shackleton
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If Thailand is getting tougher for expats, how about Vietnam?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in General Topics
If people are not happy retiring in Thailand for what ever reason Have a look at other countries go there and see if it's what you want Meets your needs so to speak No point in complaining if you don't try Don't talk the talk Try walk the walk -
Me and the wife tried for a long time I basically gave up thinking it's not going to happen Then the wife was called in my our medical people and told you are pregnant Best news I have ever received we had a son that was 34 years ago We watch football ⚽️ matches together have a very close bond Waiting for him and his Fiancée to have children themselves later on if they chose to decide
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Why are westerners so offended over the word farang? Get over it.
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
As already mentioned depends on who and how it's said I heard children saying to their parents pointing at me a farang Can't get to worked up about that ???? -
Doesn’t Thailand have enough events already to attract tourists?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes sort out the Covi restrictions required for Tourists to come to Thailand Making it easier ie the 30 day on arrival visa Plus encourage the Thai people with more holidays and discounts in the hotels and restaurants and else where it seems to work -
Is a dry Songkran good or bad news for Thailand?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The tradional way of celebrating Songkran I am all for Agree with writer. It's been taken over by Tourists expats including young Thais with Alcohol being involved spoils it for some people -
Well I am pleased that they are enforcing the rules Don't mind young kids throwing water but not drunken tourists or Thais It's the time of year I tend to stay away from places usually involved In the water spraying ect There is always next year when the Corivirus virus is ended or most of the population have been vaccinated People can carry on the Songkran tradition of water spraying
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CCSA to Consider Proposal to Suspend Test & Go and Thailand Pass
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It's a step in the right direction getting rid of all the steps would be better Then the Chinese and Indian tourists will return in greater numbers Happy days are here again. in Pattaya and Phuket Bars hotels. Restaurants will be over the moon ???? -
Is living in Thailand better health-wise than elsewhere?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes agree with the article plenty of expats retiring to Thailand As The Thai visa forum can confirm We all have our reasons plenty of places to stay in Thailand health weather food people could go on You don't have to stay in Bangkok Pattaya. Ect -
Why can’t the Thai government reduce the prices at the pumps?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Same as most Countries quick to increase the price ???? But slow to cut it when the cost is reduced ???? No change there -
Maximum of 50,000 COVID-19 daily infections predicted after Songkran
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Most People are aware of what steps to take on Corivirus Ie wear a mask ???? don't travel unless it's urgent ect ect People make their choices don't need the Government stating the obvious ???? -
Bar owners are finding it hard to recruit Thai girls
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Reading the article it mentioned the girls are not keen on the Indian guys Says 7 reasons I know one they don't like spending money Any idea what the other 6 are ????