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I was talking with an officer outside Big C Pattaya Klang and there were upwards of 20 bikes with 3-4 students in uniform and none wearing helmets. I asked the officer why he pays them no attention. He replied "if I fine them or impound their bikes, how will they get to Arunothai School every day?"

Anyone seen Mark around town lately?

All these deported expats and others unable to maintain the immigration conditions are going and gone. Central and Big C may not care but the laundry shops, fruit sellers, guesthouses, etc. certainly do.

The best thing to happen would be that Thai is brought to their knees (colonized while we're at it) and have to rewrite immigration laws and attitudes. Philippines -- no visa run for 3 years!

Mark and I have some mutual friends. One who got banged up in an employment scam in the UK. The other is still in Pattaya but won't reveal what he does for a living. I only met Mark twice in a well known breakfast restaurant in central Pattaya and he had trouble written all over his face. Not at all surprised to read Mark is in the monkey house. Bad news is this bloke!

I've returned to my home country after 15 years as a full time Thai expat. I thoroughly enjoy all 4 seasons, even the brutal 6+ months of winter. I see my parents every day. I will return to Asia eventually.

My only gripe are the ladies available to me are the oldest I've ever dated! I don't find them attractive. I left here when I was 30 so all the women I dated were also 30 or younger. Now I only attract ages 45 or more, usually more and I don't like it. 

In your opinion, how to Filipinos feel about foreigners learning to speak Tagalog?

I speak fluent Thai and the majority of Thais don't respect me for knowing too much. 

Here in Quebec, Canada, immigrants learn French or face a huge uphill battle gaining employment.

It would not surprise me if Thai immigration added the language test hurdle and it's not out of order. 

People will look back and say "remember how great 2019 was?"   

Due to supply and demand factors, these girls have few choices. It's usually down to you or Somchai the taxi. Great she's with you and devoted but what's her better options? 

Toilets: Do any PH toilets have the bum gun as do most in TH?

I overstayed 1 year and got a 10 year ban when caught. I had already made up my mind even before my deportation that after 15 years full time in Thai, I wanted a change. Now I'm in Philippines and love it. I feel very welcome. Can still go to Laos for my fill of authentic Thai and Issan foods. I can speak Thai there if I wish. Laos is also very welcoming but the visa on arrival is not free. I don't miss Thai.