LittleBear57

A few years ago our bar in Bangkok was offered bootleg spirits. We always refused but many didn't. Spirits in bars everywhere in this part of the world may be fake, you have no idea what could be in there. Drink beer that you open yourself, no money to be made in faking beer. Last month myself and the family were in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Lovely place but corruption exists and bars can make a big profit with mixers and fake spirits. So sad for the girls who just were there for the thrills in Laos and had a drink laced with poison. Beware it could happen anywhere in this part of the world. It would be nice if those responsible were severely punished. Lives taken away from them before they barely got going. RIP.

Obviously this guy was being a dick and should be prosecuted. However I have moved over several times recently for vehicles with flashing colored lights to find out it's not an emergency vehicle at all. I would like to these prosecuted also.

That must have smelt nice.

There are better beaches and good affordable food elsewhere, not worried about the nightlife. Been twice to Phuket . Overcrowded, overpriced and overrated.

I don't drink at all when I drive as I have enough problems with all the idiots on the road as it is. Drunks included.

Overcrowded, overpriced so many better islands to visit in Thailand nevermind the whole of Asia.

I believe they took canned food with them and as a result possibly suffered from lead poisoning which can affect the brain. Also Hypothermia does strange things to the mind. So perhaps coupled with starvation, I guess it's quite understandable, cannibalism happened, hopefully they were not murdered to provide food.

I say yes. But then thinking back as a Brit, Liz Truss, Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher perhaps not. New Zealand, Finland, Pakistan and Israel seemed to do a little better in the past.

I'm not sure how secure phone banking and swiping is and I don't like the banks and others knowing exactly how and when I spend my money. I use cards when it suits me, but for what and when is my choice. On another thought, I live on a budget, so if it's 7000bht a week I draw out 7000 and watch how it goes to make sure I don't run out. Swiping for everything even at markets and cafe's must make it very difficult to control.

of course

Going to Laos overland. Did my 90 day at Pattaya as it was due a little before the trip. Then did the re entry permit. 1 photo required photo copies of visa ext page, photo page and 1000bht. Waited half an hour and good to go.

Bb guns cheaper and more fun.

Generally October is the wettest month, although this varies year to year and area to area. Expect plenty of rain. It doesn't stop us doing out door things but be prepared for rain.

what is required for a re entry permit these days. It will be the first time I've left in years.

I quite like the KFC zinger deal, a burger,2 wings, fries, and a chicken piece and drink (refillable). If you look at Texas chicken deals there isn't really a comparison, and where they do have a similar meal it seems more expensive. Like Texas chicken wrap though. KFC's fries are awful though, always seem old and soggy no matter what time of day you buy the meal.