J Branche

People talk about the Tax dollars. You are kidding right? I would like to see the transparent, true, accurate accounting for this scenario. Then they sell/projection will be it will bring in Trillions of Baht, all your troubles will be over. All while smiling and knowing if they can get their foot in the door, make some quick money, transfer it out of Thailand and they will be on the first private jet out to an undisclosed location all while laughing, smiling and celebrating with some high end liquor.

Are you delusional? You know how enforcement works around here. Additionally when Thais are knowingly restricted access to something because they are financially less successful they do Not like it. Especially when foreigners are allowed in. If you are a Politician this would not look good and cause Thai people to be outspoken then you have another Flip, Flop scenario where it's built open, and forced to change or close at the expense of the businesses

Pattaya come for the white sandy beaches and Free golden shower. Maybe if Pattaya Beach had more visible and convenient Toilet facilities this would be infrequent. Walk that beach and looked. Few pay Toilet signs, and publicly available toilets. Make Toilets conveniently placed, free or cheap and problem will be reduced.

Yes shelve this Casino idea for the foreseeable future. Delusional visions of grandeur, huge influx of High Net Worth gamblers, huge fancy complexes that are admired by other countries. Etc. They sell you the dream and when you mention what about the impact on Thai society, the money that is lost to pay for their children's school, rent, vehicle, general living expenses and who will shoulder that burden and expense. (Not the Casinos) The fighting and broken families when their partner learns the money is gone. Haven't the Thai people suffered enough? Let's work on making Thailand attractive for businesses and increase the skills, education and language/math abilities of this generation for future growth, wealth, prosperity and success.

So has nothing to do with Thailands currency manipulation Yuan down 10% against Baht Yuan up 5% against Vietnamese currency thats a 15% difference. The kidnapping of Chinese who are held for ransom. That the Chinese Tour Group Sellers are all pushing travel to Vietnam as being the in place right now. It's low rainy season. Dual pricing and Scams on Foreigners. Maybe the DAC Digital Arrival Card. Businesses wanting budget travelers to now pay higher almost western prices for things. The Flip Flopping on smoking a certain plant. I do believe Thailand is trying to do the right thing by tightening Banking Standards, cracking down on Scam Call Centers, making it harder to obtain multiple SIM cards, cracking down on the parking nightmare in Pattaya. Most of these impact people who live here vs visit.

I believe Thailand's vision of a few dispensaries open and spread throughout the city, being discreet and blending into the surroundings didn't materialize. Then the problem and pressure from destination countries for smugglers asking Thailand for change. I would have made it a lottery draw for X amount of licenses/permits. Can't be open within X distance of a school or Temple. Promotion and Advertising material would be limited to in shop, none front shop window locations. I believe Thai, public, and tourist acceptance would have been higher. I haven't experienced any more nuisances from neighbors who smoke, eat the drug vs. people who drink. Unfortunately as mentioned with Thai culture and the oversight and Policing required the changes had to occur at the Government level. My question is if a dispensary owner who signed a multi year lease would be allowed to break/cancel any remaining portion once the law/requirements are active?

Landlord here. It is in the Lease that they will Not run a business or conduct any illegal activities on the property or they may be evicted. Harassing the tenant will not get you a renewal and they may do something stupid and leave. I do advise inspecting the property with new tenants. I do this by informing them I want to check all the sinks for leaks, clean AC, check for any other items that need service. Inspection is in the Lease also

I consider it a donation. Played for 3 years never won anything. Girlfriend won two numbers.

How about this. A reward for reporting Taxi meters that don't work. Driver gets caught so many times in year he is restricted from driving for X amount of time. People choosing not to get robbed by high fare, avoiding confrontation and wanting a cleaner, friendlier ride. I can see why Taxi's are angry.

She will order Grab Food, walk around being one of those full of themselves, irritating people, and think everyone is beneath her. Like the Thai Soap Operas talking about all the extravagant things, trips they been on and petty things someone said about them. Delusional after watching foreign videos of the luxurious lifestyle of others thinking they deserve this for _______ insert idiotic belief. I think people would pay Not to be around someone like this.

Your going to get a little of this with the bars and girls. Unfortunately they aren't educated on the Do's and Don'ts to avoid most trouble. About prices, I've talked about foreigners ruining it with Real Estate, and other purchases. Once one pays word spreads and they think Market Value has now risen. Always another plane load of people arriving who will eat the price because that is what they came to Thailand for and are now committed.

Be thankful for the friendship, good times, adventures and memories you had with your friend. It is never easy and an unfortunate part of our lives. One accident in 20 years than your doing great. You'll be healed up and back in action in no time. I agree please don't spiral into depression. Play your favorite music, go do some activities you enjoy, maybe go down to the beach and enjoy a sunset beverage and the view.

The Tourists arrive from all over the world at many different hours. I've seen many in Lotus with their weeks worth of groceries and some beer (alcoholic beverage of choice) only to be denied if it's before 11 am, after 2 pm or before 5 pm. They may also be purchasing something not available at 7-11 or other convenience store. I see both sides as you don't want intoxicated people on the road especially around schools and before people commute home from work. Just wish on the flight in they could play a little overview of key topics to inform visitors.

I would push back and say that even though there is a crack in your pipe it was not caused by your negligence. The negligence of the building to maintain the vertical pipe to reasonable standards caused the water to ingress to another water pipe and therefore any compensation or repairs should be from the Associations account. If they push back offer to pay 2000 and settle in middle if necessary. I have Condo Insurance for 2637 a year. Think that is cheap for the coverage amounts.

Transfer from US Brokerage Bank Account and Yes now it will always takes at least a day or more. Rather small amounts $1000. Think mine is caused by it being a Brokerage Bank Account vs. one of Big US Banks