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8 hours ago, Gold Star said:

The high flying Baht may get it's wings clipped.

They won't let that happen.

Already we are getting headlines that exports are up 16% yoy

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

They didn't specify but the response from many people posting in Pattaya were paying from 300, surprisingly a lot paying 500.

 

If it was optional I don't think anyone would mind

The old chestnut about compulsory caddies,  then the obligatory tip to someone you didn't even want to have in the first place. 

A tip is usually offered as appreciation for good service,  which is not always the case with some caddies 

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

On Facebook apparently caddies complaining about 300 tip, now expect 500-700 baht, so add that to the all in prices quoted

Which course / courses ?

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

On Facebook apparently caddies complaining about 300 tip, now expect 500-700 baht, so add that to the all in prices quoted

Can of worms on the horizon,,,,,,,,,,,

On 3/12/2022 at 8:29 AM, Dibbler said:

"Drinking alcohol does not help prevent Covid-19 or limit symptoms" 

 

... but apparently some are concerned alcohol consumption on voting day may lead to adverse results, hence needs to be banned ...

Pointless, as the results are known weeks before the day

17 hours ago, keithsimmonds said:

Greenwood back to reality with a 750baht walking price.

Still 1250 with cart  ????

On 3/11/2022 at 1:28 PM, smedly said:

seems like some people of influence is making huge amounts of money from covid and want it to continue, that is the only conclusion I can come too - it has to be about money

The obvious contenders -- as usual

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

What absolute rubbish.

 

Emirates are running a normal schedule to Moscow, any Russian can easily get home.  As for Ukraine, that’s a different matter.

 

I’m appalled by the tourism industry here, especially the 5* hotels run by Western General Managers. Zero statements supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia.  Organisation’s like SKAL are conspicuous by their failure to even mention the genocide and war crimes going on in Ukraine. As long as the Russians have money, they are welcome everywhere here.

Except my businesses in Chiang Rai, we’ve taken a stand and banned Russian citizens.

 

what a complete lack of morals we are seeing in the Hotel Industry, appalling!

Are there many Russians in CR?? 

Thought they only went to beach areas

53 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I've renewed my 5 year twice in Pattaya, never provided or was asked for a medical certificate.

this was my 4th renewal, previously it was 50/50 whether they wanted it. 

Now it is mandatory 

49 minutes ago, rwill said:

Is this your first 5 year license?  If not you should not need a medical certificate anymore.  I only needed one for my temporary license and the first 5 year license.  But not to renew the 5 year license.

Pattaya require a medical certificate for renewals. 

Did mine 2 weeks ago 

This sounds like it's aimed at Thai and Malaysian nationals. 

And foreigners would still need the Thailand Pass to enter?? 

7 hours ago, Robert Tyrrell said:

Hello ,

 

Aunutin better start ramping up testing with expectations like this  ???? 

And increase his cut of the test kit price

1530 baht for Greenwood is well overpriced. Our group were playing there every week until high season, now we play Burapha (1100 bt all-in) and Pattavia.

Until November, rates at most courses were around 1000 bt all-in, but then "high season" cane along and rates have spiralled.

Empty car parks should tell courses that we will vote with our feet and find better value.

I am told that Emerald have now reduced their rate from 1450 to 1150 as they were empty most days. Still not the 950 we were paying until November, but a step in the right direction.

On 2/26/2022 at 5:22 PM, DrJack54 said:

Cost is 200 baht for residence statement

300 baht at Jomtien

10 hours ago, bbko said:

Have you been on LK Metro at night?  At least 5 gogos are open, music playing, drinks being served and ladies available.

No, was down a couple of weeks ago in the afternoon and only a few bars were open.

Friends who live in the area say it's busier at night, but go-go's as they were are not open.

16 hours ago, ASEAN NOW Golf said:

Bunker Boys Golf Report for the week commencing Monday February 14th

 

Monday, February 14th

 

Greenvalley

 

1st The Phantom (24) 40 points

2nd Michael Brett (16) 39 points

3rd Neil Jones (24) 37 points

4th Keith Hemmings (23) 36 points

 

Near pins Paul Smith, Tony Robbins,& Niall Glover.

 

A particularly unpleasant day for the first game of the week at Greenvalley where we had to take three rain breaks and play much of the time in light drizzle. The course was already damp from rain over the last three days but today's rain meant it was waterlogged for a time. Fortunately, the drainage was excellent, and apart from a few plugged balls, the course was playable. Thunder rumbled around all day and there were a few lightning strikes that were a bit too close for comfort, all in all not a nice day for golf.

 

Despite the difficulties posed by the weather and the wetness of the course scoring was good with those in the winner's circle posting very acceptable scores. Having been away for a few months The Phantom made a triumphant return to the Bunker Boys today and took first place with a very fine forty points.

 

Clearly, he likes Greenvalley, on his last visit he also won with a magnificent twenty-six points on the front nine. Cruising along for most of the round second-placed Michael Brett collapsed on the closing holes with only one point each on the last three holes to finish on thirty-nine, a case of what might have been. A regular in the winner's circle of late Neil Jones took third place with thirty-seven points whilst Keith Hemmings made his presence felt with a fourth placing of thirty-six. Despite the par threes being some of the easiest of any course we play only three were taken going to Tony Robbins, Niall Glover, and as usual Paul Smith.

 

Wednesday, February 16th

 

Mountain Shadow

 

1st Michael Brett (15) 36 points

2nd Ken Davidson (26) 32 points

3rd Daryl Vernon (22) 29 points

 

Near pins Dave Galvin, Kevin LeBar, & Tony Scambler.

 

The unseasonal wet weather in Pattaya continued today and it looked like we might have to endure an unpleasant day on the course. Even as we teed off light rain was falling but it quickly faded away and although it remained overcast conditions were good for golf. Having had so much rain recently it was obvious from the outset that we needed to implement the pick, clean, and place rule which fortunately we did as mud and plugged balls were common.

 

Never an easy course today Mountain Shadow bared its teeth with only two golfers bettering thirty points. Daryl Vernon came out best on countback with twenty-nine points to take third place over a bunch of players all on the same score. Ken Davidson came second with thirty-two points. For the second game in a row Michael Brett started out well with twenty-two points on the front nine only to fade badly on the back, still, thirty-six was enough to take first place. As was the case on Monday one near pin remained unclaimed with the other three going to Tony Scambler, Dave Galvin, and Kevin LeBar.

 

Friday, February 18th

 

Pattana C & A.

1st Neil Jones (24) 34 points

2nd Niall Glover (16) 33 points

3rd The Phantom (23) 32 points

 

Near pins Niall Glover, Daryl Vernon, & Michael Brett X 2.

 

Yet another day when it looked like we would get a drenching, however after a very light shower at the start of play the day remained fine. The course was in remarkably good shape despite all the recent rain, however, mudballs were common and there was no run so the lift, clean, and place rule was applied.

 

The course was very busy with all three nines in play, nevertheless, the speed of play was good with no holdups.

Scores were on the modest side with nobody really excelling, Neil Jones who regularly seems to be in the winner's circle took the honours today with thirty-four points. Niall Glover was a stroke back in second place with the Phantom another stroke back in third place. All the near pins were taken with one each going to Daryl Vernon and Niall Glover with Michael Brett taking two.

 

Keith Hemmings, back in the Bunker after a two year absence

 

A long time favourite Ken Elmore experiencing some medical isdues, we wish him well

 

The Phantom, winner at Greenvalley.

 

 

Please advise the all-in rates paid.

Did you manage to get the Thai-only rate at GV ??

Thanks

4 hours ago, bbko said:

Not true, Plenty of Gogo bars on Soi LK are open, serving drinks and have lots of ladies, they just aren't dancing the same as before, but they will jump on stage fully dressed and dance around for a few minutes. Many of the GCs are open also.

These are restaurants, not Gogo's or GC's

Someone needs to explain to this woman that a tourist needs a negative test on Day 1 to be able to "roam freely"

And if negative, where has the virus come from if positive on Day 5 ??

At the last music festival, they wanted 2 vax and a negative test to get into the restricted zone near the stages, with no booze or dancing allowed.

All along the beach people were 5-deep and 7/11 couldn't sell drink quick enough.

Not a mask to be seen, and 2 weeks later Pattaya was getting record numbers of positive covid tests.

So all through March may see the figure peak again somewhere near..... Songkran.

On 2/13/2022 at 11:06 PM, Kalasin Jo said:

Meanwhile, Europe and especially UK are now announcing rapid opening up and ending restrictions 

And then when they arrive in Thailand they are immediately told to wear a mask everywhere or face fines/ jail/ deportation.

4 hours ago, Silencer said:

-Nightmare scenario, easily corrected with an on-site test, wait a couple hours, then released (as happened to someone else in this string). 

-Between this, and especially testing positive here (if truly on holiday), a couple reasons to stay away, for now. However, OP had a better reason to travel than many.

Sounds like the Hospital 10-day scam swung straight into action,

Must have been a quiet day for the hospital

20 hours ago, NanaSomchai said:

bring it to the mainstream press attention and see how it goes down. The Thai immigration will back down from that stance instantly. Trust me. There is no Thai immigration law that states "aliens who are subject to immigration control must be deprived from nutrition" or something alike.

 

Get the story to the press including the "we starved for 14 hours" part. This is going to backfire, not even a Thai judge would stand behind that stance.

 

The immigration officer is abusing his authority.

 

Exactly what you should do.

Get this in the press back in the USA.

Circulate your experience to anyone thinking of travelling to Thailand.

Sadly, I think yours may not be the only incident like this,