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1 hour ago, Roo Island said:

Those from the far right aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer

the bloke's a fair dinkum whacker

12 minutes ago, sidneybear said:

That's a woke dictionary

So which dictionary should we use and why?

I just had to skim through - same old rubbish from the climate change deniers - with their cliche'd  single "not a lot of people know that" - pseudo-science "facts"

In response - we DO know that and if you understand the whole picture you will also know how silly you are.

56 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

 

You think I care enough to research on the history of Pai? No thank you. The less I know the better.

In which case I can't help you and don't bother to venture an opinion on it.

22 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

how so? It's a tourist ghetto for a particular type of person. My brother had a business there for nearly 10 years and says the police are corrupt and do favors for cash. Politicians are corrupt too and do favors also. Stupid place to live imo.

You obviously don't know the history of Pai and tourism - I"m obviously not going into detail here. You should do a little digging.

Pai used to be a miniature fiefdom - is it still that way?

the police have done more damage than any of his videos.

14 hours ago, marin said:

He has an apology video up now. 

Where??? - sorry see it - can we see the other b=videos?

I know THailand has blocked over 160,000 websites - but outside the country?

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Ok, so it seems you think that all those people in Thailand who don't wear helmets don't wear helmets because they don't have helmets, correct?

No. But it does show how limited your comprehension is.

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is Britain perfect, no it has lots of issues, more issues than Thailand

That is a false dichotomy

The sun's of one country in no way mitigates or justifies the sins of another.

nothing in the initial article makes sense - really needs to b reported in more detail - very scant reporting

13 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Just another stupid publicity stunt.

Maybe that is just what is needed.

My experience her but also abroad is that most people have no idea how crash helmets work or what they are for - if the public are educated, they will in the end understand.

Looking at the posts on this thread I doubt if anyone has showed any understanding of helmet-wearing.

12 hours ago, ChipButty said:

We all know what will happen to them, that has been tried many times here in Phuket, 

no it hasn't - what are you talking about???

On 4/30/2024 at 11:55 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

I would love to see how many of these new helmets will still be used in a week or a month.

Somehow I bet most of them will somewhere pick up a lot of dust. 

 

Picture for reference only. 😉 

I think that shows a profound distain for the people of Thailand

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Being deliberately obtuse or is that a genuine question ?  

 

Better than the alternative direct options..... Garuda, AirAsia, Lion..  

 

 

Talking about Thai Airways - It looks as if you were saying they were "better" than on other Thai airways routes. THe truth of the matter is they have a cutlure of poor customer service - Air Asia, the Thai branch suffers from it too.

If something is "better" you need to say how it is batter and who they are.

2 hours ago, theoldgit said:

Not quite correct, as brewsterbudgen has correctly pointed out, a Thai licence can be used in the UK for twelve months, there is no need for an IDP.

 

The designated countries to which you refer is for those who wish to exchange your overseas licence for a UK licence without taking a test in the UK, Thai licences can’t be exchanged.

 

l suspect that British police officers will be aware of the rules applying to holders of overseas licences, along with the fact that holders cannot be given a fixed penalty notice, but would need to go to court.

 

Whilst your experience may be different, l have never had an issue renting a car in the UK after presenting my Thai licence, l’ve rented many cars over the years without question.

 

Of course check your travel insurance, but accidents in hire cars have never been excluded in travel cover l’ve purchased, but it’s always worth purchasing Excess cover.

What's not "quite correct"?????

the military own banks, they own most of the TV stations and other media.

THey were responsible for huge logging operations in the 1970s to 80s.

You will find many hotels owed by military personnel.

Often encroachment in National Parks is by businesses with military in charge.

There are "Welfare Businesses": These are allegedly to cater to military personnel and their families. E.G. boxing stadiums, convenience stores , and housing projects.

then "General Businesses" (ironically named?) - These operate in the open/civilian market, gas stations, retail shops on "military land", and they rent out land for commercial purposes.

Other fields like tourism are also operated in -   golf courses, hotels, and resorts, all managed by the military

8 hours ago, mikebell said:

I thought it was the Navy.  They ban you from taking photos of landing & taking off in case they reveal classified information.  Those making this edict have never heard of Google Maps or Google Earth!

It is shared between the Navy and civilian Airlines. It was built by the US for B52s to bomb Vietnam and Laos.

7 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

She doesn't need an IDP - a 5-year Thai licence is in English as well as Thai.

Good point.  Officially, you don't necessarily need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in the UK with a Thai driving licence, as long as your Thai licence is valid and in English.

However, there are a couple of points to consider:

Rental companies: While it's not a legal requirement, some car rental companies in the UK may require you to have an IDP to rent a car.

Police discretion: While unlikely, a police officer could ask for an IDP if they are unsure about the validity of your Thai licence.

However - there is the condition of designated countries of which Thailand is not. You can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on a licence issued in a ‘designated country’ (Andorra, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Republic of North Macedonia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. 

You might also need to check if your travel insurance covers you.

After 12 months you need a UK licence.

So, an IDP can help avoid any confusion or delays.....

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

BKK - Jakarta - Thai are better

Better than what?

Just turning up and telling others to go their jobs is really taking charge, is it?