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@Vandk Did you buy your ticket direct from Thai Airways or from an agency? Agencies tend to sell only the lower fare classes. I often use Thai mileage for either upgrade or award ticket. The staff at Thai Airways +6623561111 speak good English and are very helpful. They will tell you, definitively, whether or not your ticket can be upgraded and any terms, procedures and costs involved, and, crucially, if there is space in business class! Your current ticket fare class is important as not all tickets (cheaper ones do not), allow upgrades. Good luck!

And, the Palestinian, Hamas terrorists, use their women and children as human shields and cry foul when they get hit. Reality is, Hamas don't care a <deleted> about their own people. They knew exactly what would happen when they attacked Israel and it's citizens and took innocent hostages on 7th October 2023.

When my Cambodian GF, who lives in Thailand, comes to visit me in the UK (with a tourist visa), I write a covering letter to the arrival immigration officer explaining. It includes the visit details and intentions, my name, address, phone number and her return date - and copy of return booking. She simply presents it to the I/O and it answers all questions. Never a problem after 3 visits in last 14 months. In fact, funny really, the I/O even closed his desk and escorted my GF to the correct baggage reclaim on her first visit 🙂

Thanks. Not wanting to try to be "macho", my tolerance for control and BS diminished to zero. The message was received and understood second time I walked (with current lady). Since then, no issues at all. Took me a long time to learn how women can try to control men. Glad to say all is good these days. I don't expect that to change.

I "met" a girl on Thai Friendly in 2015. Amongst all the chaff, she was very articulate and smart and stood out above all the others. We met for coffee, which turned into lunch but then did not see each other for 6 months (i went back to the UK for summer). Then next a dinner date. It was only 3 weeks after that we "hooked up" and were together for 3 years before she started to mis-behave, in a controlling manner, like my ex-wife. Next lady, met through mutual friends, lasted just over 18 months before going same way. My now GF, I met in a bar 4 years ago. Very smart and loving lady. She tried the controlling <deleted> but I walked, we got back together, she did it again and I walked. Got back together, we are now very happy together and happy. Everyone is different. Even ladies who work in bars are there for reasons. Survival is main reason for many. How many guys here would do what they do? I think age can have quite a lot to do with it. Most of us here are 50+ (I'm now 57). How's that going to work with a 20yr old? Not likely IMO. My ladies mentioned above were; 38, 36 and 39 respectively when met. I secured visas for all of them to visit the UK when we were together with the first, and current visiting 7 times (so far). I observe "girls" in Nana, Soi 6, Pattaya, Cowboy, Patpong, Soi 11, etc. but you never know until meeting the "right one". I met one lady in Hilary 1 earlier this year, her day job on a fragrance counter in Emsphere. It takes all sorts. I intend to stay with my current GF but will not be marrying again though (she was aware from early on).

I've taken 2 bicycles into Thailand. Never a problem. There's a parable I recalled, although the one I remembered was about Garlic across the France/Belgian border. The one I find online is about Sand on the Mexico/US border. Story here.

A tragedy for their families. Looking at the road, it was very wet. Speed definitely involved. Probably far too fast for the road conditions, skidded or aquaplaned, and then into the sign and trees is most likely scenario. So easily preventable with better training and awareness. RIP.

For the last 5 years, I have spent 5 months each year in Thailand on Non-O retirement with multiple re-entry permit. As the OP already has a Non-O A visa it would be best to maintain that as it ensures entry with no questioning about time spent in the country - or worse, refusal of entry (which can happen on frequeunt visa exempt entries and long stays in country).

Not married (and will not) - maybe that's why all is good. Together 4 years.

The ETA for Singapore and electronic entry/exit gates work extremely well. We live in hope that Thailand can implement the same system, and ensure it works for those on retirement, marriage, work and business visas. Not just for tourists. Oh, and yes, keep it free. These ETAs can be an impediment to travellers and discourage travel. Time will tell.

Me age 57, her age 44. She's in good shape, I'm somewhat overweight but have good health and fitness. She thought by getting an older guy she wouldn't have too much hassle for the horiontal aerobics. Wrong! She is sexy AF and the feeling of closeness and togetherness is great. 2 or 3 times a week is perfectly enjoyable and enough for both of us. I've given up on extra "marital" as always disappointed with the p4p outcome. Even with 20yr somethings. 50mg Viagra gives confidence to bang for ages. She's happy and I'm happy. Nothing else to add.

If it was a passenger service crewed by hotties from Soi 6, Pattaya Airways may have more chance of success. A rebranding to "Monger Airways" would seal the deal. Every ending a happy one, could be their motto.

Trade in for a younger model? No botox needed.

More likely plasterer (fillers etc.)

This can be an issue for those of us who travel often. Thankfully, I'm in Bangkok and can renew 45 days before expiry. Also, my renewal coincides with Songkran so I am always going to be in Thailand at that time. To the OP, definitely advise, as other said, to stay on retirement. It ensures never being hassled or denied entry. Peace of mind is valuable.

In Bangkok, Grab or Bolt (or both as I can't remember), has a "lady driver" option when booking a car. A much safer choice that my GF has used several times when coming home from a night out with friends.

Yes, that is true. A gas bottle won't explode on it's own unless it was engulfed in an inferno already. The biggest risk is that one of the supply lines to the cookers/hobs was to leak. This could lead to a build up of gas in the building. At the right concentration, one spark and BOOM! That would be my biggest worry. As others have suggested, ensure that the restaurant apparatus is inspected periodically by any safety/licensing body (if that's even a thing in Thailand).

Earlier this year, in February, I arrived and BOTH the immigration areas were rammed right down to the bottom of the ramps. Staff told me "one hour wait". Thankfully I managed to blag my way into the r/h side priority area for first, business etc. and was though in less than 10 minutes. For balance, I arrived again in late March and was first into an empty immigration hall as first passenger. Both times was exact same time of arrival. Meaning, one never knows what the situation will be depending on staffing levels and number of other flights.

I just saw this article on Loyalty Lobby. No more fast track immigration arrivals at BKK airport for business and first class passengers. It seems that they are still keeping Priority immigration for seniors, disabled, pregnant pax, etc. If Thai Immigration were efficient all the time and not so "hit or miss" regarding waiting times, then no fast track line would be needed. So many times I've arrived and the wait has been over one hour. Admittedly, on rare occassion, I have entered a totally empty immigration arrival hall as first passenger. Unfortunately, it is never possible to predict just what chaos, or otherwise, awaits. A 10-20 minute wait is acceptable but longer than that is not. They should keep fast track.

Must have been one hell of a weekend party at the Shinawatra family mansion!

If they are in working order then leave a note on each item (Google trtanslate and print). The items could be very useful for someone - either to use, repair or resell. I recently, in the UK, wanted to dispose of an old working tower PC and flat screen 24" monitor. I had removed the data drives and re-installed windows 10 on the SSD. It was quite fast and worked great. I drove to my local parade of shops, that has a charity shop and a co-op. I placed the PC system outside the charity shop (which was closed), and went to co-op for some shopping. By the time I exited less than 10 minutes later, all was gone. Hopefully someone is making good use of it.

Really what they mean is they want to make it unfair on any foreigners investing in business in Thailand (who are likely to employ Thais and thus boost the economy). So, the country will languish with underinvestment by enforcing rules that stop new businesses opening if run by foreigners.

Exactly the solution. Mains to tank, then tank to constant pressure pump to house/taps etc. I wouldn't even bother to put in the bypass supply line direct to the house/taps.

We need an OMG emoji mods please!