Everything posted by Gecko
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Why are gyms so expensive?
Those machines are designed for the elderly. Not much use for younger people.
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Ever wondered whats it actually like in the migrant hotels ?
Because life is all about money? Everyone who has an average salary is a loser?
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Youth Motorbike Riders Without Licences Pose Safety Crisis
Would having a license change anything? There are no practical lessons at all; the theory lessons consist of just watching videos.
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UK Set to Defend Ukraine’s Skies, But No Frontline Troops
The parallels are obvious. In Ukraine, too, everything began with the occupation of an island..😜
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UK Set to Defend Ukraine’s Skies, But No Frontline Troops
It seems to me Putin is just waiting for that moment.
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Why long-term expats in Thailand say insurance is worth every baht
If your pockets are empty, will they treat you?!
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Textbooks For Prathum 1 - 6 Extra Classes
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Immigration Services
Need to consider that your bank account is technically “tied” to that specific branch and province. You might pay a fee when using an ATM of your bank outside the province where you opened the account. If there's a problem with your account, you might hear " You have to go to the branch where you opened the account."
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Fed-Up Nottingham Dad Moves Family to Thailand for New Life
About that on TikTok, yes
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Khurusapha Clarification
I see online: The Teachers’ Council of Thailand (Khurusapha) will begin charging fees for "the temporary teacher’s license" starting February 16, 2025. Thai: 500 baht Foreigner: 1,000 baht
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Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Here we go. Backpackers out, quality tourists in. That these places are cheap compared to western standards is irrelevant. This is Thailand. With the same argument you could say, why rice with chicken is 40 Baht only, raise it to 200.
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Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
You are basically saying tourist should pay 10-20 times more. Less tourists , less rubbish.😗 Talking about locals, aren't expats locals but still pay the farang price?
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TM30 Self Reporting - system's stumped me.
I guess it depends on the office. My office told me they will fine me if i don't report after having stayed 24 hours in another province
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Barron ain't American
Wait for Musk's son Techno Mechanicus 😁 This name alone makes him the born president😇
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So many food item prices continue to increase every few weeks
Market prices for coffee and chocolate have increased significantly due to weather and supply chain issues.
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Marco Rubio Demands Apology from Zelensky After Heated Oval Office Clash
A German magazine commented: It is the script of a TV show host who is experienced in staging. Trump had the conditions for a deal dictated to him by Putin: Ukraine must vacate all provinces in the east, no NATO troops can be stationed in Ukraine, and Ukraine must be demilitarized. Since Putin is not well-regarded as a deal partner even in the U.S., Trump can only sell this deal to his country if he humiliates Ukraine and portrays it as ungrateful and disgusting.
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Police check
for any voluntary work is a work permit required AFAIK
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Thailand Faces Severe Air Pollution Crisis as PM2.5 Levels Soar
well, they give good advice, saying stay at home, don't do outdoor activities😆
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Thailand Faces Surge in Influenza: 100,000 Cases, 9 Deaths
There's a double test kit for I think 79 Baht, testing for Covid and Influenza. I got the flu,too.
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Root canal treatment
Pricewise for rct? Can't see a price list on the website.
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Who lives on 20k a month ?
Nope. No rural life at all, apartment in the city; Big C, Tesco, Robinson are here. Lived on 20k for some years. It still can be done. But if you want more comfort, a good health insurance and enjoy western food and lots of traveling, 30 k is the least.
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I've had enough of the Tourist Ghettos in Thailand!
Kamphaengphet. You can walk around without seeing any farang.
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Who lives on 20k a month ?
My first salary as a teacher was 20k. In the province, not BKK. The apartment 2k plus water/energy. You can definitely live on 20k.
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Is 1 million baht enough to retire in Thailand?
What you could do is to use say 800k and invest it in Crypto or stocks that promise high returns. You may double it or lose 80%, Everything is possible.😇
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Great cheese offer at Makro - Buy 1 get 1 FREE
Here it's discounted for some time already, but not buy 1 get 1 free. I think it's 189 for one.