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Because they’re used to first timers taking the bus and not used to the baht. Tourists usually get scammed the first few days of their stay., ( yes, I know you’re an expat !)

I hope you left .

Yes. How about the mile s long queue of tuc tucs that pee on the beaches in Pattaya and Phuket ? Very nice for the little kids that play in the sand .

When I go to my hotel in Bangkok from Pattaya , I take Bells. Picks me up at home, then big bus to BkK , and the mini bus to hotel. Very comfy and good service no waiting or hanging about or carrying. If I go to the airport I take a taxi. But I must admit I feel safer in a bus. For a few years now though , I ask a lady driver taxi who doesn’t use her phone while driving.

Lots of businesses suffer from false reviews ! It’s nasty, disgusting and illegal. I’ve seen people kicking off because they found the bill expensive ( it was, it was excellent and the prices were printed on the menu outside and in ). Another made a huge fuss because the coconut water in his coconut wasn’t cold enough. The best one was a man who was refused take aways in a restaurant that doesn’t cater to this. A hissy fit , practically in tears because his little girl wouldn’t have her meal , as he left he threatened to give them very bad publicity, which he did the next day and for a few weeks after, accusing even racism. All the customers booed him as he left , which probably angered him more .

Going by the sort of men you often see in Thailand , I think a lot of women are breathing a sigh of relief that they’ve gone .

Exactly ! Why couldn’t Alex access his condo ? Did he have to go through the restaurant , which sounds crazy? Was there another option to enter his condo ?

Yes, find the best specialist for your problem. It will be him who diagnoses your scan. The interpretation is very important.

I do hope this is followed up and taken as high as possible. Hopeful that the poor lady has friends that will kick up a fuss. Would be good if the National papers got hold of the story and answers from the police on why they are ignoring this tragedy.

Just read Wikipedias Corruption in Thailand. There’s no hope , the whole country is crooked.

Well he’s certainly made a name for himself around the world ! He’s made headlines in dozens of newspapers from Oregon to France to Borneo !!

There are waiting lists in France for most of the high end watches so the second hand shops and online are doing well.

I’ve seen a shop on the top floor of a mall a few years back, but can’t for the life of me remember where. It struck me as it all looked perfectly kosher and I fancied a watch there.

Lots of a rich Burmese that have second homes in Thailand. They are very high on the Thai Sales list. Also many business people from Burma who left before the country became a war zone.

Yes , a child also drowned. The boat was near to shore , how on earth do you drown with a life jacket on ?

What a load of rubbish. Not every maid lives in !!! I also have a kind and trusting home help. While I do have relatives, she will be on the list alongside.

No, the inheritance is in Thailand.

What an absolutely stupid comment !

Phuket was certainly a lovely island. The beaches are still some of the best compared to the ugly coast sand and water of Hua Hin area and Pattaya . The hills around and the views are scenic. So is the countryside for those that dare leave the towns and beaches .It is the people who ruined Phuket. From the local authorities that don’t give a damn about the failed infrastructure, to the local mayors who just think about their pockets, and last but not least, the rif raf that immigration is welcoming onto the island. Crime is rife, the traffic and noise unbearable, and now all the Russians buying up the island and pushing prices up through the roof.

The buses keeping their engines running for 2 hours while the tourists go shopping/ food. Alongside the night market on Jomtien beach road it’s pure hell, stinks the whole area out. They should be heavily fined for pollution. Wishful thinking.

Depends how much money you have ! I know most of our South of France second home owners live in the UK. Must say the UK weather is awful.

Why do you think it’s only Britain that is difficult ? Most of the main Eu countries have stringent visa rules ! Usually taking a few years and then you risk being rejected. I suppose lots of people wanting a UK visa is because of the lesser language barriers.

Unbelievable!

Alleged , Hearsay, rumors, gossip. Funny we are not hearing anymore about the online Gambling story ? Where is the proof Surachate was part of it. As for the party/ karaoke, there were a lot of well known Bangkok personalities there including RTP and lawyers. Everyone participating were invited months in advance and the party well publicized. Lots of false info around...

Not at all ! So far there have been only accusations against Surachate. It will take real proof for myself and many others to believe otherwise. He has certainly knowledge and proof of a lot of things concerning the RTP and government. I’m quite sure that this proof is in safe hands probably outside Thailand. One thing he is not, and that’s stupid .