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I'm not tipping anymore I don't give a
shackleton replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
If I am in a restaurant and receive good service wth a smile usually leave a 40 - 50 baht tip ???? -
Has the rainy season arrived in Thailand at last?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
There's me thinking it was already the rain season ???? -
This subject of dogs attacking people especially on bikes is never ending No action is taken to seriously to deter the owners Huge fines Dogs put down even threats of going to prison I myself have been bitten 3 times when out on my bike ride which caused me 3 visits to the hospital get injections The dogs were street dogs
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Majority of ASEAN NOW expat viewers want to remain in Thailand
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
As the old saying goes you make your bed and lie in it Probably most of us could not afford to leave Thailand or want to This subject is brought up quite a few times end result majority of us are staying ???? -
Pound falls to lowest level since pandemic crash
shackleton replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
Just have to get used to a lower pound as it could drop further as long as the baht stays over the 40 no problem ???? -
Thailand looks at easing visa rules in bid to boost tourism
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Was just wondering how much time the average tourist from Europe gets off in Holidays would have thought 30 days was sufficient But if they want to extend to 45 days why not will save some people going the visa hop way plus paying for the extension ???? -
Loan Sharks are making a large profit across Thailand
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I am afraid its a way of life here in Thailand Loan sharks are here to stay people will always need to borrow money They won't or can't get from the bank so not to many options open for them And as already mentioned these money lenders have friends in high places -
Tourist Numbers Expected to More Than Triple in 2023
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
With the cost of living going up around the world I think tourists will be watching their money ???? on the best cheapest places to travel ???? I think Thailand will be looking at the Chinese and Indian markets As Europe and The USA will find travelling more expensive -
PM orders a clampdown on midnight closing rules
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If everyone stuck to the rules instead of flouting them Then maybe things would get back to normal quicker ???? -
World Bank said Thailand is in a significant plastic waste crisis
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If people on here are that concerned about plastic waste ect Why don't they help clean it up Don't read to many stories of expats tourist ect cleaning up the beaches As before in Pattaya Phuket to name a few -
The non-stop flip flopping on mask mandates is hurting tourism
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I can't get to worked up about wearing a face mask as some people do There are more important things to worry about ie Thais putting food on the table having a job could go on -
Most Tourists could not care less on the wearing of masks I personally will carry on wearing the mask ???? It's not a big deal now used to wearing it even when out on my walking exercise in the afternoon Most people where I am Thais included still wear the mask Phuket. Pattaya Tourist areas probably not ????