Chopinbkk
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Russian tourists pack charter flights to Pattaya and Phuket
Chopinbkk replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I know for sure, from a friend working in a visa agent and event company, that those are not tourists. There is now a no. of traffickers, bringing in large groups of Russians under all sorts of visa - related scams. Corrupt 'facilitators' are having a field day ..... Such as Thai - language schools, Gyms (?) are full of Russians. But of course, the main group are Russians here working online for their Russian employers, just as before, still receiving their salaries in Russia etc. In I.T. it really often doesn't matter where you work from. -
Are you the last victim of Putin's propaganda? How long do you need to free yourself from the lies of this criminal?
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I just wait for the day when Thailand gets invaded by one of his neighbours (China, Vietnam ...?). The Thai army, only used to fight Thai students and citizens, will run like rabbits. And then? Who will shed a tear about occupied Thailand? Nobody, because Thailand did not care about the Russian crimes in Ukraine today. Thailand, one day, may have to pay a terrible price for its opportunistic stand today.
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Red Bull Heir Escapes Cocaine Charge, Only Reckless Driving Charge Left
Chopinbkk replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
@ seedy: I understand that your pride for a small part (justice system) of your wonderful country was hurt. I respect your feelings! You are, however, defending a disgusting Thai legal system which is undefendable (I experienced that myself). And NO, in the West, when caught and exposed by a free press and an independent judiciary, Ministers resign and Presidents are impeached and kicked out of the White House .... etc. Justice is far from perfect in the (democratic) West, however, a lot better and safer than in most military dictatorships. -
Red Bull Heir Escapes Cocaine Charge, Only Reckless Driving Charge Left
Chopinbkk replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I totally agree with you. I actually did it - here in Thailand (I broke the law but did not hurt anyone). It cost me TB 1.1 Mio. but I just walked off. However, in the West, I wouldn't have tried. Great lawyer or not. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. -
Apart from all your valid views, I just wonder how and why my best Thai friends think the way they do about this very far away WAR. In spite of this classical war of agression, breaking all the UN basic rules, destroying the livelihood of millions and killing innumerable innocent Ukrainiens (and Russians), they still search for pseudo - arguments for all these crimes. These Thai friends of mine, who have '0' knowledge about foreign history, geography and current affairs, seem to have a bizarre opinion about that WAR. I cannot understand the Thai Government Propaganda on TV. Could this be the reason?
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‘Tourism fee’, now for all travellers to Thailand, ready to launch
Chopinbkk replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I am a 67-year-old Ferang, living in Thailand with a 5 year "Privilege Visa" and a private health insurance which costs me ~ TB 120,000 /a., covering hospitalisation only. So now, after arriving from abroad, can I do all my medical needs within the 1st 30 days? Who will get the 1 Mio. should I die? Thanks. -
LAZADA is a total I.T. desaster (English). Their Head of I.T. should be fired. Jack Mah should read this thread. What a disgrace to ALIBABA!
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I have a rational bike in the carpark. What on earth does gay or not gay have to do with this discussion? The noise emitted by any bike is directly proportional to the guy's 'size ....' riding it. The smaller his 'size', the louder his bike. Simple enough?
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It is not all bad news: The contractors for AIS came to my place to lay the glass - fibre cable from the door to my router. The guy did a terrible job, running the raw cable just above a light switch and failing to encase 1/3 of the way. 1 month (!) later having discussed the matter with Thai friends, who all advised me not to complain, I called AIS and told them about it. The reaction was fabulous. Within 15 minutes I had a call back from a competent AIS guy, telling me that of course it was all inacceptable and they would rush to fix it at the first available slot. Bravo AIS!
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Maximum of 50,000 COVID-19 daily infections predicted after Songkran
Chopinbkk replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It's just annoying to read these government numbers. Please stop wasting our time .... Cheers. -
Need to change flight with Thai Airways online
Chopinbkk replied to rudi49jr's topic in Thailand Travel Forum
Thanks, but your "loads of results / cheaper" are ALL with a stop over. TG is direct!