Burma Bill

You must wait as all will be revealed on July 6th. This can be normal procedure in the UK. For reference 22 February 2023: Opening the inquest, Professor ................ senior coroner for Leicester City and South Leicestershire, said that a provisional cause of death had been identified .......................However, she did not disclose it during the short hearing.............................The cause of death is provisional until the formal hearing....................... Investigations and inquiries are continuing and I'm not in a position to proceed...........A review hearing will take place on 6 July, Professor ........ added. https://news.sky.com/story/duangphet-phromthep-inquest-opens-into-uk-death-of-teenage-football-captain-rescued-from-thai-cave-in-2018-12817180

Probably a "wai", bunch of flowers and a basket of chicken essence!!

For reference: In Cambodia faithful Buddhists celebrate Makha Bucha day by gather in local temples to honor the Buddha and his teachings and to participate in traditional religious ceremonies. https://www.yourphnompenh.com/makha-bucha-day-in-cambodia/ Here it is NOT a public (religious) holiday and alcohol is NOT banned outside the sanctuary of temples. Many thousands of tourists currently visiting Siem Reap and Angkor Wat will be happy bunnies! If you are doing a border run to Cambodia on Monday March 6th, no problem getting a beer (or whatever) over the border.

Yes indeed, especially when I lived in Thailand up north in "country bumpkin land" outside the big cities!

One lives in hope!

Not only the ladies but, I presume, men as well (gay bars) - catering for all punters?

The mind boggles!

Now they will face the music!!

Well I never! With the greatest respect to the deceased sailors.

Yes indeed. As an insulin dependent Type 2 diabetic, I could never get medical/health insurance so the Ram and Bangkok hospitals were never an option (they like private patients with insurance to pay their exorbitant fees). For all my tests, treatment and medication (including insulin) I used my local Government Hospital, the only disadvantage being the waiting time. For unrelated surgery during my 20 years in Thailand, I used excellent, inexpensive private hospitals in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen funded by myself.

Yes you are correct. There is also route 2216.

Great - another load of Chinese junk off the streets!!

I wonder why?

Petchabun Province has stunning scenery, much of it hills and mountains. Driving through from Khon Kaen to Phitsanulok on Route 12 was always a regular pleasure for me. First, Nam Nao National Park eventually crossing the Hugo Tong Bridge (photo 1) to enter Lomsak, then up into the mountains with spectacular views to Phitsanulok (photo 2)

Money grabbing?????

Tit for tat???? Get stuffed Thailand!! Photos of construction in Thailand of what is perceived to be a copy of Angkor Wat have caused outrage among Cambodian Facebook users...........................................from a post originating in Thailand........................located in Thailand’s Buri Ram province. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50888776/thais-build-meditation-centre-modelled-after-angkor-wat/

Thank you, my thought exactly, as I have experienced this in a hotel in Chiang Mai. Fortunately I am still around to tell the tale. The shower unit itself had "non slip" tiles laid, whereas outside in the room, there were those dangerous shiny floor tiles. With wet feet, I did a "Torvill & Dean" across the floor and fortunately was able to grab a table to break my fall!

Definitely not smooth as silk!!

As a Brit myself, and with respect, I get 15 days. For reference, the list of countries which get "visa free" entry to Vietnam (USA, China, Australia and New Zealand are not listed) No. Country Maximum visa-free duration Applicable purpose of visit (if any) 1 Chile 90 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities 2 Panama 90 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities 3 Cambodia 30 days Not mentioned 4 Indonesia 30 days Not mentioned 5 Kyrgyzstan 30 days Not mentioned 6 Laos 30 days Not mentioned 7 Malaysia 30 days Tourism, attending press, conference/coverage, official duty, visiting relatives, business negotiation, investment, sports, or attending seminars or conferences 8 Singapore 30 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities 9 Thailand 30 days Not mentioned 10 Philippines 21 days Not mentioned 11 Brunei 14 days Not mentioned 12 Myanmar 14 days Visiting only 13 Belarus 15 days Not mentioned 14 Denmark 15 days Not mentioned 15 Finland 15 days Not mentioned 13 France 15 days Not mentioned 17 Germany 15 days Not mentioned 18 Italy 15 days Not mentioned 19 Japan 15 days Not mentioned 20 Norway 15 days Not mentioned 21 Russia 15 days Not mentioned 22 South Korea 15 days Not mentioned 23 Spain 15 days Not mentioned 24 Sweden 15 days Not mentioned 25 United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO) 15 days UK BN(O) citizens are permanent residents of Hong Kong who were British Overseas Territories citizens (formerly British Dependent Territories citizens) until 30 June 1997, and chose to remain British by registering for BN(O) citizenship when Hong Kong was a British overseas territory. https://www.vietnam-visa.com/vietnam-visa-exemption/

Yes indeed - thanks.

Sadly, this will never happen. Mitr Phol has too much clout in Bangkok! Mitr Phol is ranked as the world's fifth largest sugar producer,[2] and the largest producer in Asia. It is Thailand's largest sugar producer and the second largest in China through its joint venture company East Asia Sugar. In addition to Thailand and China, Mitr Phol has operations and investments in Lao PDR, Cambodia, and most recently Australia (Wikipedia)

Well I never:

From link to OP (to explain any confusion regarding which vehicle was carrying the German tourist) Three passengers were in the minivan and identified as two German tourists, Mr. THOMAS D., Ms. ALEXANDRA D., and a Thai tour guide....................................The SUV driver ................................fell asleep at the wheel before crashing with the minivan in the opposite lane. RIP Mr. Thomas and condolences to Ms. Thomas.

Pattaya - the hub of Indian and Chinese "take-aways"??

Reminded me of a classic Dad's Army episode (UK comedy) where the old "codgers" used embalming fluid and make-up to avoid selection by appearing young! Picture shows Private Godfrey who was referred to by Captain Mainwaring as "someone out of Madam Butterfly"!