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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Since becoming prime minister, Prayut has faced a total of five court cases that threatened to unseat him.

All which ended up in his favour.  How much did it cost to pay off the judges?  All paid for by the Thai taxpayer.

The ban on alcohol sales between 1400 and 1700 is crazy, madness made up by stupid people wielding power.  Does any other country have such a stupid ban?

About no decision made on 4 am closing time it was recently reported here that the decision had been put off indefinitely.

4 AM Closing Time for Nightspots in Tourism Areas Postponed Indefinitely

12 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

And it is likely none of the brass will ever take responsibility for this. They are not man enough. 

The system in the armed forces is loaded in favour of top brass at the detriment of lower ranks.  Top brass obviously doesn’t care about lower ranks.

15 hours ago, Crazy Noobie said:

Please forgive me, I made a big mistake. You asked about Hua Hin and for some strange reason, I was talking about Chiang Mai. I am 72 years old and I had a "brain fart". I am sorry I wasn't able to help you.

You are forgiven, an honest mistake and no harm done.  We all make mistakes so don’t take it personally.

15 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

After the original post above, I looked online and couldn't find any current reference to a "Duke's" restaurant at a mall in Hua Hin.

 

Is the new "Living Room" place you mention run by the same people behind the prior Duke's?  And, is/was the former Duke's in Hua Hin related to the original Duke's from Chiang Mai?

 

 

When we telephoned we were told that the name was changed to Living Room years ago.  Yet Google Maps still finds it.  Weird.  As to whether it is related to Dukes Chiang Mai I don’t know.

On 12/21/2022 at 3:19 PM, Crazy Noobie said:

Try the Dukes Restaurant located in the mall.  It offers an awesome Christmas Day meal with all of the trimmings. My family goes there every year, as it is not expensive, around 650 baht per person.

Changed their name to the Living Room.  Not open on Xmas day as they are booked for a wedding.  Unless Google Maps sent me to the wrong place.  Rang the number and was told the above.

6 minutes ago, Lite Beer said:

Don't use the App.

Use the online website.

https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login

Thanks.  Bookmarked.  I will give that a try closer to my next 90 day report (March 21).

Maybe from North Korea?  NK made superdollars for quite a while.

16 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You are aware of online

I have the Immigration App and I cannot get a login and password even though I have tried. many times, the latest about four days ago.  I get a message saying my email is invalid!

When I did my 90 day reporting in person yesterday I asked the IO about this problem.  He just shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know and to keep trying.  I have been trying no luck since the App came out.  This might be a problem that the Nonthaburi Office has.

Thanks for this, we’ll go there.

We are spending xmas in Hua Hin.  Can anyone please suggest a place that is offering a buffet xmas lunch or dinner?  I did a search and only found large hotels offering lunch or dinner at more than 3k++ plus more for drinks (up to 1200 baht).  Also some smaller places offering a set menu which we are not interested in.

TIA

I've lots of books from them and never paid any customs duty.  Some do arrive damaged though and BD has a terrible returns policy.  You have to pay to ship back to them.  After a few books turned up damaged I looked for another supplier.

Kinokuniya Thailand provides an excellent service and they have most books that BD has.  Free delivery over 800 baht (I think) and you can buy a membership for 500 baht a year which gives you members prices, usually 10% off).  If you are going to buy a fair number of books it is worth it.  I got my 500 baht back in two orders.  https://th-membership.kinokuniya.com

You can also use the card in their physical stores for the discount.  I just took a picture of the card with my phone and showed the cashier the photo.  Never a problem.

On 12/20/2022 at 10:18 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

No, I do not, but then I do not have to prove a negative, you're the one who asserted that "the RTP do regularly steal money from raids or seized assets". so the onus is on you to evidence that claim!

"Bar owner in one well known BKK entertainment suburb showed a few of us the rate card for staying open a few years back. The cops had actually felt secure enough to print it."  (From topic on bars not staying open until 0400).

If the cops are brazen enough to print cards showing rates for bars staying open after 0200 do you actually believe that the cops wouldn't take cash from raids?  You are living in a fairy land.

4 minutes ago, Paul Catton said:

Another memorable journey. 

I did the same trip years ago in the same 3rd class seat (I couldn't get anything else as it was booked out).  It was a bone shaking miserable trip.  At every stop vendors piled on board selling all types of food and drink.  Yes that included beer.  For the return trip I took a bus.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite news reports and pictures showing himself during dinner with those current and former MPs at a restaurant in Soi Ari

The mark of a true despot is lying in the face of indisputable evidence.

9 minutes ago, cooked said:

Started by Anutin, who has (had, hopefully) ambitions of becoming Prime Minister.

No chance if Prayhoot is joining his party.  Only after Prayhoot finishes his final two years he might get his chance.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He did, however, express concern over those who are over 60, have kidney or heart diseases or cancer, saying that it is imperative that they get vaccinated or are fully vaccinated, to reduce the risk of severe symptoms.

For once I agree with him.  Mind you he would have been told to say that by a medical professional.

On 12/18/2022 at 2:40 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Any previous proven incidents that back your assertion or is it just barstool hearsay and speculation that the police routinely steal seized assets?

I don't sit on a barstool.

Do you have any proof that the BIB don't regularly steal money from raids.  I didn't think so.  Everyone but you it seems knows that the BIB are the most corrupt organization in Thailand.  I have personal experience of the BIB's corruption.  Do you?

Covid.  The gift from China that keeps on giving.

5 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

I think it's about time to DNA test every Thai...

What good will that do?  Plenty of legitimate Thai Chinese here.  My wife's family is one of them.

As long as British Airways (speedbird) and other major airlines continue to not fly here Thai will continue to have a monopoly in Bangkok.

17 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

The levels they stoop to to keep their greasy mittens on power.

Power is a powerful drug.  Once tasted you can't let go.  Payhoot has made up in his mind all sorts of illusions why Thailand needs him.

Anyway I read somewhere here that Anutin was after the top job.