it is what it is

phuket isn't thailand. i went there once for an online date/holiday with a lady from malaysia, long story, excellent start, grim ending 😁. anyway, don't see why anyone would choose to base themselves in phuket, there are much pleasanter places to live in thailand.

i was so outraged that i stopped to film it.

victim blaming

or the m/c got in his blind spot.

However, the situation was amicably resolved, resulting in satisfaction on both sides. so, you're saying there is not story here.

statistically, the average number of road traffic deaths and injuries during songkran is consistent with the average for the numbers during the rest of the year. it's media hype that feeds the 'deadly days' myth.

that's so funny and uninformed. 25 years ago i went backpacking around the word for 3 years after working in in the City for 15 years, don't assume backpackers don't have money. it's a lifestyle choice and an amazing way to see the world and experience different countries and cultures.

it's a budget airline, in many countries not just thailand, you get what you pay for. try dealing with ryan air in the uk 🤣

mate, same as it ever was. as in every country, some people care about others and some people don't.

first world problems, vote with your feet, it's really not worth getting het up about.

a couple of thai friends went, they commented how few thais there there, mainly westerners and chinese. just shows thais have good music taste.

you seem to be living in a parallel thai universe, or are unlucky, or have an attitiue that attracts the negative side of people. been here over 20 years and... never been in a piss stained taxi here or anywhere else always been treated in a professional and efficient way by IOs, sometimes even friendly easy to ignore hawkers at the airport, compared to other countries they are not persistent or annoying never been in a taxi here with the meter not working or maybe thai bashing makes you feel better about yourself.

not a thai issue, when dealing in gold, or any precious metal or stones, you'd be well advised to know what your doing, and know what you're buying, before handing over any cash.

backpacking in india i stayed at a hostel near the ghats in varanassi, it was a common site to see not only bodies being carried through the streets on the way to the ghats, but also see the bodies being burnt. and if the wind was blowing in a certain direction there was a particular smell at breakfast on the veranda. regarding thai funerals, what struck me most was having a photographer present to record the event.

The issue with Bolt and Grab is that the drivers don't see the destination before before they accept the fare, this is to prevent drivers from cherry picking their ideal journeys and ignoring unfavourable journeys, ultimately to the detriment of the service on a whole. Thus: the Bolt driver accepted the ride, then realised it was a 3-4 hour journey, then he has to get back - obviously some drivers really don't want to do this, so if they cancel immediately, they'll be downgraded by the service. what a ridiculous business model, and clearly to the detriment to customers.

this is rare, i, and no one i know, has ever experienced it. there are dodgy people in every profession. bangkok taxi's are very cheap, fact. and generally very reliable, sure some try it on but tell them to take a hike, in 20+ years i'd say the vast majority are honest decent drivers.

been traveling most of my adult life, worked in many countries, visited around 60, never had any visa issues. follow the visa rules for the country you are visiting and you'll have no problems. it's not rocket science.

can't you counter sue saying that in suing you he is causing you stress, distress and it's having a negative impact on your business?😁

someone's in trouble...

when was it good? when was it competitively priced from the UK? i would have liked to fly thai, but it was always expensive, and i'm talking the last 20 odd years...

She said you might speak to people like that in England but not in Thailand, I wasn’t aggressive just asked how long was it going to be there for. and you replied, yes we do, that's how we get things done

hardly out of control, sure there are some bad operators and more effective enforcement of them is needed, but this is thailand and it's not going to happen. in 20 years i've never had a issue with a taxi driver, if they quote a flat rate i decline, it's easy enough to find a driver who will use the meter. so, as they like to say here, it's up to you. frankly, the woman was daft to get into a car she hadn't booked, very risky. any slight issue or negative intuition and i'm out of there.

all due respect, but seriously, americans vote for this bloke? and the only alternative is an old codger...? the american dream? no thanks.

i demand action! we need more of these giant air purifying machines! problem solved! next!

flying back after a visit to singapore, the air pollution over bangkok is quite scary, i'm beginning to think i'll spend less time here.