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Bali is 83% Hindu. Hindus believe that all animals have souls, and that it is their duty to look after them and nourish them. There is a huge rabies problem in Bali. Many people have died. This problem with stray dogs should be handled at once, sterilizing also your own pets to bring the numbers down. I have also lived in soi s where it is hard to get to my front door without being surrounded by a pack of dogs, but this problem must be approached humanely. Most of these dogs are in a terrible condition and need to be put to sleep peacefully.

When I had a lot of work done , in France, my new dentist gave me a few tiny injections before a bigger one, then you feel nothing!

Great, I was terrified of Dentists before finding him ,after having a wisdom tooth pulled that left me with facial and neck bruising that lasted over a month, I looked so bad I couldn't go to work for weeks. His excuse, difficult wisdom tooth to pull ,so he probably forced!!!!! I should have sued him!

Hi, some help needed here. I usually spend around 5 months in Thailand and around every year in winter.

I usually have Europe assistance to cover me through the year. I have had problems with Diverticulitis and high tension in the last year. Now I am worried that if I declare my illness to the company, they will not cover me anymore, and I really cannot travel without insurance as we all know thats a stupid thing to do. My question, any ideas on how to cover myself safely without lying ? I really do not want to stop all my traveling , just thinking about it is making me very unhappy. I have worked all my life to fulfill my passion, so am looking for a way to continue. Thank you all for your help.

It's because of the deplorable work conditions in Thailand, use of " slaves" ,plus questionable hygiene with use of additives that are not allowed in the EU and US. I have this information direct from an import company, one of the biggest in Europe.

Yes, it's on the news, has been before, but still nothing is done.

These tragic things have been going on for a long time. Why are we not hearing anything from the international authorities, Amnesty international, United Nations and the various groups that try to stop this?

These tragic things have been going on for a long time. Why are we not hearing anything from the international authorities, Amnesty international, United Nations and the various groups that try to stop this?

I think that anything that is done to make travelling safer is good. Not pointing you out at all Konini, but many people carry so much hand luggage IT makes you wonder . This also makes it harder to check every item going though the scanner I suppose ?

Littering and drinking alcohol in public is against Thai law! So is prostitution ! The people who litter the beaches are 95 % Thai !

I saw another photo of this" miss" and " she" certainly looked like a boy , moustache and all.

Muzarella, keep your insurance policy as if you had an accident, even a small one, or an illness that prevented you from flying, you would need it !! You said you were not young ! I'm quite sure if you don't have 4000 B at the moment , the hospital will let you pay it off monthly ! I also think that maybe your agent and that particular hospital are " working together". She is bringing them patients and the bill is blown up a bit too. ( commission) . Next time, go to a normal hospital and take your wife with you. Tell them no extras. Medication can be bought at outside chemists at much cheaper prices. But please, do keep your policy! Good luck.

I remember flying to Borneo, alone, in a monsoon storm, they had to help me off the plane my knees were knocking so hard! Then, from my guesthouse , I found a guide who took me up the Skrang river, we slept in long houses on the floor, creepy crawling things as well, walked the jungle and learnt how to use blow pipes, ate the strangest things and had the time of my life. Then, first time in Burma. A long time ago, leaving a small restaurant in a dark quiet Bagan, I was approached by 7 /8 young men, I decided not to run, I'm no good at it. In quite good English they asked me if I knew any Elvis songs, I said yes , Blue suede shoes, so we all sang in the middle of that dark road , including me doing a few dance steps, then they walked me back to my guest house. Never had a guide book either! But wonderful memories.

I remember flying to Borneo, alone, in a monsoon storm, they had to help me off the plane my knees were knocking so hard! Then, from my guesthouse , I found a guide who took me up the Skrang river, we slept in long houses on the floor, creepy crawling things as well, walked the jungle and learnt how to use blow pipes, ate the strangest things and had the time of my life. Then, first time in Burma. A long time ago, leaving a small restaurant in a dark quiet Bagan, I was approached by 7 /8 young men, I decided not to run, I'm no good at it. In quite good English they asked me if I knew any Elvis songs, I said yes , Blue suede shoes, so we all sang in the middle of that dark road , including me doing a few dance steps, then they walked me back to my guest house. Never had a guide book either! But wonderful memories.

Great island. Nothing like Pattaya at all, it's mountainous and still quite natural, lovely beaches, lots of beach restaurants to have fresh fish on the sand. Just a few souvenir shops, hotels and massage shops. A few bars with girls at the end of white sand beach, harmless. Public song thaew to take you nearly everywhere. Great for a quiet relax on the beach or pool! I loved it!

Maybe Thailand should peg the ruble to the weighing scales ?

Tourists showed me a video from the View Talay building, high floor. Disgusting filth being pushed out to sea casting a dark shadow on the surface. I would say it's dangerous to swim there. Pattaya beach is worse. Phuket well on its way to becoming totally spoilt too.

I wonder if this lady has been in Africa lately, or is she a nurse/ teacher/ health worker. This sickness is not so easy to catch. Was she alone in Thailand ? I find it strange though that they have had a recent death from this at the hospital.

Everything is wonderful, 400 000 Chinese are on their way to Los !

Due to a lot of muggings in Hua Hin, I was warned about walking around certain quiet areas evenings, ( 9 pm not midnight). I know one of my ex neighbours was armed. There had also been quite a few break ins , and murders. Maybe it's caught on in Cha Am too, that, and the fact that lots of Scandinavians, and other foreigners, drink an awful lot could be the answer.

Normaly, no one in the whole world can open a animal sanctuary or zoo without legal papers and licenses. Authorities should put an end to all this. Send in the army, lock up the monks who are breaking the law. Charge them with animal cruelty at the same time!

Age difference, culture clash, never the twine shall meet, forget the bike and coffee shop story . Do not go back to the village. If I understand rightly, you only have 2 weeks left in Thailand. If the child can leave with you, then I would leave, and settle it all out nicely later with lawyers. If not, you have to take the boy back to his mother, and then leave immediately for Britain and sort it out from there.you have no other options.

There are safe rental companies everywhere these days, as cheap as 400 baht a month, and are in special vault rooms. For someone staying a month or more a great option. Otherwise, on short trips keep to credit cards and small amounts of cash. As one can see from the video, anyone can open a hotel safe, or walk off with it.

A ladies point of view. If you have been married for 12 years, I'm assuming you both were happy for a time?

Just to be correct,I would let the landlord know, written, you are leaving, and I would let her continue to rent the house and to live her life as she wants. I don't think you should put her out on the streets ! Also you could share a little of the furniture necessities. Also, get your divorce settled properly !

Or, give her the money on a new contract for a condo/home rental for a few months till she finds a job. Honestly, what could all this cost you, 20 odd thousand baht ?

Years ago, coming from Kata beach to Patong by tuc tuc, the driver didn't want to continue in the traffic jam, so he stopped, miles from my destination on the end of Nanai, when I didn't understand his ranting, he pulled my arms and threw me out of the tuc !!!!!! It was some bar ladies telling him off who explained to me why !!!! One of the reasons I left Phuket.