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I understood links to Bangkok Post were not allowed in this forum? Reading the full report, it directs you to the source namely the B.P.

Referring to report from the B.P. Link not provided. Richard Barrow: No surprises here. Airlines have come back to tell the Minister of Tourism that they won’t add an additional fee for certain groups of passengers. The mishandling of this unpopular tourist tax has done much to damage #Thailand’s reputation abroad. And it hasn’t even started.

A simple search will tell you that US passport holders do not need a visa to enter the Netherlands.

A full blood test you would pay no more B700.

I remember reading a report very similar to this about 23 yrs ago. Nothing will ever change regardless of whatever government rules Thailand.

Correct, and Wise Ltd is accepted as one of those UK based accounts.

Perhaps someone can enlighten me as to why many members here are paid their state pension either 4 or 13 weeks in arrears. For the past 18 months or so, I requested and this was approved by state pension, to pay me weekly using Wise Ltd, i.e. payments in advance rather than 4 weekly payments in arrears. Every 4/5 weeks I transfer to a Thai bank. Admittedly, there is always 3 or more weeks payments on hold in Wise. Pros: Payments in advance - wait for a decent exchange rate. Cons: 3 or more weeks payments tied up in Wise.

Exactly. Another useless report.

Another useless report which wont go any further.

All Thai banks will be open as normal on the Monday.

Same same every year from these so called RTP.

BANGKOK — The long-awaited relaunch of Thailand’s Songkran festival could be overshadowed by the country’s air pollution. In the northern city of Chiang Mai, a thick haze of air pollution has been present in recent weeks, and experts are warning that conditions are likely to hamper tourism surrounding the upcoming national holiday. https://www.voanews.com/a/thailand-s-air-quality-could-cloud-songkran-festival/7037810.html

I would guess that as from Monday 17 April, there will be no more water throwing.

A doctor in Chiang Mai urges tourists to postpone their holiday. “Our local economy depends on tourism but a responsible host would put their guests’ health concerns above anything else.” So why is TAT still promoting #Songkran? Why aren’t embassies issuing travel updates? https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1644150184430153729 CHIANG MAI CITY LIFE: 6% of death in Thailand due to air pollution, according to Chiang Mai University oncologist https://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/clg/living/6-of-death-in-thailand-due-to-air-pollution-according-to-cmu-oncologist

And the other 361 days of a year?

WISE phone numbers: +44 203 974 1320 +44 203 695 0999

To buy and sell gold, China Town is the only place to go.

Domestic gold prices reach new heights, up 400 baht per one baht of gold. The buying price of gold bullion increased to 32,350 baht and was selling at 32,450 baht. The gold adornment buying price increased to 31,760.20 baht and the selling price reached 32,950 baht. https://twitter.com/TNAMCOTEnglish/status/1643468577717235713

UPDATE Josh Richardson suffered a fractured skull in Thailand but his insurers have refused to pay the £160,000 it would cost to return him to the UK - and his family are desperate to raise money Update https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/brit-intensive-care-after-thailand-29621601 Previous report https://ukdaily.news/yorkshire/josh-richardson-remains-in-critical-condition-after-crash-in-thailand-73399.html

Concur. As London is WrLife's headquarters, why isn't there any reviews from the UK after doing a google search?

Oh no, not another WrLife thread. No response as yet from the OP, perhaps he's taking a nap.

Excellent report. The last time I obtained a multiple non-immigrant O visa (Marriage) was back in 2017 and according to the OP's post very little has changed. Since 2018 I have been on a retirement extension and yearly exit-re-entry permit which has saved me the hassle of doing a visa run every 90 days,

Don't get caught on overstay from now until you arrive at immigration on Monday.

Common sense. Something the Govt should have done long ago but no, they just want to protect the farmers, regardless of the law.

CHIANG MAI, March 31 (TNA) – The PM 2.5 particulate matter level surpassed 800 microgrammes per cubic meter in Chiang Mai’s Chiang Dao district at noon Friday, according to the hourly data measured by the Climate Change Data Center, Chiang Mai University. https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1145660