Tropicalevo

It seems that there was a fight between two mini van drivers at the airport today. I am not sure if it was at the official waiting area for arrivals or the unofficial one just outside the entrance to airport. Anyway, it appears that driver 1 argued with driver 2 then punched him in the face. Driver 2 went to his van, picked up his gun, and shot driver 1. I understand that driver 1 has passed away. RIP Driver 1's friends restrained driver 2 before he could get away. Has anyone else heard or seen anything?

It is similar here on Samui. Most hospitals have 'helicopter' doctors, coming for scheduled surgeries. Bangkok Samui has a number permanently based here on a rota system. Often from the government hospital here.

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At least the fourth quarter is usually low season, although one would not realise that when looking at the amount of traffic on the roads at the moment.

This in an article in AN today. Has anyone on Samui seen any significant rain in the last month? Here in the NE peninsular we have only seen an hour's heavy rain in that time - two or three night's ago. A very quick shower last night.

Unless you are one of Prayut's puppies.

You are doing bloomin well if those are annual payments. My April premium for 2022 was $4,108 for six months. I was 71 and have made two claims in 12 years. Prostate biopsy - no cancer and draining a lung after an infection. Both pre 2017. My policy for this year is $6,202 for six months aged 72. The policy is in patient only - no International repatriation (which they cancelled last year). I am not sure, but I think that it was an extra $50 (or $25) per payment for instalments. My dealings with April direct have been abysmal failures. They send the bill out in December, for Jan 1 payment, by snail post. Since Covid decimated Samui, we have zero post in the area where I live. No postman. I have to send emails asking for the amount to be paid. (They send emails reminding me that I have not paid it!) Now, all claims have to be by the 'easy claim' app. They have stopped supporting the online web portal for claims. As I used to work in the software development business for more than 30 years, I do not trust these micky mouse apps on phones. I do not even have wifi on my phone. I wrote to April in July asking for an alternative claim media as opposed to apps. They replied last week. Guess what - snail post again. Too old to change now with a couple of new pre-existing conditions.

What you say is fine in theory. Reality says that if the airport is successful, people complain about high prices. eg Koh Samui. A private airport does not have the benefit of taxpayers to support it. Private airports have to make money for dividends to the private investors who took the risk in the first place.

Totally agree. I use that format for back ups and for ledgers.

I am not sure that 'skillset' is the correct word. He failed at that one and did time in gaol. Then again, you are probably correct. Failures seem to be a prerequisite for many politicians.

And if you are in Thailand - 02.00 to 04.00 for the main games. ????

Or - "give me your 10,000 baht and I will give you 8,000 baht cash for your gambling addiction."

Well done BJ. ????

He is definitely doing better than a friend of mine did when he was taken there after being shot five times in an ambush. Said friend was put on a trolley, covered with a sheet and left in a corridor until he died. The total bill for emergency treatment for five gunshot wounds was a bandage and some tape. Less than 1,000 baht.

This all seems pretty normal to me here in Thailand's two-tier system.

I never wear any - attracts mosquitoes. No one stands too close to me.

These stories make for gut-wrenching reading. Many survivors have lost their whole family. Spouse, children, parents and so on. Losing your house and all of your possessions would seem fairly insignificant after that.

England beat Argentina 27 - 10 in the Rugby World Cup. Woo hoo ????

She gave birth just prior to the election. She withdrew from active politics for a period. Difficult to be canvass for votes with a baby's head dangling between your legs methinks.

Difficult to prove with Thailand's 'fluctuating' rules. eg immigration. Thailand does not want asylum seekers or even genuine refugees. They often return them back to the country that is hounding them.

Weed?

Flights to Samui are pretty full at the moment. Last month we had two groups of guests arriving at Bangkok who had not booked their flights. They thought that at 40 flights a day they would catch a flight easily. They had an extra stay in Bangkok for a night. Here are the airlines flying into Suratthani this morning. Air Asia used to do an all inclusive plane/minivan/ferry service. Scheduled Revised From Flight Status 07:20 07:20 Bangkok (DMK) Nok Air DD 570 Arrived On-Time 08:15 08:15 Bangkok (DMK) Thai Lion Air SL* 734 On-Time 08:30 08:25 Bangkok (DMK) Thai AirAsia FD 3235 On-Time 10:15 10:15 Bangkok (BKK) Thai Smile WE* 251 Codeshare: TG 2251 On-Time 12:05 12:05 Bangkok (BKK) Thai Vietjet Air TVJ 350 On-Time 12:55 12:51 Bangkok (DMK) Thai AirAsia FD 3239 On-Time

I have children and I 100% would not cover for them. They were brought up to always be honest and fair to others. If they make a stupid mistake, then they need to learn to pay the consequences. Having said all of that, I would also 100% try to support them through their problem for as long as my finances would allow. My son died a long and slow, painful death. Back then I spent ever single baht in my bank account (and even borrowed some) to keep flying back and forth, many many times, to support him and his family, until his death. Another example to show that your statement is not correct - a very good friend of mine had a daughter in her late teens. The daughter's boyfriend was a policeman and he was caught dealing and taking drugs. The policeman got bail instantly. The daughter was locked up as an 'accomplice'. She asked her mum to pay a bribe to get her out of gaol. Mum said no - you did the crime, you must pay for it. Mum and daughter are both Thai.

Maybe it's you or the ones that you come across. The Thais that I work with smile and laugh lots. As do Thais in the area that I interact with. LOS where I am. A million times better than the folk back in the UK whenever I used to visit. Smile and say hello to them and they cross to the other side of the street. (Possibly do not understand English?)

There should be an additional charge from the fashion police for wearing those shorts. Not making himself inconspicuous is he.