Henryford

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

Sounds a good deal go for it. Any computer can go wrong, not just Acers. I use my Acer every day and it's 6 years old. A Lenovo i had lasted just over a year !!

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.

Yes, i can't imagine many "quality" tourists want to pay to get soaking wet and smeared in chalk. Did the 4/5 star hotels have any bookings?

Won't take cash no sale, stuff it.

I have tried most brands of electric shaver and they all give a terrible shave, especially after a few months of use. Can't beat a wet shave.

For bars and restaurants i would tip around 10% upto a max of 100 baht and for small bills under 60 baht nothing. Assuming the service is OK of course any problems they get nothing. If they don't bring me the change it's nothing. 20 baht tip for the hairdresser.

Me. I had a visit planned to Chiang Mai over Songkhran but cancelled, and will probably never visit again.

Does anyone know how this will work yet? I can't believe Thailand will tax income from say the UK which has already been subject to UK tax.

Unless you want to stay more than a month. No long stay visas.

Where are they going to? the wet cold islamic republic of the UK?

Is that to incinerate all the Russian tourists? good idea Phuket.

Maybe it's because Thailand is starting to crack down on illegal workers or people who try to avoid the (rather easy) immigration procedures. Thailand is still an easy, cheap destination for legitimate visitors.

I think Foodmart has a very good meat section and bakery, better than Lotus's. Some of their other stuff is a bit more expensive but worth it for the convenience. Want fruit/vegetables Ratanakorn market is 200 yards away.

Really? or did you just make that up.

Thank God it's over, maybe i can go out today.

They can now export more "quality" tourists and Chinese made crap here.

At least Bangkok still has some nice parks and green spaces. What do we have in Pattaya a few square metres of grass at Lan Po.

Once i tooted my bike horn at a car after a terrible display of driving. He chased after me and threatened to shoot me !

That's why i never go to Pattaya beach. I am sure they cut down all the trees to force you to pay for the deckchairs to get any shade. I go to Jomtien beach which has a few trees left but sure they will go soon too.

Yes would be interesting to hear from the business community. I haven't been able to go to a bar or restaurant for 9 days. I guess many like Nickys on Soi Buakhao just close up and take it as a New Year holiday.

Many countries in the region would like to see Israel wiped off the map and all it's population killed. Of course Israel would be justified in using nuclear weapons in that situation.

I had this in the past and it was due to some services i had used in the past and they were able to claim small fees without my permission. I had to go to a True office and get them to block tham all.