realfunster

It's possible, I work in a field with higher qualifications available and we learned the hard way that graduates with Thai nationality with degrees from overseas universities are not allowed to progress with the qualification unless they have a Thai bachelors degree. Archaic & dumb...

Hmm...I suppose it's a marginally better way of self-enriching those in power than buying submarines. At least the tablets might have some utility and benefit to the Thai people...

You can probably double those numbers for the 7-11 version ????

I am a Thai tea lover and have given the 7-11 Thai tea a swerve for as long as I can remember. Can't answer the question but it tastes super sweet as hell to me, and I have a sweet tooth ! Good advice, and for Thai milk tea there is usually some sweetened-condensed milk going in there, so you can even order no sugar (can also say "mai sai nam tan") and it will still have some sweetness. If you are "hardcore" you can also ask them not put in the sweetened-condensed milk as well. For black teas, I like a little bit of sugar to liven it up a bit.

The guy in the OP proclaiming the benefits for Thais must be a shill. I think we all know whom this is going to benefit more…

Laudable but as usual a confused message from TAT. Given the ever growing focus on Indian and Chinese tourist markets - would "sustainability" be high up on their list of priorities when choosing a destination ? TAT can go on as much as they want about this kind of thing but unless the main executive arm of government get policy and implementation sorted out, then frankly, they are p1ssing in the wind. As for the littering, it's a depressing, serious and embedded cultural issue here. I really don't understand why they can't find the time to run a concerted public education programme (as a Brit I recall my childhood "littered" with Green Cross Code, Learn to Swim and Keep Britain Tidy public service announcements) I really don't understand why they don't do these sort of things here, they can also add drink driving into the PSA equation.

As we say in England, poacher turned gamekeeper….. With his skillset, he would be better suited to monitoring the smuggling of wheat, what with this being the precursor for high-purity flour production.

Yep. Apart from the relatively "no-brain" option of milking tourism to death (2000 : 10m pax --> 2019 : 40m pax) I find it hard to clearly identify what Thailand has done to innovate or meaningfully develop it's economy over the last 20 years or so...which is concerning for a middle-income country with a super-aged population status.

Get your point but, for example, I currently work in Thailand and will be looking to retire/semi-retire mid-50s. Probable/possible I will take some sort of part-time role with my current company (presumably on a working visa/WP arrangement) but would certainly be interested in the option of being on a retirement visa that comes with some flexibility for work, be that independently or lecturing in Universities etc. In terms of teaching, my old man was a teacher trainer, and whilst it is certainly a distinct and specialised skillset many "corporate" bods in their 40s-50s-60s, will have had a huge exposure to and experience of both receiving and giving trainings to a reasonable quality. I'm fairly sure they would be overall be beneficial for the Thai education system.

What else is there to be said- words of wisdom...

What can I say. You sir, are a poet. Kudos to you, clickbait or not, for a brilliant opening 'passage' to insert some humour and get attention on the thread.

Would be interesting to know what exactly this is - sounds like a loophole which needs closing. Maybe he simply threatened them with the classic defamation charge….

We may well find out, now that she has chosen to pursue the matter further. I hope she has all her affairs in order or she may find herself in a tricky spot. Fairly sure the Thais will not be appreciating her stance on this, which goes against the typical local culture on such matters with the richer party often showing leniency. They will be sniffing around for any hint of impropriety to use against her…

I'm a dog lover but you have to admit at least one of those is definitely true and another has a grain of truth about it. Or does reason take a back seat for you when discussing dogs ?

There may well be a longer game being played here, I wouldn't condemn them just yet....time will tell !

That's nice isn't it ? What about the foreign exchange rate your CCs offer on these transactions.. I cannot disagree with your overall sentiments, however, "if" someone is capable of responsibly handling a credit card then there are benefits to be had. I've accumulated a nice pile of air miles on mine via both personal and work related use. There has also been times where it's been very helpful to see me through a cashflow squeeze. I've never bothered with the Thai bank CC route, although, as others mentioned, it is available. Early doors I used AMEX but the credit limit was poor and acceptance was an issue in many places with the higher AMEX charges. Eventually I ended up with Citibank who have always been good to deal with : - Generous limit. - Good customer support in English language. - Full no quibbles refund when my card was skimmed and used illegally. Can't remember the Citibank application process in detail, which is probably a sign it was reasonably straightforward if you are with a WP & visa.

Neither are anywhere near being the “most densely populated nation”… Anyway, another unoriginal, knee-jerk and short-term fix idea from the Tourism association. I assume COVID has seen some “restructuring” in the tourism industry, let’s hope they rebuild in a more sustainable and targeted manner. Apart from the above, any proposed visa fee savings would soon be eaten up by the increased National Park fees for foreign tourists anyway. Perhaps a better strategy would see a consistent approach on fees across ministries…..

Go on then, please regale us with the extensive list of countries that has put a blanket ban on russian nationals entering for tourism.

OK - just saw this but it's what I had alluded to in my previous post about the Company going a bit more hard-ball. The stories I hear from Thai HR departments never cease to amaze... Anyway, think my comments on strategy are still applicable. Both sides would probably prefer a quicker negotiated settlement reasonably fair for all parties but the Company will also know a Labour Law case is potentially damaging for their image, costs them time & money and would be one they have a high probability of losing. Damages above severance due can also be given to a claimant by the judge.

No, no & thrice no. What they are doing is illegal under Labour Law and I would refuse the offer and look negotiate a settlement based around aforementioned Labour Law, which would be an entitlement of 8 months (240 days) severance pay due after 6+ years of service. So, as a starting point - THB 880k - not to be sniffed at. Now, despite the law, both sides have cards they can play in this situation (the Company can go the hard ball route if so minded...i.e keep her on current salary of THB 110k but make her life very 'difficult' - no constructive dismissal in Thailand I am aware of) so this will likely become a negotiation and for reasons of expediency your wife may prefer to avoid the full blown Labour Law/Labour Court route (assuming the Company will not readily want to offer an 8 months' severance) so you want to have a realistic negotiation target in mind, let's say accepting 3-6 months as a 'goodwill' payment upon departure. Of course, the Labour Court option is always there but it will be stressful and take some time. Then, with either her wad of negotiated cash or Labour Court case under way, she can look for her new job...

Hold your horses now, I'm not having this Chinese cuisine is the best in the world nonsense... Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant in Thailand serving vaguely authentic Chinese food ? Average at best and at times bizarre in terms of ingredients. Westernised cantonese style food is more palatable. I do like that. Any cuisine (looking at you Asia) whose main culinary repertoire is chucking something into a wok with a ton of oil for a flash fry (even if it tastes good) is struggling to be taken seriously in a gastronomical sense.

For those not familiar with these type of announcements, it is not legally applicable to the vast majority of the private sector, who therefore will simply ignore them for obvious reasons. Those in the public sector will have a greater chance of enjoying yet another day off...

Nice touch on using flour, a clear nod in someone's direction. Now, if the protestors were to mercilessly and constantly 'flour' the 'chief purveyor of flour' upon every single public appearance, that's a protest I'm sure we could all get fully behind !

Yes, I have also noticed an unusual scarcity of milk in my local 7-11s in the past couple of weeks. I'm in central Bangkok. Thank God it's only milk and not something truly "important" like rice or beer - people would be rioting !

I’ve said it before, trading in flour and related products is very profitable. Now excuse me, must pop to the bathroom, I’m feeling a bit nauseous for some reason.