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Thais have to be the world's slowest drivers normally, yet they still manage an incredibly high death rate on the roads. Stands to reason that when they're celebrating, get full of alcohol and start speeding, that death rate is going to increase. It isn't what the headline says, although enforcing the seatbelt law would help reduce car/truck/bus deaths. Motorbikes are a lost cause, although NOT drenching the motorcyclist with buckets of dirty, ice-cold water might help.

Always flummoxes me how people can stand beside a road from sunrise to sunset throwing water and not get bored.

Amazing how some people will risk their life over a couple of bob. I've been ripped off several times during my time here, but figured it wasn't worth the hassle of causing a fuss over it. Many times I've seen farang arguing with baht bus drivers over 10 baht. Different of course if you stand to lose a lot of money.

The duty "teachers pets" are on the ball this morning.

Want to place money on that? Pattaya starts unofficially on 13th and if you live out Ban Amphur way like I do, goes on until 21st. I don't care what the official line is.

Even though I'm disgusted with the Russians for invading Ukraine, I personally wouldn't wear a T shirt saying so. However, I have loads of admiration for those that have the courage of their convictions and wear them supporting Ukraine.

Many years ago when I was going to use the monthly income method for my O visa, I needed to open another bank account using Bangkok Bank for a monthly transfer from UK using wise. When I tried to obtain a letter from Jomtien Immigration, I was told "no" , they only issued them for driving license applications. Fortunately, I managed to open one by agreeing to buy one year's accident insurance, which I never renewed.

It's the sensible attire if you want a good swim, also a sunbathe. I always hated wearing shorts to the pool, they just aren't built for swimming. Unfortunately, as I got older, it became necessary to wear shorts. Like bikinis on women, speedos are a young man's attire.

If I could afford it, I'd use an agent too. I don't knock those that can pay the high cost, just envy them.

I agree he's a complete and utter turnip, but why is it when you see daily reports of all nationalities committing offences, it only seems to be the Brits who warrant a comment. Is it because we're normally perfect gentlemen?

I park at Tesco's or Outlet and walk through, only ten minutes for this 79 year old. Let the missus shop while I sample the delights of the beer wagon.

I'm so pleased that I chose to live in Pattaya. I went to Chiang Mai once, before I knew about its pollution problems and thought it would be a boring place to live. Now since I've been reading about the smog they have to contend with for long periods, I can't understand why any farang would want to live there.

Evil barstewards, she must have been terrified. RIP poor girl.

There was no smiles from the lady at my bank this morning when I went in to report that my online banking login had for some reason been stopped. She insisted that I must have used the wrong password. I told her that I'd been using the same one for years and that my PW was unforgettable. After getting a new one for me she told me to remember it this time. Not one flicker of a smile all the time I was there.

I've lived in Pattaya for 16 years and never come across Christian, or any other religious protests come to that. There's a whole street here dedicated to gay bars; a plaza in Jomtien too. Could this be another excuse to bash Pattaya, the greatest place in Thailand? I think if it happened here, any foreigners protesting would find themselves on the next plane home. I'm off to town this morning so I'll keep an eye out for those nasty protestors.

I started a diet last Boxing Day and have gone from 13 stones to 11 stones and from 42" waistline to 37 1/2". Achieved this by eating sensibly ie no sugar at all (including low and sugar-free stuff) and no fried foods. I bought the missus an air fryer as a belated Christmas present ???? Also (important) no alcohol. Plenty of fibre and gallons of water instead of diet cola and coffee. It has become second nature to me now and is no trouble at all, although I do have a large scotch and soda before bed each evening these days. I can always cut it out if the weight starts creeping up again. Don't know why I stuffed so much rubbish into my face previously.

Shame he didn't say that before the last one. "Prawit told reporters at the Palang Pracharath party headquarters that no military coup will be repeated in foreseeable future no matter which party might possibly become core of a post-election government, including the Pheu Thai and his own." Same difference, both coupsters.

I've lived in five condos and three houses and noise, especially loud bass-heavy music and dogs, has been a problem in all of them. My present house straddles the edge of a golf course, so you'd assume it would be quiet. Wrong! I'm of the belief that if I bought a place on a mountaintop, there'd be a little guy in a tin shack down the way who keeps a dozen dogs, rattling my walls with Thai pop music. Saying that, I've lived here for sixteen years so I must be the tolerant type.

First "If you don't like it here go back to your own country" post of the day. Bet you were the teacher's pet at school.

Nothing to do with Brexit unless you"re a rabid Remainer. Happened to me ages ago, so I gave them my son in law's address. He forwards any important stuff, cards etc.

Always the case in Chonburi. I get the manager's letter on the day before because it takes time to prepare, then return the next day to make a transaction and get copy of last page of bank book which only takes a short while. Not an option of course if you live some distance from the bank/IO.

My sympathy to the people in that house in the clip, there's nothing worse than seeing parts of your house succumb to the weather and you're largely powerless to do anything about it. I remember in the UK having to go on a sloping roof to replace tiles that had blown off during a severe rainstorm. Not even slightly pleasant.

I gave up on F1 when the taking the knee capers was started by Hamilton, but if I hadn't, I doubt that I'd go to watch electric racing. The smell of the high octane fuel is part of what made it special.

It was in several papers yesterday.

"And people actually go to an immigration office?" Could be something to do with money. I'm sure no one does it because of the friendly ambience of the place. I will say that if I was loaded, I wouldn't hesitate to use an agent.