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Fair play to the Thai authorities if this is how they want it. Stop these activities, for whatever reason. What will it achieve? More investment and benefit for Thais and Thailand? Doubtful. Or, less economic activity benefitting Thais and Thailand? More likely. Thailand needs to pick the best option for their people and economic prosperity.

His business empire should be seized. The Illegally developed property should be dismantled and land returned to nature as proceeds of crime.

Court cases in the UK so far haven't backed this up. Lots of leniency. Are they now saying the UK is going to get tough? Caught with 40kgs of Cannabis on arrival in UK. Given suspended sentences - no jail time. https://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/24775511.pair-manchester-airport-40kg-drugs-bangkok-flight/

Bring back the confused emoji.

I don't condone crimilaity. Perhaps, if Thai landlords played fair regarding return of deposits in a timely manner, then this could be avoided. Let this be a lesson to unscrupulous Thai landlords.

I know the OP discusses expats/tourists. From what I'm aware, if you see Thai men with loads of tattoos it is very likely they have done serious jail time. I always give them a wide berth, and would never want to diss them. What do Thais think about foreigners with tatoos? After writing above, I searched for reference. What I found here aligns with my comments: https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30278152

Determined to slaughter the golden goose. How far can Thailand push tourists to pay more? Personally, I dislike Samui and Phuket for crowds and prices. Making travel more difficult with TDAC and ETA and arrival fees will not help. Thailand has overdeveloped the tourist industry and a lot of charm has been lost and rip-offs are the norm. There are still lots of nice places to visit, where Thais go, and where prices are better value and with less crowds.

Lovely old lady vendor opposite the Wat Chai Mongkhon temple on Pattaya Tai (South Pattaya Road). Beware, she likes to talk! Tells me she gets the papers about 06:00am. This shop I think - she had a newspaper table setup outside when I bought 2 months ago. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@12.9251996,100.8763073,3a,90y,237.35h,87.32t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s9LTOeVRSLgTlpLkQVczDKg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D2.6769085900818794%26panoid%3D9LTOeVRSLgTlpLkQVczDKg%26yaw%3D237.35034211860327!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyNy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

On the contrary, it has everything to do with the quality of the vehicle! I used to own and drive a Hilux Vigo 4 door and wish I still did (gave it up in divorce). A great truck that will last 30-40 years if looked after. Rugged, durable, safe and comfortable. I am think of buying another one but don't really have a current need to own a 4 wheel vehicle. It has nothing to do with the image of the vehicle IMO.

Are these the "quality tourists" Thailand wished for? 555 Hated Phi Phi and would never go back (nearly 30 years ago) as there are so many nicer places to visit in Thailand.

Thanks. Very useful. Cambodian GF uses Ban Pakkard all the time for Battambang. She wants to ride on her Thai MC in her name next year. I want to go with her on my Thai MC in my name. We spoke to the customs agents there when her mother and father visted a few months ago so are aware of the post 30kms away to get documents. Good and useful info you posted.

same in Vancouver, Canada.

Still do look forward to flying. Priority check-in, priority baggage, priority security (no issues), airline lounge access (choice of 4 Star Alliance lounges at BKK and LHR T2), priority boarding. Business class seat and food and drink. What's not to like? 555 Never had an issue.

I saw this video about a year ago. You definitely don't want to get Leishmaniasis. I'd never heard of it before. Scary!!!

As I was reading the story, I thought immediately of Tung Wua Laen in Chumphon. Stayed their several times in 2020 and since. Walked on the beach each day. Got many sandfly bites.

Be sure to ask any lawyer the cost of executing the will and getting probate. I was told that probate is required by the lawyer but don't know for sure. I visited a lawyer and was quoted 5,000 Baht for the Thai Will. I asked the cost of probate and was told 150,000 Baht. I wrote it down. Still have it. Can that really be correct? If not then what is the process as I need to do a will for my Thai bank accounts.

This office (Bangchak) did similar for me last year. Went early April and they gave told me at least 4 weeks for appointment. Told them I was going overseas for the summer and wouldn't be back until November. Gave me an appointment for November which they honoured. Had to do the medical and watch ther videos again but that's easy. Very helpful office. Was done in 90 minutes. It is a small office and can be quite crowded. They also accepted my Yellow book as proof of residence. Would love it if online renewal really became a thing for all licence holders.

Let's hope that we, as foreigners, are considered "eligible" for this.

Seems like some jealous Thais dobbed her in. She could relocate almost anywhere in the world and have no problems teaching Thai online to anyone. Kudos to her for being so successful - if Thais were as smart as her they would copy and do same or better. Sour grapes for sure. Shame on the Thais for treating this lady this way when she's promoting the Thai language.

Everything same as before.Yes, classic includes all. I have to use Outlook which is why I stay with Microsoft 365. There are free Word, Excel and Email alternative options elsewhere for those who don't need outlook.

Microsoft 365 Family Classic is what you want. Microsoft sneakily upgraded their plans to included AI and maybe some other stuff and increased the price. You can (I did), revert to classic at the old price £79.99 in the UK. All you need to know on how to revert to the old price is at: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=95&t=2105664

Thanks for doing the research and math. Seems it could be a useful system. IF it works and is monitored and activated promptly.

How much use could this be? I understand a Tsunami warning as it usually has quite some time before hitting. But, an earthquake? How long was it after the seismic activity in Mandalay, Burma before the shockwaves hit Bangkok? Would there be enough time to even get a warning out?

I bet if it was 7-11 store he set fire to, instead of a local grocery, the cops would have acted and taken the report and followed it up.

Totally agree. Unless saving £20 is so imperative. Often the change fees, cancellation, seat selection with a cheap agent is different from the terms when booking direct with the airline. I stopped using agents over 20 years ago. Now, use Google flights for routes, schedules and airline options, then book direct with the airline for best service. Other people may choose to do otherwise. My experiences: 1) when the Icelandic Volcanic Ash cloud shut airspace in 2010, Thai Airways gave us priority for seats on one of the first flights back to the UK - easy via their call centre and no need to contact agent 2) Covid - when flight was cancelled - I received a refund within hours with one 5 minute phone call to the airline and a simple online submission to the card company.