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Five-day-long weekend to celebrate two major Buddhist holidays
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Only good news on the long holidays is less traffic here in Bangkok Out for my walking exercise don't have to worry about crossing roads Especially motor bikes???? -
The Bangkok Post is reporting numbers daily Covid has not left us its here for a long time
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Religious holidays bring two day alcohol ban this week
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Buying mine today no problem if you reside in Thailand you will be aware of the Religious holidays and Non alcohol days No doubt Tourists will be advised by their hotel or other means -
Besides the USA $ which is stronger against the Thai baht The pound is going lower against the $1.18 and 43 against the Thai baht I think it's wishful thinking on the pound sterling getting stronger against both currencies until the Government sorts out the mess of who is running the Country UK ????????
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30 years in total- I think my time is up
shackleton replied to Scouse123's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Everyone has a choice in life of where to live If not happy here and it is depressing you Move else where Remember the saying the grass is not always greener on the other side -
Intoxicated homeless woman disturbs and threatens to attack tourists
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Not exactly breaking news must be plenty of homeless Thai people Who have nothing going for them drinking alcohol or having other stuff to relieve their situation ???? -
With world in energy shock, Saudi oil cushion gets very thin
shackleton replied to Scott's topic in World News
What about the strategic reserve that Present Biden was going to release to provide oil on the world markets ???? -
Bank of Thailand to let baht swing with market factors
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Good if you have USA $ ???? Not so good on Global British pounds ???? -
British Pound slides to two-year low against the dollar
shackleton replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
Living in Thailand you have to accept the pound at whatever rate preferable above 40 baht I don't think Tourists who are here for a shorter duration will be that worried after forking out for airfares which is probably there biggest expense then hotels -
Tourism ministry dual pricing proposal for hotel rates
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I am sure Tourists coming to Thailand will be aware of the Dual pricing If they are first timers up to them if they to pay if regular visitors they know the score If not happy about it don't come you have a choice ???? -
Leading Thai doctors calling for mask mandate to be reinstated
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It's up to the Thai people if they want to wear the face mask ???? Not Tourists coming on holiday telling them its wrong to Their Country their rules I will carry on wearing except when out side on the walking area Plenty of space and fresh air ???? -
With the Tourism board projecting more Indians and Chinese tourists coming to Thailand both not known as big spenders???? Chinese with their morning Buffets ???? Plus the Indians sharing a coke 5 straws plus having their gold chains ???? Donated to the ladies of the night does not bode well for businesses hotels nightclubs ect
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Yes have to agree that total of 9.3 million Tourists arriving in Thailand Probably includes all arrivals people who work live here business guys regularly flying in and out bumps the numbers up But if it keeps the Thai Tourist board Happy then why not ????