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Again an idea how to: The Indonesian government is poised to impose a moratorium against the construction of hotels, villas, and nightspots in the popular resort island of Bali in a bid to curb overdevelopment and overtourism. As of end-2023, there were 541 hotels operating in Bali, up from 507 in 2019. The imposition of the moratorium is also part of government plans to reform tourism on the island by way of improved quality in terms of services and amenities, increased opportunities for employment, and the preservation of the area’s cultural heritage.

So much for "Higher Rates" FYI 1. Hotels in leisure destinations such as Phuket, Krabi and Pattaya are recommended to refrain from their usual practice of slashing room rates during the low season if the average occupancy hasn't sharply dropped, says hospitality market analyst STR. 2. Tourism operators have warned the new tourism minister to brace for a nosedive in the global economy and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.

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"A German thief took my Patek Philippe watch." That was very clever of him to ask the thief for his nationality, in front of a so called duty free shop, where you can see some Asians inside and outside.

You are right. I didn't know that your parents took you to a place like Patong, somewhere in the world, at 10.40pm when you were 5 years old. That explains a lot.

I wonder what a 5 year girl is doing in Patong at 10.40 PM, with her parents🫣

I totally agree with them. The Mono Rail only will bring at least an additional 40 million foreign tourists per year. Just imagine, a Mono Rail from the Airport to Phuket Town, that will become a world famous attraction.

As you don't mention your nationality, and you have been refused once, maybe you have the same problem as in the article and a Schengen-wide visa ban is enforced for you. https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/05/gaza-war-surgeon-ghassan-abu-sitta-feels-criminalised-denied-entry-france

I guess unfortunately it is the new normal.

Sorry, I don't agree. Next has to be the SpaceEx rocket launch city.

Yes, I can confirm the extraordinary progress as the tram is already circulating in the Patong Tunnel.

Well, other tourism hotspots going for a more sustainable solution as one can read in many European newspapers. "Tens of thousands protest against Canary Islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model Organisers say 50,000 turn out to call for limit on tourist numbers, saying model makes life unaffordable and puts strain on resources" But as some respected professionals suggested in recent articles, Phuket should be on the same level as Miami, Dubai, Austin and Kuching.🤔

Has there been any change for allowing foreign residents to use their registered Thai PayPal accounts again?

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Best is, tell your Thai girlfriend to join the YOUNG German's.

I agree, can recommend New Smile

Wow, I am sure many remember all the extraordinary studies already paid for, such as Mono Rail, not to forget the Patong Tunnel amongst others. But fortunately all these studies cost only a few Satangs.🤫

Bets are now accepted for how long it will take for Phuket to become a concrete jungle. I am in Rawai and doing cycling early morning in small Soi's. I can see there that a piece of land is flattened or a forest/trees cut at least once every 2 weeks. Terrible. I also ask myself, what if...? Recently there have been terrible wildfires on a Hawaiian island, on several Mediterranean islands etc.. So what if that happens on Phuket? I am not sure about sufficient equipments. I am aware that it has not much to do with Patong-The Wake, but still

I saw an article in a UK newspaper mentioning the following link https://www.mindear.com/ I tried to download the app, but got the message"not available in your country" which means Thailand.

As my previous 5 yr. licence expired for more than 12 months, was not possible to simply renew and had to get a 2 yr. (temporary) with the exam, but no driving test.

I did my 2 years, my 5 years had expired more than 12 months due to my absence from Thailand. Early March, without appointment arrived at around 8am, did colour and reaction, then upstairs for passing the 50 questions on the computer. Was out at 12.30 pm with the license, the longest wait was for the photo, and yes it was full.

Maybe you can have a look here: https://hotels-with-tennis.com/phuket/ https://www.phuket.net/directory/category/sports-leisure/tennis/

Don't know about tennis, but there are several Pickle-ball court locations in Phuket

Be careful that you don't get a yellow card????