Henryford

Frozen state pensions are a bummer but getting a extra few pounds on my massive 131 GBP a week pension wouldn't be enough to switch countries. Maybe if i was just retiring i would opt for the Philippines but it is  along way from anywhere and i doubt any cheaper than Thailand. If i moved anywhere it would be Cambodia.

15 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Where did you hear that?

Can you provide a source?

It was a joke but i have no doubt they will see this as an easy way to increase income in the future as they have in western countries.

26 minutes ago, Captain Monday said:

In Chiang Mai also

135 baht or so

why do they bother

Because soon it will be increased to 13,500

Got mine a week ago 558 baht

When i did i short international trip last year i had to do a TM30 at Jomtien upon return. No big deal unless you are stupid enough to use an agent then sure they will charge you for the service.

Taksin had the right idea, execute them.

I bet there is no one at the southern end of Jomtien beach, where they extended the beach. Not a single tree for shade and a roasting hot 60 yard walk to the sea.

On 4/24/2024 at 5:28 PM, transam said:

The white SUV was clearly at fault. The video shows it was. If it were a woman with a pram crossing the road, the same outcome. SUV not slowing down for the junction, no caution for the junction, the driver should have known better....🤔

I would disagree. I would consider the dual carriageway to be the "main road" and thus have right of way. Anyone entering from the minor road over the railway line should give way.  In any event i always proceed with great caution at that intersection and would never cross unless the way was clear.

Breaking news, it gets hot in summer.

18 minutes ago, arick said:

For sure the motorcyclist was on his phone surely he had plenty of time to at least slow down instead of hitting that car full speed front on on impact.

That's not the point. He was on the correct left side of the road. It is up to the Merc driver to ensure it is safe to turn from the right lane. If he had looked he must have seen the bike coming.

How many condos would be happy to install a gasoline pump in an underground car park just below occupied condos? That's what most people think about the idea of EV charging stations in their condo.

17 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Air pellet pistol, using the PLASTIC and not metal pellets. No real harm and it's more the sound that scares them that does the trick.

Sure, i never go out without my gun strapped to my waist !!

On 4/22/2024 at 11:51 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

What are the traffic rules on that intersection? 

Every man for himself

Not another boring City street race. F1 should be on proper tracks like Spa.

Is that like the tallest ever Ocean 1 in Jomtien, that never got built.