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When you have real friends you normally know if one doesn’t like seafood , for example, or that another is vegetarian. If a new guest is coming , you usually ask if there’s anything to avoid. Like allergies !!!

Because someone might have experience on the subject. The answer above giving us the videos from « Les »;was very informative. And mentioned lots of other info that was very handy.

Yes, Mabprachan would be a convenient area , but the accommodation looks very plain, like a cheap hotel . I doubt he’d like that .

What about the burning season though ?

No, not for abroad. Only in UK. He has a good pension though so I imagine he can afford it. Plus a beautiful UK house that he’s keeping.

So, no names and no photos ? How come ?

So, no names and no photos ? How come ?

So, no names and no photos ? How come ?

So, no names and no photos ? How come ?

So, no names and no photos ? How come ?

It’s all been published and also on Asean Now.

Thanks, I think that would suit him weather wise. I’ve lived there years ago and found it boring, but I think things have improved, more shops etc.

Not when I’m in Thailand, but at home in France it’s quite common, usually between 6 and 10 of us good friends, good food and drink and a fun evening. We all bring something, wine or dessert .Also we do birthday parties where there’s usually more people. Great meeting up with old friends , good conversation and good laughs.

Hi all, my cousin who is 74 was asking me for details on retirement homes in Thailand. He has been there on holidays. He’s alone, and a retirement home costing at least 5000€ a month in EU , he’s been thinking about Thailand. So where should he start, area ( he has no idea but doesn’t want Phuket ) ? I’m not sure Chiang Mai is a good area for him taking into consideration the burning season. That is the only one I’ve heard of. Question, do they have inhouse medical help, are there nearby hospitals, are they not too secluded and do they take care of all the immigrantion work/ visas / extensions etc?? Any information very welcome , he is quite able now but of course who knows if in a year or so he would need more help. Thanks. ( if anyone has personal experience it would be great) .

I must admit you had me bamboozled with the above! For a moment I thought you’d been on the wacky backy .

Well, we have all seen the effects that living on debt has, Thailand a perfect example.

That was a photo from early last year!!

If you fly home and go to the passport office ? I applied online and picked up same day Express service or some such name. Otherwise check with some of the Visa Service agencies and get advice and options. Why would you want to travel just when you are waiting for your passport ??

Well, Thailand Malaysia, Singapore even Burma has a train service, Vietnam too. Nice places to visit everywhere and very cheap. Would be nice to have a some good 1 st class service. Lots of Thais take buses, there are never enough at holiday time , some good planning and investment needed.

Agree where certain destinations like Thailand are concerned. A September flight Nice France to Bristol, easyJet, with a suitcase 300€. That’s 1hr 25 mins flight . No other options with a case. I choose BA Nice Heathrow and then airport link to Bristol , all cheaper than easyjet and nicer. Second flight , Nice to Venice December , with easyjet, no other option , 300€ + . 1 hour flight. Late leaving, late arriving , awful. Emirates to Bangkok has greatly increased in price, I’ve used for many years , now I fly Swiss Air through Zurich. Fantastic and great service, delicious food and much cheaper. You have to pick and choose . In France where my main home is, people are using trains a lot. Also in Italy, Spain. Took a few Frecciarossa trains in Italy and it’s 1st class luxury ! I think trains are the future , not necessarily much longer as no check in or airport wait and stations mostly in the cities . The number of luxury bus coach companies have sprung up in EU too, making travel a lot cheaper.

I love going on holidays and take a few a year. I can stay as long as possible if I like the place. I might start to want to go home after 3 months away. That said home is the south of France and I have a lovely home, but I get bored. I’ve never lived in Thailand all year round, I’m a snowbird, escaping the EU winter and boredom . I’ve stayed up to 5 months over 30 + years on *holiday* , but I do get around every time , visiting towns and villages I don’t know, plus the 10 days borderhops or visa stops left and right. Just got itchy feet.

I hope now they are going to give up using “ de facto Pheu Thai boss cum convict on parole” its absolutely ridiculous.

Well, there’s not a lot of the original members left . Burma Bill, and the one who left for Siem Reap , jingthing, Simon 43 who I think I remember from Phuket, any more ?? And where have you been grumpyoldman ? It was friendlier years back , less hate . Maybe start a thread on the original members.

Unfortunately it’s a customer service problem that is rife all over Thailand in every domaine. These people have no proper schooling/ education. From the top level down. They don’t realize what tourists think when they stand in one or 2 hour long queues after traveling 12/ 20 hours to get there, they don’t care if someone buys that phone or jacket or shoes, or that face in their phone attitude is really annoying. The airport has been a source of tourist agony and anger for years and none gives a damn. Just see the screw ups all over the country which make the country laughable abroad. For heavens sake, get the kids and young educated , Thailands staff problem is very embarrassing !

Yes, as in many countries , home nursing is a choice. a nurse or two comes by every day , checks blood, tension etc, and as Thaksin is very well off he will have his own doctor come every day too. Lots of day dreamers on here.