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depends on catchment area - Some of the extreme North of Thailand drins into the Mekong, but MOST eventually flows into the Chaopraya or towards BKK.In the North for instance th Ping in Chiang Mai is a tributary of the Chaopraya. The Tail of Typhoon Yaga has caused a lot of extra rain up North and the west is being washed by the Southwest monsoon. As you point out, it isn't down to the rain landing on your head, it is wear all that rains drains to that is most important.

the difference being?

THis is just a recap., right? I think the main thing will be the ETA - a way of bringing in restrictions a different way.

Tax is applicable after 180 days

THanks, I'll give ;em a go.

My 5 yr licence expires next year and I'd like an agent who can help renew it as I won't be in the country for very long Can anyone be recommended?

Don't think that's the conclusion they would come to.

I wonder what people can tell by looking at you.

even less of a dent,then. The official population of Phuket is about 75,000, the average number of Tourist per month is 1 million.

as there 118 tourists to every resident, that won't make much of a dent.

They come over here, taking "ARE 'olidays!" What an arrogant and perverse sense of entitlement. THhs is a racist perspective - the Russians Chinese and Indians aren't at fault - the Thai ruling elite are - Tourist numbers are still 20 to 25% lower than immediately before Covid. What has happened is regardless of any conservation of resources those who run tourism in Thailand have grabbed as many customers as they could and crammed them into the traditional tourist hot spots - so the density there is out of all proportion to old numbers when tourism was distributed over a far wider portion of the country. Even government ministers have been saying that other areas should be trying to get more tourists in - but they can't. Remember too that it is much cheaper to fly to Thailand from Russia, China and India than it is from US or EU. I havebeen sayingfor nearly a year now that centres like Pattay and Phukt are suffering form over tourism - but don't blame other countries, it is THailand that is to blame THailand aleways goes for the lowest common denominator.

THis is a RAcist perspective - the Russians Chinese and Indians aren't at fault - the Thai ruling elite are - Tourist numbers are still 20 to 25% lower than immediately before Covid. What has happened is regardless of any onservation of resources those who run tpourism in Thailand have grabbed as many cutomers as they could andcrammed them into the traditional tourist hot spots - so the density there is out of all proe[portion to old numbers when tourism was distributed over a far wider portion of the country.

Sadly rather than being unique in Thailand it is par for the course in many fields of power and industry. Death penalty is just a mark of how uncivilised Thailand can be.

Easiest way is to drive your car over the bridge into Laos, spend the night in Vientiane or nearby have a great night out and take yur time going back into Thai;and - what's the rush?

Thai health care has a long term ethics problem

precovid - I drove in Laos form 2010 onwards and covered most of the country - the only time I payed a "fine" was once in Vientiane when I accidently went down a one way street - I paid te equivalent of 300 baht.

thanks for the quote - QED!

Asking people to cite sources in an internet argument such a pointless tactic for several reasons. Your motivation is basically sealioning just being awkward….– you want to disagree but don’t have an argument yourself. You are the kind who cherry-picks anyway, you choose sources and information that confirm their pre-existing beliefs (confirmation bias). Even if I provided a credible source, you would reject it because it doesn’t align with your worldview or because you only trust sources that align with your personal (anecdotal) views. People like you use the excuse that there’s a vast amount of misinformation online , to dismiss legitimate sources as biased or untrustworthy, especially if those sources are from mainstream media or a source the person distrusts or disagree with you. You will even bring up false equivalencies, and try to present unreliable or fringe sources as equally credible. You get emotionally charged with those who present information you are unfamiliar with or didn’t expect as you look on debate as like a football match – you think that “winning” the argument is a thing rather than in discovering the truth. Even if solid evidence is presented, you will only double down on their position rather than admit they are wrong. And a long trail of ridiculous arguments follows. On a thread like this and in depth academic discussion is not possible. People will often skim over detailed arguments, sources, or studies. So even when cited, sources may not be carefully read, or in your case, their conclusions might be deliberately misinterpreted to support your preconceived notions. You may or may not appreciate that properly citing sources requires time and effort, which I am unwilling to invest in a casual online conversation like this. As it his leads to a shallow exchange of information, with yourself unwilling to engage deeply with the evidence presented. Basically you are attempting to engage in a "bad faith" argument, where you aren’t genuinely seeking truth or understanding but are instead aiming to troll, provoke, or distract – (i.e. Sealioning). In these cases, citing sources does little to advance the conversation. In summary, while citing sources can be useful in scholarly or serious discussions, with you, it is not the case - it just won’t translate well into a coherent argument as it would be clouded by your emotional investment, biases, and lack of genuine engagement undermine the effectiveness of this tactic or even understanding how to truly use citations.

Political and Social Impact (1988-1996) Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Carabao became increasingly associated with political activism. They were known for supporting workers' rights, environmental causes, and rural communities. Their music also became a platform for criticizing corruption, inequality, and social injustice in Thai society. Albums like "Welcome to Thailand" (1990) and "Thap Lang" (1992) continued to explore political and social issues. Songs like "Ngor Pah" criticized government policies and social inequalities, while "Mae Sai" addressed drug addiction, a rising problem in Thailand at the time. Carabao’s association with political movements reached its peak during the early 1990s, particularly around the 1992 Black May Uprising, a pro-democracy movement that saw thousands of people protesting against military rule. While not officially aligned with any political party, Carabao’s songs during this period reflected a call for democracy and social reform.

I think there is a pattern that people go through when they get old....sadly he was not immune

there doesn't seem to be any "people's opposition" in THailand anymore - who can pick up the torch?

If you own your car, just take it into Vientiane

So why the picture of a shark????