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21 hours ago, Mickeem said:

Yes not as frequently as before from Bkk and DMK but have services to and from Krabi Phuket Khon Kaen Hua Hin Hat Yai and Suratani

 

 

Thanks! I have heard several times of Thai Air Asia's demise. I liked it when the flight attendants wore jeans.

Is Thai Air Asia currently flying? To Chiang Mai?

On 2/9/2022 at 1:39 PM, Hayduke said:

 

Western tourists will never go off visiting Thailand. In fact, quite the contrary. There are many reasons…

 

Simple, transparent, user-friendly visa procedures.

Supportive, welcoming, 'jai dee' government.

Uniform and fair application of common sense rules and regulations.

Reasonable prices for all tourist services.

Honesty and integrity of tourist-related businesses.

Unspoiled natural attractions.

Incorruptible security and world-class public safety.

 

Yes…without question…untold multitudes of well-heeled, free-spending, quality farangs will be soon be arriving...to much TAT fanfare.

 

 

How do I go to THAT Thailand?

It's a terrible thing that happened. Pure greed.

But I was wondering how she was able to fly to Dubai the night of the attack. It's that easy to catch a flight during Covid?

9 hours ago, CRUNCHER said:

I understand that people who have had Covid and recovered can still generate a (false) positive PCR test, because dead cells might remain in the body for up to 3 months.

You know you had Covid and can do your best to deal with this issue. Good luck by the way.

What I wonder is how many people have had asymptomatic Covid without knowing it; then end up getting a false positive test and all that results from that. We shall never know.

The obession with testing needs to be put into perspective, especially  now that we have the milder Omicron.  In the early stages mass testing was useful and necessary. It worked in Germany until it didn't.

I am not saying we can do away with testing, but rethink on testing is necessary.

Wouldn't it be correct to have a positive test if have Covid and are asymptomatic? You can still transmit it?

Hopefully, at the time you need them, they are easy to buy.

15 hours ago, Don Chance said:

Yes they are so cheap 15 baht @ pack of 10, n94. Probably resell them for $1-2 each in the west.

Where to buy them? 

On 1/29/2022 at 6:31 PM, Dante99 said:

just fold it up in a note and mail it, registered if you want added security

 

 

I had read that some people hadn't gotten their mail You think it is safe? I did that 30 years ago.

On 1/29/2022 at 6:16 PM, KhunLA said:

Isn't WU like the most expensive & inconvenient way to send money.  2022 ... just send to their bank account.  

Thanks, will have to find out if they have a bank account.

Assuming they do , what is the best way to send a small amount?

Thanks

14 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I used to like the Kangaroo Bar in the 90s. Don't remember any food.

Kangaroo bar!!! Made some very nice friends there. Good times!

I really like my T-fal frying pan. It has a see-through glass lid with a vent. Good when you have something thicker to cook. And, obviously, you can see how the food is doing.

I have seen it used on a Korean cooking show where all the contestants used one.

Where do Thais pick up money sent to them via Western Union if I choose the cash option? 7-11? or?

20 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

I have never used Western Union. I use wise for all transfers. Large or small.

Thanks.

20 hours ago, Stocky said:

I've never used Western Union so can't comment. I'm happy with Wise which I use for all international transfers and foreign payments. But if you only need to do a couple of one off payments the need to create an account and confirm ID with Wise may be more than you wish to do.

Thanks. Having never done this before comments by others who have are very helpful.

19 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Yeah, it's called Freedom of speech and pursuit of happiness both of which general Thai civilians have never enjoyed. Btw, all vaccines and therapies are developed in the west for this pandemic as well so not sure if you want to be so proud of Fah Talai jone.

And, maybe, better and more truthful statistic reporting?

19 hours ago, bbko said:

Easy to figure out with a modern cash register, try doing the same at a mom & pop store.

 

OP, according to their website, you should have been able to get a refund if you left the paid area within 5 minutes:

Passenger has entered the Paid Area but intends to leave the Paid Area at the same station within 5 minutes from the time of entering the Paid Area. Passenger must make request for refund at the Ticket Office before leaving the Paid Area.

 

https://www.bts.co.th/eng/tickets/ticket-conditions.html

Most people, Americans included, couldn't figure that out in their heads. I've seen people working it out with a pen and paper or a calculator.

If they have never had the idea to do it, it befuddles them

I should ask everyone for their idea of the best way to send $100 each to two people.

Thanks for the insight.

18 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Sounds like you don't have a Transferwise account yet.

And that is the first job to do. Setup an account.

Do you plan to use it repeatedly in the future?

Otherwise I might be questionable to go through account setup (load up ID, proof of address) just for a single use of $100.

 

Thanks for the knowledge. What is the best way for a single use?

19 hours ago, Stocky said:

Plus the name of the bank!

Thanks. Do you agree Western Union would be more appropriate?

19 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

Going on ‘Wise’ website might be a good start.

I have read some good tips in the past so I am asking. Thanks for the reply. Do you agree with the other poster that Western Union would be more appropriate?

I want to send money to a couple of Thai friends that I've known for years. I haven't sent money to Thailand in many years and, from what I can gather on this site, Transferwise is the best way to send about $100. Yes, I know what I am doing and am not crazy. Well, maybe a little. But that's needed in today's world.

I am asking because I would imagine things may have changed with the Covid thing. Up-to-date instructions and tips would be appreciated.

What do they need to do to get the money? What do they need to tell me?

Kawp khun krup.

In California it is illegal to do anything while riding a bike that is illegal why driving a car. So no phone stuff, though I have never seen it enforced.

3 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

In one of my cars I installed a 10" Samsung Tablet as the entertainment head unit.

What phone ? !!

In America Tesla was told to stop the ability of drivers to play games on the screen.

3 minutes ago, johnnybangkok said:

And your point is?

They wouldn't have become a Covid statistic if they hadn't been a stroke statistic. I find that interesting. It was something I hadn't thought about. That's it.