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@JessieDog I don't find this particularly unusual or unbelievable ... often trips originate from Bangkok to the provinces and are priced assuming that they return without a passenger. Any driver is happy to get someone returning to the Bangkok area at reduced fares. Also consider, that if u ask, drivers will quote you ~2000 for an 8 hour day.

"Paetongtarn’s rise gives birth to some strange theories" There might be some strange "theorys" ... but seriously, anyone with 2 brain cells to rub together can see what is afoot. Influential and powerful 💪 people always manage to push/pull the levers of power well beyond any useful time-frame - rather simply because they can and it's profitable. I don't see how the Thaksin political dynasty does any specific good for the country. - not a phenomenon unique to Thailand.

Ken was certainly an inquisitive guy ... much like Homer Simpson

@farrolDon't see why this would be a problem, they issued new notes since King Rama 9 passed away, and they have new "plastic" versions of the 20 and 50. All the old notes are still in circulation, except for the very old (20+ years) 10 baht note.

I propose new hotel regulations to accompany the bars open late, if they are open until 4am legally a lot of "tourists" won't get home until sunrise. Hotels should change checkout times accordingly allowing them to sleep it off. Regulate new checkout times of 3pm. 😎

Be sure to check any other properties he lived in 😁

Next time someone says to me "more likely to get struck by lightning" ... going to think of this story. Never would have thought one could be struck by lightning "inside" their home.

I would say my order of preference is something more suburban than CBD. By this I mean, any location that has not been totally upended by gentrification. I like the ability to get out onto the street and find food vendors, a local fresh market and restaurant/entertainment options. This is becoming increasingly difficult along the Sukhumvit corridor, condos, hotels, malls, and municipal policy have pretty much destroyed the local neighborhoods. We do a lot more cooking at home and spend less time out for an evening than in the past, as so many "local" options have vanished. Mind you, the Mrs loves her close proximity to the skytrain - always tradeoffs.

I'm thinking I look young for my modest 71 years. However, in recent years I'm starting to feel older than I am. 👨‍🦯

I see her in front of the EMquartier, Emporium and soon to open Emsphere sign. Suhhumvit already a mess even with Emsphere not as yet open. For purely selfish reasons I hope they don't extend shopping hours, it already 10pm. Also wouldn't hurt my feelings if they don't open any more of them.

From the full article (NOTE: not exactly formally approved yet) "The extension will undergo a final review at the next Cabinet meeting. Subsequently, the Minister of Interior will endorse the initiative before it is published in the Royal Gazette. Some members of Thai Parliament have urged stricter laws and more study before any extensions take place, however."

@mavrik Buy one, don't, opinions differ. Good advice regards helmet/kit, and insurance. The rent before you buy advice is solid gold, replies should help you narrow the choices.

I have direct debit, set it up over a decade ago. At the time I think it was a trip to the MEA to obtain a form requesting to pay by direct debit, then a trip to my bank to authorize it. Deductions started a month or two later, never a worry since. Well worth the "inconvience" to set it up.

This is the way I do it too, never a chance to forget, no concern about delayed receipt of the bill, no need to go pay, and you can be away from home without a care or thought. 👍

@TPDHThis is 100% correct, at least at CW (as the attached image illustrates). Friend of mine went through the same process less than a year ago, when I inquired at the time, they informed him that they would affix a "90 day reporting notification" when he successfully got his annual extension - it played out as they said and he got the same thing stapled into his passport. No need to be concerned. Good luck on your extension.

Horrifying crime ... nobody knows the personal circumstances that led up to this murder. Seems like the accused will get his "day in court", then the justice he deserves.

@Keirachiangmaitry searching in google with the thai name for example "buy african gray chiang Mai" - ซื้อ นกแอฟริกันเกรย์ เชียงใหม่ Here is one result, translated to english (says they have what you're looking for) https://petz--world--chiang--mai-business-site.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=th&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp good luck

You seem very confused, it's President Putin, Chairman Xi, and Crown Prince MBS.

Not sure what you're on about, no mention of anyone paying for anything in the article - yet you're mumbling about Thai billionaires.

I applaud the 90 day visa exempt (if I read it right) entry for Russians. Don't let politics cloud your vision/opinion. It sets the precedent for the same treatment for other foreigners to come.

Just want to second that opinion about @Sheryl- she's a great source and contributor to the community.

I would say that if you're focused on hospital selection, Bumrungrad (impressive service), that you're doing it all wrong and paying premium prices for much of the same care. Doesn't doctoring and care essentially revolve around the best physicians? Find a doctor that you're impressed with then take a closer look, many if not most also consult at government or other private hospitals where prices are a fraction of the cost for essentially the same care. Certainly some hospitals are better known for specific specialty care. There is no simple answer, I just submit that the doctor is more an important factor than the particular hospital

This is false, guns are not banned. Never having been a gun owner myself (and a foreigner that cannot own a gun here) I'm not familiar with the regulations, but there are many. There is a gun "market" area near to China Town in Bangkok.

I'm a US citizen retired here, my gf has had 3 visas (B1/B2) to the US. First time around she got a single entry, 2nd time they gave her a 10 year which she renewed a couple of years ago. These days the application is online, they will advise if they want an in-person interview. Most recent visa she got took around 2 weeks, no interview required. Main things I can think of that were requested were employment and bank letters and travel history.

I know u said country boy, but does he ever get a chance to go fishing where he lives? Some pretty large fish here, Beung Maruay - think it was like 100 baht entrance 100 baht rod rent, maybe 50 baht for bait.