Burma Bill

The 20 year old Thai lads - as shown in photo.

Many do not and end up with damp patches on their clothing in derriere areas - most off-putting when waiting in a Thai hospital queue and you are next to sit on a damp stained chair! My choice:

IMO Thailand's gone to pot!! Glad I no longer live in the country (personal choice).

Maybe why the BMW's number plate could be red???

Cambodia - reference 19 April 2023: “Starting today, most areas in the country could experience rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds till Saturday. Lowland areas will experience temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius,” the ministry said in a statement https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275424/beware-more-storms-on-the-way/

One - an elderly foreigner from the new Arcturus variant.

Oh really? From today's International media headlines (21 April 2023): The first death from the Arcturus strain, thought to be around 1.2 times more infectious than the last major sub-variant, was recorded in Thailand yesterday.............Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department, revealed today that it was an unnamed elderly man died from the new variant.......the man who died was “an elderly foreigner” with underlying health conditions. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dead-arcturus-covid-variant-thailand-b2323608.html Good news for TAT?????? As this is a Thai Forum and I no longer live in the Country, I will make no further comment.

Been on the Som Tam????

I was one of those farangs living in Isaan - som tam avoided like the plague. Papaya and chilli peppers gave me Bangkok Belly!! Pad Thai okay!

Only in Thailand??? Referring to an earlier post, not in Cambodia evidently- zero new cases! The wearing of masks and tests at large gatherings (including schools and hospitals) now lifted (no longer mandatory).

For reference:- According to CENTRAL, there are more than 2 million Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand, of which about half are undocumented, and therefore illegal. The organisation said those without legal documents face many challenges, such as labour exploitation and persecution by Thai authorities.Feb 28, 2023 Full article: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/migrant-workers-thailand-struggle-economy-slowing#:~:text=According to CENTRAL%2C there are,and persecution by Thai authorities.

Sadly, at the moment "yes". In past years, turbo prop planes flew from Chiang Mai (CNX) ) to Mae Hong Son (HGN) operated by Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air and Kan Air (which also flew to Pai). Currently there are no longer any flights, including to Bangkok. Perhaps the proposed new Thai regional airline M-Landarch with its Cessna fleet could offer flights along with its routes to the southern provinces. Yes, the journey by the northern or southern circular roads from CM take almost a day, whilst by air over the mountains is around 35 minutes!!

Common sense from across the border???? (from today's Khmer media 20 April 2023): "Prime Minister Hun Sen declared this yesterday afternoon that the mandatory facemask wearing and rapid COVID-19 testing at any public gathering (including hospitals) will be discontinued. Our New Year celebration was held without COVID-19 infections, therefore the Royal Government, at the request from Ministry of Health, would like to end the mandatory wearing of facemask and COVID-19 rapid test for any mass gathering,” https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501276347/cambodia-ends-mandatory-facemask-wearing-and-rapid-test-for-mass-gathering/ Personally, I (and many other people) have not worn masks for many months. Masked folk are definitely not the norm.

The Thai Secret Service??

Hello Driver52, To save a lot of waffle from me, this informative website has all the details you require: https://movetocambodia.com/planning-your-move-to-cambodia/cambodia-visas/ Please note, on your first entry to Cambodia whether by air or land, get an ORDINARY VISA ON ENTRY. If you have an ON-LINE E or TOURIST visa, they cannot be extended as "long stay" visa. You tick the "ordinary visa" box on the application form. Once you have your ordinary visa, this can be extended to suit your requirements at any official agent (most travel shops). You do not deal with immigration itself. You may be asked to show your registration on Cambodia's FPCS (Foreigners Present in Cambodia System).The onus for registration is your landlord, hotel manager, house owner etc. NOT YOU. This is essential for a one year Retirement Visa. Take a copy of your passport before dealing with an agent as your passport is sent to the main Immigration Office in Phnom Penh and returned after 10 days with your visa.

Also in the Khmer media today 19 April 2023 (full story): https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275700/identifying-the-thai-community-in-cambodias-koh-kong/

IMO totally disastrous and it will be his downfall!

Just some trifle monk-ey business no doubt!

If you do, have an enjoyable trip. From Chumphae route 201 will take you south via Chaiyaphum to route 2 near Pak Chong. Alternatively, keep on route 12 to Khon Kaen and then south by train or car (route 2) to Bangkok. Regards.

It will be many years before a High Speed Standard gauge line links Vientiane with Nong Khai and eventually Korat where the new High Speed Standard gauge line currently under construction from Bangkok will temporarily terminate.

Amazing Thailand - the hub of the "dreaded virus" paranoia!!

Thanks and very much so. It was the financial demands and associated bureaucracy that drove me across the border into hassle free Cambodia after 20 years of retirement up north in Thailand. I am single and have no family ties. Now been living in enjoyable retirement for 3 years in Siem Reap. For starters, no 90 day reports here and no 800,000 baht in bank scam!! I have access to all my money in a Cambodian bank account at any time. Visa application very simple.

Onwards from Lomsak, route 12 crosses the extensive Nam Nao National Park with spectacular viewing points:

For the appalling air pollution in Bangkok rather than coronavirus????

When I lived in Thailand (Lanna), I joined the Royal British Legion in Chiang Mai and met Mister Elson on a couple of occasions when he attanded our AGMs. Originally, Chiang Mai members were recorded as Pattaya members and when it was decided by us "northerners" to form a Chiang Mai Branch this caused many "waves" with Pattaya. Mr Elson was very much a pro Pattaya resident. We eventually formed our branch with a full commitee. On 11th November 2022, the first Remembrance Day Service was held since the Covid-19 restrictions, organised by the Honorary British Consul (Chiang Mai) Mr Ben Svasti Thomson and the RBL.