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That's the home of the owners. The actual physical scam factory is usually "in Myanmar", on the Thai border (using Thai water, roads, electricity, internet, phone network, banking, food). Can also be in Cambodia, Laos et al.

At Icon Siam. 'nuff said

Bon Cafe was the first commercial Thai coffee I ever had. No thank you. I have tried all brands at BigC/Lotus/Makro, Makro is a disaster (as expected), BigC used to have espresso from Casino. They don't have it anymore, they now sell Lavazza at 5 times the European price. For the money I spend in a year I almost get a r/t ticket to Europe. Illy sells online for twice the European price. Like my friends, I used to bring my coffee from Europe. I find that ridiculous and want to change to something local. After a series of bad experiences with online shopping I ordered from Caferonn (as recommended by @Cameroni, thx) , actually got something and it seems ok. I still would prefer a brick-and-mortar-and-coffee place.

After several days of ghost calls, KEX now sent me an SMS (in Thai, including spelling mistakes): "you have been helped " I called them and asked, what that means. "Oh, it means we will call you again"

But now the police is catching up with these criminals, and everybody whi owns a passport will be put in jail Problem solved.

Double pricing for the subway, that's something I have never seen. Thailand is planning to do the same.

Takes only 30 or 40 minutes, then they give up, and tell you to come back another day. The real big deal is if you need the facial registration for whatever transaction and it is not working. But from my experience, digital services always work flawlessly in Thailand, so no worries.

They kick you out when you 70. (I exaggerate. They only don't let you use the app when you are 70. And no web-based internet banking, anyway)

There is some truth in this. A shy 17y.o. recently guessed my age - and made me 20 years younger than i am. I didn't protest.

So, according to some posters, we can conclude that you must be unwashed, unkempt, smelly, wearing flipflops, shorts and wife beaters over your big beer belly, holding a can of beer while traveling, farting all the way from Kheha to Khu Khot and back. I, on the opposite, followed those posters' advice and always wear a tuxedo over my silk shirt when traveling the BTS, and a top hat. My Italian leather shoes are always clean and shiny, as my butler - who as a matter of course always travels with me - polishes them on the platform. I have been offered a seat two times already, in less than 30 years!

That's an interesting story. Would be nice to know the reasoning behind this decision.

Change of ownership. They belong to SF Express now (actually, for several years already) https://www.matichon.co.th/economy/news_4725209 Kerry was a Hong Kong company. SF is a mainland Chinese company. So I would be surprised if service would not deteriorate.

The Laotian girl: arrived 5 days ago, from the farm. Got an infection here. I told her, in Thailand, if sick, people go see a doctor (a new concept for her). He may give you medicine. She did that and got cured. Learned quickly. The Indian: moved in last week. Throws all his loose trash (not put in plastic bags) into the basket clearly labeled "for recyclables". (Labels in English and pictograms). Disgusting. How to handle this? Just ignore? I doesn't look like he will learn. The Americans: moved here 2 years ago. Shouting at each other chatting in front of the lift. Asked if they realize they disturb everybody else, they don't even hear the person asking. Shouted at in American volume, they answer "no". Leave them alone, hopeless. I love the Thais

If you don't agree with the world's biggest genius, you are a communist. Probably a Chinese one, maybe living in Russia, with an Indian wife.

You do not need to keep to the same brand. It's preferable, of course. You confuse different vaccination schedules (3,4, 5 jabs) with different brands of jabs (Speeda, Verorab, Rabipur) You may be excused, as there are various schedules, and there has been some change during the last years. Change sometimes driven by Thailand, which is a leader in rabies vaccination research.

Speeda is interchangeable with Verorab.

Animals that behave atypical are highly suspicious: deer not afraid of humans a dog sunbathing Don't go near them! BTW a dog sick with rabies will often just be very sleepy. Not rabid like certain president.

as soon as possible. It is not recommended to wait until the next day with the first jab. Should be done on day 0. And the wound should be cleaned immediately. "Cleaning" here means considerably more than holding the wound under a faucet for 30 seconds. The wound should be vigorously cleaned with soap and water for 15 minutes.

The second jab is usually given 3 days after the first, not one or 2 weeks. This is just a small detail in your otherwise very good post.

Yes

Thx, I wil try. My last trip on the BTS was 107 B, I didn't even know they have that expensive trips.

I do get a senior card on BTS, because I have a pink card. Interesting, I didn't know this. You just got it at a station (remember which one?)? I will try.

Easy. Just change your parents. Be born as a Thai. (You also need the required bank balance to get respect here, but most farang meet this requirement easily).

Unfortunately, I meant generally. Even your Isaan girl does not respect you.

Thanks for this elaborate comment. It really explains things in depth, like your other posts. Good there are smart posters like you, they keep this board valuable.