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Which translated means, they don't throw their money around as much, hence, not liked by the Thai's. ????

Thailand now lost from the west, and firmly leaning towards China. The American government now recognizes this. For 8 years there has been no proper democratically elected government here. Thailand is a dictatorship, masquerading as a democracy. The more and more Thailand comes under China's sphere in influence in the future, the more western investment will withdraw from Thailand.

Ahhh, yes, once they have a taste of the bright lights of Pattaya, and the various capital cities in farangland, they still aspire to return to the rice fields of Issan. ????

As I have said, it's starting to sound like someone's little project to be able to stay in Thailand, at the company's expense. It's already burned through a lot of money. At what stage does that someone start to look over their shoulder?

How long has the company owned this ship? If recently purchased, was it given a full pre sale inspection? If it's been owned for a while, why not regular inspections, maintenance, and upgrades?

If I was dying of thirst, I hope someone gave me some water, rather than calling me an ambulance. ????

Maybe because they were carrying 10kg, 15kg, or perhaps 20kg of shopping. Yes, I know, rocket science. ????

You get what you pay for. ????

2.4 million views. Now that's something you can beat your chest about. ????

You are paying too much.

Everything closed at 2am. Pattaya is a ghost town after 2am. Where would they be doing a "drink through?"

Yes, first customer of their second shift. ????

Cheapest flight to Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, return. Free visa exemption stamp on arrival in Malaysia. Have breakfast / lunch /dinner in the airport, and return. Probably your safest option also.

The loss of choice and variety is not a good thing though. We all have a vested interest in seeing Thailand's tourism industry being successful. As expats, we enjoy the things that a successful tourism industry creates in Thailand.

Were they all drinking big bottles of Leo? ????

Well, some think it's the a**hole of Pattaya. ????

Remember the good old days when Pattaya really was "thriving" "booming" "rammed" "packed" etc, you could easily watch an early morning match. Alas.....................................

In many cases, they would rather deal with the Thai judicial system, than the loan sharks.

A nice little earner, no doubt.

Ok, but does that mean no one else lost one or more of their favorite places? I think there's more to it than just being a "weaker business." Would you say Retox was a "weaker business?" It was always busy, and open 24/7. In any case, can a "weaker business" be someone's favorite place? Does that mean it's not possible, doesn't happen, is inaccurate, is misleading, is fake news etc, or you have just "never noticed" it? When's the last time you went into a place on Walking Street? When's the last time you went to Soi 6? Yes, most of the "well run" places, as you call them, are still standing. I have no doubt, despite some covid discounts on rent, they burned through considerable savings / finance to make it through to the other side of covid. I wish them well. The numbers are growing. Let's hope for a big high season and a return to normality after covid, but now the world is looking at a global recession in 2023. Do you think that will have an impact on tourist numbers here? As for the Russian, same question, are the Russians back to 2019 numbers?

Is "quite a lot" the same as 2019 numbers? Yes, there are some flights from China now coming into Thailand, but nowhere near 2019 numbers. I have no idea how long China will be keeping their zero covid policy. It appears, with a large population, and under performing vaccines, they are continuing to combat covid with lock downs and quarantining. Yes, it will be interesting to see when China decides to "live with the virus" nation wide, and allow freedom of movement again.

Put your glasses back on. Where in the thread title do the words "well run" appear?

So, if one was caught up in "raid" despite doing nothing wrong, due to not carrying their passport (yes, I know that's an offense) with no mobile fingerprint scanners, or fingerprint scanners at the station, one could be banged up until they can arrange someone to bring their passport to the station. I carry photos of my documents in my phone, not sure they would be accepted though.

Will make it harder to spot the piles of vomit to step over. ????

He's been doing a good job of promoting himself in the media over the last few years. ????