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I've had mine and 3 other rows missed before for meals and drinks on Qatar. I've flown with them round trip 6 or 7 times and most of the time I have problems with them.

I haven't been to Patong Beach for many years. Last time I was there the street Soi Bangla closed at night and was turned into a walking street. I didn't think it closed at 3:30 pm even if it did, I'm sure there are thai's also driving on the street after it was closed.

Tried that for a friend once.Embassy just wanted to give me a list of Attorneys to call the next day. The Embassy is useless

No, not at all. Not when it's my property on my property especially in my house. A man's kingdom is his home.

Seems after reading comments for both sides what we should be asking discussing is if the crime of stealing from someone justifies the punishment received. Every country has their own laws so many opinions. Where I am from there are different laws for different situations as in the "stand your ground law", trespassing laws etc. Some will say this was a minor offense. The person that committed this crime stole and trespassed on someone else's property. Was the marijuana being grown for income? Probably, so it's okay to take hard earned I assume legal income from someone else that depends on it? I don't think so but I also don't think he should have been beat as bad as he was. Police should have been called but the beating as bad as it was may be an indication of the faith people have in getting justice in the Thai legal system. There is some blame to go around in this death, criminal, owner, hospital, police. Had the criminal been caught inside the other persons house then anything goes.

Damn right you do! He shouldn't be in your home!

I'm not sure that's exactly true. When I lived it Thailand I was told foreigners couldn't buy land. If you were married, she had to sign a paper stating you didn't give her money for the land.

Doesn't say if the gun deaths are murder, suicide, accidental. I would like to see the number per capita

Most hotels want you to leave the key at the desk when you leave. Obviously she didn't do that. It's her fault deliberate or not.

I've heard people there in cambodia have been know to carry hand grenades.

That may be true and I'm not arguing with you but that's not what this article says.

I was in Bangkok last month. Riding the BTS I heard the recording in English that went something like this. The Health Ministry has said wearing masks in open areas is no longer required. The BTS "RECOMMENDS" wearing a mask in the BTS Train. Never did they say it was mandatory. I think you need to read between the lines. No masks in open areas but inside the BTS Train is an enclosed area. Why the recording didn't say it is Mandatory to wear masks I don't know.

Read a story about 1 year ago. A foreign man living in Thailand sued a hospital for dual pricing. He lost. Judge said it was good for the Thai economy. It's one thing to charge more for tourist attractions and another for medical. Seems many people don't mind paying a little higher price. For me price isn't the issue. The problem for me is I like many things and people in Thailand I think they are taking advantage of tourists. I won't be going to many of these places.

I came across this same subject on a different site. Below are some of the comments. "The only way that I could think of the word being offensive or negative in the English language is if it is used to define or dismiss people. For example, saying something like "they don't matter because they're just a foreigner". Unquestionably there are contexts where referring to someone as a foreigner (an outsider or interloper; a person from outside one's community) could be considered offensive. If you follow that link, you'll find that most in the vast majority of cases, to "call someone a foreigner" is implicitly negative/rude. "I teach college in a state university, and I avoid calling anyone "foreign" because the term also means "strange, odd, or unfamiliar," which are words that often carry negative connotations. I refer to students from other countries as international students, because I see the term "international" as more objective and less offensive." "I'm not sure if you're a native English speaker (or just really ignorant), but the word "foreigner" is most definitely offensive, at least in the U.S. With the tradition of discrimination against immigrants in the U.S., along with the recent issues of Hispanic and Syrian immigrants, the word "foreigner" has taken on a negative connotation."

When I first started spending time in Thailand I was told by a Thai the word Farang supposedly was an offensive word used by some locals. If it is actually offensive doesn't make it okay just because everyone uses it. I actually don't mind being called farang. Just like a black person calling me a cracker or honky (which has never happened except maybe behind my back) I find it a bit funny and even call my self that on a rare occasion. I guess a persons level of offense depends on the tone in which it was used.

Perhaps vaccinated could be upgraded in seating.

Some are blaming the driver of the white Car for being careful saying the driver must be unsure of their ability. Looks like to be the driver of the white car was creeping forward so they could get a better look at what was coming in the opposite direction. There is something in between the two roads. Perhaps it was partially blocking the view. Also looked like to me the driver of the MB was driving faster than he should have been and panicked

After having a conversation with one RTP the answer to your question is probably yes. He told me some of the things he was taught such as repelling from a helicopter so there could be some type of jump training.

I've read that when going out for a meal with Thais in their culture the person perceived as being the most well off is the person that should pay. I've also read the younger generation was trying to move away from this custom. On a different note, the country I am from and the way I was raised was if a friend needs help with something (moving house etc.) you go help. A little gas may be paid or lunch may be paid for the help but no money is asked for. The person needing the help may be polite and ask "what they owe?" I always say "nothing owed" because I figure they're a friend and they'll help me if and when I need. All the Thai people I've made friends with want to be paid to help with anything so I'm very selective about who my friends are.

I've never heard this and I wouldn't have known it was a racist remark. Since it was said about a child it sounds more like it means something good like "a small sweet thing from heaven."

Must be a real cluster f__K there as this story says alcohol sales in pubs, bars, gentlemen's clubs are still band but I'm told bars are open. https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/alcohol-sales-and-consumption-allowed-in-chon-buri-again

I've been following this story for about 5 years. The bit about him being on a red notice for interpol was mentioned a year ago. I looked on their website then but couldn't find one. I've read he was in (I think) London, Dubai, Now Austria. If he was in fact on a red notice and was moving from country to country he should have been arrested. He is either not on a red notice, not moving around or has a passport with a different name.

From a previous Asean Now story. "It’s expats, not tourists that are visiting Thailand: Business leader" A key figure in Thailand's tourism industry pulled absolutely no punches when commenting on the country's supposed "reopening". Thanet Supharothatrangsi, chairman of the Chonburi Tourism Business Association, echoed what people online have been saying for weeks if not months. The only arrivals are not true tourists at all. Just business people, property owners or those with families It’s expats, not tourists that are visiting Thailand: Business leader - Thailand News - ASEAN NOW - News, Travel & Forum Anyway. The experts have said it would take years for the tourist industry to recover. I doubt very seriously that 58,870 people If tourists would cause any noticeable signs of recovery in a few short weeks. Perhaps there are a lot of locals having more holidays.

I've not seen any with a QR code here. Mine doesn't have it. May be a difference in countries.

I had Pfzer, three weeks in between injections. First injection no problem at all. Second injection I had a small headache possibly due to injection. Took two aspirin and it was gone.