Derek B

Will this levy be applied to foreigners who enter Thailand with a retirement visa & re-entry permit ?

This post does not have the correct dates due to the election.

I think there is too much focus on Regional airports only flying to & from Bangkok more cross country flights are needed. Chiang Mai to Udon, Ubon & Pattaya (UTP) exist but not on a daily basis. I have to assume the demand is just not there. Buriram airport - in the middle of no where - is undergoing a major expansion and currently only services Bangkok (DMK). Some one is looking to the future when the sea level rises & "swampy" can only cater for sea planes. However in the short term I think the Thais like their big family orientated SUVs & Pick Ups too much to consider flying for them the motor car is king and makes sense. It is not uncommon for families to drive from Chiang Mai to south of Hua Hin.

I thought the reporting of a suspects Nationality was not good form to be quoted in the media anymore at least until convicted. In this particular case and in law the suspects Nationality has zero relevance until convicted.

Kid napping ........................... Did any one take chase ?

Agreed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just trash being soaked up.

He if a continuing risk to his (ex) girl friend. So on what grounds did he qualify for bail?

Most if not all Thais burn - not just the farmers. Thais seem to do whatever the village head man says. So make all village head men liable for illegal burning in their area.

Presumably the noisy Russians are renting or have bought property from quieter Thais - how inconsiderate.

Maybe they do not feel welcome in the EU hotspots any more - or perhaps there are not many airlines able to fly to the Med from Russia.

Maybe so however it follows a trend in some more developed countries trying to stem drug crime.

Good question................................

I agree - I see him routinely.

Fly anywhere at night and on take off & landing you can see all of the small homestead fires in addition to the fields. Even the central reservations on some sections of dual carriage ways have scorched earth signs.

Can move the buffalos indoors too.

The issue needs to be fixed across many borders not just in Thailand.

Okay for monied expats however how does the logic of non complaining help the residents of Thailand?

How about holding the Village Head Men/Women accountable for any banned burning in their area of remit?

I always thought it was common knowledge about pollution from burning across SE Asia.

Sounds like you never were.

Soi 22 here I come.............................cannot be any worse than breathing the air in Chiang Mai right now.

Well clearly you do !!!!

Even bigger selection at UTP airport (U-Tapao)(Pattaya)

How much is the fee at immigration office ? How much was the multiple re-entry fee at the airport?

Totally agree.