jesimps

As you would expect. Putting a stamp in a passport isn't rocket science.

I don't suppose the old guys care so long as they're having their rocks off on the cheap.

Except my country of UK, it seems. But only if you enter illegally in the first place.

In the new hardware place on Sukhumvit opposite Lotus, South Pattaya, returned card, but no money. Phoned bank and they said they'd return money inside a week. It was paid into my account after a couple of days. It was one of those rare SCB machines with a money tray which opens under the screen as opposed to a slot in the front.

I'd like the authorities worldwide to wipe out all fighting breeds. They're killer dogs, bred to be ferocious. If I wanted a dog as a pet, I would get a breed known for its gentleness. Only headbangers own killer dogs, they think it makes them look hard.

Ok if you live in a province where the land office will issue a usufruct. I couldn't get one in Pattaya eight years back, even through a lawyer.

Shame, because it's one heck of a long road to walk. I know, I've done it a few times.

How does he feel about Thais and other Asians buying land in the west? I bet he'd be the first to cry "Western Xenophobia" if it was stopped. Mind you, I can understand his fears in a way, I think the Chinese already own half the land in my area of Pattaya. Also, farang living here owning say half a rai would only use up a tiny portion of the total land area of this country.

My money goes on the driver not getting enough sleep prior to the journey and nodding off at the wheel. Thais can sleep on a washing line. RIP the innocent passengers.

Draft dodgers, I'll bet the farm. They'll be keeping their heads down, not wanting to be repatriated to the motherland. I don't think they'll have too many nice things to say about their own government at the moment.

So, I take it you're all in favour of Putin marching into a neutral, peaceful country and murdering its citizens without the rest of the world offering it help to defend itself. Maybe you yourself was a playground bully when you were a schoolboy and approve of this sort of thing. Personally, I think those who sit on the fence are worse than the bullies themselves.

How about souped-up hi-fi's and dogs?

Not so stupid. I've had land + house for 15 years now and if I had my time again. I'd rent. I'd love to have the freedom just to walk away if I wanted.

Your wife is right.

I know there are many on here of a left thinking persuasion who'll disagree with me, but I don't care and certainly won't bother to argue the toss, but this news disgusts me. Abortion in my opinion, is the premeditated murder of a child. Humankind seems to be regressing.

I got nicked twice here (driving my car) for "staying too long in outside lane" whilst overtaking a line of slower cars in the inside lane. I thought it was ironical being that most locals use the outside lane at all times, even when the inside one is empty. I suppose they have to make up some reason to earn their 200 baht.

"Those outraged said the pictures and posts hurt the family friendly image of Sattahip and Pattaya." ???????????? I live in the next village. I'll have to pop across to see whether or not this is true. Don't want them lowering the tone of the area you understand.

I've feeling that there's more to this story then what we've seen or heard and I haven't a clue who was at fault. One thing is certain though and that is if you're a foreigner here and you want to have your visa extended when the time comes, you must keep your nose clean. Whatever the provocation, unless your life is in danger, just walk away. Trying not to put locals in intensive care is a given.

Here in the Banglamung district, I forgot to pay on two separate occasions and was cut off after exactly one week both times. It's a house though, not a condo.

MG was a British car, it's now Chinese. Doesn't matter where the headquarters is.

Say that enough times and the Ukrainians might believe you, although I doubt it. They aren't as susceptible to Kremlin propaganda as the common brainwashed Orc. The Russian bear has a big mouth but no teeth, as everyone outside of Russia now knows.

Thais sitting on the fence as usual, they may as well not be there. Softest job in the world, Thailand's ambassador to the UN.

"The chief of defense forces ruled out the possibility of a coup and confirmed that the military stayed away from politics" ????????????????????

You obviously think that everyone who comes to Pattaya either lives near or spends all their time sitting on the beach. Though even if they did, it'd be better than spending all their time in a jungle clearing in Nakon Nowhere. A walk along Pattaya promenade is incredibly entertaining and is lots of fun, like the rest of Pattaya. Even though I live in a lovely area outside of the city, I think it's wonderful to be able to visit every few weeks for a bit of excitement. Puts Bangkok into the shade. You ought to pay Pattaya a visit sometime. Like all the rabid critics, you've obviously never been. Always assuming your missus will give you a pass.

There are people people on here who for some strange reason think that locals can do no wrong and should be given free rein to scam "rich" farang without any criticism at all.