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Thai PM Considers Easing Alcohol Sales Rules to Boost Tourism
Burma Bill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes indeed. More punch-ups at the resorts providing AN with more news coverage! -
Tourist Bus Catches Fire in Sattahip, Passengers Escape in Panic
Burma Bill replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
From the outside rear view mirror? -
Roaring Lion Terrifies Residents and Tourists in Pattaya
Burma Bill replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Is this the "mane" road? -
What's your favourite milk to put in coffee?
Burma Bill replied to tomster's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
"Australia's Own" Skimmed long life milk in a carton - readily available in supermarkets and MAKRO in Siem Reap. -
Bars in Thailand Set to Close This Week for Buddhist Holiday
Burma Bill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
As is the case on all Buddhist religious holidays in Thailand. Across the border here in Cambodia, the same religious ceremony is known as Meak Bochea Day with Buddhists visiting temples, however it is NOT a public holiday and the sale of alcohol is allowed. The bars and restaurants will be open as usual and, no doubt, many Khmers will enjoy a drink with a meal after visiting a temple. IMO Cambodia has the right idea. -
US Aid Freeze Linked to Refugee's Death at Thai Border
Burma Bill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Referring to the original post, I find it very sad that two persons have posted "smile" emojis. There are some very callous people on AN. This Burmese individual no doubt relied on medical aid at the refugee camp, which was suddenly stopped. RIP Pe Kha Lau. I hope mad DT will pass away - very soon! No further comment from me. -
Is moving to Cambodia really the end of the line?
Burma Bill replied to Elvis Presley's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Any published proof please? I live in Cambodia (now 5 years) as a retired member of the UK Police Service and I have never read a daily news report about foreigners overdosing on drugs. -
4 Israeli men fined for causing chaos at hospital in Mae Hong Son
Burma Bill replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Mai News
With respect, I am sure "Gaza" has no idea! (Paul Gascoigne "Gaza" - famous/infamous English Soccer player.) -
Is moving to Cambodia really the end of the line?
Burma Bill replied to Elvis Presley's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Maybe to you, but not for me. My move from Thailand, after 20 years, to Cambodia was one of the best decisions I made - and just before borders were closed due to Covid. My decision to move to Siem Reap, where I had friends, was to escape Thai bureaucracy and the exorbitant "rip off" financial requirments regarding an annual retirement visa. Such a visa in Cambodia is so easy to obtain, go to an agent, simple paperwork and just the visa fee in cash. Fortunately I had no Thai family ties and was able to swiftly move across before borders closed. After 5 years I am still enjoying my retirement in Siem Reap, a city which has undergone many changes and infra-structure imrovements in recent years. At 81 years of age, it will probably be the "end of the line" for me - unless I am forced by ill health to return to the UK. Just as in Thailand! Out of interest, being a permanent foreign resident in Cambodia (at least 2 years) I qualify for an annual free pass to the Angkor Wat Complex, renewable each year. How many of you Thai ex-pats get a free annual pass for a Thai National Park? None of you I'm sure! -
Thailand's New Digital Arrival Card Stirs Confusion Among Travellers
Burma Bill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Like the mobile phone shown, mine is also a 3G phone with no photo taking facility - hence no QR Code in a gallery. I shall just show the Immigration Officer my 3G phone and let him/her decide what to do, it is their bureaucratic entry system. Maybe I can collect a few spare TM6 forms from a land crossing into Thailand from here in Cambodia. -
Thailand's New Digital Arrival Card Stirs Confusion Among Travellers
Burma Bill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thanks. I also have a NOKIA 3G phone. It will be interesting to see what happens later this year when I fly from Siem Reap to Chiang Mai. Previously no bureaucracy and easy - just arrival and departure stamps in passport. No TM6. Last month I had to complete a Form TM6 at the land border between O'Smach in Cambodia and Surin Province in Thailand. -
I just completed this quiz. My Score 30/100 My Time 249 seconds
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I'm not sure I understand this. I thought all 7-11 stores in Thailand were managed by CP group on a franchise agreement (from the Japanese?) So, is the CP group offering to buy the franchise and join the Japanese Group to fend off the Canadians. For reference (Google) all 7-11 stores in Cambodia are managed by CP: The 7-Eleven business in Cambodia is managed by a subsidiary of CP ALL or CP ALL (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. In the beginning, the company was managed by an experienced management team from Thailand.
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Thailand Targets Boost in Chinese Tourism Despite Challenges
Burma Bill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
"flogging a dead horse" comes to mind! -
Foreign Tourist Sparks Outrage by Urinating in Phuket Airport
Burma Bill replied to Georgealbert's topic in Phuket News
Well, he certainly appears to be taking the wee wee! -
I just completed this quiz. My Score 20/100 My Time 314 seconds
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Yes indeed, the Water Puppet Show was fantastic and Vietnamese food ideal for me as I detest Chillis.. I preferred Hanoi with its French quarter and city lakes. Ho Chi Minh is similar to Bangkok, a city I hate. Being a railway enthusiast I travelled on the Reunification Express from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi, sleeping 2 nights on board. By travelling on the night train, you reach Da Nang in daylight and ready to enjoy the wonderful views climbing the Hai Van Pass over the mountains to Hue. Sapa, the old French Colonial Hill Resort is worth a visit, but htese days can be very busy with tourists. Note all the terraced rice paddies. Da Nang I enjoyed for a couple of days visiting the large Lady Buddha at the Linh Ung Pagoda dominating the Son Tra Peninsula to the north of the beach, and the Marble Mountain Complex to the south. Both a worth visiting, especially the temple in a large cave in Marble Mountain. (Photos lady Buddha and temple inside Marble Mountain) https://storage.googleapis.com/inspitrip-blog/global/2019/03/087ef9a2-51190401_785595521819161_8951649120111962203_n.jpg