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If only they did!

Pests.

Succession has just concluded. I don't think I've ever watched a more engrossing, better scripted, better acted, better shot and better scored TV drama series. The ending was superb (no spoilers). The Sopranos, Mad Men, Better Call Saul, The Wire and Ten Feet Under run it close, but Succession comes out on top.

"They" (whoever they are) haven't said there is no prostitution - the authorities are just trying to prevent soliciting in public areas. It's nothing new - there have been crackdowns on Beach Road soliciting forever, and they're obviously continuing. Quite why it merits publicity in the local media, I have no idea.

Yes, funny how the streetwalkers manage to disappear immediately before the "after dark patrol" comes along!

Indeed. The most recent Act (as far as I know) was the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, B.E. 2539 (1996), but this didn't repeal the aforementioned Entertainment Places Act 1966.

No. That misquote was in regard to there being no prostitution on Walking Street, which technically was correct (apart from the odd streetwalker) as the act of paying for sex doesn't (normally) happen in the Walking Street bars/clubs/gogos.

Why would they do that? They're trying to stop soliciting on the street. Most bars and gogos operate legally under the Entertainment Places Act. Here's some reading for you: The Entertainment Places Act of 1966 It was not until 1966 that the act of Service Establishments was passed which made it possible for Thai women to render "special services." This is done, for example, by establishing such places as massage parlors where men come and look at women, who are sitting separated by a glass wall, and can pick and choose who they want. The women come to the men's hotel room and 'massage' them, but, in reality do more than that. It is usually left for the customer to decide what kind of "special service" he really wants, and because of that, they are able to participate in this industry without any legal action being taken against them. While the existence of prostitution is legally suppressed and deformalized, entertainment places (pimping) became formalized to protect owners and customers. This shift of emphasis made it impossible to enact anti-prostitution legislation, except in the case of street soliciting. It also drove women into entertainment places. Since having these two acts passed as legislation, it has become much more feasible for both women and entertainment establishments to render sexual services, under the guise that only "special services" will be performed. It has become a lot easier for business owners to operate their companies because the owners can employ prostitutes as special services girls' under the conditions of the labor code governing service establishments And ultimately, the female employees end up turning their 'services' into prostitution, rather than only "massaging" a customer. Raids on brothels and other lucrative sex businesses are highly publicized when successful, but are very random and irregular. Even in those few cases, the owners are likely to pay off the police and other government officials to avoid being prosecuted. According to the Thailand Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1997, which was released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, "brothels operate with the protection of local government representatives and police." Even corrupt Thai police and other government officials participate in this lucrative industry and facilitate the opportunities for prostitution to continue, without enforcing the laws which they are representative of. ANOTHER REPORT ON The Entertainment Places Act of 1966 says: This Act was designed to pave the way for brothels to be legalized in the guise of massage parlours, bars, night-clubs, tea-houses etc. It was enacted at a time when the Government sought to increase state revenue from the "Rest and Recreation" activities of the US armed forces stationed in Vietnam. The Act defines the various kinds of "Entertainment Places" and allows such places to operate only under a license to be obtained from local police stations. The use of licensed establishments for prostitution is illegal. The Act sets 18 years as the minimum age for women to work in such establishments but the penalty for employing under-age women in only baht 2,000. [Caye, 1995: 2] REFERENCE Caye, Jasmine, 1995. Preliminary Survey on Regional Child Trafficking for Prostitution in Thailand. Commissioned by UNICEF-EAPRO August-November.

Maybe, and I'm fine with them outside, but inside they sh*t everywhere and are a nuisance.

It took over 14 days from "Pending" to "Approved" for my last report, so definitely some glitches in the system.

Maybe he's Chinese-Thai and isn't a foreigner?

Sounds like a thug. Hopefully, he'll be caught.

As does bashing them with a broom!

Seriously? I guess you must have underlying health issues. You have my sympathy.

Give it around 20 years until most cars are autonomous/AI driven.

The schools are desperate but you, as a parent, need to be satisfied with your choice. Visiting the schools, meeting the staff, looking in on some lessons, checking out the facilities is crucial.

Apply to as many as you can and also visit as many as possible. Ignore what they might say, they're desperate for top-dollar paying students.

Rinse and repeat on a monthly or weekly basis for the next 30 years...

To get your kid a UK passport, the key document you'll need to produce is your 'long-form' birth certificate to prove that you're British Otherwise Than By Descent, so, unless you have this with you in Thailand, it's something you need to organise. Once you have it, you apply via HMPO at the VFS offices in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. It's quite straightforward as long as you have the required paperwork.

This is what ChatGPT came up with: Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I find myself in a situation that I never thought I would encounter, and I could really use some advice and perspective. Recently, I discovered that my wife has been involved with another man, and to make matters worse, he's now asking her for money while he is in Thailand. To say that I'm shocked and hurt would be an understatement. It feels like my whole world has been turned upside down. I've confronted my wife about the situation, and she admitted to the affair but claims that she is being manipulated and emotionally coerced into giving him money. Now, I'm at a loss as to what I should do. I still love my wife, but I feel betrayed and unsure if our relationship can recover from this. I also have concerns about the financial aspect. I don't want our hard-earned money to be used to support her affair partner. I'm seeking advice on how to handle this situation. Has anyone been through a similar experience? How did you navigate the emotional turmoil and make decisions about the future of your relationship? What steps can I take to protect myself financially and emotionally? Additionally, I'm looking for insights on dealing with the requests for money. Should I confront the other man directly or try to cut off communication between them? How can I support my wife in finding a way out of this toxic situation without enabling her affair? I understand that every situation is unique, and there may not be a one-size-fits-all solution. However, any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This is a difficult time for me, and I could really use some support and guidance. Thank you all in advance for your understanding and assistance. Best regards, [Your Forum Name]

It was a reply to a comment that used the ECHR as a comparison with Thai immigration policies. Admittedly, the point I was replying to was tangential to the thread but was allowed by the Moderators, so I felt I had to put the poster straight.

There are plenty of hebephiles and ephebophiles in Thailand (just like in most countries).

A lot of it about. Far nastier than Covid, assuming you're vaccinated. Hope she gets well soon.

I moved from Bangkok to Rayong over a year ago. There was no need to change the details on my Thai driving licence or my car registration. I renewed it in the new province without issue. Obviously, when I renew my DL the address will be changed. A TM30 report is definitely necessary.

Perhaps he wants to live in Thailand?