AustinRacing

What narrow minded nonsense. Drugs affect the whole of society. The fewer users the better off the nation. Eg Singapore.

There you have it. From the horses mouth explaining political landscape in Thailand.

The only thing I like about this guy is his hair and glasses. Just about every other politician dye their hair and not wear glasses (if they need it) pretending to be younger, a sign of deceptive behavior.

Oh well. They deserve the government they have and all the crook public servants. Unless the public grow a pair and hold them accountable this will go on and on.

Uncommon for an innocent accused to respond “no comment, my lawyer is handling it”.

Almost guaranteed every loan shark operation either has police as partners or police on their books. Police are a good deterrent for those wanting to screw the loan shark. My wife used to loan money years ago. Anyone getting caught most likely had a falling out with the cops involved.

She chose to pull the wool over me and failed. You guys may accept being taken advantaged of but showing kids backbone is not a bad thing.

you keep missing the point or just wanna push your agenda. Nobody is talking about prices here. You teach your kid to bend over backwards when being ripped off and I’ll teach mine to watch out for it. Better yet how about not talk about kids.

Economic hardship etc justifies cheating, scamming, ripping people off? It’s fair to say she wouldn’t do it to her Thai friends. But to farangs, let’s milk them. Not in my book!!!

???????? ok that makes sense. Just to set the record straight, the first visit was a full refund. So now we’re talking about 1baht. ????????????

2? Why 2? ????

How’s that relevant to my feedback?

She completed a course the article says. It’s not about competency in Thailand, it’s about attending.

No, that is not the definition. It is a person who fits the definition. ????

Lack of ability to speak is irrelevant in this case.

Some people just can’t accept being wrong even when presented with facts. Thai Tourism Law TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND ACT, B.E. 2522 (1979) _______________ BHUMIPOL ALULYADEJ, REX. Given on the 30th day of April, B.E. 2522; Being the 34th Year of the Present reign. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is graciously pleased to proclaim that: Whereas it is deemed expedient to have the law on the Tourism Authority of Thailand; Be it, therefore, enacted by the King, by and with the advice and consent of the National Legislative Assembly acting as the National Assembly as follows: Section l. This Act is called the “Tourism Authority of Thailand Act, B.E. 2522”. Which part of LAW don’t you get buddy. The “A” in TAT is Authority not a lobby group. They don’t set immigration laws of course. But you were asking about formal/legal definition of tourist. This is defined by TAT under law.

Ignoring is one thing and up to individuals but that is Thai government’s formal definition. Laws are not often interpreted consistently but they can be if they choose to do so. You asked what a tourist is and there you have it. Like it or not it is what it is.

TAT definition of tourist according to Thai law: “tourist” means any person who freely travels from his normal place of residence to other place for temporary period with the objective other than to carry on his occupation or to earn income.

I would say no he’s not a tourist.

Well you weren’t really prepared in advance, don’t speak the language and expect for everything to go smoothly. Don’t blame the people who were dealing with you. Put yourself in their shoes.

Yeah it’s about 48 baht more than you. ????????????

We’ve had plenty of those. I don’t think (hope not) she’s the type. Just a little old lady trying to squeeze a farang for a few Baht. Not blaming her, just not letting her win.

I got some banana trees as a matter of fact. I can send you some.

No, just sharing stuff and experiences.

Don’t be harsh on her. Give her credit for trying.