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Why do you think that? Nobody (except posters on this Forum who think they're being funny), including the police and the government, has ever said that. There is substantial legislation which has tried to regulate the provision of sexual services and which allows 'licensed' premises to operate legally. Aspects of prostitution like operating brothels (hence the "bar fine"), underage prostitution and soliciting (the subject of this thread) are illegal. A cursory reading of Thailand's history will show that prostitution, in different forms, has always been part of the culture. Many Thai men have their first sexual experience with a prostitute.

As the article makes clear prostitution services are available elsewhere, behind closed doors. This is about soliciting.

I left it late and and had my first child, aged 55 in 2015. Married for the first time a year later. No regrets but luckily I'm a very youthful father ????????.

Cheaper premiums and age-friendly policies regarding increases, together with good communication. I'm still waiting for the horror stories about claims refusals, but so far, so good!

If you can afford the Premium without any deductible, I'd do that (in fact I did).

Yes.

Fantastic, mouthwatering photos. Best cuisine in the world!

Really? The clue is in the name though.

Here you go: https://oldenglishpubbangkok.com/

100% agree. No Idea is fantastic. Hopefully the new location will not be too far from where it was before.

Are there any advantages of moving a pension to QROPS?

I believe it is in Australia!

It never stopped people before! In any case, farangs who are settled here won't need to pay it, unless they leave. I would think the objections will be mostly from Thais who resent having to pay to leave their country.

My urologist hasn't diagnosed any prostate issues (I'm due another check this year), and in the past I was told I should "live with it" or have surgery. I chose the former. My query was whether anyone else had the same issue and advice.

I've had peeing problems since my late 20s (I'm 63 now). After a barrage of tests, I was diagnosed with weak bladder muscles (I'd love to know the correct medical term) and was told if it wasn't an embarrassment for me, I didn't need surgery. I've lived with it ever since (taking forever to empty my bladder) although now as the symptoms mirror prostate problems I make sure I have a biannual PSA prostate examination. It is getting noticeably worse in my later years, and I envy the powerful streams produced by some men. Mine is a dribble at best and takes forever to start and finish. I guess I have to live with it for the rest of my life, although some of the medications mentioned in this thread might be useful. Any ideas?

It should be printed on the approval slip you received.

Indeed. It's a rather outdated tradition these days.

Pattaya.

I married a Lao girl (2016) and didn't pay sinsod. Seems very old fashioned.

You thought wrong. Pattaya tends to cater to western sex tourists in glitzy bars and gogos; the sleazier local scene tends to feature more trafficked and underage providers.

Now May 5th and this thread keeps on giving! ????

Technically not legal, but everyone does it.

This seems to be a weekly event. I imagine there must be similar services available in every provincial Thai town and city.

I suspect that this may be the very last coronation of a UK monarch. ????

Why? Are you suggesting citizens don't commit crime?