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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.

Less than normal. Should have more holidays.... Still a tragedy for all invloved. According to the most recent data collected by the World Health Organization to 2021, Thailand ranked 16th out of 175 countries in road fatalities per 100,000 population, at 25.4. That same year, the WHO recorded 18,218 road traffic deaths in the country, an average of 50 per day.Jan 2, 2568 BE

I was thinking about how to avoid dying, alone in my condo. If suspecting a sudden onset of say; heart attack or stroke, assuming I could use the phone, what emergency number is it best to call for an urgent ambulance or medical assistance? Should I register with the nearest hospital (only about 750 metres away)?

I flew Thai TG916 BKK to LHR on 22nd March. Was booked in economy but got upgraded to business at the gate due to the cancellation day before due to fire closure of LHR. Never ever been upgraded for free on Thai (normally upgrade with mileage). The service and food was excellent on this totally full flight (older 777-300ER) that departs Bangkok about 13:00hrs and arrives in London about 19:00hrs same-day. Returning on Thai TG911 LHR to BKK on 29th March, I was in economy. This was one of the three newer 777-300ERs that have the first class seats. Again, service from Thai, even in economy was excellent. No complaints from any of the people seated nearby. TG911 is the better Thai flight, in my opinion, as it departs 11:50am and arrives in Bangkok around 06:00am which suits me. Food was excellent for economy (2 meals) and entertainment OK as this plane has the new system - bring your own headphones for better sound. Big and clean toilets. Thai still Smooth as Silk in my opinion. I'll add some pictures of business class food below (it was actually too much food). Now serving caviar (at least on BKK-LHR). I'm flying Thai business again to London next week and totally looking forward to the flight.

Not surprising. Thais are savvy when it comes to pricing. No mention of what the inflated prices were though - likely considerably higher. I bet if the prices were lower, they'd have sold out the flights in minutes!

They tried this on with my Cambodian GF again this week (as they always do), at a Thai/Cambodia land border. She stands her ground politely speaking fluent Thai and Khmer, telling these chancers she already has a Thai visa with re-entry permit (as we often travel by air). They always relent and wave her through with no charge. Other's fall for the scam and pay the requested fee - 100-200 Baht apparently - for whatever supposed "service" they don't provide. Although, she did tell me that the requirement for re-entry permit can be waived - for a fee - when it appears that there is an exemption.

I flew on Thai 787-8 from Bangkok to London in August 2022. 6 seats across in "business" class 2-2-2 - terrible! Economy was very cramped and narrow aisles with 3-3-3 seating. Hope you can enjoy that if they do same on the new orders.

Don't be so sure. I've already had a U.S. traveller cancel their whole UK and European trip. Citing Trump and the effects of the tariffs on the currency and stock markets. So far, only the one cancellation for us. Thankfully, most of our bookings for this year are already paid. Depending on how things go with the tariffs, next year could be a different story.

He died, even with medical intervention. Very sad for his girl, family and friends. 22yrs way too young. RIP.

Reassuring that there are steel and concrete professionals in this forum. Maybe they could volunteer to assist the Thai government. No need for an investigation really. We have all seen the films of other Bangkok buildings (not built by Chinese Railway Company No. 10) swaying in the air that did not collapse or kill people. The collapsed building was clearly substandard and the constructor MUST be held to account - despite trying to remove documentary evidence from the death zone (as if any evidence was needed). How many Thai government workers will now not feel safe going to work in government offices!