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Quite common in lots of African countries and in the Arab and all Muslim countries , parents marry off their 12/14 years olds to old men .

This happened to me once in Pattaya years back. I took my tickets, passport , photo , the condo address etc to immigration in Jomtien and declared myself, had no problem. Don’t know if I was just lucky I think they’re probably used to owners not wanting to declare.

With this happening a bit too often, I rather think they should have a hefty steward standing next to the doors who would be able to hold off an attack such as this. I myself had an awful experience on a Lufthansa flight about 12 yrs back when a drunk nasty character created havoc after take off ! After 10 minutes of terror he was handcuffed to the back of his seat and his seat neighbor and myself were moved to the pilots rest area due to a very full flight. Needless to say he was arrested on arrival . Frightening .

I was in Bali last April. It was awful ! A beautiful island with beautiful people once, now ruined. The abuse of land/ buildings etc is horrendous. The one big supermarket overrun with pushy Russian ladies and their Balinese staff. Nearly every Russian family I saw there had a Balinese nanny night and day. In one five star hotel there were numerous long stay families with their Balinese staff. They’re not all draft dodgers, a lot are very rich Russians planning a new future and getaway in countries that still accept them. Same is happening in Thailand. Once your kids are in school you’re Visa happy , no matter what your age, which is why we’re seeing more younger families than before.

If the roads of fashion were flooded with counterfeit goods, ( some very well copied) the people who do buy expensive bags/ watches/ Chanel / Dior etc would not like it and the market would sink. Imagine buying a popular 5000€ bag and you walk into a restaurant and every girls got the same ?? That’s what fashion is all about, imagine having dozens of Lamborghinis flooding the streets , sales would immediately stop. The fashion industry in France , Italy, US, Uk generates millions of specialist jobs, and a lot of money ,that’s the difference, quality instead of quantity, hard work and craftsmanship goes into these products. The rubbish that pours out of mostly China, India, some African countries is factory made and often uses child labor and people who earn a pittance. And the badly / mass made products end up in the bin after 6 months and eventually landfill. Remember the shoe scandal of the people that bought shoes who ended up having burnt feet from illegal chemicals ?

I’m wondering if this article got national coverage in the big newspapers ?? These days, anyone , especially in a high position, would be stoned and shamed in any western country , front page news and TV. Why is this not so in Thailand ?

True, where I spend my summer months in a S of France beach resort, we often wonder about the age of girls off for a night out in the discos. I swear lots of 16 yr olds look over 18. That is what they are aiming for to get into the clubs. Ive never heard of British in Britain being known for abusing underage girls, except in some areas where there are groups of men who are born and raised but UK not the country of their ethnicity. I don’t live in UK but follow news daily. Of course, Thailand is known all over the world for cheap sex, Patpong, Bangla and Pattaya Soi 6 being plastered over the internet . You reap what you sow.

I think travel insurance laws need to be completely reviewed. Most are very confusing, illegible, and the cause of much heartache. What they insure and what they do not should be in large print under the Title of the said insurance. Exclusions in large red print. Lots of companies contracts are worded in a way to attract as many people as possible but with no guarantees in the case of an eventual illness/ accident.

On Phuket , the Russians have been doing this “ sub letting” for quite a while now. It’s become unbearable, wherever you go, rude, hostile people in the shops and restaurants . They also have many “ jobs” apart from the villas/ condos, driving their kind back and fore the airport, shops etc. Travel agencies, massage and probably a hefty online business going not to mention bitcoin where one such Russian was running things in Kata. It is the downfall of Phuket and tourists won’t forget their last holidays there.,

And have some photos to prove it, and tell the lawyer you will print them.

If there were set rules as to how many entries ( air) a person can have, then people will act accordingly. Imagine US / German/ Uk/ Aust etc having a rule that basically says, “ No exact limit on Air Entries it’s up to your immigration officer to decide “ !! Ridiculous ! All my many long winters in Thailand and I’ve never had a problem. Tho I’m sure we’ve all seen a grumpy or downright nasty IO. Those who abuse the system to work is another thing , and it’s illegal!!

Exactly, at one time in my life I was under 50, had a very good job in EU that allowed me to travel over long periods ( seasonal). There was no other option for me to stay without extensions or border hops, and there are still not today. Also, for those over 50 , not everyone wants a retirement visa if they are still working /have business in another country. Lots here seem to think that some are working illegally when they are not. And as said , there is no legal limit to entries by air. So if there were a limit, like with land entries, this would not be a problem.

I think the station is the entrance to Hua Hin, and should be given a lot of good thought. It’s a beautiful station, what they do not need to do is pile a load of thai kitch to spoil it all. Everyone has their photo next to the Hua Hin sign inside. Keep,it smart. If needed , a pretty coffee / tea shop with some authentic cakes/ biscuits/ tarts , which could also sell a few tasteful momentos . I’d rather see that just outside the entrance and nicely done, maybe olde worldly , as is the original station. The problem with Thai ideas is that they copy everything and everywhere. It would be useful in showing foreigners and Thais ( who wouldn’t go inside otherwise) , people arriving and departing. No “ I love Hua Hin” t shirts please.,

Could be Koh Chang or the islands around. I spend a lot of getaways there and have loads of similar photos. Definitely not Jomtien.

Crikey, all this fuss. String him up for 15 Baht ? I’ve taken taxis in Bangkok for 40 years and only once had a problem with the amount asked from airport ! Try taking a taxi in Pattaya or Phuket and see what you get . I’m just wondering why this tik tok fool ordered a taxi to drive 1 km ??? Really ? Just a set up to try and get on the screen in my opinion. I doubt very much that a taxi would loose money/ time over a 1Km fare and keep smiling.

Sweaty and sticky with Hawaiian Tropic and sand. Who’d want to sit next to that, yuck.

I think this witch hunt is taking it a bit too far. Maybe there will be repercussions?

Maybe the Swiss married her for her money ( inheritance) and this was his plan all along. Sounds like he liked the ladies too. I think he looks very old for 53 ??

Whatever, the foreigner was wrong. Why didn’t he pay the reasonable fare in the first place ? He behaved badly! If he didn’t have the cash on him, he could have got it from home or a cash machine. And, who bites people ??

Had a “ normal” massage once in Jomtien near Thepprasit . The girl who could speak English said she also did condo visits , her boss was Russian, and had bought many condos there. This was about 10 years ago. I was very surprised then. There’s loads of Russians working in Pattaya area, and what about the Russian gogo’s ?? Everyone knows Phuket is overrun with them, adding to the big downgrade.

I flew with them in the early 80s. Times were different and long haul still exciting for me. Flight’s weren’t overcrowded. No complaints then. Since the first ever Emirates flights , I’d given up Thai forever. Such a difference. Then I stopped using Thai for domestic too, especially after a particularly rattling flight from Phuket to Bangkok where I thought the ancient 747 was going to fall apart. I would never even consider using Thai again even if their rates were competitive. I now use Swiss or Lufthansa for EU/ Asia which are absolutely splendid! And Singapore Airlines when needed.

Rather a lot of money to leave un watched in a cash register as well.

Good restaurants don’t have photos of food they serve ! I find it very unattractive, bright colors. Often on TripAdvisor people photograph their meals to share or send to friends. Some of them are really well photographed. Otherwise,:plastered on a window or a menu I find that cheap bad taste.

Name, shame, photos in the newspapers, and banned from any work with children and teaching. Disgusting. What on earth is happening in this country ?

After reading that I think she has a serious problem which should be addressed. She’s not Thai, so Asian or ? Is she overweight/ underweight or it psychological? Why is she anxious/ afraid to be with a few ladies or group for example ?