Everything posted by StayinThailand2much
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‘Putin clearly won’: Pundits say meeting was ‘bad for Americans’
On the bright side, some news outlets were actually speculating (e.g. on YouTube), whether Trump would return Alaska to Russia... 😆 - Guess, this didn't happen.
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Price Wars Unhealthy for Restaurants, Experts Warn
Yes, what's next; advising the restaurants to double prices for 'higher income'? 😆
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Thailand Urges Global Action on Border Landmines
Isn't the entrance of the temple on Thailand-claimed territory?
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Thailand Shuts 1,000 Cannabis Shops in Sweeping Crackdown
Haha... There must be many vacant shop properties now in some Bangkok neighbourhoods, and every other shop closed on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya... 😆
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Thailand Urges Global Action on Border Landmines
How did Cambodians lay landmines on Thai territory? (Unless, of course, it is territory claimed by Thailand...)
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Thailand Sees 7.1% Rise in Tourist Arrivals Despite Tensions
Anyone else getting dizzy from news items, sometimes twice a day, with conflicting spins about booming and/or faltering tourism in Thailand? 😵
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Thailand’s Top Banks Lower Rates After Policy Cut
That's fine, as for one of my bank account balances I already get 0%... What are they going to do; charge me negative interest? 😆
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Chinese Nationals Arrested in Vietnam for Illegal Wildlife Trade
That's fine. They're always welcome in Thailand... 😆
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Strong Baht and Safety Fears Weigh on Thai Tourism
Doesn't add up at all, unless the annual target was extremely optimistic... 🤔
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Phuket Calls for Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul
"Phuket Calls for Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul" Better late than never...
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How much should you pay a girl if you ask her to stop working?
Wait! You're saying I have to pay her, and not the other way round? 😊
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Thailand's Tourism Soars with 20 Million Visitors in 2025
Wow, when did this happen? No more need to do this online? (And why is it "easing entry for visitors"?)
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Thailand's Tourism Soars with 20 Million Visitors in 2025
Yesterday: "Tourist Arrivals in Thailand Drop by 5%". Today: "Thailand's Tourism Soars with 20 Million Visitors in 2025"... Nuff said!
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Rising Pedestrian Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Safety Measures
Most footpaths in Bangkok (and Thailand) are designed to be used by motorbikes. Cops use them, as do delivery drivers, moto taxis, and everyone else. And that crossing a road, using zebra crossings, can likely be dangerous is a national shame! (Particularly as other countries in SE Asia don't have such problems.)
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Tax Break Bonanza: Thais to Benefit from New Foreign Income Rule
I think, because they care a rat's a** about all the expats who choose to live, spend money, and invest here...
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Thai Submarine Deal with China Faces Corruption Claims
Corruption in Thailand?? I don't believe it!
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Thailand Struggles as Vietnam Prioritises Local Tourism
Not to mention reasonably priced tourist attractions... I would like to travel more often to Vietnam, but worry that, upon returning to Bangkok, I am pushing my luck to visit Thailand once more. Oh well, perhaps I will stay there longer instead in the future... 😁
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Hollywood Blockbusters Put Thai Films Under Pressure
Same here. Everytime I take a girl to the movies they want to see a Hollywood flick. The only exception was way back in 2000, when a girl wanted me to see "Bang Rajan" with her.
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Cost of alcoholic beverages in Thailand
I'm not a fan, but still prefer it over any Thai beer.
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Cost of alcoholic beverages in Thailand
Same in most of SE Asia. Plus the beer in some (e.g. Laos, Philippines, Myanmar) is way better!
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Cost of alcoholic beverages in Thailand
Small Singha 220 baht. 250 baht, small Heineken Who in their right mind would pay 160 baht for Chang? 🤮 I'd rather pay the 90 baht more for a Heineken.
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British Man Busted After iPhone Theft, 2-Year Overstay
Brits stealing from Africans (in Asia)... 😆
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2 Nigerian Men Caught Crossing into Thailand from Cambodia
If they pay 'over 16,000 baht' for this they must be loaded... 😆
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2 Nigerian Men Caught Crossing into Thailand from Cambodia
No Nigerian diplomatic mission in Cambodia? And why entering illegally?
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Mass Exodus of Cambodians Strains Thai Economy
Yeah, more 'tourists' from these countries... 😆