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On 5/19/2023 at 12:39 PM, PrikPot said:

We do have a smokeless product that is also 100% legal. It can be consumed as a tea, or "snus".

 

See here: https://prikpot.com/product/dip-trip-cannabis-pouches/

 

 

 

Is it only available online or can you find it in local shops, too? I haven't seen it anywhere in the Cannabis dispensaries, neither Bangkok, nor Pattaya or Phuket.

I have tried various edibles the last time I was in Thailand because I didn't want to smoke or inhale. Never taken Cannabis before, so I was a first time user. I was eager to find out, but, I was a bit disappointed. First, it took more than 2 hours before I felt an effect at all. The effect which came suddenly then was strange, like I took a pain-killer. My body coordination was more difficult although my consciousnes felt rather clear. But, more or less that was it. No high, no joy or enthusiasm, no mood change. I could sleep extraordinarly well, though, and had no hangover like from alcohol. Maybe, I haven't found the right mixture yet. Otherwise, I'll stick to beer and a good glass of whine or something stronger.

14 hours ago, halloween said:

How does a stall squatting on a public footpath become a "legal business"? By paying bribes?

By paying a rent or a fee to the administration for the special use of public areas and by legally egistering as a street vending business. Cities over here in Europe have statutes for this sort of business. Doesn't have to be illegal per se. Some sort of order and control is, however, necessary in order to maintain the use of sidewalks for pedestrians. A total ban is probably not the end of the story.

Too early to speculate but according to a Thai expert on BBC tonight , since the bomb was placed at the shrine it was not primarily targeting tourists , but local Thais. So it could very well be a political motive.

I bet it was. The location for the bomb has been chosen to deliver a message of terror to Thais and to foreigners.

Is this another Muslim radical group ? <deleted> is wrong with these people (animals).

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They express their religious freedom as written in the Koran.

I know the question has been asked a lot of times. But I am still looking for a quality tailor in BKK. So far, I have seen a lot of tailors in Sukh. and near Pratunam. With these "tailors" I mean Indian or Nepalese shops which sell fabrics and are manufacturers. However, these shops are no real tailors. They promise anything but often cannot keep these promises. I ordered suits and shirts many times. They are ok, at best, but not outstanding. Mostly, there is a lack of detail and the suits are poorly made.

What I am looking for is a reliable tailor for high quality business suits. I mean fabrics of super 120s up, half or fully canvassed, different lapel styles etc who really knows his business and what's in vogue.

Anyone can give me some advice?

What if you are an acknowledged member of a sport shooting association and you want to continue the training with your guns while you are in Thailand? Would it be legal to bring your guns and/or ammunition to Thailand for sport purposes?

Can you imagine that American, German, Japanese, Australian citizens etc., resident in their own respective countries would allow / accept a law which said 'locals' cannot kill / maim people who happen to be on their 'property' but visitors to that same country can do this?

Unfortunately, this has become a sad reality in Germany since many years. Whereas muslim migrants from certain known nations get from the German jurisdiction a "migrants' bonus" and get away with anything this does not apply to the native German population.

If e.g. a German is attacked by a migrant and dares to defend himself the German is likely to be condemned. Chancellor Merkel declared publicly when speaking of migrants criminality: "We have to endure this". Of course, when she said "we" she doesn't mean herself. She and the politicans are well guarded and shielded off.

Government Savings Bank (GSB) at Asoke BTS Station

30/May/2009

Capital One MM Visa ATM

NO FEE

Where is this ATM exactly? I haven't discovered it at Asoke yet.

I will arrive in some days in BKK. Are there still ATMs at the airport or in the sukhumvit area where it is possible to withdraw money (EC/Maestro Card) without the charge? Any information would be helpful. I don't want to throw away 150 baht for nothing.

Take a lesson from the Thais on this one and abuse your social position. Why don't the lowlifes mess with middle and upper class Thais? Because they know the golden rule(he who has the gold makes the rules).If you know who your attacker(s) are the solution is simple and relatively cheap.

Suddenly the farang wasn't such a joke anymore; the Thais stopped laughing and looked very worried, the begging and grovelling soon followed. As abhorrent as we find this kind of behavior, it is the only way to effectively deal with Thais of that ilk.

Yeah, cheaper and more effective than any legal steps. Let the Police to a little clean up. I like that idea

Seems more likely that the Thais will start killing each other in Bangkok than launching a full scale war along the Cambodian border.

The question is 'cui bono'? Who will have a political profit from stepping up a border conflict right now? At least those in favor for a new military coup in Thailand might see some profit in a limited war with Cambodia which destabilizes Thailand and shifts power to the military.

BoT chief warns of spread of financial crisis to Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Tarisa Watanagas on Friday indicated the overall Thai economy and loan extension would grow at a slower pace next year because the global financial crisis is expected to spread to Thailand.

She said the world financial meltdown would definitely affect the Thai economy sooner or later.

A close watch on the situation must be kept because no one dared project the direction of the crisis. Mrs. Tarisa indicated.

However, she revealed the economy had still expanded rather satisfactorily.

"The financial crisis is expected to gradually affect the economy. Next year, the impacts will be more severe than this year," she advised.

"With economic sluggishness, everyone must adjust oneself. Exporters in particular must brace for the volatility of the global financial crisis and economic slowdown of trading partners.

Thailand must increase local demand and restore confidence for the sake of economic growth, she explained.

Mrs. Tarisa said that employment in Thailand had not yet been affected by the global financial crisis.

Overall, incomes earned by workers had not fallen to a worrisome level. The number of jobless is smaller than that of other countries affected by the bubble burst.

While the asset value of the affected countries had dropped, that of Thailand had not.

The key to solving the problem, she suggested, is to restore confidence so that the public would turn to spend more.

Regarding liquidity in the financial system, the BoT chief said it is sufficient to lending to the country's economic sector.

She conceded some banks are reluctant to lend under the current economic slowdown situation as reported because they had to be more careful regarding extending loans.

-- TNA 2008-10-18

Thailand will definitely be affected because the financial crisis is far bigger and will last longer than most might assume. No one has looked deeper onto the market for so called Credit default swaps. They are spread all over the world. And they are imploding right now. Someone will have to pay the bills. Search for the article from 17. october at the skynews.com homepage called "CDS: Markets' Hidden World War'

The Central Banks cannot do anything about it. Their bailout scheme will be completely useless because there are too huge sums of money involved. Money that doesn't exist and that can't possibly be created:

http://www.gold-eagle.com/editorials_08/laird101608.html

I was out 2 nights ago on Khao San Rd...

That's so horrible! Im surprised that you're so nonchalant about the whole thing.

I would hire vigilantes for some payback. If I were a farang, it would be extremely

insulting if I got treated like that by some shrimpdick lowlife.

Please be careful next time.

I think of payback every few minutes, usually after each dizzy spell I get... But whats the point? I would feel guilty that maybe they had serious injuries or would in some way suffer for a while after the payback, I can't live with that, like I said before, I'm more disappointed than angry, if I'd done something to deserve Thai & hope others are more lucky.

The payback idea sounds good but you would have to plan it very carefully. The reality is though quite simple.. Thais can beat up, and inflict terrible things upon aliens with almost impunity and noboby cares both many in Thai society and police / judicial, but god forbid a lousy alien getting some balance, you would be dead in a minute and an award given to the perpetrater.

You probably need to pay someone to identfy the two Thais and then need to pay again for someone doing the revenge job or helping you. I think, the assailants need a severe lesson. But, first of all, you'll have to find out who they were.

When looking from the Skytrain down towards sukhumvit soi 7/1 there is a sign at the top of the Star Inn reading "Havana Club Fidel".

Does anyone know why this sign is there? Looks rather strange in this part of the world.

If I change currency at a Thai bank branch, do I get the onshore or offshore Baht rate?

Same question - for my (Dollar denominated) Visa credit card, if used in Thailand do they convert using the offshore or onshore rate ?

Thanks

Probably neither nor. I asked my bank here in Germany and that's what they wrote me. I guess this is true for other countries too:

For credit card transactions they only use the exchange rates fixed by the international card organisations. These are different from the onshore/offshore rates. You may have a look here

http://www.firstdata.de/fremdwaehrungskurse.

On the site klick on "Fremdwaehrungskursanzeige", choose your card, the date and the currency and you'll get the credit card exchange rate. The rate is far better then the normal offshore rate.

From March 24 the new agreement exempts valid passport holders from Thailand and Russia from visa requirements for visits of up to 30 days from the date of entry.

http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=28416

To me, no good news...

Mahan doesn't have the best reputation. Look here: http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/mahanair.htm

A friend of mine who works at Frankfurt Airport recommended me to avoid Mahan, Pakistan and Indian Airlines.

Smile this is Thailand. Stop the complaining if you don't like it leave it. I bet you compained about your home country that's why you left.

This matter is too serios. No smiles about safety issues. And the "zero-option" (leave it when you don't like it) doesn't work for many. Think of all those who have to travel to Thailand (e.g. for business, family).

Be aware - health insurance does not seem to cover motorcycle accidents - unless someone knows different, please let me know!

Not being an expert I would say that the same rules should apply as in most other countries:

As a tourist and during a limited stay abroad your home insurance normally would cover most of the costs. It would be wise to contact them for inquiries before leaving your home country

As a resident, i.e. for a longer stay abroad than 6 months, you'll lose the insurance protection from your home insurance and need a new one. All the bigger and internationally operating insurance companies surely offer some extra packages for expatriates. It may be difficult to find the best one, though. I never needed one because I never stayed in Thailand for more than 4 weeks.

As to motorcycle accidents it should be the same as with any other accidents. Accidents are generally covered but it's very easy to lose the protection, if one doesn't pay attention. Insurances do not cover cases of gross negligence or wilful acts. And the following situations are usually considered as gross negligent behaviour: driving without helmet, driving drunken, driving without licence or a non-insured motorbike/car, passing a red light, driving much too fast, driving with too many persons on the bike, driving without lights when its dark etc.

Considering how people usually drive in Ko Samui (virtually all without helmet and in the evenings often drunken) it is clear that no insurance would ever cover the costs of accidents related to that behaviour. Personally, I would refrain from using a motorbike on the island after dark. Ko Samui is known for its high accident rate.

And if you take a motorbike taxi, insist on wearing a helmet (they all do have one for passengers) and, if possible, always choose an elderly driver. They managed to survive. That is an advice some wise person from the Dominican republic gave me some years ago. Over there, they drive like hel_l, too.

If one can afford it, a guard would be the safest way of protection. That's the way it happens in Brasil. The better areas are totally isolated with a high fences and armed guards. I guess sooner or later this development will reach us all.

I am wondering why no tourist complaint about the double pricing at the National Parks.

40 THB Thai, 400 THB foreigners is a joke!

Well, this is not a good example because it's not necessarily a pricing scam. In Europe you'll find on the community level public institutions maintained by the municipality and subsidized with communal taxes which have different entry prices for residents and non-residents. The municipality may provide that its residents may use their public institutions for a lower price. That's perfectly legal.

He claimed that shortly after arriving back at the room, he suddenly felt dizzy and fell asleep. When he woke up the woman was gone – together with his 15,000 Baht and mobile phone.

He can consider himself lucky that he woke up at least. Often, with physically tall or big tourists, they multiply the dose of that shit they pour into their beverage or apply otherwise. Some tourists do not wake up at all or have to spent several days in hospital.

When the drugged tourist goes to the police he is only object of derision. Police assumes: a drunkard, foolish enough to take a prostitute with him, silly enough to get drugged, he got what he deserves. But, when the tourist finally has left pattaya I guess they will eventually show up at the bar and claim a reasonable fee or share for not having arrested the bar girl.

Briton jumps to death in Chiang Mai

(TNA) - A British tourist committed suicide Saturday morning by jumping from his room on the sixth floor of a condominium in this northern city, falling to his death on the roof of an adjacent building, police said.

Entirely naked, the victim -- identified as Mark Anthony, age 35 -- leaped from his apartment room, breaking his neck and wrists in the fall.

I am really getting angry with the Thai police. They find a falang dead and, with lightning speed and regardless the often strange circumstances, they come to the conclusion that this must be a suicide. No further investigation conducted. There is virtually no protection for falangs by the police or the legal system.

Far too many tourists are being killed in Thailand. This has to stop.

Very wise advice Sheryl.

In the past 2 years I've had 2 friends hospitalized due to head injuries. One was the subject of a thread on TV a while back and the other is currently in hospital.

Both were unexpected accidents and the hospitals bills quickly add up.

Health insurance is definitely needed.

I have witnessed the same thing with a guy living in Ko Samui who had a motorbike accident and no insurance. He had serious head/brain injuries, fell in coma, and the very difficult head surgery amounted quickly over 1 million baht. If you or your relatives cannot pay the hospital the Thais will stop the treatment or the life prolongating measures. And taking you back home to Europe, e.g., with a privately chartered airplane, doctors on board etc, costs between 30.000 to 50.000 Euro. Don't expect much help from your embassy. Anyway, if you manage to get back home, having no health insurance for the treatment needed means that your nearest relatives will be held liable. If they have not enough money you'll become a social aid case.

This happens often enough. People living with insouciance in what seems paradise countries and, after some years, come back with empty hands, retire into the social aid net and create a lot of suffering for others around them.

That situation can easily avoided with an international health insurance which covers the basic treatments and the transport back home. It doesn't cost that much.