RubbaJohnny

His sultanas foresee a sparkling end as he's a diamond Giza.

18 hours ago, treetops said:

You can change your passport number from within your profile on the Mor Phrom app, and also from within the International Certificate section where you can submit a pssport image too.  Whether these flow through to the MOPH database I couldn't say.

I HAVE DONE THIS SUCCESSFULLY ALSO

There may be bubble ahead????

Das boot is on the other foot as we used to say on the U boats always fin da torpedo , but without an engine oarsmen from skull and bones?

I am a little out of date as I realize Thailand may jump straight ftom klonghopping and oiling Fangs to solar subs?

Wheel know the deal is done when the price is right.

Oi Nop we're goin' need a bigger envelope?

thanks for that and the link

What are the current rules and guidance please.

I have looked at Airline and Airport sites but first hand advice from recent voyagers would be most helpful

1 Are Masks required in Airports? C Mai, Swampy, Heathrow

2 Are Masks required on domestic flights within Thailand, I am not concerned in present USA debate.

3 Ae masks required/recommended on direct long haul to only UK, The only airport I transit is Bangkok.?

4 Are there any recommendations for type of masks I see terms n94 n85 ffp etc and that cloth type and those with ventilation valves are not acceptable.

I have been isolating in a remote area where my supply of masks is post or sent by friends. I have vax certs on my phone, do I need print outs at C Mai, Bangkok and London?

5 If any tips on what is comfortable for a spectacles wearer, in the heat my spectacles steam up within minutes , perhaps easier in aircon cabin?

Finally in addition conforming to any rules and protecting others how many masks for long haul I have read 3 hours should change so 4 masks for long haul and should I dispose of on board our carry used masks to my destination, or are there dedicated bins onboard or at airports?

Thanks in advance for any recent experience or tips.

pm SENT YOU HAVE OPTIONS DEPENDING ON DATES

1 hour ago, Paul Henry said:

great customer service

and so flexible, they will bend over forwards to ensure happy bending.

No real surprise to adhere to normal local mores, the thicker the envelope the browner the nose. Never forget the cabinet includes convicted criminal.

"At last a subject where the authorities are real experts"

DRIPADVISOR

52 minutes ago, RocketDog said:

hubris

HUB risk , well "at least one member of the regime is an expert on drugs" said Sydney Pattayer

6 hours ago, Emdog said:

alcohol free pee water. 

Is that the famous HighBrau?

11 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The knee jerk reaction to other countries will kick-in eventually.

The knee reaction to other countries will seek a new kick-back eventually.

Selling over priced insurance only sold by local "connected" operators  that almost impossible to claim on is such a pre paid winner, I cannot imagine they will ever wish to ease off. Is there any other tropical paradise with such back hoes?

I cannot recall any regime ever saying.

Panic now, we have lost control, our gold, cash is en route to Bavaria , from where a short stash away to a Swiss bunker.Yours will evaporate by stealth , inflation, or theft.

You seldom hear economic Ministers advise, Empty your bank accounts. Of course by then it's too late 

You will know the SHTF when the queues at the ATMs longer than lottery tickets and bar fine is buy one get one free...

Psst want some Hrivnya ? their may be rubles ahead

7 hours ago, thaiowl said:

This is the same Bank of Thailand which was overseeing the Thai commercial banks before the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 and which wasted Thailand's foreign exchange reserves trying to retain the peg to the USD.

Old saying, use lots of lube if trying to insert a round peg in a square 'ole

Just seal blubber

A real trade expert Mandy Rice Davis said 

"They would say that wouldn't they".

International  traffic controller Sydney Powderman will be along soon to help the Hi-so's and So-Hi's

Luckily have have a lot of experience of drips, a hub for sponges.

46 minutes ago, mikebell said:

What does monitoring mean? 

Dipstick at the ready, alas Somchai is monitoring his angry birds and Nop is afraid to use it in the rain since he lost his waterproof Jatukom.

Surely there is no absolute shortage just unwillingness to pay the market rate.

Perhaps  they want in reality for a subsidy or a price cap, security of income who can blame them? 

The stark truth worldwide is while mom and pop small holdings could sustain a family a century ago , if you your kids want a new car, laptop, phone, huge TVs a few pigs and chickens isn't enough to compete with horrid factory food mass production in CPland.

In some rich countries famers have gone up market to higher price organic foods or niche expensive fruits and flowers, vegetables, tubers , fungi for export.

While this may be the way forward the skills , training and investment isn't here yet, and small local market.

Western nations voters in real democracies, US excepted, are mainly content to tax the middle class to pay the under employed, unemployed or the unemployable due age, handicap or low skillset. The seriously rich always avoid tax everywhere.

The Thai middle class are following the US model, no free medicine, meagre security benefits  and weakest to the wall versus the success of Scandinavia and Germany where social cohesion has been achieved by income distribution and free health care paid or by all.

An ageing population in the villages will become an increasing problem, as the young migrate everywhere to the cities for work, excitement and "mingling". The fact the poor have a vote is a real issue in real democracies.

8 hours ago, impulse said:

they should have mandated that it cover all treatment

Very good, obvious and simple solution to help tourism , but of course reduce profits .

We hardly need to ask which comes first , equity, jobs for the poor or profits for the rich and their sponsors links into almost any pie with cash in, or opportunities for sharp practice, scam, exploitation of sick, vulnerable and of course all foreigners are fair game.

6 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Reference to Pacific loco Number 824 (I presume the same for 850):- 

• Maximum weight of engine: 58,000kg
• Maximum weight of tender: 38,900kg
• Water capacity: 15,000L
• Fuel capacity: 4,200L
• Length over buffer: 19.3m
• Steam pressure: 13kg/cm²

This suggests oil fired.

https://www.gregtodiffer.com/taking-steam-train-bangkok/

 

Photo of Number 850 clearly shows no coal or wood in the tender.

 

 

Many "tender moments" on the old sleeper to Georgetown, sadly no longer a direct service. However high speed corruption completed on time and budget.

Clarification confirmed by a cockwork watchman and International heroine exporter is they  plan to raise the  minimum tea money "