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Report Cabinet Approves Measures to Shield Youths from E-Cigarettes
WHansen replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Shielding youths from Yabba and knife use would be my priority. -
Crime Ex-Air Hostess Claims £1.5M Drug Stitch-Up in Sri Lanka
WHansen replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I find this hard to believe, both cases would be 25kg each, she must have noticed the weight. When she got ready for the flight the next morning did she wear all the same clothes she had on the night before or did she wear a new outfit, if a new outfit, she must have put her dirty clothes in one of the bags containing 23kg of weed and somehow not noticed all her original luggage had been removed. Could possibly have put everything in a carry on bag i suppose. A small lady would really struggle to lift 25kg in each hand if you ask me, and surely they were not 25kg each when she packed them for a "short trip" to Sri Lanka. Maybe it is all lost in translation and the bags were tampered with after being checked in at the airport.- 78 replies
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Economy Cash Handout Pause Shock: Phase III Delayed Indefinitely
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thailands financial house of cards is getting ready to fall down. -
Economy Thailand's 2025 Struggles: Growth Forecast Slashed Amid US Tariffs
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It has become fashionable to blame everything on US tariffs, a way many countries can try to hide their governments inept management, wastage and greed. Many economies, including Thailands were in dire straights long before the new tariffs were mentioned. -
Video Ex-Air Hostess Charlotte Lee Arrested for £1.5m Cannabis in Sri Lanka
WHansen replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
No sympathy for either of them. The risks are well known. Two young lives ruined.- 112 replies
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Report Health Minister Forms Panel to Examine Thaksin Medical Care Controversy
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Health Minister Forms Panel to Examine Thaksin Medical Care Controversy With instructions to take their time finding nothing was done wrong. -
Report PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Defends Father's Hospital Stay Amid Scandal
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thaksin may have exaggerated his illness to avoid serving a corruption sentence. Any uncorrupt properly trained doctor would have proved this. -
Economy PM Paetongtarn Signals Doubts Over Next Handout Phase
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thailands massive financial problems are being well hidden but will be exposed sooner or later. -
Crime AI Police Robot Helps Catch 14 Criminals in Thailand
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Assisted in 14 arrests as it was not asleep in its booth and didn't have a phone to play with. -
Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I stopped visiting places that have dual pricing long ago, nothing to do with the cost which is small in the grand scheme of things but due to the policy which i disagree with. Most of us spend a small fortune when we come to Thailand and i personally don't like being taken advantage of to visit somewhere. Lets be honest, one temple is the same as the next and the national parks are full of viewpoints brimming with people livestreaming or taking selfies for their oh so important social media accounts. -
Travel Thailand Tightens Airport Rules on Liquids and Gels to Boost Safety
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It's the el-cheapos from china that are the problem. Safety wise it would be more appropriate to ban alcohol sales in airport bars, alcohol safety issues must outnumber power pack issues 1,000's/1 Back on subject, it was a pleasure to travel through Schiphol before the new EU rules put a stop to the 3D CT scanners being used until they undergo further testing, you could take bottles of water in your hand luggage and leave everything in your bag saving time unpacking everything. These scanners will be reintroduced and implemented in airports that can afford to install them at some point. Sooner rather than later hopefully, it will put an end to the 5-10 times price increase water scam that airports allow their outlets to charge. -
Report Staggering 80% of Thai Army Conscripts Battling Drug Addiction
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Just my personal experience here. After returning from Thailand and smoking weed, 5 or 6 joints daily for 4 months it was time to clear my system as i regularly get tested via urine and saliva tests. It was tough as i constantly thought about smoking a nice joint for a couple of weeks, but didn't crack. I have gone through this process many times over the last 40 years. I believe THC 'addiction' is psychological rather than physical, wanting rather than needing. Nicotine on the other hand... i hate that i use nicotine but try as i may, too many times to mention over the past 40 years, i can not stop, without nicotine i am consumed with thoughts of how to get some and i feel somewhat different bodily. For me there is a big difference between bodily needing nicotine and mentally wanting THC. Others may well have different experiences though. -
Immigration Thai PM Tackles Overstaying Tourists with Visa-Free Scheme Revamp
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I can understand the sentiment from the government as the 60 day visa free has enticed more undesirables to visit Thailand than it can deal with, but it may be too late to change the damage this has caused to Thailands reputation. We have all read the stories about Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket etc turning into war zones, whether true or over publicised by the media for extra clicks i don't know but the stories are out there for potential visitors to read. As a 60 day visa is so cheap and easy to obtain, the bad people that visited and discovered just how slack law enforcement is here, and how easy it is pay their way out of trouble or prevent trouble will just just apply for a visa. -
Transport Driving Licence Renewals Go Digital: No More Tests Needed
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I'm a 3 month visitor, 2 month SETV and 30 day extension, and mine was the second 5 year licence i received. I do have a home in Thailand though. -
Transport Driving Licence Renewals Go Digital: No More Tests Needed
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Renewed my bike and car license a few months ago and although i only spent 45 mins in DLT plus 40 mins travel, it's all the other bits that also take time. Photos and photocopies of everything for Immigration and DLT over 1 hour, online video 1 hour, medical cert 50 mins, residency certs 1 1/2 hours including travel time, an hour online making sure i had all relevant documents and certs. I'm not far from anything i needed but i can imagine how much aggro and time it takes for some people to collect all the required doc's and certs to renew. Turning up at DLT was the easy part for me. -
Economy Wage Woes: US Tariffs Freeze Thai Minimum Wage Boost
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thailands financial crisis is dire, a meltdown may be on the way. -
Illegal Foreign Tour Guides Bypass Thai Law with Bribes
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Ditto. Things here will never change until those taking bribes are suitably punished. -
138 Deaths in First Four Days of Songkran’s “Seven Dangerous Days”
WHansen replied to Georgealbert's topic in Thailand News
Socially acceptable to drink drive, taking Yabba pills and untrained drivers, what could possibly go wrong. RIP to the innocent victims. -
Chinese Tourist Dip Sparks Concern Amid Trade Tensions
WHansen replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Quality chinese tourists 555