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I suspect the extra pricing in restaurants is to make up for the added expense of printing the menus in English. That can be very expensive, paeng mak mak ????????

Im not buying into the full-scale argument, but ive always wondered: If its accepted that the vaccine loses its potency, and we need annual shots/boosters, then how could it have serious long term effects? Even if just taken once? At any rate, in Thailand, you will probably risk Covid EVERY time you walk out your door. I only had to risk the vaccine once, and like many millions around the world, was perfectly ok.

oh ok, i presumed the whole point of it was to check for any criminal history, or if any charges were still outstanding.

Ok but you can apply for the equivalent in-country version as posters state above? I guess thats the one simply referred to Non-O?

Regarding the AFP check.. Is that new, or was it always a requirement? What should one be worried about there? what would possibly get you blocked? I imagine if applying for OA visa in Thailand, you would not need it?

I had the same trouble detecting sarcasm when i used to "puff the magic dragon" a little to much. I'd read a passage over and over, wondering what everyone was laughing at, alas in the morning it all became so obvious.

Since when does any Thai officialdom show any hint of common sense though? These pea-brains would sooner pea-cock their amazing sleuthing abilities in capturing this notorious criminal mastermind.????

ok i guess someone in the know can verify. I would have thought Immigration systems would have information of other passports linked to the same person but i dont know Jack.

So....is it the case that a Thai passport holder does not get exit/entry stamped when entering and exiting? No stamps to match up?

I dont get how the idea of leaving/returning on seperate passports can even work at all. If entering Thailand from abroad on a different pp, surely Thai Immigration will be looking for a previous exit stamp? The exit stamp that would be in your other passport.?

Influenza, around 1918... People were probably saying the same doom and gloom things.. "the end of the world as we know it" The figures: influenza: 1 in 150 dead. USA now: 1 in 500 dead. A significant difference, but im sure all the doomsayers were out in force then, just as they are now. Im betting 3 years from now this whole mess will be forgotten.

Point taken. Is indeed worldwide. Just the names and faces changed. and of course the various B.S way each countries politicians have mismanaged this thing. I thought U.K had done ok, but i guess only the man on the ground can see the real deal

I find that hard to believe, but then again its entirely possible that 45% of retired couples could be helping their kids survive too. In some countries its reported that people are living with their parents until well into their 30's. Such is, the real estate markets sky-rocketing and what seems like government policy to keep interest rates near zero and have as many people in debt as they can. Sad world, in many ways.

Of course it doesnt help much when Thais see foreigners half dressed or stumbling around drunk or in buses with their feet sitting up the top of the headrest

Since all the so-called "crack downs" about 5 (or so?) more years ago it has constantly became harder to retire in Thailand. First there was the saga about income requirements changing, then mandatory insurance (this makes things very hard when you are old and insurance companies dump you or decide they want 100+ baht per year) Now, on top of all that, it looks like we will have to deal with a whole lot of Covid nonsense. Also many like to have the freedom to travel back home occasionally to see grandkids and the like. Thailand is not exactly friendly for that. And how many will be prepared to keep dealing with endless requirements and handing in of duplicate paperwork every year? After all the Covid <deleted> weve had to go endure, I for one have a lot less patience for all of it. I think it will all just become to much for many folks especially for those who can get free (or at least, affordable) healthcare in their own countries.

The debate could go on and on, but surely you guys must be wondering if you will all eventually have to get vaccinated to stay in Thailand? Whether you will need to be vaccinated to enter an immigration office, or they just make vaccination mandatory for all extension of stay and/or all visas. They demand various paperwork every year, 400k in bank, 90day reporting, insurance, not to mention all the nonsense you have to go through even when married to a Thai.. They just seem to like making it harder for farangs to stay. Does anyone really think they will not pin vaccination to the list of requirements?

Actually there are recent studies that show infected vaccinated people can also carry high viral loads, so they can definately pass it on. But in general i agree with your statement. Of course the argument still stands that an unvaccinated person is more likely to be infected with a big viral load, and then pass it on to a vaccinated person.. who could then suffer worse symptoms due to the strain or bigger viral load. Any way you look at it, its very hard to argue that the unvaccinated aren't doing anyone any harm. They are not only a risk to themselves, but are prolonging the time we all have to suffer these restrictions our governments are forcing on us.

Like watching a train wreck, these guys bringing their western expectations of "love" to Thailand. Funny thing, usually its those same guys who do all their thinking with the little head. Next they be on here bragging about " MY house/land/property..." Like Lambs to the slaughter, really. They just never learn. ????????

Yes, its as if some get a weird satisfaction out of seeing everything locked down and people not being able to do normal things. Maybe it makes them feel like they aren't missing out on anything. ????

Indeed, the arguments "for and against opening up" could go on and on and on... Until which time we wake up and find our societies have been completely ruined and we still have Covid anyway. Just get on with it.

Im actually suprised that you consider your worst nightmare to be the wasted time and expense of Thai quarantine. You say you are going to U.S.A, so which state? Are you not worried about picking up Covid while in the U.S and then having problems getting back into Thailand? My worse nightmare is more to do with how the Thai authorities are treating people testing positive somewhere along the way, such as the Sandbox.. (forced into "hospitels" even if Asymptomatic and the like). Will you need insurance on the way back in? The E.U could also be blocking travel from the U.S, so could Thailand also follow suit? I guess one can feel slightly more secure if getting a re-entry permit to return to Thailand with, but things can change daily with all the nonsense thats going on in the world right now. I certainly wouldnt be going anywhere if i absolutely didnt have to, and the Covid situation in places like Florida is hardly inspiring

I hear the velcro straps on sandals can be a little tricky when you're wearing socks!

When a higher portion of the public is vaccinated it stands to reason the figures are going to reflect high infection rates in that group. If 95% of a society was vaccinated, it would stand to reason that virtually ALL hospitalizations would be those vaccinated, no? It doesnt really mean much if hospitalizations and deaths are way lower, as the previous post above demonstrates. We are always hearing doom and gloom stats, yet never hear about what percentage are A-symptomatic. (those who have to take a test just to see if they have it). Likewise in many countries we just hear infection figures all day long, yet never hear a word about figures on the recovered people or people released from hospital.

They are psychologically beaten and spent people. Literally, at the end of thier tether. Better get accustomed to it. If the ridiculous lockdowns in the west continue, it will be coming to a town near you.

She lives in Isaan?