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I think it looks quite typical standard here. When business is going well, we make it as difficult for foreigners as we can without upsetting International media, but during/after crises such as Black May 92, the financial crisis of 1997, Sars, bird flu, Tsunami and Covid, we stand with hat in hand and welcome foreigners. If they was transparent they adapt the visa rules and residence regulations as in the US / Europe then most criminals and a lot of others will think twice. But ???????? Felt

Check the professional bicycle tour operators in Thailand and Thb 12000,- is like peanuts compared. Felt

Most likely 50 % of Thais nowadays live directly or indirectly from the tourist trade in one or "another" way and money or lack of it is the most effective way to praise or punish people so they follow the law. Felt

I think that those who organize bike tours on a voluntary basis for everyone and with opportunities for all age groups starting from Hua Hin (the cemetery's forecourt) should be applauded and not negatived from those who prefer the boredom behind a steering wheel or the TV chair. Felt 35

Do weather websites live in Chiang Mai year after year and generally have some experience in weather patterns seasons to seasons? Felt

Thanks , yes I have observed the delayed rain season here also so have to take it into consideration. Felt

..eh and if a Grab Taxi just had driven you to Surat Thani for Thb 5600,- you will be fine if the driver demanded Thb 10000,- on arrival.......???? Felt

Thanks, think to do some cycling with a change in scenery so hope for dry weather and have only been up there February / March previously. Felt

What is the general weather like in Chiang Mai end October early November? Still raining like here in the South of Thailand or is the worst of the rainy season over? Thanks Felt

It's nice, and great for wading in the latter months of the year????

I stand corrected. They are guilty but with a reason. Exchange of Danish cash abroad (nationalbanken.dk) MLR3C10080 - Business sector specific Guidance: Money Service Businesses: How Currency Exchange Offices can be used to launder money. - HMRC internal manual - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Correct , but as far as I have heard the Nordic banks say, not guilty???? Felt

Yes and no. At the bottom of the page it's a currency calculator and previously when example you key in DKK 30000,-that would have show TT rates, i.e., Thb 150000,- on the calculator not the Bank note rate which after the misleading change show Thb 75000,- which is wrong because you will receive Thb 150000,- for they who transfer money which I guess most of us do. Try the calculator with Danish, Swedish or Norwegian currency and you will see and then compare to bank note rate which is near to worthless. Btw, SCB still, as of yesterday used the same as previous calculation on their foreign exchange calculator with TT which also Bangkok used until a few days ago. Felt

????Have done so but I thought maybe someone else had observed the same thing! The questions had however to be sent to the Foreign currency department and they will call me again tomorrow. Felt

Last week (weekly checking) when checking Bangkok bank`s currency calculator when keying in my monthly transfer with DKK i got nearly Thb 150,000 today only 75000,- ???? What is this misleading change for? Thanks Felt

Well worth it and and if for no other reason than the principle. No reason that a motorbike shall cost more her than example Phuket! Just pure greed. And I have actually seen a higher price difference than 5K and that from one of the main dealers on the most popular brand in Thailand. Felt

IMO, according to the law and in theory yes, in practice no. Felt

Check and compare prices in HH with Bangkok and other provinces as I have seen some of the most popular being Thb 2-5000 above in HH compared, for example with Bangkok in price. Felt

Thanks, the infection was drained today and following the doctor its cellulitis in the outermost layer of the skin. Felt

Have sent you a message with picture. Felt

I don't know if it's better or worse, but the swelling has moved down on my cheek so I feel like I have a thick "red Northeastern sausage" that goes from the right corner of my mouth to the middle of my cheek and is very sensitive! Anyway, despite some confusion about Cellulitis vs Cellulite, I have made an appointment with the doctor you recommended. By the way, I also found out that he works at Ramathibodi Hospital which, from what I can tell, accepts foreigners at their Premium Center and at a university hospital, I guess the doctors are among the best of the best! Felt

I got the message when I first started with the antibiotic that what I was given was nearly a "revolution" in antibiotics. However, on each sealed tablet stay "Amoksiklav with k" 2x Tablets 1000Mg (amoxicillin clavulanic acid) Sandoz Novartis) Thanks Felt

Ugh, don't scare the crap out of me. However, I understand the depth of the message. Next scheduled appointment with current doctor is Tuesday (unfortunately far from a specialist on infection diseases) then I have been on antibiotics 7 days which as I understand is the norm with this disease before eventually further treatment! Thanks Felt

Thanks Sheryl. Unfortunately, he works at Samitivej only Sundays and a bit late for today. Felt

Can anyone recommend a hospital in Bangkok with infectious disease specialists. I have been to the doctor and given antibiotics. (Amoksiklav 1000mg twice a day) So far for five days now but the swelling on my face just keeps getting more painful and almost seems to burst at any moment and I'm a bit worried about the infection spreading! Thanks for any information. Felt