Bangkocker

20 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I'm all for it, if it meant free health care for ALL foreigners whilst in Thailand soil !

Apparently it might fund a visit to the STD clinic for a thorough inspection hahahah

23 hours ago, worldexpress said:

300 million visitors? Where did you get that? They said 25 million. I think it will be more like 18 million.

Hahahah accidentally put one extra zero - more like 25 million - still a shi*load of money for nix.

22 hours ago, DaveMG said:

Xi looks like a soul sucked podling from the Dark Crystal. I would not shake Xi hand if I was paid to.

Would anyone want to shake hands with the devil or someone that looks rather porcine (pig like).

On 11/19/2022 at 8:40 AM, TTSIssues said:

He also shook hands with Biden as well.

 

great snub !

Xi and his demented zero covid. As they say 'always get max political mileage out of a pandemic'. I can see the Chinese locked down for years with this lunatic at the helm. The west tried it, but freedom and democracy and sound reasoning stopped this nonsense. Best they can do now in the west is say 'ooooh ahhh get scared everyone - we have a new variant'.

4 minutes ago, Bangkocker said:

No ????? Those retards as you put it, have been maintaining finger print scanners in the airports matey.

And they can call on big brother Xi to help them out and give them the wherewithal. One day Thailand may become Chiland.

5 hours ago, Adumbration said:

Cashless....These retards cannot even maintain a functioning website.

No ????? Those retards as you put it, have been maintaining finger print scanners in the airports matey.

17 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

And you believe that.....laughable....

You need your cerebral battery changed. That's what CCP has enforced in China. Cashless= total control.

10 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

The next time I go outside, I will avoid walking past banks , I will walk along the backstreets , I dont want those banks watching what I am doing 

That's a good boy !! you are (very) slowly catching on. You must have recently changed your cerebral battery ?

9 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

The QR code payment system is the best thing since sliced bread. I don’t ever need to go the bank to deposit or to withdraw money. There is no chance my staff can “lose” the money from a job they have done (gardening services). I can balance the books every night without having to touch used and sometimes soiled bank notes.

 

 

And when big brother stops your account you won't even be able to buy sliced bread.

19 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

This will likely never happen here. How much of the economy is off the books, and under ground? And will they be able to make the system more efficient? I have stood in line many times while someone fools around with their phone for 5 minutes trying to pay. It then takes me 6 seconds to complete a cash transaction. I always carry plenty of cash. Cash is king. Cash rules. 

You're me man !!!!!!!!!!

36 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Certainly a better idea than going shopping with a bargirl. 

Ok then you are saying it's better with two bargirls.

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I can't say I'm that bothered, my shopping isn't that interesting.

1 hour ago, jaywalker2 said:

In China, you have to get an okay from a QR code before you can travel, shop, do just about anything.

Only important when you go shopping with your bar girl ??

2 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Who really wants to know that I went to ASDA tonight and got myself a few beers ?

  Even my facebook friends get bored about my posts , I really don't think that "Big Brother " would take any interest in my life .

   I had a KFC today and bought a new microwave oven 

Who is concerned about that ?

That's not the the point. Even if you are boring - don't get swept along like a nice little obedient sheep. There is a big reason banks and governments like a sleeping, trusting Joe. They want power over you - even if your are Mr Boring.

18 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Still lax..

Smoke where you want but not at work.. 

Sell where you want but not the above.

15 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

About bloody time. Whole Silom smells like pot farm.

Too late now, the stable door has been opened, the horse has bolted to graze on the weed, and a country full of pot heads now. Imbeciles. PS they idiots may as well legalise drinking and driving as well.

9 hours ago, Thailand said:

Not before time. Bit late to save this year but looking up for 2023.

Yeah - About effin' time. I guess they figure they can't get away with strong arm tactics, to restrict people's liberties too long. Many other places like Bali still haven't let go of they Peduli apps and all the other.... What a bloody pain. Two and a half years on and still restrictions. Unbelievable !!!

Fact: Many 'idiots' do travel to SE Asia and elsewhere without any insurance. It would be easy to implement compulsory universal coverage levies on the airline ticket at POS.

15 hours ago, DezLez said:

"Between 2017-2019, the Thai government spent more than 700 million baht compensating the Public Health Ministry after uninsured foreign tourists had received medical treatment in Thailand but had left the country without paying their bills."

 

Have they published what is the projected loss of overall revenue if fewer visitors arrive due to the fee?

Well B300 won't break the bank, and if we as tourists get some value from a comprehensive travel insurance coverage I'm all for it. BUT if these pr**ks are just charging us to bolster up their coffers they can pi** off.

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Sook Siam knows no boundaries.

Yes, many sookies in Siam... health minister biggest sook known.

On 8/31/2022 at 1:54 PM, Dmaxdan said:

So it will soon become Venice of the orient. The tuk tuk drivers will have to trade in their machines for gondolas.

Oh well !! Another excuse for more floating markets.

4 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I try my best. 

 

OMG, I saw what looked like 2 mid twenties LARGE  Scandinavian girls walking down a back soi here in Pattaya yesterday. What a scary sight, no way I'm having sexual contact with either of them. 

 

I don't blame you. The concept that Scandinavian woman are all bombshells  with blue eyes and blonde hair is a big myth. Mostly horrible emancipated feminists, with an axe to grind with all men. They were there to spread their contagion to Thai women. PS  lots of Scandinavian men are wimps and cuckolds.

9 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I think it's an anal thing. 

 

Yes, partner swapping is rife so more chance of exposure.