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On 6/28/2025 at 6:01 AM, Lewie London said:

So I’m out yesterday for an early evening stroll down Walking Street, yeah. Just fancied a butcher’s at the scene before the herds of selfie-stick w*nkers and bar-crawlin’ stag dos clog it all up later. Sun’s droppin’, neon begins flickerin’, air thick with the sweet stench of pad krapow and dodgy petrol. Pattaya, innit mates.

 

Then I clock this posh-lookin’ weed shop, all glass doors and LED lights, vibes smoother than a waxed minge. Now, I’m not exactly a Cheech or Chong level bake-head meself, but a cheeky puff here and there never did no geezer like me no harm. Plus, everyone inside looked well chill, loungin’ on beanbags like they’d found religion in a Rizla packet. So I figure, why not Lewie, and step in for a butcher’s cause it's Friday anyway, yeah.

 

Then I’m just standin’ at the counter, browsin’ them oversized Mason jars with names like Galactic Purple Snatch, Mango Kush, and Gorilla Balls thinkin’ they might as well be bloody Pokémon. And then she appears. Early 40s, definite MILF quality, bit of class in the way she moves, dressed in 501 Levi's with some style, got that confident aura like she’s been around the block but still turns heads. Speaking excellent Blighty English. A bit posh actually. At first I thought she worked there, the way she started chattin’ and recommendin’ strains. Then it clicked she’s just another puffster.

 

She leans in close, proper conspiratorial, and goes, “Why don’t you try some of mine first? Then you’ll know what you like before you buy.” Can’t argue with logic like that, so I saunter over to her table. Then she whips a fat pre-rolled cone on me like she’s practiced this routine more times than I’ve had piss warm beers, lights it up, and we start sharin’ a few puffs.

 

Turns out the stuff’s smoother than a politician’s apology. We’re sat there lettin’ the world go fuzzy round the edges, chinwaggin’ about nothin’ in particular. Then she mentions she’s a bit lonely at times these days. Said her boyfriend from Dublin only shows up once every 4-6 fortnights, and when he’s gone, she’s knockin’ about on her own. I reckon the spliff’s hittin' her hard now, ‘cause next thing she’s gigglin’ and slides right onto me lap, arms around me neck like we’re in an old school disco.

 

I’m sittin’ there, stoned off me nut, but still hearin’ her talk about the Irish fella. She’s proper tasty for her age, articulate too, not just some brainless barfly. But I’m thinkin’, this is how you end up on the wrong end of a shillelagh if Mr. Dublin decides to pop back in for a surprise visit.

 

So now I’m torn. On one hand, she’s very attractive, funny, and I’ve not had a night like this in donkey’s years. On the other, I’ve got a strong sense of self-preservation and don’t fancy explainin’ meself to some raging Irishman with fists like hammers.

 

So I just sit there lettin’ her nuzzle in, puffin’ on the joint, and before I know it, we’re gettin’ a bit frisky right there in the beanbag corner. Nothin’ too dodgy, just hands wanderin’ a bit, giggles, and her breath warm on me ear. Felt like I was nineteen again, truth be told lads.

 

But then me phone buzzes, it’s me mate Simon remindin’ me about our dinner plans at this proper Lebo joint. Couldn’t exactly blow him off, he's only in town for two nights and he's a solid mate. So I ease her off me lap, tells her, love, I’ve gotta dash, but she scribbles her number on a pack of hemp papers and tucks it into me pocket with a cheeky grin.

 

Might give her a bell sometime, yeah. When I’m sure that lad from The Old Sod just left town and not gonna appear outta nowhere like a pissed-off leprechaun whilst I'm on the downstroke.

 

Pattaya mates, where you pop in for a look and a sniff and end up dodgin’ Irish blokes.

Ever considered writing a book, 🤔

The first thing I thought, AND.  It is sad sure, but their choice?

Mess with the bull and get the horns!

Yes it is a thing and you can do a search and see how to tell the difference between real and fake Kirkland vitamins.  Lazarda is full of fake stuff!

A mininum of 2 plus hours to drive to Sakon Nakhon and 10 minutes to Savannakhet Airport, in your dreams.  Sure building an airport does not stack up.  What about high speed rail up this way?

12 minutes ago, chilli42 said:

I am not a pilot so no judgement here. I thought these small propeller driven planes had a large amount of glide factor. Such that they could at least make a horizontal landing. This plane is going down at 90 degrees. Now I will have to find some other myth to console myself when flying in small aircraft.

Twin engine as well, so a major instant failure I would think?  RIP

More nonsense and <deleted>, when they should be concerned about the basics of safety, especially road safety!!!

Does this stuff ever change, more Blah, Blah, Blah from the responsible agencies and government bodies and absolutely no concrete actions!

Who was it who said "the definition of crazy is doing the same thing everytime and expecting a different outcome"!

Ah Thailand!

4 hours ago, chuang said:

Why in Thailand the locals are often bullied and beaten by foreigners....🥲

BS, clearly you have not been using this forum long and or don't read Thai news.  Though lately, the Farang have been in the news a lot I must say.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo via Benar News

 

Thailand's jails are under fire as overcrowding explodes, with new measures yet to materialise. The annual report from FIDH and the Union for Civil Liberty paints a grim picture of the situation, highlighting a 12% hike beyond the system's capacity.

 

Despite a fall in drug convictions over the past three years, 73% of inmates remain imprisoned for drug-related offences, with new drug laws potentially worsening the issue.

 

In 2024, criticism from two UN bodies put Thailand's prison system back in the spotlight. The Committee Against Torture and a Working Group focusing on discrimination against women and girls stressed that overcrowding was top of their agenda.

 

Despite awareness, Thai authorities lag behind in rolling out alternatives to incarceration, with reports indicating stalled progress.

 

 

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Vice-President of FIDH, Fatia Maulidiyanti, called for immediate reforms. She stressed that harsher drug laws could inflate prison numbers and advised prioritising rehabilitation over punishment in line with global norms. The number of those under death sentences also grew, hitting a post-2020 high of 364.

 

Reports from inside these facilities reveal a bleak reality. Prisoners face cramped cells, poor-quality food, and inadequate healthcare.

 

Allegations also include unethical punishment and unequal treatment based on socio-economic status. Limited supplies and activities further dampen inmates' prospects, with many fearing retaliation if they complain.

 

The tragic death of human rights advocate Netiporn Sanesangkhom in May 2024 underscores the dire need for change.

 

Though things like menstrual product supply have improved, a serious overhaul of Thailand's prison system is critical for meeting international standards. As it stands, Thailand's crowded cells cry out for meaningful reform.

 

Based on a story by FIDH

 

-- 2025-03-27

 

 

Screw international standards, who said they are correct???

A winding piece of road???  More excuses to justify accidents!

Looks like a gentle curve, when will Thailand do something about the poor drivers???  Likely never I guess.

15 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

 

 

Yes, this one 🙂 The "Certificate of residence" Now it's blue one, but once you fill it up and go to immigration (counter E2) to get a new one, a couple of thousand baht and 6 photos later you'll get a new white one. You could then just go over to E1 counter to get a new non-quota immigrant visa and endorsement. You cannot move it from one booklet to another even you have many months left. That's also the only time the booklet would have address updated.

 

So, again. No TM30 to worry about. You don't need to report your residence to government. You already have a permanent residence reported to them - the address in your alien certificate (the red police book) and, if you have it, the pink ID card. And of course, in the blue house registration book.

 

Enjoy your freedom!

 

I appreciate your replies and information, thank you.

i’ve had for around 10 years actually but never heard about the use of the TM 30 until a week or so ago 🤣

17 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Check what it says on the cover of that booklet 🙂

48 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Assume you mean permanant residence with blue/white Certificate of residence. No, TM30 not required. In fact the only thing to deal with immigration is non-quota resident visa + endorsement (generally no waiting, 30 minutes to complete at counter E1 at CW) to allow you to leave the country for up to a year. If you travel all the time, you'd probably do it once a year, if you have no plans to go, you don't need to do anything there.

 

The rest is once per 5 years at police station reconfirming your address, again 15 minutes job, and if you change address a visit to district office and police station to update it and get new pink ID if you want one.

I’ve never seen a certificate, I have hard covered little book with the certification and associated stamps, finger printers etc but yes that is it.  Yes I’ve have had to get the permission to leave and no quota when planning to exit, I think TM 12 and TM 20.

Also completed my Alien registration at the local police station and updated it, that was fun 😣. At least the last time it was.

But the TM30 has stumped me, I’ve been told no need but when I do go to the local immigration, not often once a year maybe, they ask my wife for the TM30.  Though as they don’t deal with Farang’s with PR very often at all I guess maybe they just don’t know?

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You mean Permanent Resident status. 

TM30 not required. 

If you have PR, permanent residency.  Does a TM30 need to be completed when yoy return to your registered place of residence?

3 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

You mean PR?  I have read that PR holders need not worry about a TM30 but given the whole TM30 system is a shambles it can hardly be predicted what an individual office might decide is needed.

Thanks Upnotover

Yes PR is permanent residency and yes I've heard that the TM30 is not need, I actually heard a lawyer say it.  However I'm wondering if that us actually true or not?

Agreed, the TM30 process is not at all a good one!

Hello all

While I should know the answer to this question, I do not!

If you have you have full and proper Thai residency permit etc.  Is there a need for the TM 30?

Thanks

Mr Cambell is clearly an idiot and should go back to his home country immediately.  Once there he should find a room, go inside and not come out ever again!

3 hours ago, Cuchulainn said:

........policy reflecting the country's commitment to public safety and health........

 

 

3 words:

Rama 2 Road.

Any road in the whole of Thailand.  Stupid people, if they were concerned about public safety they might actually try deal with REAL safety issues!

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I don't where you come from or what you do but only  a handful of people in Thailand can speak another language than Thai. 

What a stupid statement, clearly ill informed and ignorant of Thai people.  Many speak multiple languages, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Loa, English, French etc.  Do you speak Thai, fluently?

It is just that many also do not speak English or speak only a little, the school systems here for ordinally people is very poor especially for English.  All Kids get taught English almost none from the standard schools system actually can speak English!