mikebell

Phew. Thank you.

Pattaya needs a plague of dog-eating pythons. I'll happily sponsor one.

So they are seeking another 10 million to cover the shortfall? All estimates should include a figure for cream off/award of contracts.

I am bewildered as to who Tom C is; I looked him up to find he is some kind of US shareholder? I would dispute your claim that Thais hold their hands up to accept blame not just for accidents but anything where money or face is concerned. I have no stats to support my belief and accept that nearly 20 years of reading about Thai traffic misdemeanors on this site may have coloured my perception.

Now that explains the plan to collect a 1000 baht tax on leaving the country; on top of the 500 baht that was added some years back + the 1000 baht re-entry permit charge. Thailand is fast becoming a military prison.

I find it amazing someone in his position allowed a critical forum like this to take place; besides flooding, did anyone mention Pattaya's invisible police or marauding dogs?

A Thai driver accepting blame for an accident is the most amazing number 1 feature of this story. Not fleeing the scene; not appearing intoxicated either are close 2nd & 3rd.

Yes.

Today's BP.

'Black Ops' UK comedy is watchable & tackles wokism head-on. In the sixties there was a programme called 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan. It was very popular despite most people having no idea of what's happening; last night I got that same feeling with a series called 'Mrs Davis.' I think the body count in the 1st episode was over a hundred in numerous different ways of killing. The movie 'Mafia Mamma' was also an exercise in novel & amusing methods of bloodletting.

Pattaya Plod are gurgling in their prams. Expect a rash of new cars any time soon.

Did she make animals out of balloons as my kids are having a birthday party soon?

What a shame members of the Thai Government don't practice this, instead of endlessly renewing the feudal system.

Then comes drought season when water will be rationed to compensate for the millions of gallons poured down the Songkran drain.

Thais are great at copying; Changi has been doing this for decades.

They are today talking about a 1000 baht departure tax to discourage people from spending baht abroad - is this on top of the 1000 baht re-admission fee to preserve your Extension of Stay status?

I chose this airline because of the dearth of other options. It was the worst flight ever & the most expensive in 18 years of return family visits; no overhead luggage space; no free booze; indifferent staff; bossy ground staff on the return flight; oh and a two hour delay most of it sitting on the plane!

The first group come for the gambling; the 2nd group just come.

Another triumph for RTP.

It's certainly not decreased in Tops near me.

They could always sell their gold chains; unless they've been to Pattaya recently!

Incredible! They'll be saying those golf ball finders can detect bombs next.

They use twigs to warn of hazards ... eventually.

No security at the gate? 'The investigative team is currently using CCTV footage from the escape route to track down the criminals.' I knew there was a use for all those underused cameras dotted all over town.

The RTP husband has now been found to be complicit & facing charges; he has first been dismissed. Yes it shocked me too.