I have helped 5 with school uniforms, books etc. for their kids. The Thai school year starts in May unlike back home. April is the hottest month so they have their summer holidays then. Sounds like monger Malcy is grooming them... pretty creepy behavior

I'm always a little amused when threads like this resurface each year. There’s invariably a flurry of comments along the lines of “I avoid all farang,” which strikes me as rather strange. People are people; diverse, individual – and how we engage with others surely depends on the specifics of each situation. There's no need to go around greeting every stranger, but equally, no need to shun everyone either. Sometimes a conversation arises naturally – if you’ve the time, let it unfold. And if it starts to veer into awkward territory, simply extract yourself. That principle holds true regardless of nationality – Thai, Westerner, or anyone else.

Says a guy who calls himself a bogan... Just glorious for those who've managed to avoid you then, you mean ?

That alone highlights how little you know - It's why I won't bother to entertain your comments seriously.

Speaking of idiots .. it is often said that every village has its idiot, yet some villages seem to be missing theirs entirely. Those very idiots must surely gather in a village of the “missing idiots” - a place that, ironically, is itself lacking its own missing idiot. And here you are, alive and well, polluting this thread with your anti-vaccination drivel....

Dr. Robert Redfield, publicly expressed concerns about the side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and the implementation of vaccine mandates. He criticised the broad application of vaccine mandates, suggesting that vaccinations should have been prioritised for older and more vulnerable populations rather than mandated for all, including healthy individuals and children. In interviews, Dr. Redfield discussed observing patients who are ill without having had COVID-19, implying that their conditions may be related to vaccine side effects. He has emphasised the need for transparency regarding vaccine side effects and has advocated for more systematic research into vaccines . However, while Dr. Redfield has raised concerns about vaccine side effects, there is no verifiable evidence that he has claimed "Long Covid" is a cover-up for mRNA vaccine injuries. Reports making such claims often originate from sources that may not adhere to rigorous journalistic standards. Mainstream scientific consensus maintains that Long Covid is a legitimate condition resulting from COVID-19 infection, characterised by a range of symptoms persisting after the acute phase of the illness. In summary, Dr. Redfield has voiced concerns about vaccine mandates and the need for transparency regarding vaccine side effects. However, attributing statements to him that Long Covid is a cover-up for vaccine injuries lacks substantiation from credible sources.

Indeed - who can say what heartbreaking circumstances led to this moment? Whatever the case, the mother is clearly in urgent need of help. This may be a vulnerable young woman suffering in silence, or perhaps a stillbirth - we do not yet know. But even if it is not, the desperation that drives a mother to such an extreme act is undeniably tragic. Yes, it may be illegal, and many will judge harshly, with no attempt at understanding. Yet for a mother to act in such stark opposition to every natural instinct suggests that something has gone profoundly wrong. Something that demands compassion before condemnation perhaps.

Oh, absolutely.... even though the woman apologised, it’s obviously all the tourist’s fault for daring to accept life jackets from her boat..... Because, you know, that single act was just so outrageous it unleashed that worthy tirade..... Those life jackets? Practically national treasures- disgusting tourists... Animals !!! In fact, the police should just go ahead and arrest and deport all foreigners for simply daring to be in your Thailand. Problem solved. Really, you should be the only non-Thai left in Thailand. Although, that would open the conundrum as to who then you'd obsess over with your delusional bile.

Just open a second account with BKK Bank... One for 'Visa holdings' the other to use. Keeps things simple.

It’s the contagion effect – the more exposure it gets, the more it seeps into local pop culture. There's also a rather theatrical wave of faux-offence being flung about, which only adds to the absurdity.

No, "getting into hot water" indicates something more serious and consequential than a bit of online critique. It's a metaphorical way of saying you've landed in a situation that's uncomfortable or difficult to get out of - like being scalded by hot water.... thats all... It's astonishing how the most inconsequential remarks are seized upon and dissected with a level of pedantry unmatched by anyone else on this forum.