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Hope they lock these two up for a long time. Chinese and crime seem to go together too much these days.

Another ridiculous idea.

Hua Hin soon to be overrun with Kazakhs.

I've never had a problem with Nok and I fly them when I can. Good to have competition for AirAsia.

Expensive to have kids. There's already too many people everywhere.

Today I noticed that my residential electricity price per kwh has increased month to month since July. No idea why the PEA kept increasing it. September > August > July.

For a one-person stay, not a big deal. Better than walking down the hall to use a communal loo.

The charade goes on.

About 10 years ago I was at that place and there were Russian girls (hookers) openly drinking big beers at the Vientiane Thai embassy while getting their visas. It was just a party to them.

Just had a house visit from Phuket Immigration police. They were checking my location as I recently started an Non O extension based on retirement. Nice people. Asked some general questions like do I rent the house, do I ride a motorbike, what's my age, what do I like to do in my neighborhood etc. Took a picture or two of me. The visit lasted 20 minutes. They also chatted with and took pictures of other farang neighbours.

You should contact a language school where you might locate and ask them about this specific question. There have been some crackdowns. I am enrolled in a language school in Phuket now and on a retirement visa. My school teacher said that no Ed visas are being given to Chinese citizens.

Ed visa is a good idea. The classes are quite fun. Costs will vary. Maybe up to 50K baht per year. The language skills you develop will be very useful for your time in Thailand.

Might as well install Thakin as PM next week. This Thaksin farce is a terrible look for the country.

Not too hot for me. Even living in a hot country like Thailand (Phuket) I never need to use air con. Phuket gets some rain, but it's good to fill the reservoirs and clean the dirty roads.

Not sure what you are getting at, except calling this topic boring. The swastika symbol is represented in both directions. The idea of the swastika is that it's like a wheel (circular), and wheels move in both directions. It's also a lot older than the Nazis. From Wikipedia: The swastika (卐 or 卍) is an ancient religious and cultural symbol, predominantly in various Eurasian, as well as some African and American cultures,

The idea that modern groups can claim ownership of common symbols is wrong. Swastikas are much older than Nazis. Nazis don't own swastikas, just as the alphabet people don't own rainbows.

First vindaloo is delivered to the moon. Congrats.

Fewer people is good for the Earth. A responsible country will try to keep it's population number from rising.

Thanks for the info. This is really a sad situation. (sarcasm alert).

Everywhere sucks now compared to a few decades ago. There is too many people (everywhere).

The article you refer to doesn't say he will be sentenced to two years prison. Read it again. It says "up to" which usually means no prison sentence at all. The Thais want to get rid of this guy, not lock him up for a prison sentence that will then cost them money. This guy was in Thailand when the covid extensions were being granted over and over, so unsure why he never took advantage of that. It was easy to remain in Thailand legally during the covid extension period.

What is the best courier company to use for Thailand deliveries? Sounds like it is not D$L. I have used D$L in the past, and I know they are expensive.

I like: swimming pool breakfast short waiting time for elevators comfortable bed quiet room good location / can walk to things bathroom has a shower stall small fridge

Not Bangkok Bank, but I opened a Krungthai bank account about two weeks ago. Krungthai allowed it using my passport (retirement extension of stay) and a Thai driver's licence. Perhaps BB will do the same. I fully agree the OP should open his own BB account to save the 5500 baht fee.

Lyrics (as I recall) from a Dice Clay nursery rhyme: Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor dog a bone. When she bent over Rover took over And now she's got a bone of her own.