Can't speak about the wider market, but a friend who bought a condo in Phuket at the cheaper end of the market (around 3 million baht) tried to sell it and there was very little interest, even when he tried to sell it for 35% less than he paid for it! I imagine prime units in the best locations might increase in value but I bet plenty of places don't. Let's not forget that maintenance of buildings and general upkeep are not always a local strength!

On 3/24/2025 at 9:30 PM, Globenauta said:

Someone also suggested magnesium glycinate, is it helpful or not? And if so, is it available in Thailand?

Magnesium Glycinate is an excellent choice and can be very helpful to those who have sleep issues. It's an inexpensive supplement and worth trying. Try taking 300 - 400 mg before bed and see how that works for you.

I can't access it from New Zealand.

Perhaps a long shot, but could it have been hacked by Cambodian hackers who have been messing with various websites in Thailand?

55 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Like everything the government does. it's free for tax recipients, it's only costs the tax-payers. 

So you pay for it in taxes but it's free. Right...!

On 6/5/2025 at 6:07 AM, DonniePeverley said:

"Free health care through taxation."

Err, if you pre-pay for it with your taxes, how can you call it free?! "Pre-paid", perhaps?

On 6/4/2025 at 11:11 PM, billd766 said:

IMHO the "social media" should be regulated and each poster should be accountable for what he/she writes.

Regulated? No. But absolutely, people should be hel accountable for what they say, especially in a case like this when those words can be terribly harmful.

12 hours ago, JackSinclair said:

Looks good.......

 

 

Fake!

17 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Health?

Money?

Sick of life?

 

My guess is all 3

I think for some foreign retirees in Thailand, things didn't work out how they had hoped / expected. Perhaps they miss home or friends and family from home. Perhaps their relationship with a Thai woman didn't work out. Perhaps they never felt part of the community and always like an outsider. Perhaps increasing prices made the lifestyle they sought unachievable. Thailand is a fantastic place for a holiday but it doesn't always work out as a place to stay long term. I think, for whatever reason, it just doesn't work out for some guys as they had hoped and that disappointment and lack of genuine life satisfaction can cause them to become grumpy old men.

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Gawd, surely she's a he. 

 

Got to be one of those transgender dudes 

Yep, according to UK press, born male but now female: 

https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/25196966.norfolk-smuggler-flew-back-thailand-drugs/

Details of entry bans and blacklists are not shared between Thailand and India. So long as you don't have a denied entry or blacklisting stamp in your passport, you will have no problems entering Thailand.

5 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Angle Witch and G-Spot gone????  That's how long it's been since I've been down there.  Hope those that go have fun and spend a lot of money.  It will really help the economy.

Angelwitch still going strong. G Spot long gone.

In the absence of other symptom, wanting to urinate not long after consuming coffee is nothing to worry about. Remember, coffee is a diuretic and caffeine increases urine production, which can lead to more frequent urination.

13 hours ago, lambshankredemption said:

 

How was this discovered? Did you have actual stomach issues or did you just ask for specific tests? 
 

I’m already taking Magnesium Glycinate (together with L-theanine and L-tryptophan) before going bed. 

I went to a functional medical doctor and did a stool test and an OATs test. One gives a breakdown of all the bacteria species in your gut whereas the other shows various metabolites that relate to a more limited number of gut bacteria, Candida and other nasties. I got these tests in Australia and I don't know what is available in Thailand but I imagine some stool tests must be available.

I had terrible sleep patterns for a while. I go to bed around 10 PM and would wake between 3 AM and 4 AM and couldn't get back to sleep. This went on for a long time and I tried everything from all the usual supplements, all the right sleep practices etc. Nothing worked. Eventually it was discovered I had stomach / digestive issues. As it was explained to me, the microbes in my gut were producing gas and whatnot and that was likely causing inflammation, increasing cortisol and waking me up early. It wasn't until I took antimicrobials to sort out my digestive issues that my sleep normalised. Even now, I still take two supplements before bed which help me get a deep sleep, 5HTP and Magnesium Glycinate.

I had sleeping issues on and off and tried various supplements.

Melatonin worked to help me fall asleep quickly but didn't help me staying asleep all night long. I'd often wake up around 3:00 or 4:00 AM and be unable to get back to sleep.

What worked best for me was the supplement 5HTP. It's a naturally occurring amino acid that promotes a positive mood and helps with sleep. It's non-addictive and you can take it for a period of time. I take 100 mg, but you can take  higher dose. Note, it's better to take it for several weeks as it takes a while for it to work and it's not used like, say, a one-off sleeping pill that will put you to sleep immediately. It's cheap and safe and worth trying if you have sleep issues. I take it shortly before bed and combine it with 100 mg of Magnesium Glycinate. Together, they help me get a decent night's sleep.

12 hours ago, yang123 said:

Playskool (sp) is in Nana Plaza, not Soi Cowboy.  

Try again ....

Playskool in Nana closed many years ago.

7 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

Grace

 

Crime/Drama----Britbox (BBC)    IMDB 7.4    4 episodes  1 out-- weekly series 5

Really enjoyed the first 4 series of Grace - thanks for pointing out that series 5 is available now!

14 hours ago, ExpatInCM said:

SIBO can be difficult to cure permanently for most people I am told and have been observing. I just finished my 4 regimen of Xifaxan during the last 2.5 years.  Each time , the Xifaxan has eliminated it for me anywhere from 3 to 9 months before I needed another Xifaxan Rx from my doctor.  

If your SIBO keeps coming back, it means that the root cause has not been addressed. Common root causes are low stomach acid or issues with bile flow which can be anything from cholestasis to biliary dyskinesia (poor function gallbladder) to gallstones to liver issues or even something as obscure as vegus nerve problems. Taking Rifaxmin periodically is not an ideal situation and if at all possible, try to identify and then address the root cause.

Try Nakhon Phanom.

On 3/14/2025 at 10:53 PM, Fat is a type of crazy said:

 My pile of what's left for rest of Thailand holiday brought from Australia due to half cost of here. 

 

 

Good to see some Whittaker's chocolate in the pile, and the Dark Ghana 72% which is my favourite. Very good quality chocolate!

12 hours ago, sharot724 said:

A thousand blows just started

 

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2116143385/?playlistId=tt21874900&ref_=tt_ov_pr_ov_vi

 

I had to click on the link to see what sort of movie that is. The title got me rather excited...