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I think i'd like one of those. And I'll get a mug like that at the same time 😂

Reading the linked article, it says: "The Cabinet agreed on Tuesday to exempt tourists from India and Taiwan from requiring an entry visa to say in Thailand for up to 30 days, effective from November 10 until May 10." So it'll just put them on a par with visitors from UK, US, Europe - 30 days visa free, and (presumably) TVs or extensions for thjose wishing to stay longer. Hardly a major innovation!

Exactly so! I'm past the stage of going out at say, 8 pm then staying out all night, (age has crept up on me!) BUT as a tourist I might well have an early night, then wake up at midnight, shower and go out for 4 hours or so, maybe until dawn. In fact next trip i shall plan to do that a couple of times The more flexibility, the better. People who want to drink for hours at a time can anyway - this will afford the choice of WHEN to do your drinking / partying.

Sorry - I'll be more genteel next time 😜

I love the GC but I agree the use of the word "Gent" is somewhat inappropriate - yes comical - ironical even 😎 Possibly to distract the naïve (partners, maiden aunties, assorted snowflakes?) - just going to my Gentleman's Club, my dear 🙄 So what snappy phrase WOULD others use to describe them? What about Recreational Spots? or Fellow's Assemblies? ( 😎😂 ) Answers really invited from those who actually ENJOY visiting GC - we know what you "haters" call them thank you!

It certainly does - thank you 👍 And with a confirmation dialogue as well - excellent 👍👍

Please do - do you have an ETA yet? It's quite annoying because I prefer to read the link in the notification then delete ALL notifications. That way when I "View all notifications" I know that I've got something new to read. I do realise that they are shown as "read" or "unread" but that still clutters the view. Thank you 👍

The question is: Was the area a bar area when you bought your condo, or did the bars open AFTER you moved in? If the former, it serves you right for moving there, if the latter then it would be good if there was some sort of "zoning law" in place. I think there's a difference and 2AM is usually late enough for me, but why should those who want to party all night be prevented as long as the bar is in an appropriate "zone"?

Took me about 10 seconds to get that...D'Oh!! 🙄

Couldn't agree more. 👍 Compare it to Patong in Phuket and then all you detractors, be careful what you wish for!

I've said this before on AN, but from the time I lived in USA, I agree with the NRA slogan "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns" That certainly applies here in UK where guns are pretty much outlawed but gun crime is increasing.

Yes, that's correct...BUT, it can be a case of "The devil's in the detail" I got into a mess with Inland Revenue (now HMRC) a long time ago. The tax professional I used, and still use, got me out of trouble legally and told me how to avoid getting into bother again. He also continues to monitor my financial affairs and gives me good advice on legally avoiding tax all of which helps me sleep nights! His fees were and are much less than the amount of tax IR was trying to get out of me! I repeat that everyone's circumstances are different, not to be difficult, but to stress that it's all too easy to fall into lawbreaking unwittingly.

Yeah...my bad for falling for it ????

That was why I said and repeat (also to @hotandsticky) "You would need to check that point carefully." Everyone's circumstances are different and I'm NOT a tax professional.

All of the above - just buy a copy if you're that interested - I've found it a great read, several times. Up to you.

What...no Google on your computer? Just for you..... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fool-Paradise-Neil-Hutchison/dp/0975134930

Great book - still got my copy - an essential read (IMO) for all single guys in Thailand.

Possibly some sort of a Goon ????

In my opinion only (!) if it was, for example, a Nationwide Flex a/c https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/flexaccount/ then yes, because it will allow you to set up Direct Debits and / or transfer money to other accounts, including abroad. (Various links emanating from the one I posted refer) However...... it does say you need to be a UK resident - I don't know if HMRC regards you as such, given what you say about your main assets and paying tax. You would need to check that point carefully.

I suggest everyone re-reads the OP especially the part in italics starting: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol.......... Second paragraph in bold includes the words: .....latest update on a proposal that has been up in the air for decades....... So from my reading, it's a proposal from a fairly minor minister which has not even started going through the process of becoming law, and yet everyone on here is getting excited. Why? Personally, I think it'll be dropped (again) but Ms Wang-Suphakitkosol will have had her 15 seconds of fame ????

I shall look forward to that, next trip ????????

There you are...... ????????????????????????

As a Brit, I have less experience of guns than, say, a lot of Americans, but I recall that, when I lived in the US, (and legally had a gun) the NRA would always say that, "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns". IMO that's a truism worldwide. In UK handguns have been illegal for civilians almost forever but there is an astonishing number of them about and increasing! https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/firearms The people who have them are not troubled by the regulations!

That's it! Carry on ruining an area that used to be a paradise and has, over the last 2/3 decades become just another tick on peoples' bucket lists!!! ???? As Joni sang "They paved Paradise and put up a parking lot"....... or in this case, yet another airport! This has never been more relevant.

As happened with the unfortunate lady who was seriously injured on the escalator in Don Meung airport a while ago. The coverage of that incident has disappeared completely!