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Reminds me of my trip to Rhodes Island, 35 years ago. It was a 3 week all-inclusive targeting the UK working class . We were only 4 days into the trip and the complaints started rolling in about the food. By the time Sunday came along, all that was discussed was our afternoon trip to a restaurant serving a British Roast. For many, the highlight of their Greek trip was the outing to the restaurant seving British food. I'm sure there are few Brits on this forum, who if they they were completely honest with themselves, have never really left the Ol Blighty (smile).

"Some locals defend this as a matter of business freedom. One resident remarked, "It's a free country. If you don't like the price, don't buy it."" This statement really got my attention. Ripping people off is now a business freedom ?!?! Reminds me of travelling thousands of miles to Cappadocia, Turkey to go on a balloon ride. I had pre-paid 165 USD. Four hours before the ride the operator increased the price to 250 USD. Same attitude "If you don't like it, don't pay it ... no balloon ride". I chose the refund route, most would have paid the diffierence. After this episode, it really soured my view of Cappadocia I will never recommend nor ever go back there again. This arrogant attitude of "it's a matter of business freedom, it's a free country, If you don't like the price, don't buy it" is pure BS nonsense. A sure fire way of giving Pattaya a bad reputation and helping the competition.

Illegally manufacturing small fireworks? You don't say! When you known locally as "plu look nok " it kinda gives it away. "plu (fireworks) look (child) nok (bird)". Sorry, had to laugh. What could possibly go wrong in a house full of "fireworks" operated by a "child" with an IQ of a "bird" ?? On a serious note, RIP and may this be a learning experieince.

"Fighting began between the South Asian neighbours on July 24 following weeks of tensions which had been brewing since May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in an armed confrontation on the border. In February, a dispute over Prasat Ta Moan Thom, a Khmer temple close to the border in Thailand, intensified when Thai police stopped Cambodian tourists from singing their national anthem near the holy site." This has resulted in more than 138,000 people being evacuated from regions bordering Cambodia. On the other side, more than 20,000 Cambodians have been evacuated, according to local media. What a mess over something that most mature adults of minimal intelligence could handle. I would be embarrased to be Cambodian or Thai.

Where are all the so-called brave narcissistic, self-absorbed ticktokers? Filming the skirmishes?? Not a chance, prefer to live rent free in mummy's house and call themselves influencers.

Where is the GoFund Me for chemical castration? Finally, a cause worth contributing to.

Ok guys y'all are thiniking about what Angela meant when she said growing up together. Hmmm. Ashton 13 and Angel 34? Let me check some cougar porn for some possible ideas. Strictly for educational purposes. Checking for a friend.

Running a restaurant has always been a precarious business. Collapse, I think not!!! People are lazy by nature. Last Sunday it was pouring with rain in Bangkok, most of the traffic comprised of motor bikes delivering meals. People stuck in their homes with all the time in the world to cook a meal, but heck no, they had to order in. Too busy working on the internet ... so they say,

"The victim stated he had been taken in by the suspect’s friendly demeanour and persuasive manner, not suspecting any criminal intent. He immediately alerted local authorities upon discovering the theft." Can't comment as I don't know the Chinese person and the environment he grew up in and what he was familiar with. My guess is that his environment is very strict and has little, if any , "gay" prostitution. 20,000 baht? Cheap compared to some straight western guys spending milllions of baht on the "rough diamond" they found on beach road. How often I've heard mine's is different.

Makes you want to laugh. The irony of it all. "Yes, Guv, it's a death chamber but the new one is a healthy one".

Thaksin received preferential treatment. Back to a real jail, pops.

Retired police officer, crypto scam, left practically pennyless, heartbreak that now defines his retirement years .... so I'me suppose to feel sympathy for this, more than likely, greedy tax-evading cop. He knew what he was doing ....

As once a heavy smoker myself, I can sympathize with your addiction to the nicotine drug. Not easy to give up. However, trying to justify your drug addiction by saying there are worse things in life is not going to help you or those who may be unfortunate enough to inhale your second-hand smoke.

Couldn' agree more. Mute, reliant on a motorized wheelchair, goes out drinking in a dubious city, approached by 2 women at 12 am for a good time .... what could go wrong? Lesson learnt? I doubt it. He complains to the police that he placed his trust in them and is completely devastated. Typical response from someone who grew up in a nanny state. 61 years old and not man enough to take responsibility for his actions, and admit he made a mistake. Could have been a lot worse if he was in a Souith American country where he could have been knifed or worse. Okay all you "this-would-never-happen-back-home" people, you can now press the "red thumbs down" button

As a BTS user for many years, I see no need for boys in brown swaggin' down the aisles showing off their firearms. I hope BTS keeps their policy in place.

"Upon understanding the situation, Matthew agreed to pay the full fare, defusing the tension." Pure BS! How gracious of Mathew to pay the full fare. What about compesation for the Taxi driver for wasting his time going to the police station and dealing with this arrogrant narcissistic as#@@ole. The as*$ole could afford the dope, girl, hotel room but decided to play games with the taxi driver and did a runner. There should be at least some additional compensation for the taxi driver. Personally I would like to see him fined and his visa revoked. Send him back to his nanny state where they can put up with his nonsense.

This article reminds me of the Eurythmic's song sweet dreams. "Sweet dreams are made of this Who am I to disagree? I travel the world and the seven seas Everybody's looking for something" Dale Smith is just dreaming, no plan, no sought after skills, no real understanding of how the world works. He will be back in broken britain to live off the nanny state in no time flat.

"The book moves beyond clichés of bar-girl tales, offering genuine insights into thriving in Thailand. Spivey paints a picture familiar yet misunderstood, where hasty decisions can lead to financial ruin or isolation. "Without structure or purpose, you'll be lost," he warns." Who wrote this review? Chatgpt? Former finance and cider mogul? Give me a break. How about failed in America and tried my luck in Asia. Just like his costume in the photo, all fake.

"UAE. CCTV footage revealed she used the automated passport control without asking for help" I recommend that the "automated passport contol" device be investigated for malicious AI software that was used to coerce her to smuggle drugs. In normal situations, the "automated passport contol" device would have detected her need for help and contacted the appropriate authorities. Case closed, set her free.

Rolex Daytona, Bitcoin ... all the tools necessary to become a journalist. hmmmm?? Something tells me that David, the victim, may be doing something more than just journalism. Just speculating.

• Violent disorder and assault • Cocaine trafficking • Money laundering • Unlawful detention of women and children What a prize act !!! The question I have is "How did he get to leave Ireland". This does not say much for Ireland with respect to security.

Bang Kwang Central Prison is commonly referred to as the Bangkok Hilton, by knowledgeable long term expats and English speaking Thais.

The bangkok hilton is a notorious drug prison. Not a comfy jail that you are more accustom to in your home country. So you want to give these criminals a soft touch?

"One admitted to planning to plant the suspect device at the airport, after travelling from Pattani province with a group of accomplices. The second suspect was identified as the individual who parked the motorcycle at the airport. The suspect according to investigators, the men were part of a coordinated plot to target high-profile sites in a deliberate attempt to cause public disruption. Police are now working to track down other individuals believed to be involved." If true, life sentence without parole or death penality. I consider them to be terrorists who have forfeited their rights to a trial.

Get him off the streets , into the Bangkok Hilton and then depoirt him for life. Just another POS that got washed up on the shires of Thailand.