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  1. Provide a WELCOME letter to all incoming tourists. Among other things explain the DO's and DON'Ts of the Buddhist culture and the expected norms for visiting persons such as proper attire at some attractions, behavior in public places and more. A small booklet, named CULTURE SHOCK THAILAND could also be provided but at a greater expense.
  2. The 300 baht or 150 baht fee is not going to break anyone's budget. But the reason for it must be provided in better detail. Yes, to enhancing tourist attractions but at the same time eliminating the dual pricing at many locations. The 'insurance' provision must be thoroughly described, WHAT WILL IT COVER? Last, provide better exchanges rate for foreign currencies.
  3. I believe you will find Thai law bans men being shirtless in public. This includes while operating any motor vehicle. From many shirtless men I have seen in numerous locations in addition to the beach areas, it should not only be banned but the law should be enforced. Some pretty disgusting pot bellies out there on display.
  4. I recently loaded up several major purchases from Home Pro. Been here 14 years and have generally found little difference in price from store to store. Have had very good service from Home Pro in the past and from companies that sell their products at HP. No longer worth the gas and frustration trying to save a few baht. Good service is the differentiator.
  5. First, they really need to start teaching SEX EDUCATION possibly even starting at age 11. Sometimes SEX just happens and the children need to be educated before that happens.
  6. To STIMULATE tourism from many countries the Thai Baht versus many other currencies needs drastic improvement. My own 'disposable' income is down well over 11% from recent past exchange rates. Am sure it is the same for many foreign currencies. More toilets, overpriced attractions, dodgy transportation services and so much more are not going to increase tourism. Temporary promotions will do very little to increase tourism. Giving foreigners real value for their money would do a lot more.
  7. Getting the foreign currency/Thai Baht exchange rate to a suitable level might do a lot to encourage foreign tourists to choose travel to Thailand instead of Viet Nam, the Philippines and other countries where they get more for their money.
  8. Not sure but you may find that money in a brokerage account will not satisfy the income requirements as it is subject to losses. I also have the 10 yr LTR but at the time one of the requirements was to submit copies of your last 2 years IRS 1040 or1040 SR summary pages to confirm your income. That may have changed recently. As suggested, check out the BOI LTR website. It's easy enough to complete all necessary documents yourself and submit them through their website. Several advantages to have this, all shown on the website. You might check out what I believe is Blue Cross Global insurance.
  9. In some countries no tax is placed on food purchased for preparation at your home. A tax IS applied at restaurants for food prepared by the restaurant staff.
  10. Yes, Bangkok Bank does offer foreign currency accounts. I have one but even to withdraw money in its original foreign currency it must first be converted to THB and then from THB to the desired currency. I will make the assumption as this applies to all banks offering a foreign currency account. It is how the banks make a little money.
  11. In the product description below, it says all you need to know. It is for 125 VAC only, not 220 or 240. Do not use it unless you like smoke. The other more obvious clue is that there are no 2 PIN connectors as used in 220 VAC circuits/appliances. Protects household electronics from power surge with 900 Joules of surge protection 15A/125VAC/1875W, ETL certified
  12. Considering the airport name, no need to explain.
  13. Got behind one of these modified pickups recently at a traffic light. When the driver took off, the smoke was so thick it turned my automatic windshield wipers on. I had to back way off until the thick smoke thinned out some.
  14. Good effort but....... The first up and last down steps look like a fall zone. Handicap access??? And how many 100's of meters for anyone to walk to these mobile toilets.
  15. Come to Ban Chang where they have installed water dams across the walkway to keep water from their shop. Can't begin to count the number that have tripped on this with several having fallen and being injured.
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