geisha

Agree, I’ve never had a problem in over 30 years. One tourist visa 60 days + 30 days extension. Then I go on holidays for a week or more to a neighboring country, do another 60 day visa +30 days extension. I stay through the European winter months, then home to S of France for the other 6/7 months. All totally legal.

Many Thai girls get married at that age. A bit less in today’s world.

So, charge 300 baht to pay for the lack of infrastructure and the monstrous queues at Thai airports . That’s charging the tourists for the government’s mistakes ( thieving). Thailand is a mess .

Just tell him to go to the main office of TT exchange on second road , right side going after school/Wat/ baht bus stop. Go inside , and he can rent a safe , minimum one month but it’s cheap enough. It’s a proper bank safe with individual boxes. There’s one in Jomtien too near the Hemingway pub.,

Yes, think you’re right , better to try the international school in Bangkok first to see how they manage. Just imagine taking them abroad only to find out they are a bit disadvantaged ? The whole procedure would be a mess and not a good experience for the kids.

True, I’ve noticed lots with bad acne. Maybe food related or the terrible creams/ whitening they use on their face.

This is what I understood. So the Aussie defrauded her of that much money, she followed him to Thailand to try and save the money. ( forgot to do a TM 30 totally plausible) The Aussie, made up the story of her wanting to kidnap the child to get away with not returning the money . Nothing I have read on the ladies profile hints to her being some sort of crazed kidnapper. There again………..

I remember my father always leaving a tip in restaurants when I was young.( 40 ++ years ago. ) I asked once why, and he said because they work damned hard with a smile. Which they do, like my father I always tip, yes taxis too if they’re on time and drive safe. Otherwise my mum always had a Christmas envelope for the milkman, coalman, etc.

Britain, like Germany , are kings of the package tour. Turkey apparently is dead cheap, has nice beaches etc. Spain, always a winner, some gorgeous places, not everyone goes to Benidorm. Lovely people and also cheap, easy to get to, loads of daily flights and low cost easyjet. South of France is doing well, Monaco is full to the rafters , great weather mostly, easy to get to. Full of Brits too. Most places in Italy you have to book far in advance, Greece, beautiful , Portugal , Morocco , no lacking in choice and prices. We also have a winter season which brings in a lot of big money, Italy, Switzerland and Austria, France. Taking into account the price of flights, Thailand isn’t that attractive anymore, the authenticity had all but disappeared, the Thais “ just don’t care” as a friend said to me , customer service is not up to standard. Vietnam seems very popular on the adverts / TV I see, and the company that does the Mekong boat cruises, Laos, Cambodia needs booking a year in advance . Burma was very popular until the coup. What Thailand is missing is the new expats, and repeat guests. Being a snowbird myself, the regulars staying through the European winters have greatly diminished! These two categories are usually over 50 and have much bigger spending budgets. I don’t see many Chinese or Russians in the restaurants I eat at daily, I suppose the Chinese must be at their buffets and the Russians cooking cabbage at home with Babushka.

So who would you vote for to take Trinks place ( if there was one !) on the new ASEAN Now ??? Candidates for the post ?

I for one believe in the preservation of these old buildings. The situation alone is probably worth the money in today’s world. I love visiting these beautiful houses , there are still quite a few around, Phuket, Hua Hin. Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Tokyo and Kyoto have some of the most beautiful, love them.Personally, I could live in one easily. Jim Thomsons is a dream.

Whatever the story is, those photos are very strange !! Is that a woman with a headscarf and cheap plastic slip ons ??

This was when Surachate complained about the installation of the new airport entry system that was costing the country a fortune and had many faults. He spoke about it to the Press . He was right ,and this had no slur on any foreigners. So what’s your point?

Ah, so you believe General Prayut Chan o Cha now ? I know who Id rather believe .

From the photo, look at the background ! The jewelry stands are near the entrance of the mall. You can see the security guards legs in the photo. So easy to nip in and out. These thieves know how to rob. Distract the sales lady asking to look at something else, or a third accomplice opposite them. Central world side entrance has all the jewelry stands near the doors. As for the thieves, could be from anywhere, Chinese / Thai/ other Asian. The guy could be a Falang.

Shopping mall !!! Why don’t readers read the story ?

It was in a big shopping mall, not an independent shop !!!

Then you obviously have a problem ! The Hua Hin reports the German being “ confused and aggressive “ and wandering around until the police apprehended him. He has also attacked an Englishman . There were witnesses!! Your anger at this is not normal..

An idiot , maybe showing off to he people he was with. They didn’t look impressed .

I’m angry at the government/ law makers in Thailand who allow these bucket cocktails and cheap alcoholic drinks to be served everywhere. Nothing is controlled , no hygiene and no rules . I know, as you all do, where to eat and drink, but tourists from western countries have no idea what’s going in those drinks/ food preparation. Same with the cannabis shops, no checks, no control, leading to crazy/dangerous situations affecting foreigners and Thais alike..

It’s handy to check your blood too. I was very low on potassium, I had 2 perfusions ( 2 hrs each) to get my levels back to the norm. Very dangerous. I also take a magnesium before bed to help sleep. My go to drink is fresh coconut water, love it and settles my stomach. Bananas, papaya, plenty water.

An old man told me years back that when the Russian arrived the locals would send messages to neighboring villages to warn the people to hide the women and kids, especially girls. Savages he said.

Definitely !! Doesn’t look like drink, maybe drugged, certainly not normal. Why don’t they call the police immediately instead of posting and then having to find the person ???

The last paragraph relating to the Thai father who murdered his 10 year old daughter was yesterday’s headline news. Also on ASEAN.

Yes. Maybe a few foreigners will take a lesson from this. They do not always get what they want in Thailand, and some people just cannot be bribed. Let all those behaving badly, including the Russian lady who kicked a pregnant Thai lady , the stupid young Kiwis, and all those drunk , disorderly, and frankly disgusting people , know that they are not wanted in Phuket or anywhere else in Thailand. Send them the right message.