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My Cambodian GF will need a tourist visa for Canada next February. Why is it so difficult that you/your GF cannot apply yourselves? Is she needing a tourist visa? You got me worried now.

There's a bar in Bangkok that does this. Owner is great. Not too opinionated but has had same staff since before pandemic. A proper bar, service girlies fun but not for hire (although might be pursuaded 🙂 if they think they might win the golden ticket). Almost always a full house. Proper British boozer (I carefully used British as it is multi national but all are welcome). It is currently up for sale and has been for a while. 9 miillion Thai Baht or likely lower offer. It has been very successeful under current owner. Any potential buyers would have to ask themselves; would they want to be stuck there 6 days per week and do they have the enthusiasm to interact with, and retain, clients? I know I couldn't commit but do enjoy visiting as a customer.

Err. No. Most of the monger farangs will get the left overs (and progeny) that the Thai guys have been s.h.a.g.g.i.n.g since they were 14. Most Thais will go to Thai only places that most farang never heard of and will never venture. Stop the B.S. accusations of racism. F.F.S! Only once, yes once, have a friend and me encounered any (minor, verbal) issue. We were in Thai only karaoke down a dark soi in Huai Khwang in April 2022 when there were still early closings. We went to a secluded karaoke. Selected a couple of girls and partied with them inside. Another table of Thais were fun and happy to Chon Kaew with us but some solo loser Thai at the back was not happy that we were sitting with ladies. Not that we departed with company (we found that later at Noi Seafood restauarant). Anyway, that guy gave some verbal, and that was all. No big deal. Later about 1am at the restaurant...

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I must have bought well. My 5th floor Bangkok condo will soon have a sea view. Always wanted a waterfront property.

AFAIK, 3 months advance for licence and 1 month for tax (you said insurance but beleive you meant the tax/registration sticker). Anyone with different experience please advise.

My ex wife has has a British passport since 2005. If asked, would she say she was British or Thai? We all know the answer. So why not classify the Pakistani as what he is? No reason to denigrate him for offering services that Thais ceratinly couldn't. His English language skills almost certainly better than most Thais (as are Myanmar and Vietnamese, and possibly Chinese). Still, he was "working" with proper papers so must be assumed as guilty until proved innocent or deported. Shame the Thais cannot offer quality and such honest service.

In the many times I've visited Ao Nang since 2000, I would not describe it as "run down and dirty". Even in 2020, it was simply shut down but still clean. I like the place but it is rather touristy. Away from the beach front areas it is better. 5K Baht/Month is good and the air is always better than up north. Why not give it a try?

You should have done the laundry, cleaned the car, done the garden and prepared dinner...

Watch the video inside the bar. The Thai guards were threatening with clenched fists. Clearly they wanted some action.

If something sounds too good to be true...

I totally agree. Unfortunately, prepare for the UK state pension to be means tested in the not too distant future. Meaning, if you have other income (i.e. property rental), private/company pension or assets, you may get a reduced state pension or nothing at all. Even if you made full contributions for 35+ years. It IS going to happen at some point.

...but gave no specific details in the story. Other than the business must not have more than 49% foreign ownership. A very greay area as to what is "fraudulent" or "bogus". The companies were formed as per the rules by all accounts (or they wouldn'y have been formed) but the authorities don't like it. OK the Thai lady has interests in 270 companies. Maybe she's just very successful. It is clear that "authorities" do not like what is happening but to call it "fraud" is a stretch. Who is actaullay being defrauded and losing their money? As usual the story is light on specifics.

A GF I dated, lived in a Moo Baan in Khlong Sam, Phatum Thani. She ran a nail salon and sold some ladies clothes from her house. 50% of the other properties in that community ran some sort of business from their homes. One day, in 2017, the revenue department came by and told them all they must register as businesses. Within a week 70-80% or so had closed down. It destroyed the prosperity and livelihoods of the area.

Went to send about 7,000 Baht two days ago from UK GBP to Bangkok Bank. Said seconds, but then reverted to 5 hours. I cancelled the transaction.

If this was my daughter I'd be giving her all the support she needed too. Seems that the OP @pedro01 has good communications with his daughter. She is not afraid to communicate so reassurance from father that everything will be done to stop it from happening again. I'd be livid and demand a face to face (recorded) meeting with the school principal and school owners seeking resolution to stop this happening again to any child. Next, I would enrol my daughter (or son) into self defence class teaching how to fend off physical attacks/unwanted contact and also how to deal with it emotionally. If this was in UK, USA, Australia or Europe, imagine the <deleted> storm that would fall onto the school. Wishing the OP best resolution.

I like going Or Tor Kor market which is only 10 minutes from my place. They have a great "street food" section. Best Pad Krapao in my opinion. Plus lots of other goodies. Easy parking for cars and motorbikes too. Opposite Chatuchak Market and there is an exit from MRT Kamphang Phet station right at the market.

No. The son who killed a cop and fled the country without returning for justice has severely damaged Chalerm's reputation. They wanted this covered up and now they are suing a broadcaster.

Are you sure about that? I always beleived it to be 3 months before expiry (though never tried earlier). Anyone know for sure?

Which airline told you that? Normally they take the wheelchair at the gate and put it in the hold, then return it at the gate on arrival. This is what Thai Airways did with my uncle's wheelchair in October 2022.

1) Why would she be transporting it from one gold shop to another? Employee? - oh I now see delivery driver. I have transported diamonds in London for a client. Didn't know the value but took extremely good care. 2) When I bought 21 Baht of Gold last year in Yaowarat, I was extremely careful transporting it and watching out for any potential thieves and certainly wasn't going to drop it in the strteet.

Had cancer already aged 47 and successfully treated and clear for 10 years so far. Good annual checks. So, will I get cancer again or a heart attack? Hopefully neither but it focuses one's thoughts on living life to the fullest.

Reminds me of the Carling Black Label beer advert on TV in the 1980s. Reserving sunloungers.

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If dining solo, I never have any issue "crashing a table" where there's a spare seat. Especially if the other diners are pretty females. Never been to told to "do one".