Dirk Z

I use Agoda a lot (for hotels) and am very happy how they handle changes, refunds etc even during Covid time. 

VISA alerted me that my card had been wrongfully used before I even noticed myself. They canceled the card, sent me a new one and refunded the money (around 100 euros). It was used for Uber in Dubai. Credit cards are skimmed all the time and the details are for sale on the dark web. We all know about this, but card companies have fraud detection in place and know how to deal with this. Just relax, no need to get so worked up about this.

In a soi off Sukhumvit Road at Phloen Chit BTS (south side), about 20 meters into the soi, on the right side, just past the security barrier is a shop where they make the photos as required by the Dutch Embassy. Go up the stairs.

The shop I recommend makes the photos for the Dutch Embassy all the time and they also know the exact requirements for any other country. Very professional guy.

PS I recommend that you choose express service for your passport. It costs only about 10 euros more and you will have it in about 5 days. A small extra on the total price of the passport.

About where it says Hybrid.

Phloenchit bts. Shop in the little road, I think upstaird. Right side.

You can only believe in god, anything else is either proven or unproven. The latter goes for chiropractic which is not an evidence based science. The fact that patients benefit doesn't mean too much, as many don't and you cannot predict who will and will not. Especially spinal issues have a high rate of fluctuating symptoms and spontaneous recovery. I want to caution against manipulation of the neck. As a spine specialist I have seen quadriplegia's after manipulation or other serious adverse events. Else, if you have a condition that benefits, count your blessings, otherwise, if there is no effect, don't keep trying. There is a saying among spine surgeons that "nature cures the disease while the therapist entertains the patient".

You don't have real control over a kid this age who maybe has his head in the clouds. If you have a good relationship with your son and he listens to you, to some extent, tell him that you think this relationship is not such a good idea and that you think it is not going to work in the long run. What happens after that is beyond your control and for him an experience in life from which he may learn. You should also point out that you will not stand up for any possible consequences and that they are his responsibility alone (in keeping with legal situations of course, since he is a minor).

4 hours ago, stoner said:

i hope they have a smoking section for cannabis. 

And maybe private rooms for some related fun?

For "simple" lower back pain in most cases there is no cause or reason to be found. Surgery fro back pain is usually very disappointing, especially in elderly patients. Nevertheless I think it is warranted to do one screening: an X-ray and an MRI (just a simple one, all the extended sequences that are done to increase the bill are usually unnecessary and should only be done if the T1 and T2 give reason to do so). Sometimes something is seen that can be corrected with an operation, but the result of such procedures is difficult o predict and often only the MRI and X-rays improve, not the patient. In the end it usually boils down to exercise, lifestyle adjustment, and whatever shows improvement, often by trial and error. There is very little evidence based treatment, contrary to public opinion, the evidence of which you can see by some of the comments. But a doctor who says "I don't really know what causes you problem and don't really know what is best to do about it" is not considered an expert, however true what he says may be.

Want nothing to do with Zuckerberg. Installed Telegram the day WhatsApp was taken over. Had just installed it. Have been happy with it. Of course have Line here and also WeChat when I go to China. 

20 hours ago, jvs said:

It is pronounced with a g at the end,at least in van Gogh's native language.

That's what I said. Only the g is pronounced guttural. Not like in clog.

It is van Gogh. G at the end, not pronounced like in clog.

Looks like online is out of service. CW was very crowded when I also had to go. Go early. 

Déjà vu. Next month back on this site.

It has been noted by me and many others that the whole 90-days online reporting seemt not to be working. Looks like the pre-school son of the responsible official who takes care of this is on holiday.

Surprise surprise! Even with half a brain you'd stay away from it. 

I had the same thing. Had to go to CW and got an "explanation" that made no sense. The place was  crowded. My conclusion and that of many here was that the system is just down. 

Although I don't see education of adults as my mission in life I do politely ask noise makers if they can please use ear buds or a headphone or turn down the volume. It usually works, but I understand that depends on the location. Same goes for vaping, I see that as a similar problem.

2 hours ago, mrwebb8825 said:

According to your post, you waited too long to try and report online, the place was a LOT more crowded than usual, there were some 400 people ahead of you and you went an hour before lunch BUT, in the end, 1 of the officers seeing you were an elderly gentleman pulled you into his cubicle to take care of you personally.

Then you claim it felt like you were being harassed and thought YOU should have been treated better than all others doing the exact same thing because you support a Thai family. You sir, have strange (one-sided) principles.

Perhaps next time you should arrange to be carried in on a hand chariot with fair maidens tossing rose petals as the sea of humanity parts, genuflecting before you?

I don't think you understand the gist of my post. Discussion closed.

2 hours ago, mrwebb8825 said:

Great post right up until the last line of pure arrogance.

 

Thailand/Gross domestic product

495.4 billion USD (2022)

 

Just give us a ballpark guess as to what percentage of the GDP YOU'VE brought in please.

 

Also, how many of Thailand's 71.1 million population (of which YOU don't account for) support "complete families"? Most of the Thai families I know support their parents as well as their children. Do you?

 

You don't want to do 90 day reports anymore, just pry open your personal safe and get an elite visa.

It's not about the quantity, I did not state that and there are plenty of families that are supported by a farang. It's the principle.