Burma Bill

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident unfolded near a fresh market

A meat and two veg market?

Many light years away before completion of HST.

SRT's priority at the moment is the completion of double track projects on the current narrow gauge system.

reference Google:

Thailand is upgrading its railway system through a combination of infrastructure projects and technology enhancements. This includes doubling existing tracks, modernizing stations, upgrading signalling and telecommunication systems, and investing in new trains and rolling stock. The modernization efforts aim to improve safety, increase capacity, and reduce travel times, particularly on key railway lines. 

3 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

Oh ! That's Tough on You......

With respect, not at all!. I shall be meeting up with ex-pat pals I knew before I crossed borders.

Born in Witney, Oxfordshire UK. 

Left 25 years ago to live in retirement, first 20 years in Northern Thailand now 5 years in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

On 4/15/2025 at 2:12 AM, DonniePeverley said:

Got a few weeks off ... let's have some inspiration where you guys are heading, and some info.

 

I've done the usual Singapore, Malaysia, Seoul, Taiwan, Shanghai, etc  some good, some bad - most major metropolosis cities unfortunately in Asia are all looking the same. 

 

Looking for something different. Now i'm getting older i actually prefer more slower type places, rather than hectic cities. 

 

One country i didn't quite enjoy was Japan. I know alot of hipsters go on about it, but i found it rather unremarkable. 

 

Where you all heading this year ?

I shall be visiting Khon Kaen in Thailand from Siem Reap in Cambodia.

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

attempting to avoid water due to a fresh tattoo,

Maybe his tattoo read:-

19 hours ago, PomPolo said:

Who would want to see a blokes pectorals anyways!

Gay men?

8 hours ago, norsurin said:

He gets what he deserved.

Yes indeed. Watched the video on Face Book last night. Not only knocked off his feet but got a good kicking to his head, then body!

Drunken foreign scum that Pattaya has to put up with - throw him out of Thailand and do not waste money trying to prosecute him!

4 hours ago, stevenl said:

There will be plenty of people around at the airport to help the old farts.

 

If they're really old farts living here and still traveling, this won't be the only issue they'll encounter.

As an 81 years UK old fart now living in Cambodia, I still regularly travel to Thailand by air and car. Yes, from my experience there are people who kindly help at airports, especially the wheelchair attendants. In 3 days time I shall be flying from Siem Reap to Khon Kaen with Air Asia. As my journey will be before the 1st May, I am expecting zero hassle with Immigration in Bangkok DMK. No TM6 as I shall be flying. All I get is an entry stamp in my passport. On my return, I have to complete a Cambodian electronic arrival card in Siem Reap. This is done ON ARRIVAL and not on a prior date. The wheelchair attendant usually does this for me as the electronic tablets in Immigration are fixed on high tables which cannot be easily reached from a wheelchair - bad planning in my opinion. You have to use the tablets provided, Smartphones are of no use!

With respect, what other issues am I likely to encounter when visiting Thailand?

I do not have a smartphone and when in Thailand I use cash or my Visa debit card to pay bills with no problems. Any company insisting on a QR code does NOT get my business! 

22 hours ago, johng said:

 

Sounds like a deranged nutcase to me.

That is why he is living in Thailand along with many other nutcases from around the world!

42 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

and yet many countries have a similar entry requirement !

Yes indeed like here in Cambodia if you arrive by AIR at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville International Airports. The only difference is you complete the electronic form on ARRIVAL in the Immigration hall where tablets are provided, not beforehand. If you arrive at a land or sea border crossing, you still have to complete an old paper arrival/departure card.  Whatever you have to do, remember in addition you still need to complete another form for your visa unless you already have a tourist e-visa.

4 hours ago, Upnotover said:

One minute before immigration in fact - they have already said there will be provision on arrival for those that didn't already complete it.

Yes indeed. I was watching a recent YouTube video on this subject in which was stated

"In special circumstances, Immigration Officials will be available at the checkpoint to assist persons without the DAC".

If I complete the DAC arrival details using my home computer, will an A4 sized paper copy be acceptable? I do not own a smartphone. 

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

beverage industry is reeling from the latest sugar tax phase, prompting producers to either reduce sugar content or face substantial financial penalties.

Being an insulin type 2 diabetic, this is welcome news but it is a matter of personal choice. 

For reference (Google) - 

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

excessive noise disrupting local residents' peace. The operation, carried out at 11.30pm

Wow - so early!  Many more bars in Pattaya now in line for a raid? GREAT.

19 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

The problem arises when everyone else who currently purchases Nestle products swaps over to what you used to buy.

Or maybe they simply switch to some kind of tea instead, regardless of what they change to - this is so big that it will affect supply chains.

With the greatest respect, I hope they do so. The local Thai growers and producers will benefit, not a large international corporation. 

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Amid swirling rumours of a potential coffee shortage,

What is not mentioned in this article is the reason for a potential coffee shortage - reference The Nation Facebook page:

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a coyote dancer in a G-string dancing provocatively

Now I know why the river is named Ping - the sounds of G strings being plucked!

15 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Let´s hope he isn´t Brit

From the video posted by The Nation on Facebook, this drunk idiot is wearing a black T-shirt with  Ämerican Eagle" clearly printed across the chest. I think this may give a clue!

5 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

What a name, Titty and Porn - as a first name. Well done by his parents. 

It is yet to be seen, if all this is nothing but a big misunderstanding, the amount in question is half while the other half disappeared into thin air while the damage parties will go empty as usual. 

Next please 😉 

With respect, please note from article he is a she! (Well done her parents)

14 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

Before 2022, such occurrences were extremely rare, now they are almost daily.

 

What is causing an increasing number of people to go nuts in recent times? Their brain is clearly affected by something.

Alcohol and/or marijuana? Possibly Ya Ba?

No further comment from me.

Taking a bus these days in Thailand is like playing Russian Roulette!