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I don't know much about drugs but I used to go birding in Pai, And I knew locals there. It was a huge scam.

Nice to see Thailand has turned the corner and is only attracting family's . For wholesome family vacations. Mom Dad, I am going out sight seeing.. Ok son, make sure you wrap it up. Thanks dad I will.. Love you.

Haha, "Land of Scams". Pattaya has always been class "A" rip off. Nothing new here.

When I lived there I put the son of my girlfriend threw Software engineering. After 4 years he could not pass the test, not even close. His mom paid the teacher off to pass him. And guess what bank he went to work for? Yup you are right.

Enjoyed Thailand for many years, glad I got out when I did..

Hit them with the 36%. Anything that has made in Thailand I put back on the shelf or don't order it. Let them cry to China... Thailand, to Xi. The US wants a fair trade agreement. Xi, yeah same here, We will loan you money for some construction projects...

I'm in the US at present and paying the extra Tariff's . Fine with me. 36% would be about right for Thailand. Let China make up the difference,

About time the US started taking action. Hit them with all that can be tolerated...

Elmer, last name Fudd! Only in the paradise of Thailand.

I think the only westerners still there are the ones that married a Thai, or built a house and spent their savings. Best thing that happened to me was Thailand making it harder for me. I got out of my comfort zone and started exploring other places. Now, there is no way I would ever go back to live.

Haven't been to Vietnam in a few years, need to check it out again. When my embassy stopped the income verification and Thailand would not consider another option than to put money in the bank. I knew it was time to vacate. Not because of the money really, several things. The horrible air pollution and constant worrying about the paperwork. I finally settled on Sout America. I do not regret my decision at all. And wish I would have done it years ago. More expensive , drop dead nature (love that). Women are not easy at allll. But, it is to my liking, very affectionate. I only stay 6 months a year, but it is hassle free, no paperwork except one extension by internet. 36 dollars. I can breath the air, have ultra modern accommodations. Rip offs are as bad as Thailand, but that goes with the territory of living an expat life. As a US citizen, I am only a few hours out and the time zone is the same. I did not realize how much of a benefit that was. But, it is very very nice for me.

Expensive traffic violation.. Missed flight, taken down town to be processed. Wow. Must of been a hell of a violation.

Joke of the day!

Pattaya has come full circle. Now just a clown show.

I always wonder what Thailand is ? By the looks of it, it is a Socialist country trying to portray itself as democratic. What ever it is it is not working.

Digital nomads, the joke of the day.

Swayed by cheap living, great weather and all smiles . Then reality sets in.

Hahaha, another I am fairly well off and plan to give all my money to the Thai government, and rip off medical plans. Personally I hope all you guys stay in Thailand, and leave the really nice retirement destinations to us savvy retirees.. Thailand is a S$it hole for retiree's period.. Internet has kept it alive and I hope for my sake for a few more years.

Thailand used to be a pretty nice place. The government put an end to that. Had fun there when I was in my 50's and mid 60's. Haven't been back in several years now.

Miss the good old days of a good coup, Lets get Thailand back on track again.

Great they caught them, wonder how the police are going to spit up the money.

I've never seen a prostitute in Pattaya?

Lived down there for a while, they come across to Thailand to sew their oats. Then go back to Malaysia to be good Muslems. Been going on for umpteen years. Hooker heaven , they come across hooker up then go back and pretend they are saints... hahaha Some of the most beautiful Thai hookers I have ever seen. From Hat Yai all the way to the border in Kolok. Stunning.

And again the media blitz on quality tourists is paying off. Drunken brawler in the streets, stabbings. About time for a taxi driver to return several million baht left in his cab by a tourist.

900K/mo. before. At that rate all the Chinese (that have the funds) have seen Thailand several times. Probably looking for a different adventure.