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Bangkok announces continued closure of entertainment venues
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Pointless exercise keeping bars. Clubs closed According to reports on here plenty open no problem getting Alcohol Enjoy ???? -
Let's hope the warehouse owners declare the truth And don't tell Porkies
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Ask me the question when I am on deaths door I might have a change of mind to what I think now
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Cabinet approves plans to attract long-stay foreigners to Thailand
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Who cares what they want as it changes every year as long as you are happy here retired or whatever reason is all that counts???? here in the land of smiles -
Thailand’s new entry fee – boon or bust for tourism?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
300 baht is not going to stop or deter the majority of people coming to Thailand If people are worried about the cost change your plans of travel -
Do you ever feel really accepted as an expat in Thailand?
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes where I live the Thai people are very friendly always say hello with a smile on their face Love being here Enjoy the food culture weather its a great country to retire in ???? done my 90 day report a couple of days back very friendly Immigration staff in and out 10 minutes ???? -
Cabinet approves Air Force’s planned purchase of 4 fighter jets
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Their government their money They can spend what they like on the Defense of their country What we think as expats guests whatever won't change their minds agree money could be put to better use But then who are we to decide -
Skyrocketing pork prices drive street meals up by at least five baht
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Could be some Gofundme campaigns coming up to support Some expat retirees if the prices continue to rise ???? -
Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Must be true that's why all us expats here on Thai Visa or most of us retired to Thailand and stayed Can't be that bad as positives outway the Negatives Always remember to smile ???? -
Thailand is more dependent on local tourism hence the extended holidays According to reports the hotels in Pattaya plus other areas do okay We have just returned from Hua Hin the hotel we were staying in was okay over the Christmas and New Year period plenty of people there When we departed on the 5th January there was only 4 rooms with people in including our 2 rooms The person at the reception desk mentioned there was no forward bookings so when the current 2 rooms are vacated they will close down
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New Year holiday brings crowds to Hua Hin
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Hua Hin and Cha-Am News
Yes we visited this Temple New Year's day Plus enjoyed the beach in the evening plenty of people there Thais and Tourists very enjoyable day -
'You joking?': UK woman's Thailand holiday turns to quarantine horror
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Over the top again on coverage concerning Covid-19 When you travel to any country including Thailand you should be prepared for the unexpected ie positive test plus should be insured as well And don't forget the spending money After the 10 day quarantine enjoy your stay in Thailand -
78 people killed on Thailand’s roads on Monday, 1,212 in December
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Why do they report the daily numbers makes no difference Considering the way some people drive with no consideration to safety Not wearing safety helmets on motor bikes no driving licences and so on Nothing will change in Thailand until Police strictly. enforce the Rules -
Israeli Who Escaped Quarantine Will be Charged and Deported
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
No sympathy people should stick to the rules when in Thailand Brought it on himself -
Same as every New Year try to stay in reasonable shape weight wise Gets harder every year but one must persevere
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Brit, 82, arrested in Nong Khai on child sex abuse charges
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
Any foreigners and pedophiles involved in child sex should be routed out and jailed then deported Don't need these sort people here in Thailand