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They may be TAT official figures but my comment was my IMPRESSION of Pattaya at this time. Many more crowds of Chinese in places I go and have gone in the past. I've no idea if one can trust TATs numbers - have you?

I don't share your pessimism especially looking at the crowds of Chinese in Pattaya at present. I also think that Europeans would regard it as I do - a very minor hurdle. Thing is, we're both conjecturing anyway until some decision is made.....if one is!

True but realistically do you not think that will apply to very few people, and those it does affect will be able to use a combination of SETV and visa free entries of 30 days each if planned correctly? Even if the price doubled, which I doubt, it would still be VFM IMO

At last! All these people complaining about having bought tickets for 60 day stays This isn't law yet so by the time it is (if it is) you will have entered Thailand and got 60 days permission as per current rules. For the rest of us (yes including me) next time get a 60 day SETV. I last did that in 2024 and it took about 15 minutes on line. OK it cost £30 .... peanuts on the cost of a trip to Thailand.

Not really advice, just my thought on the matter as it doesn't affect me anyway. I'm a sort of interested bystander

You're probably right, but if you file once they know you exist. Moral of that story "Lie low and say nothing"

Same here. Zipped pockets are a boon - never buy shorts without 'em.

I find this hilarious! After all the "Chicken Little" threads on AN over the past few months, STILL nothing to be concerned about for the foreseeable future. And to the "advisers" offering their paid services.... UP YOURS 😊

JOINT operation? Pun intended I presume? 😛😆

Sorry.....which Gentleman's Club was that?

In my experience and that of friends, I would suggest that this applies to the VAST MAJORITY of bargirls. To the OP tread cautiously and be prepared to learn the worst. And from personal experience, ask yourself if this is not just a brief, sexy interlude in your otherwise mundane life and if THAT is what you're missing. (Sorry but had to be said) You don't have to tell anyone else but be truthful with yourself 😏

Cynicism is the Romantic s condom. (Mike Harding)

If you call 1175 from your AIS phone, select English, you will connect with an English-speaking operator who will answer such questions. I've found them very helpful (as recently as last month) They knew my name so presumably knew what SIM I have.

Which I obviously knew anyway 😯

Same same but.......

Yeah I phrased it badly didn't I? Should have said: "If they build somewhere in Chonburi other than Pattaya....." Then my comment about Utapao would have made more sense. My bad😏

And in the words of the pictured radio ham, "hoisted on his own petard"

If they build in Chonburi, perhaps the hordes of Chinese in Pattaya will go there instead? Maybe build near to Utapao and let flights from China use it?

IMO take care of the kids and let UK Gov tell her to repay the money she's STOLEN from we honest Brits before they even think about helping her. IE never. If Thailand is happy to keep her in jail... GOOD!

That's probably due to the way in which the organisation sent the OTP. If it was identifiable as a plain SMS, then it would get through. OTPs are a particular TYPE of SMS though not all are tagged as such.

BY 2025? Better get a move on boys 😜

Excellent 👌 Well while we're on a nostalgia kick, Toots and the Maytals at Hammersmith Odeon (as was). I swear my mate and I were the only 2 white faces visible! Fabulous gig 👍

Hmmmm . Not my thing sadly. Hope lots of people enjoy it but if that's what's on offer, my beach road walk won't take long 😕 I get your comment about Teddy Ska, although I think they did write most of their music. I love Ska though.

Agree about the line-up. I was hoping to have heard of at least one of the acts, but sadly no. I remember when they used to have a Reggae / Ska stage but that's no more it seems. (Do a search for "teddy ska band" - brilliant!) Still, as I'm staying nearby (near Soi Bukhau) I shall take a Baht Bus up 2nd Road to Dolphin and walk down Beach Rd but if it's like last year's festival, I probably won't be stopping much, sadly.

People actually REQUEST John Denver? 😯