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1 minute ago, smedly said:

so for the other 51 weeks of the year drunk driving is fine ?

 

????

That all depends on the revenue flow...

4 minutes ago, OJAS said:

Maybe because of steady supplies of well-stuffed brown envelopes from said totalitarian governments to Wikileaks???

Ridiculous assertion.  Why should he not expose the western governments that influence the world around him.   Are you a Russian conspiracy theorist?

1 minute ago, ttrd said:

Maybe the bank believed he bought the premises ...

I mean why was it not reversed instead of cash taken out by the restaurant owners.

5 minutes ago, zib said:

So instead of just cancelling the transaction and refunding they took out 255k thb in cash and gave him. And most likely he or the restaurant lost a minimum of 2% in bank fees not counting the loss at the fx. All for a photoop with cash i bet. Dumbest shit ive seen this month.

Very odd indeed.  Why would it be cashed out?

Ridiculous this gets printed here or anywhere else.

How could this not be noticed at processing time?  Anyone attempting to fully process this with the credit card company would likely be subject to removal.  Not a valor act just a good business decision with some free publicity attached.

6 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Has it occurred to the slightly mad cyclists on this thread that swimming is just as good an exercise, without any danger of heat stress?

Not true many experienced and in good shape swimmers have died from swimming longer distances in warmer water. 

The bird is rising but seems to be dropping something on the people...

58 minutes ago, Benroon said:

Pansies - I was playing tennis in it yesterday (I think was 35). Though the Thai I was playing wanted to quit half way through. 

so you do have balls:) ????  I think it is wise to take precautions in the heat but it shouldn't deter anyone from their daily activities.  I also think the body adapts to the heat through this type of exertion and not staying in indoor comfort.  Play on!!!!

Pattaya is a dump plain and simple but it does have some good deals on longer term condo rentals, plenty of paid sexual adventures and lots of bars opening early in the morning to quench the thirst of the addicted if that is your cup of tea.  Otherwise don't waste your time go south young man!!!!

Won't be long and vietnam and cambodia as well as the ph will blow by thailand.

On 4/9/2019 at 10:32 PM, Inn Between said:

 

Oh dear, don't assume that your logic will be the same as Thai logic. In my experience, it's usually about 180 degrees opposite. The basic rules of "supply and demand" don't seem to apply here, especially in the area of real estate. Thais appear to see more value in sticking with their price, although nobody is showing any interest for the amount of money being asked, even if the property sits deserted and deteriorating for years. And even farang who have been here long enough often start to think like Thais, but I'm a believer that there's always good real estate deals to be had with enough patience and perseverance. Good luck with your relocation and housing. 

it's called money laundering lol

The way people think is often so bizarre.  So apparently God is in charge and a plane kills 57 people but two people are okay so God saved them but bears no responsibility for the crash?

I like the island and krabi as well. Recommended and in reality not much more than Pattaya or Bangkok for that matter.

On 4/8/2019 at 8:25 AM, mlkik said:

I keep 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for my retirement extension and the interest rate is as good as the rate if I kept it in a UK bank.

and... what's your point?

45 minutes ago, PhonThong said:

 

This is what American's see when they think of the rest of the world.

That's rather ridiculous when the nation has long been a destination for refugees as well as providing huge amounts of foreign aid.  No question the u.s. is part of a system that often lends itself to exploiting other's resources but that is the problem with capitalism not the usa.

Trump was a victim of his ego and mistakenly sat down and negotiated with Kim who will always be a lap dog of China.  A total waste of time. The only thing Kim will understand is a missile up the ying yang:)

Ridiculous action by the U.S. Unwarranted and part of misdirected policies that have spanned decades.

37 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Patriotism is a dangerous sort of madness, it clouds the mind to truth and allows any number of atrocities in its name.

Not always it really depends on the individuals running the country.  Patriotism can often provide unity in difficult times. 

14 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

Looking at the picture, I agree with you.

Is he looking at a new watch?