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Places I do truly love to visit: Mae Hong Son Chiang Dao Ban Rak Thai Songkla Nakhon Si Thammarat Khao Sok Phu Chi Faa Arunothai Chumpon Pak Meng Beach (Trang)

Billboard Spankys Angelwitch Suzie Wongs Kink (upstairs) Windmill Insomnia Geisha Dollhouse (upstairs) Bada Bing!

I've been trying to contact Thai Airways contact centre (02 356 1111) since sunday. Their phone for "new booking" and "change booking" has a message simply saying "not available - obtain service online". Well, the service I need cannot be changed online (I logged into my booking and tried). Has anyone here been able to contact Thai Airways by phone since the earthquake? One would think that they'd have contingency in place such as alternative offices or work from home. This must be causing them lost sales.

So sad for the Burmese people. Thoughts and prayers with them. I hope they get whatever assistance they need. Could be a few reasons that USA have not been seen to be involved in immediate assistance in Myanmar: 1) China and Myanmar (Burma) are next door to each other with a common border so proximaty and access are a big factor. USA is far away. 2) China and Myanmar (Burma) have close relations diplomatically and tradewise 3) USA has sanctions againt the Myanmar (Burma) ruling junta - that will not ease any aid access by Americans The OP seems like another easy attack on USA.

Seeing this topic reminded me I needed to transfer some money. I just made two transfers with Wise from GBP to THB into mine and my GF's Thai accounts (Bangkok Bank and Kbank). One took 14 seconds, the other took 15 seconds.

I never heard of the Tate brothers until their arrest in Romania. Never watched anything before that. Quite clear the the UK authorities don't like him. Andrew seems to talk a lot of sense, but also, he's got a lot of accusations against him. The MSM hate him by the look of it. "Toxic Masculinity" is a phrase that seems to be used when he's mentioned. There was a series of interviews on Patrick Bet David's Valuetainment YouTube a couple of weeks ago. Quite interesting to listen to. I'm not sure about how wealthy he really is, but, he appears to be a worry to many as being influential.

What a lovely property. With these abandoned places, one has to wonder about the background behind their demise. Surely this would be a hotel/resort in demand.

Agreed. After a few long-term relationships with Thai ladies, most do not give cards or gifts. It is a cultural thing. Just getting my half-Thai son to send a "thank you" to a generous British aunty is always a struggle.

In their list of major important stations, they missed of NaNa! 😁 Actually, for many, Saphan Thaksin is an important station too. It is a shame that BTS and MRT are not linked with a common payment method/card. Would make travel easier and better value. I used the MRT a few weeks ago and they now accept contactless debit/credit cards at the entry/exit barriers which is really handy (I used a UK credit card). Hopefully, at least, BTS might do same sometime.

That's pretty harsh. But it is a sad reality. Don't behave like an aggressive idiot and you'll still be alive.

Agree. I feel much safer in Bangkok than London. Thais don't randomly attack. Never had a problem, even in dark areas, solo and very late at night. But then, I don't do stupid stuff or get into arguments.

Same here. HomePro had a range of shapes and sizes when I last bought the stick on felt protectors.

A good alternative, is to use a reputable lawyer and transfer the funds safely to their account. They then do the title transfer after checking all in order and then they pay the seller. This is what I did (twice) and it was seemless with no hassle - even though already having my own Thai account. I would not buy a condo without using a lawyer as they will check everything is legit.

Whatever one gives, becomes never enough. You give them more, they give it to family or friends. Budgeting here is not something they do until the money is gone. It's a fact that many supporters here are aware of. Drip, drip, drip is best option. I give monthly support but ALWAYS have to top it up. I don't keep tally of total but it is likely somewhere in region of 40k/month. It is what it is. I'm still happy. Are you?

You need to contact an IFA. Annuities are generally not seen as a good option for many these days. Everyone's circumstances will differ which is why, in my opinion, it is best to get professionally tailored advice. Once in an annuity the money is gone, there are different types of annuity that might help a spouse on your demise. Again, an IFA is the key here.