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51 minutes ago, Crossy said:

(needing the bank account implies he doesn't have seasoned funds).

Which doesn't make it legit.

1 hour ago, proton said:

why you should not get one- outrageously large charges, few real benefits and still have to do 90 day reports.

....and TM30 reports.

23 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i have met Russians who claim to be here to avoid conscription, then go back no problem, so sometimes it's just a story

Did they ever returned and confirmed that or were you chatting with them online?

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

And you are not correct about that either! Read the 2nd page of a TM7

 

'APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT THE APPLICATION IN PERSON WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF HANDICAPPED PATIENTS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES'

 

Does this mean that 'agents' are not needed? They will not like this, neither would the IO.

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

I have always thought that anyone on the run should have their sentence increased by the same number of years on the run - in this case say 35 years for murder + another 17 for trying to avoid conviction - might stop a few doing the same

Didn't stop 'Tony' and his sister though...

1 hour ago, atpeace said:

The huge river is the highest I've experienced and the water is moving fast.

Bangkok will get it. haha

5 hours ago, proton said:

why bother with an agent then?

Beats me.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

They would then be picked up by the truck for the rest of the journey, paying an agent 20,000 baht per person.

Have they apprehended this 'agent' ?  I don't think so, they never do.

27 minutes ago, stereolab said:

All the grannies at our local market in Issan  are discussing which 5 star hotel in Bangkok to choose for this latest holiday. 

Put len ?  Even if someone would give  me a ticket including a hotel  stay in Bangkok for free, I'd refuse the offer.

2 hours ago, Nickcage49 said:

Yup. I walk it in the mornings and they're still there.

 

And trust me when I say it's not just booze, drug use is no doubt rampant.

 

How else are they staying up all night?

 

Many are still around at 8 am.

 

I've heard of youthful energy, but this is ridiculous.

 

And the police cars with their red lights on drive by. That's tellin em!

They probably sleep during daytime hence they can stay awake nighttime.

On 7/14/2023 at 9:11 PM, nglodnig said:

There are addictive personalities that will get addicted to ANYTHING - it's not the fault of the chemical, it is with the person.

Correct. It's not the same as alcohol which one will get addicted to.

On 8/4/2023 at 1:41 AM, Soupdragon said:

When the rescuers arrived did they have the right equipment to resuscitate the victims ?

 

Portable AED machines are vital but it seems they are not carried on the emergency vehicles.

What more can they do?

17 hours ago, stevekrabi said:

Now I'm getting older and more boring so usually I enjoy the day time Gents Clubs as it gets you out of the heat into a nice air conditioned place and the ladies in those places always seem nice and aren't pushy if you just choose to drink alone.

 I wonder why you don't drink in the comfort of your home?

On 8/7/2023 at 8:55 PM, Tailwagsdog said:

Are you calling Michael Jackson stupid?

No, I thought he was deceased.

2 hours ago, bob smith said:

what should I do?

Buy a mirror for yourself?

16 hours ago, blackshadow said:

they cant even repair pavements properly !!!!

Without corruption and brown envelopes I think they could.

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

Oh come on!  There are 3 submarines on order! What more do you want?

Engines for them?

On 7/23/2023 at 12:18 AM, BritManToo said:

Lets face it, no authorities in Thailand really care why foreigners die or are injured while here.

Neither does UK.

27 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I've worked with Thai journalists, and not one of them would last a week in the real world.

Yes, but this is Thailand, not the real world.

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

He also said he doesn't care if he goes to jail.

I like this part.  lol

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is the most visited city in the world so far this year, with around 22 million international arrivals, according to a survey by the Travelness travel blog. More detailed data reveal tourist patterns, such as an average stay of 4.7 nights and an average spend of US$173 per day.

 

Source: Travelness.com

 

Bangkok is more affordable than other cities in the top 20 and is well-known for its colourful street life, food and cultural wonders, such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun.

 

The city has something for everyone, from high end shopping malls to low-cost street markets. Its bustling nightlife and street food are famous around the world and the city serves as a gateway to other parts of Thailand, such as the beaches of Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-is-the-worlds-most-visited-city-this-year/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-04

 

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Las Vegas....?

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

Last I knew it was 500 b a day for overstay max of 20,000 b.

Go to jail if you cannot pay.

If you can pay for the ticket home ...

14 minutes ago, AnnaBanana said:

The term "Slippery as an eel" comes to mind.

... or a wet soap?

3 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Does not stop the police confiscating them, forcing the owners (renters) to collect them and perhaps pay a fine. Might achieve something actually. (Although if the Arabs lose the deposit, it may be profitable!)

What deposit, a copy of someones passport?