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He will be given a different visa that allows him to be kept in custody.

Brexit has killed all the agricultural export markets and reduced farmers subsidies No matter what they do, you can't grow avocados in UK nor Camembert

now you can pay for it!

Brexit import charges will ‘cripple the industry and drive up food prices’ The government has been trying to hide this for years but now it is coming into force...... https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/brexit/brexit-import-charges-will-cripple-the-industry-and-drive-up-food-prices/689956.article?fbclid=IwAR3FPx1wep5OwHdwXBQA5ULGiMzJXCKleMnUhuhE4oKjQxv7UME1DFw8QiQ_aem_ATYZcysZnvraCBPsjBg5XEG0IreC5UdALXC3klA59nLBDVigGyXm5FyQ6Zi0jtwNWdQL9ntg00ntN9KVqJjJX8od .

so what are these 'margins" - and is it only motorcyclists who "ignore" them?

1 - the law - If you swerved, it's your fault. Simple. You re meant to drive in such a way as to stop before hitting an obstacle in front of you. 2 - To understand roa safety you have to stop using the blame game and take a holisitc view of the situation.

I used two of Seatrans ferries a couple of weeks back and they were, quite frankly, scary. As i lived on Samui for some time I use both the mainland vehicle ferries many times and with a lot of trepidation. I've spent a lot of time on ferries around the world notably the Spirit of Free Enterprise - you then spent a lot of time looking to see what makes a boat safe in the event of a mishap and the Seatrans I went on did not inspire confidence. The design of some of the boats and the vehicle decks would not be acceptable in many countries the life jackets were not properly accessible I've ever seen thm moving with the loading doors open. I don't know how often these boats are inspected, but I do know how insectors are "treated".

QED - and you even know!

You are clearly not capable of a reasoned discussion on the topic.

Your premise is wrong, so anecdotal and worthless as an argument then -Have you no idea how to put forward an argument??

...and you are basing that opinion on what evidence?

We don't know the cause of the fire yet and any report is likely to be skant and amateurish. However, as tourist numbers reach the pre-Covid peaks Thailand's poor attitude to health and safety is likely to become more exposed. It is worth bearing in mind that many car rental and insurance companies will not allow their vehicles to be taken on ferries. Any vehicles damaged may not be insured. At present they say it was an engine room fire - I would have thought it was equally possible that a vehicle or some cargo caught fire. In many countries this kind of incident would result in thorough review of the safety of ferries to the islands - in Thailand sadly it will result in a semi=plausible explanation by local authorities and a return to "normal" service ASAP

does this ferry start from DonSak?

It seems in both private homes and hotels, the urge to make a bathroom look good results in any concern for health and safety flying out of the window. Glass with sharp angles hard tiled corners and the concept of non-slip tiles is an anathema to most builders. I'm surprised there aren't more deaths of this nature - or maybe there are?

yes they are strictly required to have WPs even f they aren't being paid. open mic and musician jams are the same. You will notice in places like BKK and Pattaya that immigration police wil occasionally check up on these gigs especially if someone is being "too regular" at a venue

I know from personal experience that responsible regular music venues will sort out permits for long and short term performers. It's not so dificult its just that sp mamu businesses and performers think they can get away without bothering - and a lot of them do. however even major acts have to consider what kind of entourage they bring. THis is normal for many world class acts....for instance many foreign performers will employ local backing musicians and tech staff as the permits required are too many. THis is not just Thailand it is worldwide.

to DJ in Finland on UK passport - You will likely need a visa to DJ in Finland for any purpose, even if it's for a short period and unpaid. This is because the UK is not part of the Schengen Area and Finland enforces border checks. The specific type of visa you'll need depends on the nature of your DJing work. If it's paid, you'll likely need a work visa. If it's unpaid but for a specific event, you might need a short-stay visa.

e.g. false sense of entitlement. It is roughly the same anywhere in the world - for instance, since BRexit British musicians wanting to work in the EU now have to sort out similar paperwork depending on which country. Imagine trying to organise a tour in Thailand or elsewhere with the main artists, crew, musicians admin transport etc etc... everyone needing a different visa or permit

who did?

it's the same the world over - businesses employ immigrant workers and avoid all the paperworks and taxes so it increases their profitability. In Thailand though businesses that rely on (illegal) immigrant workers often have a special relationship with the local authorities. THis is fine until the higher eche;ons of power get involved or they don't pay their dues.

companies employing foreign artists must hve a demonstrable financial status in align with immigration and Labour laws. THey also need a licence to put on performances. the scam is the police ignoring the law and often there is a tea money system in place.

pre-Covid the police would cruise the live music bars in Pattaya to check for "regular" foreign performers. Usually they would be forewarned and stay off stage. Venues like Hard Rock would require performers had visas. One of the reasons you don't see major festivals of western acts is the huge amount of paperwork required for the musicians and road crew.

Short term visa is required - "Application to stay in Thailand in the case of actors, singers, musicians, or performance directors for occasional performances." This visa also requires a sponsoring organization in Thailand to request it on your behalf Bruno Mars would have had a sponsoring organization in Thailand to apply for this visa on his behalf. This sponsor is usually the event organizer or venue hosting the concert and has documented financial status.

Yes - he would - you get a performer's visa - it states what type of work and where. All visiting artists have to get one. long term resident acts need They must hold a non-immigrant visa; They must be employed by a hotel or an entertainment company in Thailand, which has paid-up registered capital of not less than 20 million baht.

so many foreigners just think they can work regardless - lots of those involved in music and the main culprits are gyms and dive groups