Burma Bill

Being a UK citizen, the British Government advise "essential travel" only.

Evidently yes. I researched the possibilty a few days ago and Air Asia offer Fly-Thru fares from Siem Reap (where I live) to Rangoon and Mandalay, via DMK. Only nationals from these countries can get a tourist visa on entry: Australia China Germany India Italy Russia Spain Switzerland Tourists from all other countries must apply for an E-visa in advance and believe me, there are many requirements! https://visaguide.world/visa-on-arrival/myanmar/

with respect and for reference, the Burmese Tatmadaw are fighting the Karenni Army (both military). Photo of the Karenni Army which is the armed wing of the Karenni National Progressive Party (Wikipedia)

Yes indeed. Reference from July 2017:- A Thai general was among 62 people convicted by a court on Wednesday of various charges, including murder, torture, rape, money laundering and human trafficking. Lieutenant General Manas Kongpan received 27 years for human trafficking and other offenses. The 103 defendants, all of whom pleaded not guilty, included Thai police officials, businessmen, bureaucrats and Myanmar nationals. Thai officials initiated the case in 2015 after the discovery of more than 30 bodies at an abandoned human trafficking camp in the southern Songkhla province close to the Thai-Malaysian border. https://www.dw.com/en/army-general-among-thais-convicted-in-rohingya-mass-graves-case/a-39746882

which "prick" researched this rubbish??

They must be joking - a traffic congested, highly polluted "concrete jungle IMO.

Regarded as scandalous - IMO never!! The dinosaurial Bangkok establishment might think so. This was not regarded as scandalous when King Charles 111 (UK) met the people

Congratulations Bangkok Airways. At the same awards ceremony at the Paris Airshow, another Regional airline received top accolade for the Best Low Cost Airline - AIR ASIA. World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines 2023 Capital A CEO, Tony Fernandes said: “We are immensely proud and grateful for this meaningful award given to us by the Skytrax organisers, voters, and the incredible supporters of AirAsia Full lists on https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-low-cost-airlines-2023/

When he is drunk as a skunk??

With repect, only if you are staying in a Chinese owned hotel. Check hotel ownership before booking - I did! Nowadays when visiting Thailand I still use those Thai family owned establishments.

When I lived in Northern Thailand, I planted many teak saplings on land I purchased opposite the house. This was done for the next generation, children at the time of planting.

Brilliant - at least there is no fowl language!

How can forcefully selling flowers be regarded as begging?

Well I never:

Thanks - my thought as well. How to make a frothy coffee!

About the same for me but a can of chilled English cider instead of beer. An ocassional Gin & Tonic goes down well.

Yes indeed. For reference from Cambodian media : Critics of Thailand’s initiative say it risks legitimising Myanmar’s military government and is inappropriate because it is outside the official ASEAN peace initiative, known as the “five-point consensus”......................................... Others questioned why Thailand called the talks now, when it is expected to have a new government in August after the pro-military coalition was soundly beaten....................................................... Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn was to attend the meeting, his government said in a statement on Friday............................................. Other ASEAN members have declined Thailand’s invitation, including this year’s chair, Indonesia, as well Singapore, whose foreign minister.................... said on Friday “it would be premature to re-engage with the junta at a summit level or even at a foreign minister level”...............................................Vietnam’s government said its foreign minister would not attend “due to a prior engagement”. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501310388/key-asean-members-skip-thai-hosted-myanmar-talks-amid-criticism-only-cambodia-to-attend/ Amid a presumed snub by some Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states which did not participate at a meeting in Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday raised concern over the worsening situation in the Myanmar conflict. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501310751/out-of-hand-pm-voices-concern-over-worsening-situation-in-myanmar/

Just this morning: A Thai man willingly turned himself in at Nimit Mai Police Station after orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Singaporean businessman Woman faces 4 million baht debt without receiving truck from failed purchase deal Nonthaburi woman arrested over 75,000 baht airline ticket scam on Facebook and so it goes on and on!! Thailand - the hub of fraud, scams and swindles!! Safe & Trusted - never!!

well I never, police from the South of France?? The Thau Lagoon between the Rhone River and the Pyranees.

Safe & Trusted Thailand!!!

Anybody got one of these to "take him out"??

Get well soon Sir.

Thanks.The official cost for a Cambodian tourist or ordinary visa on entry by land, sea or air is $30. This is what I paid every time I entered Cambodia by air (Thai Air Asia) at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. However, when I visited Battambang (no airport) I used the Poipet land border crossing and, as stated above, I paid 1500 baht to a fixer. Despite all the casino buildings, there are no $ATM's before Cambodian Immigration. Maybe one can buy $ from a casino reception? When entering Cambodia by air there are $ATM's in the arrival halls before proceeding to Immigration desks. No problems for me these days as I now live in Cambodia and my annual retirement visa INCLUDES multiple re-enteries at no extra cost. 90 Day notifications do not exist.

Yes indeed and thanks. Your photos brought back happy memories of my 4 years as a Tourist Police Volunteer based in Chiang Rai. One of my favourite spots was Doi Tung (out of high season) up in the mountains where I took lunch and admired the beautiful gardens and Swiss style chalet created by HM The King Mother.(my photo - the chalet is behind the trees, top right)

Sold to schools for the kids to enjoy tapioca pudding with jam?? I bet not. A favourite of mine.