Burma Bill

Yes indeed. There are several parasitic worms that live in the gut, most hatching from eggs ingested from "host" animals such as pigs, dogs, cats, etc.etc. Eating raw meat and fish is a common source of infection, along with unwashed salad and vegetable products. Very common in the tropics and not just Thailand. In fact, worms can infest guts throughout the world. Countries where human and animal faeces are used as fertiliser, eggs are re-deposited on the growing crops ready to be ingested again - full circle!! . Dibothriocephalus latus, and related species (belonging to the family Diphyllobothriidae, also called fish or broad tapeworms), are the largest tapeworms to infect people. They can grow to up to 30 feet long. Most people infected with fish tapeworms have no symptoms. (google)

Those found unfit for military service, pack them off to Pattaya for employment as "bouncers"!

There is already a Pattaya 2 on Ubolrot Lake near Khon Kaen in Isaan. In complete contrast to Pattaya, this IS a friendly family resort and very popular with Thais and northern ex-pats. None of the "trash" of southern Pattaya and far less expensive. Maybe this is the resort being referred to?

What a laugh to start my day! Cops stop brawl between Kuwaiti tourists and Thai bikers Group of Teenagers Assaulted with Knives on Pattaya Beach, Two Teens Injured

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As a member of the UK Police Service for 34 years, and a Thai Tourist Police Volunteer for 9 years, I can assure you my colleagues and I were never "ass lickers" for the UK and Thai Governments. What ever political party was in power, we got on and did the job we were trained for.

Very much so. The values quoted refer to coins in mint condition and not those found amongst loose change.

No, just a shower loofah!

OH REALLY!!

Have you tried BIG C Extra? They stock 2XL men's underwear. I purchased Rosso briefs in Chiang Mai but not sure about the availability of boxer shorts.

Fake news posted by a Russian, North Korean or Chinese Government agency??

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With respect AN, what a load of printed garbage!

Thanks - my thought as well! Has the School Director plundered funds set aside for such maintenance and repairs (similar to those scamming school meal budgets)

Yesterday's bus crash in Pattaya, carrying Chinese tourists, will not be re-assuring news back in China.

Fortunately in my case, no large sums of money involved. During the past 3 years, I have been scammed and I am now on my THIRD Visa Debit Card. My bank were aware no authorisation was given by me for the relevent transactions and have refunded the money. In the first instance, my mobile phone rang 3 times in quick succession around 2:30am whilst I was asleep. My bank card was in my wallet alongside me. 3 small sums in Malaysian Ringits (totalling 30$) were withdrawn to pay Facebook accounts (as I later found out). A new card was arranged. In the second instance, the new card details were used in quick succession again, this time around 12.30pm (lunchtime) to pay 2 accounts in US$ (totalling 40$) to Apple.com/bill. (I checked this on my computer and was warned of a security risk and not to open it). In this second scam, my bank phoned me to enquire if I had authorised the transactions - which I had not. My second card was blocked and I am now using a 3rd Visa debit card and keeping my fingers crossed! I do not own a smartphone and personal internet banking I perform on my home computer. I do not use my debit card for on-line purchases other than booking airline tickets with Air Asia.

Am I right in thinking TAT guaranteed the health & safety of Chinese tourists to the Chinese Ambassador in Bangkok??

I wonder what was his favourite breed - Cocker Spaniels??

Oh dear! Thailand being governed by a load of pothead junkies. Glad I left. No further comment from me.

As a regular "frequent flyer" (bonus points in the bag!) I personally have never experienced any delays, in fact on many ocassions the flight has arrived earlier than scheduled.

Thanks - my thought as well. A lithium battery, possibly Chinese. These electric bikes (both 2 and 3 wheel) are very popular here in Siem Reap, in fact throughout Cambodia. Most are Chinese made with Chinese lithium batteries. My landlord's wife has recently purchased one for 800 US$.

Let us hope any holes/trenches will be adequately protected to prevent drunken ex-pats and tourists from falling into them when staggering from bars!

Having to wear a mandatory face mask??

I personally hope these weapons are now in the hands of the ethnic armies fighting for democracy and freedom throughout many areas of Burma. The Junta is very slowly crumbling, the latest defeat being in Lashio in the Shan State. As Tatmadaw soldiers are killed or captured, their weapons and ammunition are being seized by the "freedom" armies and used against them. Thank you Thai banks. Reference 26 July 2024 A Myanmar rebel group claims to have seized a major regional military headquarters in the city of Lashio near the border with China, in what would mark a historic and humiliating defeat for the country’s military junta. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) said that it had completely captured the military’s Northeastern Regional Command headquarters at 4 a.m. that morning, after 23 days of fighting. “The liberation of Lashio will mark a historic victory in our revolution,” the group declared. The MNDAA also claimed to have established effective control over the city of Lashio, which lies 110 kilometers south of the Chinese border. “Our army has won a decisive victory and is now clearing out the remaining enemy (Tatmadaw) troops. The city is now declared completely liberated,” it added, urging the public to remain calm and comply with its administration of the city. https://thediplomat.com/2024/07/myanmar-rebel-group-claims-capture-of-major-military-hq-in-shan-state/

With respect, not quite true. During the era of the Khmer Rouge, there was sea access at Sihanoukville Deep Water Port and weapons could have been imported from China and Russia. (ref) In April 1975, when the country fell to the Khmer Rouge regime, the port was the last evacuation site of the U.S. Army. During the Cambodian genocide, nearly all business and industry in Sihanoukville came to a halt. https://www.britannica.com/place/Sihanoukville The fate of a young New Zealand sailor who was arrested when he sailed into Cambodia Waters. (A young British sailor met the same fate) Kerry Hamill was a great letter-writer, so his family knew something was wrong when his carefully penned correspondence stopped in 1978. The young New Zealander accidentally sailed into Cambodian waters and was then captured, tortured and killed by the Khmer Rouge at the S-21 prison in Phnom Penh, where thousands died. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-12/nt-cambodia-kerry-hamill-khmer-rouge/101142036