J Branche

Shhh, we need to blame someone or something. Not the Foreign Sourced Income Tax, changes in Visa policy, Digital Arrival Card, and decline in Chinese tourists.

"Thongmai insisted that there was no prior conflict or provocation on his part, leaving him bewildered by the biker’s violent outburst." Could be case of mistaken identity as those vans look very similar. Anyways I'm sure the passengers will spread the word on how friendly the locals where, they even help you open the windows to enjoy a nice sea breeze.

I don't find it offensive, they use it interchangeable with me I hear my name most the time and Farang the other times. I have studied behavioral psychology and this is a learned/conditioned trait. They are products of their environment and just mimicking others. In their society it is considered acceptable

I think there are a couple of things going on. The alleged assault received a lot of media coverage and was seen allegedly as a "Foreigner thinking they can come to Thailand, disrespect and assault a Thai person and think there are not going to be any consequences". Then the victim continued to pursue that appropriate action be taken. Lastly the assailant allegedly is known as a repeat offender around the area.Couple of things. Think the media attention this received and that a Foreigner kicked a Thai that the perception may have been "Foreigners think they can come to Thailand and disrespect, bully, and assault a Thai person who is just sitting on a step" They needed to send a Clear message this is Not acceptable and there will be consequences.

I use Libre Office, the spreadsheets and document parts the most. For normal stuff it is great, no problems. I know probably 4 or 5 years ago the spreadsheet part had a few bugs but they have been fixed for years. Someone talked about the format saving as Libreoffice files. Somewhere in the settings or properties you can change the default file save type/extension.

I think it is a combination of being able to communicate your destination effectively (language barrier), knowing the fare or fare price range, having an estimated time the driver will arrive, convenience of someone picking you up at a certain location, the driver and car information being available along with rating provides some comfort. Additionally if you have special requirements (a lot of people or luggage) you can select the appropriate size vehicle.

USD definitely weakening so far today. Hopefully it improves once US Markets open

Not sure what happened here. This type event could have happened when someone falls a sleep for a second then wakes up, panics and hits the gas instead of the brake. Lived in Florida and there were stories once a week of older people confusing the pedals and driving through the front of a shop.

These are probably the same analyst on Wall Street who constantly adjust their forecast to the day after the earnings report is released When Baht hit 34 mid rate I checked the forecast and it was a lot more ambitious, I believe over 36 by end of year I just try to transfer some when rate is good for that period and what I feel it will do in the future

Had to teach girlfriends son not to spray people in the face with the water gun. Grown man trying to instigate a reaction from these ladies by being disrespectful. Surprised he didn't take a few knocks to the head from a plastic water gun.

Are they sure the high sugar beverages have been eradicated? I have a photo from the back of the Coke in the refrigerator. The label indicates it has 15 grams per 200 ml serving. That would indicate a liter will have 200 ml x 5 = 1 liter. 15 grams X 5 = 75 grams per liter. "The shift in product composition is evident in the numbers:" "Drinks with 14g or more have been eradicated, declining from 819 to zero." The Coke says it has 29% than regular Coke.

My knowledge is that many factors are involved when a foreign company decides to do business in China. Cost of goods, landed (includes cost to manufacture, taxes in China, shipping, import fees, taxes, shipping cost to US warehouse if US company) China has "Golden Shares" were China has full control of the company but owns only 1% of the stock

Another sad part is we read these stories somewhat often and have been desensitized to the occurrence. I will say it again, the risk involved with somethings means you only have to be wrong once and you are dead.

If it was a stabbing I would assume the wound would need to be properly irrigated, sutured and antibiotics taken to prevent infection

I guess it is better than stabbings and shootings. Not sure I would try to break it up, I'd probably get a heel upside my head

The Bar probably could have operated undetected if they didn't compete to see who can play their music the loudest. Glad they are doing something as some Thai's, other people go to work in the schools, hospitals, offices and just want to get reasonable sleep at night

You are correct. The story didn't specify make and model of 125cc motorbike but a new front and rear Michelin Moto GP Honda Click tire would be 2010 baht. The ones in the photo were about 1750 for front and rear

Definitely calling fake. Just had screw removed and tire plugged for 250 baht. Additionally pretty sure 2 Michelin tires are going to cost more than 3000 baht Then your comment about it having more stickers than horsepower and a Fat Foreigner making the wheel chirp

I see it a bit different. This would be more advantageous to India, Vietnam, etc Retaliatory Tariffs supports the US narrative that China is Bad. US would be more willing to work a deal with either of those countries just to spite China.

Probably British Lad but older with less muscle and a Tennis Bag strapped to my back.

Since airlines Hedge their fuel cost and summer travel season is soon I don't see airline ticket prices going down anytime soon. The forecast for the Thai Baht is that it will continue to weaken against the USD till close to end of year. Potentially higher cost of living for US may also factor into travel.

I sat next to a Texas college football player he was sitting in the middle on about an hour and a half flight to DFW Dallas/Fort Worth. His shoulders were so wide you would think he was wearing shoulder pads. Dude was really nice and actually sat leaning forward for about the whole flight to not impact his seat mates. Thanked him many times.

I'm puzzled by how the building appeared to collapse straight down with the earth shaking side to side. Other pictures from some buildings that collapsed show them falling to one side.

Has anyone seen the video on the DAC Digital Arrival Card. About 3 days before you fill out some info, upload passport, answer a bunch of invasive question like where are you staying, etc. Don't know about you but how much am I paid for doing someone else's job? Why do I need to submit the info on where I am staying. The hotel or place I am staying is suppose to submit that info. I've read bookings for other countries are up and it is because you book your flight, arrive, your passport is checked and you enjoy your vacation or stay. With a weakening economy, scaring people away with Tax talk, and this, how much do you expect from people who are guest in the country?

I read the policy of mine, paid and policy stated Insurance had X days to investigate and pay, then clause they had 3 months to pay for (insert any reason here). I think it took about 50 days. I think it needs to be mandatory that a broker must educate the basic process or how a claim is processed and decision rendered to a client.