BKKTRAVELER

51 minutes ago, spambot said:

Actually that is a very good point - The warnings would probably prevent the denial of entry and like you say there are not a lot of border denied entry stories on this forum.

Been wondering about it for a long time. We read about quite a lot of refusal of entries from airports but not at borders. Is it really much easier there for people who stayed in Thailand for a long time with (bogus) visas?

We keep reading from people worried they'll be refused at BKK, DMK and such, is that their "easy" way out?

Air purifiers, that's why there is no pollution in Bangkok ????

20 hours ago, smutcakes said:

Shangri La if you are just going to potter around the hotel area with family. If you want to hit the bars or go anywhere in the day Landmark. Was in the landmark last week for the 1st time in probably 10 years and was impressed, they seem to have upgraded it, previously was always a bit run down.

I bought vouchers from Landmark during Covid and I agree that the place has been nicely renovated compared to a decade ago. I didn't go to their steakhouse for a long time but I went back to their buffet for brunch and it was rather nice overall. They always do promotions on Eatigo for their food outlets so it's not a bad option.

Still, I would choose Shangri La if I'm with my family. It all depends on OP and if he has a specific purpose for this trip.

Regardless, enjoy your stay! 

It's great that some people here want to achieve some sort of sustainability and be eco-friendly. Too bad 99% of the rest of the population couldn't care less. Like you all I have seen roads and lands filled with more garbage than you could imagine. Plastic being burned with highly toxic smokes quite regularly and the sea being trashed beyond recognition.

I won't criticize if they finally try to do something about it, even though it may take a few more decades to sink into people's minds...

OP, do you have an old electric bill with you? Or maybe just a photo of one bill in your phone? If so, you can send it to anyone you know in Thailand (friend, gf...) and they can go scan the barcode from the photo at 7/11 to pay for you. 

Heck, if it's really 50 baht I'm even willing to do it for you ????

If not, call the juristic office of your building and ask if they can check for you if you have unpaid bills (they should manage to find out). I'm sure a solution will be worked out then.

Also, the PEA company will not cut your electric meter for 1 month. They do it at 3 months currently and never did it below 2 months.

2 hours ago, parafareno said:

i talked with american renting there for 1 year or so...he said he got foot infection from pool water. THere is no security. No staff anywhere.....

The fact that there is no staff (juristic office, technician or security) is a red flag in my opinion. Maintenance is clearly not done if what the resident told you is true. The owner who wants to sell fast (he will probably pressure you soon enough with classic sales strategies) is another warning.

There is nothing more expensive than something that is too cheap. Meaning that what is offered to you may actually be worth less or nothing. I would pass if I were you. 

Wish you the best in your search.

Well, it's good he has other talents because as a public health minister... not so much.

2 hours ago, scorecard said:

Good point, seems to me folks who make such a mess have a specific mindset which automatically defines actions / lack of actions, resulting in the pictured mess.

 

For years I worked with a farang in Bkk who kept a very dirty work area. He did good/valuble work, the Thai boss accepted his mess and one of his assistants continously cleaned up.

 

Then he invited several farang colleagues to his quite big 2 bed apartment for a birthday party for his gf. He hired S&P for the catering (food and drinks). 

 

I arrived with 2 other work colleagues about 5 minutes before the agred time. None of us had been to the apartment before. We walked in and we all looked at each other. For a couple of minutes nobody spoke. A minute later the S&P folks arrived (a supervisor, a chef and 3 waiters). The S&P supervisor asked the Thai GF 'where can we work to prepare the plates of food?', Answer 'on the floor'.

 

In reality all the tables, bench tops, sink area etc., were covered with old dirty plates, good scraps, cutlery, empty food containers, dozens of bottles of full/empty body lotions, make up items etc.

 

The S&P supvr checked for any further clean plates, cutlery and drinking glasses. None, all dirty. S&P guy called the nearest S&P restaurant and asked then to quickly deliver plates, cutlery, glasses and a maid to help with clean up. 

 

All the guests were standing up, nobody wanted to sit down because all the chairs, sofas were piled with dirty smelling laundry. All of the time the guy who lived in the apartment and his GF made no attempt to move anything so guests could sit doen or to clear an area for food/drink preparation.

 

The bathroom was just as dirty, mould and dried soap scum everyehere, dozens of old discintergrating toothpaste packages and empty t'paste tubes, old soap wrappings, remains of bars of soap all over the floor and maybe 10 dirty smelly towels draped over bathroom fittings.

 

One of my colleagues quietly asked 'do you have a maid?' Answer 'No, what for'.

 

One of the work colleague guests said quietly 'i'm leaving, I can't cope with this and I don't want to eat food which had been left lyingon the floor'. (At one point the gf too k many pieces of cooked chicken from an S&P container and just put them on the floor. Why? She wanted the S&P container to make a second ice bucket). 

 

As soon as the work quest said 'I'm leaving' everybody fled. 

 

Next day party boy arrives and gets on with his work, nothing mentioned by anybody about the previous day.

 

Quite an experience. 

????????

I think I would have left upon arriving, pretending to be on the phone with an emergency. I would have missed quite the party though...

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They don't, they trash it and move on... repeat again.

I guess you are right about them being repeat offenders. Still, to make this room that dirty must take months. Months of living among trash... It's just mind blowing.

3 hours ago, placeholder said:

It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each.

At this price, it's a steal! Emphasis on the word "steal"...

10 minutes ago, siftasam said:

Is the date tentative or is it the general election?

Both?

1 hour ago, garygooner said:

Most important info missing:

How long was he planning on staying? How long did he tell his mum he was going to stay & then return home? 

Agreed, should start there to see if something really went wrong and he didn't return as scheduled.

2 hours ago, FriendlyFarang said:

The last time I was looking for a rental in the Bangkok area I contacted 10+ agents, many didn't even bother to answer, waste of time. In the end I rented directly from an owner.

That's surprising, every time I rented, bought or sold units, agents were quite helpful. It's been a while and services may have declined.

On 9/10/2022 at 10:40 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

Ok, not very artistic, but when I saw those "witches" with broomsticks yesterday I had to take a picture of this. ????

Ah yes, the good old law: witches and ghosts do not require helmets.. ????????

Honestly, just contact an agent. Send all your requirements and ask them to send you back possible options. If not happy, contact another agency. Arrange a visit when you're satisfied with the option(s).

I agree with others that 10-15k may not give you what you want.

When you thought the country couldn't go any further downhill... 

I feel like this circus will keep going on past next elections. Thailand as a whole should be ahead of where it is now, it is just being held back by bad management.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

his fan club

Who are these fruitcakes?

2 hours ago, chalawaan said:

Trust me, he's not on weed alone, probably got a side order of meth, and hes either banging his brains out, or flying solo. 

Meth is the only thing out there that would keep a first timer distracted for days, probably took too much without realising it or he's fiending, and likely with agreeable bad company egging him on... Just my two points worth. 

No other drugs but he did mix with alcohol and other members here think that's a bad mix.

14 hours ago, starky said:

So far the only gummies I have seen legally for sale are cbd. So if he is taking something he shouldn't hardly the fault of legalisation. 

I see, thanks for that detail. I talked to him today and he is coming back to earth.. He said he mixed edibles and alcohol and then just kept doing that for days... He told his company he got really sick but they don't seem to be buying it and his boss will see him Monday morning. Trouble coming...