malt25

"Thailand approves plans to track tourists' phones"

"(BBC) Thailand is considering requiring tourists to use special Sim cards that would allow authorities to track their mobile phones."

Somewhat ambiguous ???

So far this is just a suggestion, albeit from the loonie bin.

So many of you - us, are getting our nickers in a twist over something that will probably never get past second base.

I think we all need a cold shower & slow down a bit & wait for something more concrete to be announced before we start to worry too much.

But hey, just my opinion.

I lost mine during the upgrade. Had to reinstall it myself. All good now.

1 hour ago, RBOP said:

I dont have a phone. What do I stick this sim card into? 

Don't bend over !

On 8/5/2016 at 0:08 AM, MyFrenU said:

So that's a 'No' then?Just as I thought!

How bout you two PM each other if you have so many personal comments !

14 hours ago, fiddlehead said:

I got a bit mad today as my son and I went to Sapan Hin in Phuket town to play some badminton at the building there with 10 badminton courts (which I've never seen full)
When we arrived, the cleaning lady and a man outside, said: "Closed" come back at 4 PM (this was around 10 AM)

We asked why but they wouldn't tell us, just said it was closed. 
We left for 30 minutes to get some food and came back. 
Now the man who said we couldn't go in was inside, playing badminton with 3 others (doubles)
Why would they close the place to kids on weekends? 
What is the building for?  

Who makes these rules? 

 

"Who makes these rules? " Seems pretty obvious.  the cleaning lady and a man outside.

Can I have my PI badge now please ?

You can bring a body through customs in LOS. Just don't declare it.

6 hours ago, Bung said:

The tourists were given a stern talking to about how Thai people have to be sober and go vote on Sunday so tourists cannot be allowed to enjoy a few drinks on a Saturday night......

 

Why not just ban Thai people from drinking? 

"Why not just ban Thai people from drinking? "  Why not just ban under 20's from buying alcohol between 2 & 5 pm every day ?

No problems at Sakon Nakhon.

What did you think of Chillies ?  I plan on checking it out next weekend.

Thanks.....     Mal.

23 minutes ago, Glumpy said:

They'll be saying next that helmets must be worn when riding motorcycles....... and giving- way to those in the roundabout........and don't ride/drive against the flow of traffic......have licence / insurance and tax in date........NB ..none of these apply to 12 year old kids riding to school with two pillion passengers ...... 

Looks like you've just solved the problem.

Get a local 12 year old kid, riding a motorbike without a helmet, going wrong way down a one way Soi, to go & buy your grog.

Easy peasy.

I have several different types of tape stored in my small workshop. No air cond. Never a problem.

But I'd try storing in the fridge if only a few rolls. If you have a hobby or job that requires a lot of tape might be worthwhile investing in a small bar fridge.

Just a thought.

Yeah, it's a bit confusing. Sign outside "International Translations", but NO entrance or door. Once you go in the coffee shop the guys behind the counter will automatically know what you want & direct you to the rear stairs. The office is small & appears a bit cluttered, but they did a good & prompt job for me.

Cheers.....     Mal.

How is it free if I need to spend 2000thb to get it?...

Because you don't pay the 390 baht for the steak. The offer is called marketing, promotion. The conditions are clearly set out.

I'm sure you understand the offer. Just nit picking in my opinion.

"PS my wife retained a small piece of the glass,"

As I see it, you have good news & bad news.

The good news, so far your wife is sticking by you. Lucky boy.

The bad news, she'll use the glass to castrate you next time you wanna play with bikini clad lovelies

I'd suggest you quit while you're ahead. Pay up !!!.

Thanks for that.

Mornin all.

Does anyone know if there is a rocket festival in Sakon Nakhon or near province ? If so when ?

Thanks in advance..... Cheers..... Mal.

Why ask about it?

Bored, adventurous, inquisitive. Who knows.

"The victim had lived in Thailand quite some time which he said added to the need for a speedy resolution to the case."

What am I missing here ? Why would the length of time someone has resided in a specific area make it more important than any other murder or like case ???

Why not just Google it ???

"Their behavior then deteriorated, but the crew didn't act until I alerted them on landing that the behavior was unacceptable and that they were drinking their own alcohol, a breach of the airline's liquor licence."

Just wondering, why did you wait for landing ? Why not complain, or bring the situation to the crew's attention, if they were not already aware of it, as soon as the situation became an issue.

I really hate the term rehabilitation. If reminds me of brainwashing, which was used in the wars, or councellling for long term pfisoners etc. They need a stiff punishment, conviscation of their motorcycles, a fine, probation or a curfew and a warning that another time it will be a jail sentence.

"I really hate the term rehabilitation."

Simple Definition of rehabilitate

More Rubbish from this lady, look at the income from tourism, your Hospitals should stop dual pricing, and for god stake stop whingeing , or you may see a serious downturn in tourism

If tourists know they can be insured for 6 Baht more will come here not less, If you buy holiday insurance from your home country to go to any other country it costs a lot more than 6 Baht

For those who can't add up, 6 Baht x 30 Million visitors = 180 Million baht

If I were coming here on holiday I would be happy to pay 6 baht for insurance but of course the TV brigade always have to find faults

"For those who can't add up, 6 Baht x 30 Million visitors = 180 Million baht" Actually, that's multiplication.

Sorry, that's tongue in cheek :-)

I'm asking a public forum as I'm sure there are a few nutters in Thailand and I'm sure these things have happen before.

As I've said previously that I don't think he has it in him, but would like to know some advise on other ways to deal with him.

Ok, a bit more advice. Make a donation, maybe 2,000, 3,000 baht to the BIB party fund. Will definitely produce better result.

I accept most on here bag the Thai police, but I've them helpful when approached with a genuine concern, not time wasting nonsense.

But again, just my opinion.

If you were seriously worried about said threat, you would have already reported it to police & not waste your time asking for advice on a public forum.

But, that's just my opinion.