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This policy explicitly encourages officials to reject all forms of gifts and gratuities,

They all look totally encouraged.

Best of all is the brown paper bags they all have on their desk containing the bung for turning up. Go figure 

4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Really stupid to walk around exposing valuables, in any country.

Anyone who is stupid enough to walk around displaying wealth in a country that has many desperate people scratching a basic living is a fool.

He's lucky to get away with a simple theft. 

If he was taking $8000 to the bank he would not wear it round his neck in a see-through bag with a quick release clasp at the back of his neck.. 

Plonker

6 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

just to correct you - nobody, but nobody, gets a 'little shock' from overhead power lines. 

 Spot on, and injuries may be to the systemic nerves, heart or brain function. You can't see them. 

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Another tip, if you have a gold card on any of the airlines even if you're not flying business class, you can get away with using the express business class VIP lane, I've done it many times. 

You can always book mobility assistance. I do that if the airport might have long immigration queues or if i'm in transit in a big airport like Schiphol or Chicago. Normally I book it for all nearly all flights but mostly for USA, Bangkok, LHR flights, or transits through Schiphol or Dubai airports.

You get boarded first and on arrival go straight to the front of the immigration queue and then dropped off to collect your bags. You are free to roam the airport for shopping during transits or boarding.

People don't realise mobility assistance is not just for the ancient, pregnant and disabled. Its also for people that can't deal with a possible long walk from plane to immigration or a 1 to 2hr stand in a queue. You can book mobility assistance without any questions of why from any airline. You don't have to have a physical impairment or disability. I'm simply getting on and cant cope with the same things I could when I was in my 20's. But I have no physical impairment but struggled walking for 45 mins, standing for an hour in an immigration queue and then waiting for my bags without being able to sit down to rest. I wished I used it earlier. Now I'm off the aircraft and out in about 25 mins and I get to sit during the whole process.

12 hours ago, Neeranam said:

 YouTube on my Samsung TV, I see that my Russian Neighbour has been searching for things.....   what should I do to stop it? 

Take over his apartment

39 minutes ago, KanchanaburiGuy said:

And yet, 99% of the people who come that HAVE insurance..... don't need it!

Its called insurance. Its protection incase you become the 1%. It's a risk protection. If you choose not to cover that risk it is your choice but people shouldn't come crying when lightning strikes and they suddenly realise they did need it.

Hopefully it never comes to that but I can tell you that should the risk materialise you will thank God you did have that cover. The peace of mind it brings is worth the money.

if you want to spin the roulette wheel of health don't be surprised if the ball lands in 0 and you lose your shirt and then discover there's no toilet paper too.

2 minutes ago, FarangFB said:

7 hours ago, nausea said:

1000bt note in my shoe

Very disrespectful thing to do in Thailand. I would never

That means you are standing on the Kings face. You can get into a heap of trouble for that. The soles of your feet are deemed really dirty and offensive here. Then putting them on the Kings face on a bank note is even worse. Tread carefully my friend (no pun intended), that could get you into some very hot water.

I have a range of Pacsafe items. Back pack, shoulder bag, wallet and man bag. Now they are available for less than $100. A small investment compared to $9500. Its a pity people have to wait till something is gone to realise how easy stuff is to steal from the unwary. 

You should take action now to buy the travel gear that makes you less of a target. But to be honest even these devices don't work if you take things out and leave them on the seat next to you or in your pocket. You are not safe even in a car. An open car window is no protection from a  mobile snatch and grab. Make yourself security wise before it happens not after. 

I see so many people with their phones and wallets in their back pockets. Or filming from their phone out of an open car window. One second and they're gone.

Also accounts like Revolut and Wise allow you to use cards and take out currency when you need it at the base exchange rate. They are linked to your mobile GPS so if your not nearby they can't be used. Carrying cash in no longer a necessity. 

He will have learnt a lesson. An expensive one but a memorable one. You cannot close the stable door after the horse has bolted.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Analysts have expressed doubts over the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) ambitious target of attracting 8.2 million Chinese visitors next year.

Didn't see that coming. Thailand has done an excellent job in scaring the Chinese to death about what will happen to them if they do come. Thailand is no longer a tourism powerhouse with all the scams and rip offs, and TAT is about as much use as a chocolate teapot. 

A crime free location is normally a prerequisite for tourists not a special exception. Stating that they have a problem that is out of control does not generate confidence and will not help with their tourism strategy. 

18 minutes ago, tomgreen said:

Cheers - Just a thought , on my old Android mobile phone some of the apps are not originally from the Google Play store , I'm wondering if using the Google account will some how reject non Play store apps and not transfer / clone them .

If they are not from Play Store the Google restore will not reload them. You might be able clone them across using a Clone app from the Play store or simply side load them if you have the APK's. However APK's from Android 6 Apps are unlikely to be best suited for Android 13 if at all. Best bet is to download and install the latest versions.

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-sideload-install-android-app-apk/

Look like the truth is out there

h ttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67305693

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

70 year old Belgian husband

You'd have thought he'd have grown up by now.

As to this

According to the woman, her foreign husband went out to check on the incident and found the damaged bicycle. Believing that his nephew had been struck by the pickup, Danny exclaimed, “<deleted>!” This exclamation was misconstrued by the Thai man as a complaint directed towards him, igniting the exchange that unfolded in the video.

I think they missed out a few words..  "..ing Thai Pr**t"

Nobody starts a fight over the word F**k only.

Unless you are a woman and it has a question mark after it.

I believe that is part of an Australian chat up line though.

"Good morning Sheila, fancy a f**k?   (no!!)  Well do ya mind lying down while I have one then?"

On 10/27/2023 at 7:36 AM, webfact said:

The ad included the woman’s pictures and video along with her personal information, including her nationality, age, height, weight, location and even her bra size.

Not the sharpest tool in the box.

Just missing a copy of her passport showing the expired tourist visa and info on the size of handcuffs she normally takes, to help complete her Come Arrest Me page 

Watts is the power they use. 10w =100w normal bulb but this is only for incandescent bulbs. Here is a good guide for all types of equivalents.

https://ledhut.co.uk/blogs/news/led-equivalent-wattages-against-traditional-lighting

Lumens is the brightness. 6000 is super bright. Could be the bulb is coated so it will use the same power but produce less light.

LM factor is how efficient the light is at recreating the lighting you want with less electricity. Your can get lower wattage bulbs that punch above their weight in terms of light output but there is a cost trade off.

Volts are important. 240v is normal but America use110v. Pick the wrong one and it will either blow or not come on.

Always take your tube with you. There are many different sizes and fitting so use your eyes and not guess.

Bright white will look like a hospital, daylight has a slight yellow. Warm white has a more mellow fire light feeling.

Go for a known brand not price. There is no governing body who checks what is written on the box is what you get. With a brand you are going to get what you expect.

Go to the shop informed. Read the box and go with knowledge.

Unfortunately times move on. There was a time when you picked up a phone receiver then turned a rotary dial to get a number, Now we have mobiles. 

If in doubt use candles.

Big deal, just buy it the day before. You're not banned from drinking it.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Royal Thai Police is turning to elephant patrols ..... ...to upgrade security for tourists

I can see the planning meeting now

Chief - "Crime is going up in Lopburi, we need a unique way to bring it down. Any ideas guys?"

Pothead PC 1 - " Elephants"

Chief - "BRILLIANT!, Roll me another spliff while we hammer out the details"

Pothead PC 2 - " I think we should have have one officer on top looking like the fairy on a Christmas tree and we can hire Canadian Mounties to control them"

Pothead PC 1 - "WOW Man... That is WAY Cool!!!"

And so the idea was born... And they all lived happily ever after

4 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand saw 470,299 international tourists or about 67,186 per day on average...

..the average will be 67,187 when i arrive 🙂

Nope, it will be 67,186.032  You forgot to add yourself to the monthly total and divide yourself into 31 pieces which is how you will average out.

👨‍🎓

16 hours ago, Northstar1 said:

he went straight to a bar and got sloshed over hours of drinking and after that he forgot where he was staying.  

In my case I was flying to Barcelona from Stansted and the 4hr delayed aircraft meant I was drinking with friends and got well wasted in the airport departure lounge bar. On arrival I had also been drinking on the plane so could hardly stand up and totally forget the name of my hotel. A local taxi said he could take me to another hotel in the centre of the city that would have space. When I arrived at this hotel it, as fate would have it, it was actually the one I was  booked into. What are the odds on that?  The taxi driver was miffed as he missed out on a reward for bringing a new customer to them.