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.
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.
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.
I have bought 3 new cars in Thailand for cash. I always got a discount, 1 yr free insurance and a few freebies. Maybe BMW/Mercedes think that only peasants ask for such incentives.
I keep mine at 800k with a buffer all year round. I know it wastes money i could get on interest elesewhere but it keeps it simple with no chance of slip ups if i forget to top up at the right time.