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Just gave the condo tech 50 baht for drilling 2 holes in my wall. It was all the cash I had at home and he seemed genuinely pleased. Saved me buying a drill :-)

You always had to wait until you got to the Thai consulate in Laos to apply, then return the next day to collect your passport and visa.

Back when I used the vans to go to Vientiane, I sometimes applied for a TR visa and sometimes a Non-B. No-one was coming back in on Visa Exempt.

Did any of the people on this visa van trip try re-entering on a Visa Exempt Entry? I doubt it seeing as visa van runs they everyone is usually issued an actual tourist visa. The 2 per year limit is for Visa Exempt Entries. Not 2 Visa on Arrival Entries and Not 2 Tourist Entries.

That's nothing to be proud about.

At home, always barefoot. If I'm just going out to do some mall shopping I wear flat soled skateboard shoes (vans, adidas, etc)

With birth rates falling globally, I expect a LOT of countries to start offering deals to attract people who are still able to produce kids.

Varies from person to person. One of my friends said he forgets I'm 30 years older, because we both like the same things and I don't look or act like someone who's 58.

Low birth rates are the biggest threat to humanity and very few people are even aware of the problem. Watch these and you might start be get scared about humanity disappearing. Specific to South Korea https://youtu.be/Ufmu1WD2TSk?si=XT4zDV15VZVYDbKV Award winning documentary about declining birth rates - https://youtu.be/m2GeVG0XYTc?si=Nqtt7pt_nr9xAWzE

AI should be called Simulated Intelligence, as that is all it is, a simulation of intelligence. AI is not, now will it ever be, intelligent or sentient. Anyone who thinks an LLM chatbot has any intelligence, is an idiot.

Any tourist (or otherwise) who cannot go one day without alcohol is a loser or an alcoholic. Either way, I'd rather they weren't issued passports.

You'd be amazed to learn that there's a thing called Google Translate, or you could use ChatGPT to translate. Both can handle spoke English and Thai. ChatGPT also answers your original question. In Thailand there are some general legal rules about building or raising walls between neighbouring properties — but there isn’t a simple flat “Pattaya-only” rule. The main laws are national (Building Control Act and related Ministerial Regulations) and then local offices apply them through the local building authority. Key points that typically apply to a boundary wall between two houses (not on a public road): 🔹 Height and building permit If the wall is below about 10 m high, it usually does not count as a building that needs a building permit. If a wall reaches about 10 m or more, the law treats it like a building and you must apply for a permit with local authorities. 🔹 Distance from the boundary For a wall without windows/openings, the national building rules allow it to be as close as up to the boundary line (0 m) without minimum distance if there’s no opening. If the wall has windows or openings facing the neighbour, then it’s typically required to be set back about 2 m from the boundary line. (This is about general building block walls — these are from the Ministerial Regulation under the Building Control Act.) 🔹 Consent from the neighbour Even if the law lets you build up to the boundary, it’s common practice to get written consent from the neighbour if it’s right on the boundary. That prevents disputes later, especially for drainage or structural issues. 🔹 Local Pattaya requirements Chonburi Province / Pattaya may have its own enforcement practices, but typically they follow the national building control rules above. For anything unusual (higher than typical wall height, structural features), you would need to check with the Chonburi/Pattaya building or municipal office before construction.

The original Nazis tried that defence. They were still hung for their crimes. She knows she's going to be tried and found guilty.

Kicking coffins

Installing Mint is incredibly easy. I've been using it for over 10 years on everything from a very powerful video editing rig, mini PCs and even have it running on my Macbook Pro (removed the crappy MacOs as soon as I could). I use the Cinnamon edition. What issues where you having with the install?

I'm not a huge fan of his. but to call him Johnny Come Lately just shows your ignorance of who he is; and what he's achieved with his channels (note channels not just channel). His main channel was started in March 2020, he's got 543 videos on there, 457,000 subscribers and has generated 56,786,743 views on those videos. That is an phenomenal achievement.

If you want to see how well some Thai kids can speak English, then check out these incredible young guys and their videos about Bangkok https://www.instagram.com/paiduayy/ They don't even appear to be from an International school.

And Hong Kong what? You're surely not claiming HK and Singapore citizens can use their ID cards to enter Thailand though the auto gates. I'm a Hong Kong PR and carry my HK ID at all times, I use it to both enter and exit HK and Macao without needing to show my UK passport, it would be great if I could do the same coming into and leaving Thailand.

I have many friends living in London and none have problems with immigrants. The only people I see having a problem with immigrants are people who aren't exactly the most sophisticated members of society.

Following the death MURDER of Renee Nicole Good.

Can we please put this nonsense to rest. Who cares if you have to pay a little extra. Extra charges are common all over the world. United States Example attractions: Major National Parks (Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, etc.) Non-residents: Recently introduced $100 surcharge on top of standard fees; annual pass for foreigners can be ~$250 vs ~$80 (pre-surcharge) France (cultural institutions) Example: Louvre Museum (Paris) EU/EEA visitors: lower standard rate (~€22) Non-EU visitors: higher (~€32) starting 2026 ~€10 extra for non-EU visitors. (Similar proposed differential pricing at Versailles and other French monuments.) Egypt Example attractions: Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum Fee difference: Foreign visitors often pay significantly higher than locals. Specific official published figures vary by site, but tourists can pay several times more than Egyptian residents. Ecuador Example: Galápagos Islands Locals: ≈ $30 Foreign tourists: ≈ $200 Foreigners pay ~6–7× more than Ecuadorian nationals. Sri Lanka Example: Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Locals: ~120 LKR (~$0.40) Foreigners: ~$35 Tourists pay nearly 90× what Sri Lankan residents pay. India Example: Taj Mahal Locals/Indian residents: much lower (often a few hundred rupees) Foreign tourists: higher fees (several times more) Exact rates fluctuate, but differential pricing for foreigners is well-established. Japan Example attractions: Some temples, parks, cultural sites Locals vs foreigners: Plans to roll out dual pricing where foreigners pay double or more for entry in some places (e.g., locals ¥500–1,000, foreigners significantly higher). (Note: Japan also has some private businesses/experiences reported to charge foreign customers more than locals.) Turkey Example: Miniatürk and other sites Locals: ~TL 80 (~$2.62) Foreigners: ~TL 350 (~$11.50) Around 4× higher for tourists. (Africa – general pattern) Examples: Kruger National Park (South Africa), Maasai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania) Locals or regional visitors: lower fees Foreign tourists: significantly higher (hundreds of USD per visit) Wildlife/national park fees in parts of East/Southern Africa regularly charge foreign visitors multiple-times the local rate as part of conservation funding.

This is fabulous news.

Do you mean just a regular SWIFT transfer from your home bank to you Thai bank? I do it all the time. That't how bank work. The only reason to use Wise is if you want someone to pay you and they can't do a proper bank transfer.

The rule on the amount is if you are entering visa exempt (without a visa) or on a tourist visa, you are required to carry 20,000 THBor equivalent in another major currency, or 40,000 THB for a family. If you are entering Visa on Arrival then you are required to be able to show 10,000 baht for an individual or 20,000 THB for a family. You do not have to offer to show the 20,000 THB. But you are required to have that much to show if you are asked. It does not have to be in Thai baht, it can be in any currency as long as it equals 20,000 THB or more. There are 3 things required to enter Thailand as a tourist, and these are the same as always. 1) Proof of funds 2) Proof of onward travel 3) Proof of lodging