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Well it would certainly be hard work, particularly if the client is over 60. And skilled work at that.

I don't suppose Israel was 'war torn' at the time the Thais entered the country. But some of them did decide to stay on after it was ...

OK so, accepting that, the question is Why? I don't imagine banks close down accounts for the love of closing down accounts ...

Um, so Z, VDL & T also have their fingers on The Button?

Governments everywhere using modern technology to enforce the laws. Only those who constantly try to dodge the laws (and thus get an advantage over everyone else) need worry.

Shock! Horror! It is the end of the world, nay the universe.

I can wax on endlessly about history, languages, French literature, English literature, Latin, politics etc etc ad nauseam. I'm also good at housework (neat & tidy). Good at managing current funds (despite b/f's best efforts), not so good at increasing funds ... But if I have to fix a dripping tap I get my b/f to do it. Ditto the a/c, an electricity blackout, water pump not working etc etc.

Unfortunately the warning sign was in Thai, English and Russian.

My b/f says the guy is very hansum & if he goes to prison he should have a good time ...

Big Brother's presence in town helps to clear the minds of the judicial referees.

Not entirely clear what he means by 'top' in this context. If it simply means more dazed tourists pouring through, that's scarcely reassuring. But if you add some concepts of 'quality' to the mix [measured efficiency in & out, baggage handling & retrieval, customer service, transport to & from ... ] it starts to have some point. But only if you act on them vigorously ...

Yes, in this country's politics an informal is safer than a formal role. Better deniability, and every bit as useful.

Yes, the Hub of Impossibilities.

To do what exactly?

My Australian bank (NAB) has lifted its game just in the last 2 weeks. Used to be that, when I requested a transfer to Wise Oz, it took till next morning to arrive there. Now it takes 5 seconds. Which means that, depending what time of day (in Oz) I make the request to Wise (purpose: long stay in TH), I can get it to BKK Bank same day or - as before - at 1400 ICT next day. The choice is now mine.

You can if you do your own cooking.

Don't think you'll find him on here.

So, any sign of 'storms' anyone? Anywhere?

Too many humans. Beyond the planet's carrying capacity. Starvation + No-babies choices will reduce them steadily over the next 50 years. Question is: Will it be enough soon enough? Most of us won't be around to find the answer. Touch 'n Go in any case.

31000, not 31!

Not a problem. Often happens. Check tomorrow & it'll all be there.

150 million! What happens when they refuse to leave?

Thai weather forecast: Wherever you are, anything could happen.

A revolutionary new Thai economic theory, soon to be adopted by an admiring world.

And then there is Isaan where, in the more primitive parts (my family & village), cane rat (a different species I think from the sewer rats of the city) is a delicacy. I always remember a large lumbering BIL some years ago late afternoon as outside dinner was preparing suddenly taking off at speed across the farm accompanied by the dogs. Returned a minute or so later with a dead rat which was promptly thrown on the grill ... And I too was made to have a bite here at home some years later. I felt I had to taste it as they enjoyed it so much. For the peasants just another source of protein. Tasted like pork.