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No place for a "big bike" in Thailand, except on the race track. Riding a scooter is fast enough and carries enough risk. BTW: I'm a 40 rider of years' experience on large and small bikes. RIP the deceased. Vehicles emerging left from sois without looking right is standard practice for Thais.

If it's a sexy young female butt naked on the balcony then who's going to complain? Maybe some outraged aunties or a "Chang Nam".

The reason this makes the news is because it is relatively rare here. In other countries it happens so frequently. Glad to be in Thailand and hope it stays safe here.

Why does Humza Yousef have such anger against white people? This minister so clearly expressing racist tendancies.

There used to be a sign (maybe still is but didn't see it last month) warning performing artists in the queue ticket area of immigration at Chaeng Wattana, Bangkok, that a work permit was needed.

555 you forgot the Yanks and Canuks and Kiwis! Which one are you? 🙂 There are far too many stupids but then that is global (and local), whether in our home countries or those who are lucky enough to be able to venture overseas. It is the global world these days. The media, both social and mainstream, make these stories easily available nowadays where, in the past, they would not have gotten a mention.

This is Thailand. If we don't like the rules here we are quite free to go elsewhere. On balance, likely most here on this forum have looked at all the alternatives, and Thailand on their merits and decided that Thailand is actually the best country for them. It is for me right now.

Not just a clampdown but it's clearly "open season" on targeting foreigners working here. If it isn't Russian tour guides, British DJs, Yoga/Pilates (or whatever that <deleted> is) teachers, kindergarten workers etc. etc. then anyone doing anything without a work permit or something that is reserved for Thai citizens only would be well advised to quit immediately for fear of arrest, fine, conviction and deportation.

Jeez what a loser. For the price of a beer, I was able, last night, to enjoy the view of many pretty ladies happily dancing naked (with soapy suds strategically placed but not covering much) right in front of me. Just don't get what these upskirt weirdos get out of their endeavours of pervey behaviour, other than possible arrest, conviction and shaming in the media.

Agree. Almost certainly the cause. OP should look at the cylindrical fan inside it and it will likley be coated in dirt restricting airflow. This happened to mine some years ago and once airflow restored, it worked perfectly.

I understand how it works. Also, how many pensioners are receiving, and how much less is being contributed. Triple lock unsustainable too. Something's going to have to give. I saw a article a few years ago that said if pensions were to be on same scale of affordability as when conceived, they wouldn't be paid out until age 80yrs! We're all living too long these days compared to the 1950's.

Totally agree and I see no answer to resolve the situation.

Agreed. MEA in Bangkok installed a new power pole within about 5 hours after a cement truck knocked it down one Sunday morning. Even the guys from 3BB were still working splicing Internet cables at 10pm to get the Soi back online.

Fools. What's the date today?

If you've been paying into to something for up to 51 years (although minimum for full pension is 35 years) then it is not unreasonable to expect something back! I've already made 40 years of full contributions (qualified already at age 56), but still have to contribute for another 11 years if still working.

Don't forget the sand flies too. Thung Wua Laen was very bad for that. And trash. All hail the "trash heroes" who clean the beach!

Maybe greed. I know a number of Thais who sold as the price increased. Now they regret it. I bought gold for safety last year (31,950 Baht/Baht). I reckon gold still has way to go. When WW3 starts and SHTF then those holding gold will have more options than those who don't.

And, it's for all the reasons above and many more that the country is effed! Add in the welfare benefits, unemployment benefit, housing benefit, universal credit, child tax credits, pension credits and all the other state handouts then there is no way back. Like so many, Thailand is the best option for me, but I can't quite afford to pull the plug just yet. Another 3-4 years of work and getting ripped off with ever higher taxes and living costs first unfortunately.

Why only Happy Easter? It's Ramadan too!

Only a dozen? LOL

Only a dozen? LOL

Yes, we know about central banks. Where is the evidence that private investors are selling? Why would they, other than hardship need, or to take some profits? If there's high demand then now is not the time to sell.

I had problem accessing the app and website from the UK on Tuesday (about 5pm Thai time). I waited a couple of hours and then they both worked fine.

Quite possibly. Maybe unlikely but who knows. For me, I'm on Non-O retired but never spend more than 180 days in Thailand. Wonder how that might affect me.

Not if you need a full page visa to enter a country or a Thai extension of stay (retirement at least is half page).