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Recent trip to UK with Qatar air- A very sad, heartbreaking visit.
shackleton replied to Scouse123's topic in General Topics
Never a truer word spoken in Jest You just have to look at the Brit newspapers or Media news It's mostly depressing news π±mind you that's what sells papers Makes you happy you made the correct decision to retire here in Thailand π₯³ -
Report Thailand Tightens Grip on Retirement Visas Amid Wealth Shift
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
First it was the backpackers coming to Thailand experiencing the beaches Temples and culture Then came the family tourist staying in hotels visiting temples swimming plus Prestine beaches then Now with the open visa policy all types of Rif Raf people low spending are now coming just read the news reports fights in bars arrests involving drugs Cannabis seems to be getting the norm here ect So I would think any wealthy person reading the news would probably look else where to spend their money or retire in a safer environment -
The British public have been to slow over the years to voice their concerns on illegal immigrants numbers going up every year They voted in a Labour government who said they would give it top priority in getting the numbers down No point in pointing to the last government They were just as bad You are in power now sort it out now π±
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Just read a article that Malaysia has now beat Thailand on Tourist arrivals first quarter of 2025. 10.1 million arrivals Thailand second 9.55 million arrivals You can see Thailand with the daily bad press reports of fighting drugs ect slowly getting worse for future Tourist arrivals π± Malaysia is the place to go π₯³
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Report Nightmare in Phuket: British Family's Pricey Villa Scam Uncovered
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
No dates mentioned on this story of when they were flying and arriving Only they were coming for a Christmas break When π€ -
Report British Tourists Warned: Thai Drug Mule Scam on the Rise
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
With Thailand promoting the sale of Cannabis ect it is no wonder people come to Thailand and get involved in selling the stuff For those involved it's worth the risk π° π€ Money to be made Tougher Sentences needed to deter those involved It won't stop all as greed is easy π° -
Report Police Clamp Down on Prostitution to Protect Pattayaβs Image
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
This is getting beyond a joke Pattaya reputation as the Sin Capitol of the World is well known It's what it's renowned for people come for this pleasure It becomes a Pantomime when Thai authorities refuse to accept the truth Come into the 21st Century and face reality -
Report Foreign Earnings Taxed Under New Thai Rules - But With Exceptions
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
There are 2 answers if you are a expat residing in Thailand I am mainly looking at retired expats 1. if you ae worried and can't sleep π π΄ I am sure there are plenty of Lawyers and accountants willing to help you at a cost cash π€ 2 probably like the majority of us wait and see π what transpires Or the Government people bank ect contact you Enjoy your stay -
Your favourite bars in Nana, and why. (Positive only)
shackleton replied to 2long's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Yes I remember that open air bar in the 80s-90s is it still there π€ -
Report Police Clamp Down on Prostitution to Protect Pattayaβs Image
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
As has been mentioned many times Pattaya,s reputation is built on prostitution It's known Worldwide as the Sin city capital of Thailand Don't worry about the well known reputation of Pattaya It's a imagine that won't change plus don't forget Corruption to be included To much money π° π€ to be made π€ -
Travel Rising Prices, Broken Systems Dim Thailandβs Tourist Charm
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Let's see π it's the low season plus now rainy season Plus the news tourists in Pattaya and Phuket up to no good fighting drugs and so on getting National attention Maybe some high quality Tourists are deciding to go elsewhere π± -
Report Thailand Overhauls Stimulus Strategy, Cancels Digital Wallet Plans
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I was surprised when they mentioned 16 years old -20 to receive the money why π€ The old handicapped sick who can't work Yes I agreed they deserved it and did receive it π π€ At least some were happy π -
Crime Brutal Bloodshed in Pattaya: Briton Stabbed, Suspects Vanish
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
I think we can say the reputation of Pattaya and Phuket as a safe foreign Tourist place to come is slowly ebbing away π± Probably more for the many expats living there who are now hearing or reading maybe even seeing about the problems. Drugs fighting in bars and so on Going on there seems to be getting more regular π³