Thaifriends

2 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Its more complex that that and there are other factors involved , but lets keep on topic, which is about the Bahts strength , rather than the Pounds weakness 

Brits dont admit their weakness. Pound is in s.... hole

4 minutes ago, Carolina Reaper said:

Does anybody here remember when 1 USD = 44+ THB?... and you could buy so much more for those baht, too... 1 baht Thai gold was like 5750... somewhere around 2001 or 2004, I think (can't remember for sure -- things got pretty good around both of those time periods). I remember buying 10 baht gold one afternoon with what I considered chump change back then.

 

Sigh. Those were the days. Sometimes I eat Mama now.

It was 2000

Life is always not same or as expected. I am sure he would not have had similar lifestyle back in the UK with that pension when he was 55.

He did survive 2007 when USD was 29 but how much was Sterling? Lowest was 60 approx so it is now the Pound which is weaker.

We are likely to see closer to Euro or USD in next year. Main reason for Brits to cry in this forum.

1 hour ago, HLover said:

What country did he work in?

Whales. I think so ????

Send him to Scandanavia, ideal place for him. They will release him in 6 months then try to make a good person out of him. Whereas a Scandanavian killed a Brit recently when he was under influence. So this will make it even. ????

Quality Tourist ????

If Chinese stand in one que, they may reach any part of the globe, so they are coming ????????

4 hours ago, dotpoom said:

What is this obsession with tourism...I'v never seen anything like it in my whole life. Is anybody telling me that the average person cares too hoots about it.

  During my over 5O years of drinking, before giving it up,....I do not ever remember the topic of "The tourism figures" ever cropping up as a conversation piece in the many thousands of pubs I frequented?

There is not much news available with forum news ????

This is normal except amount which should be at least THB150K.

Banks must report to central bank. Of course all required identifications are provided in the past also so whats new in the news?

Even cash deposit above a limit is reported to CB which is normal.

Brilliant dick scientist!!!

It is more of "keeping up with appearences" fashion to keep dogs similar to drinking wine to reflect icome and sofistication. 

Trump is a bull, not possible to ride by the democrats. He is still strongest contender for 2020. Its just a showdown to coverup the corruption.

Next time take a flight when your land border 2 crossings complete in next year.

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

There is a very simple solution to this problem. If the authorities were interested in solutions. The burning has to stop. There are alternatives, to this 19th century technique of burning after the sugar cane harvest. Either the government starts to encourage farmers to switch to more environmentally friendly crops, or they start to penalize farmers for burning. This heinous burning, is leading to a tremendous degree of environmental degradation, and alot of lung disease. So here is what I propose-

 

1. Fine the farmers 5,000 baht for a first offense, and give them a stern warning, that burning is now prohibited, and the second fine will be very harsh.

2. For a second offense, fine the farmer 100,000 baht, and warn them that if the burning continues, their land will be confiscated.

3. On the 3rd offense, confiscate their land. Period. No questions. No legal proceeding or appeals on the part of the farmers. Allow others to come in and purchase the land at a fair price, with the caveat that sugar is prohibited as a crop to be grown on that land. 

The news would travel faster than the toxic smoke, and farmers would change their ways overnight, and move into the 21st century. 

 

Also, slowly phase out diesel engines. If not maintained properly they are incredibly toxic and filthy. And most are not maintained properly, with filthy oil being the chief culprit. The bottom line is that the government just does not seem to care. Hard to battle utter apathy and total incompetence. 

 

True. Well written. ????

Can imagine if most of the taxis were not on LPG or NGV then. The diesel engine EURO I, II, III and so on must be applied to phase out the old engines commercial vehicles.

Smog is temperorary but air pollution is permanent.

I read somewhere that they were blaming Indonesia for this toxic air ????

3 minutes ago, bowerboy said:

 

Yes my sentiments exactly...I have a good job now but we simply must leave this place to raise our children (7 and 5)...as a parent you are duty bound.

Sad to read but you guys knows best for your kids. 

Good luck.

Its "kiasu" and arrogant nature which results in these kinds of accidents.

May all of the departed rest in peace.

Yes another great news ????

At least one can expect such conversation from blondie ????????‍♂️

First of all why travel 30 days? Travel for a week is ok during the processing time of extension which is normally 30 days. So when submit extension application then should not leave until its complete still could travel for a short period because the immigration photo session csn be anytime within this 30 days processing time. You msy decide priorities.

18 hours ago, Artisi said:

Maybe you should switch, it might help. 

Honestly, after having Chang, I start to feel less energy and more body pain while workout the next day. So already switched it.

Anyone on Chang Beer?

Its Trump visit disussion but seems members are focusing on 2020 elections which Trump is likely to win again as democrats dont have a strong candidate infront of him. 

Wow what about Russians? Seems they picked up freelancers who has no connection with bars 

What about the people renting bikes?

I have seen that they dont even see the license. At least one renter I know is a Brit. ????????