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I am sure that in the not too distant past, almost none of us had thought that weed would be somewhat legalised in Thailand one day (although of course there is now a question mark about its future status). Also, since about 1-2 years ago, legalisation of casinos is being talked about, and this might yet happen. Maybe 2-3 years later. So, who knows. Maybe several years later, prostitution will be legalised. With some strict provisions, limits etc of course. Maybe, we are still 5-10 years away from it though. Thailand is not ready for that yet. I mean, change DOES happen in this part of the world. Unlike, say, in most parts of the Middle East.

Strange. Usually, the caught person's full name and age are written in such news in Thailand. For this one, no such details. I wonder why.

Relax, man. I am sure there are a few guys who write such stuff out of racism, but I think most do it just for a laugh. Over the years, I have seen various nationalities being stereotyped here. In negative, positive and 'neutral' ways. So, just chill, man.

Gees ? Really ? 125 baht per person, you mean ? Lol. I am guessing and hoping that she said no to that offer 🙂 By the way, what is the going rate these days ? I mean, for 1 on 1 of course, not 4 on 1, lol. Asking for a friend of a friend 😉

Oh, this whole thing is gonna cost him a lot more than the hotel deposit. As far as I know, hotel deposits in Thailand, unlike apartment/condo deposits, are just a few thousand baht. He might have to fork out tens of thousands of baht. The damage doesn't look minimal at all. Also, as in most such cases, we will probably never know what exactly caused him to act like this.

I agree. I mean, I think there is at least 50 percent chance that it is some kind of bluff.

I am not sure if Prayuth was better, but you are right in what you wrote in your first 2 sentences. Do you think the Shins will be in power for many many more years to come (I mean, even after the next election) ?

On a bit of a side note, Mechai was the one who started the chain (restaurant/cafe) named 'Cabbages and Condoms' 🙂

I think that sadly it is a matter of time before the visa exempt period will be reduced back to 30 days. We know that they have been thinking about this for some time. And, with incidents like this one, it will probably happen. I still hope it won't. I am puzzled and saddened that some posters have praised the beating of the men. Those tourists may have behaved terribly, but you don't kick the head of someone, man. It could result in death or serious injury. Such incidents also cause an increase in nationalist feelings and attitudes, which is never a good thing. I am saying this regardless of the origin country of nationalism.

Good decision, but it doesn't say for how long he has been blacklisted. And, how about other troublemakers ? We don't know if they have been blacklisted. The Swiss guy who assaulted a Thai woman (near a beach ?) and a Russian guy who was punching people at random in Pattaya have come to my mind now. Of course, there have been many other cases involving foreigners at fault.

Sadly, this is major bad news for the remaining hostages and their loved ones. But, the thing is, it was obvious that the negotiations were getting nowhere, and that Bibi felt he had to take action again. But, we cannot say Bibi has handled the whole deal thing well. In fact, he handled it badly, I feel. Too much was given to Hamas in return for the freed hostages, and this most probably emboldened Hamas. Not to mention, they got the time they needed to regroup. When and how will this whole thing end ? Well, your guess is as good as mine.

The very first thing that comes to my mind when I watch such a video is that it will likely reflect badly on all of us foreigners. And, might result in something negative for us eventually. For example, the ease of getting a visa.

Still early days, folks. There are 3 possibilities : 1. They might not go ahead with this at all. 2. They will go ahead with it, and make it 30 days again. 3. They might change it back to 30 days for some nationalities only. Anyway, if they make it 30 days again, it is best to apply for a tourist visa. Especially if one plans to stay for 3 months. So, first, one can use the 2 month-stay that the tourist visa enables them, and then get a 1-month extension within Thailand. Of course, the requirements and the difficulty to get the tourist visa changes from Thai embassy/consulate to Thai embassy/consulate. Sadly, if they do plan to go ahead with this, it is also worth noting that the chances are high that they will also get more strict with the border runs too. Not just border runs of course. I mean, also with folks who try to get consecutive visa exempt stays via air travel. Times are changing,folks. And, looking like, for worse.

Hmmm, why do I get the feeling that the chances are 99 percent that we won't get to see that list ? 🙂 At least, not the real list.

I think that in many parts of the globe, the coming years (sadly possibly many many years) will see the continuing of terror incidents and threats coming from Islamofascist groups/lone wolves, as well as the increasing terror incidents and threats coming from ethnofascist/nationalistfascist groups/lone wolves like the one described here. I wish these two would fight it out heavily against each other, but, as we know, it sadly does not work that way.