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Crochet, lots. It was always odd coming back home from a visit to Thailand with a hat and scarf. 

I lived and swam at these beaches for many years and I’ve seen lifeguards save dozens of lives. I’ve also seen hundreds of tourists ignore warnings and talk ugly to the very people guarding their lives. It’s a senseless loss. RIP (No pun intended)

Of course schools will open. They have to collect all that international tuition. But don’t be surprised when they close again soon after.  ????

Increase in foreigners might be people switching to non o visas from tourist visas due to COVID lockdown

On a side note, can someone recommend a good read to bring me up to speed on the current/past political situation here in Thailand? I'm aware of the big picture but not the nuances. Thanks

Any word on METV? It expires in late Sept. The initial plan was to border run for another 2mos in Sept and extend that 1 month to get me to Dec. but now I’m here on amnesty. Also what are my chances of changing my METV to Non-O guardian without going back to my home country? I’m parent to a half Thai child who’s enrolled in school already. Thanks I know there’s no concrete answers but any guesses? I’m in Chiang Mai 

Hi, new Aerox owner here. If your bike is sitting for a week at a time try this quick disconnect. Can find on Lazada. I purposely got the R version without keyless or ABS to avoid all the extra stuff that could go wrong (and cheaper). Good luck

Why all the haters? It's a great tool to promote awareness. In 5yrs, Teslas and other oil free EVs will be common place. And with a +250mi range I doubt we'll see any stranded by the road side. I can't wait for clean air and good health for all of Thailand

Is it possible to register and insure an electric vehicle conversion on a car that's been previously registered in Thailand? Thanks

Is this news ? Never heard of any of them. Big deal - not.

OLD!

Not one R.I.P? I don't know if he was a good guy or not but I'm sure he has family and they will never see him again.

Now surely the name of "Kwame Rasheed Jackson" would raise some questions when leaving the US?

It doesn't sound like an American name?

Huh?? What does an American name sound like? Please enlighten.

There's no argument in US that everyone "should" have a gun, just the right to bear arms if you so choose. But what's that have to do with taxi drivers running Phuket?

I'm well aware of the different stories etc as to why all caucasians are called farang here and that it usually isn't used in a derogatory way but it does annoy me on occasion, how about you? To have a specific name for people based on skin colour is frowned upon in most countries yet here it is accepted. It wasn't so long ago that all people of African origin were labelled as n*****s and there are specific words to describe Asians and South Americans too but they are seldom used these days.

I was recently called Khun Farang in a government office even though they knew my name, similar story on a recent hospital visit. I hear it at schools, shopping centers, restaurants and even on the daft TV shows my wife likes to watch. It really doesn't bother me that much but on occasion I'd rather be called by my name if they know it or be asked my name so they can call me by my name instead of just 'farang'!

I'm mixed, African American (as brown as Obama) and I'm referred to as farang just as much as any fair skinned Swede or Brit. So it's not about color. And please educate me…when did "we" refer to Africans as n****rs?

There are 5 McDonalds.

Because contrary to what you see on tv, we are more conservative than Europeans and the like. When we take our family's on vacation we're not comfortable w the in your face prostitution like you see in Phuket. We also come for the culture and I can't think of another area w as many temples and national parks as CM. So I guess you can say we are Thai like in that way. I also noticed the average European getting just as big as their American brothers. They must love McDonalds as much as the next "bloke". Just my observations.

What is interesting about watching two big men punch each other to a pulp? I've never understood

They are 2 small men. They are boxing not beating and for the great ones, it's more like a chess match where you have to be able to execute your plan not just move a piece. But if it's not for you, it' not for you. For me personally, I enjoy watching the greatest athletes do there thing, be it tennis, racing or boxing.

How is dtac reception about a block in from the River rd on an upper floor hotel room (both telephone and data)? One-2-call or True any better? I know I got nothing last time staying near That Dam. Thanks

Thanks!

I heard channel 7 have their own boxing stadium, and entry is free. Do you know anything about this? Don't really fancy paying the 1000+ THB farang entry fee!

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Correct, Ch 7 is out beside Mor Chit BTS, Sunday afternoons only, action starts about 13:30 and usually have 5 or 6 fights.

Watching the bookies in action can at times be more fun than the boxing.

Get there early as it fills up quickly.

Hey, I hate to hijack but I was planning to do the same with some friends from back home while in BKK. So when you say get there early, what are we talking about, noon? Does it help to tip the doorman to guarantee entrance? Also is Morchit the giant weekend market? It would be nice to see both in one afternoon. OP, maybe you can chime in on your experiences at ch7 Stadium. It's funny to watch the fights on tv cause they love to give farangs in the audience lots of air time. Thanks in advance.

Is it a Thai dog or import?

Border crossings without a visa would give 30 days by air and 15 days by land, if you qualify for a visa exempt entry.

Contact a visa runner, they know the local situation the best and can enhance your chances for a visa.

Will do. Thanks!

Over the years I have accumulated 12 tourist visas in my passport (mostly from Vientiane). Im on my 2nd TV this year w extensions. Any advice on where to go for 1 more TV? I read Penang has a 3 TVs in 1 year rule so technically it sounds like I qualify and Im in Phuket so it's a cheap flight. Anybody have 1st hand experience there w a passport full of visas? One more visa should do the trick for me as I will be changing my status in the near future. Also if Im denied can I do back to back border crossings by air for 60 days? Thanks in advance!

I seriously doubt you can travel upcountry without a passport and I would not even be thinking about it. But it has been about 35 years since I was last there so perhaps things have changed a bit.

I would expect visa to be available on next workday afternoon if submitted in morning. The one time this happened to me (in Penang) they processed everyone the same day as a holiday goodwill gesture. But I would not expect that.

Lucky you. OK I'll stick w my original plan of Wed morn drop, Thurs aftn p/u and take a hit with the airfare changes. Thanks!