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That is never going to happen unfortunately. This has probably won the election for Trump. Republicans love a hero.

The lower properties are complete and have been rented out with some reviews (false?) of the place. The Thaiger gives a bit more detail. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/authorities-halt-illegal-resort-project-on-koh-samui

Many years ago, before my first trip to Africa, I was at the doc's for the malaria stuff and I asked about gut health. He said to eat active yoghurt every morning for a month before you go. I did, and every day afterwards. Never had a problem with my gut since (except a couple of times after very heavy nights boozing when I was in my 20's). Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa no stomach problems. Worked in Sri Lanka and I would get a light bout if diarrhoea after my visits, and the same when working out in the boon-docks in Cambodia. In Cambodia, it was the ice. No fridges in the villages back then so ice in beer. One big block on the ground with lumps chipped off. When the drink was finished, dirt and grass in the bottom of the glass. But the gut was fine. Also some beers are good for the gut according to an article in the Daily Telegraph (UK) a month or so back. (Sorry, lost the link) Gut-friendly beers 1. Guinness 2. Newcastle Brown Ale 3. Hoegaarden 4. London Porter Dark Ale 5. Stella Artois Unfiltered 6. Doom Bar Zero Alcohol Free Amber Ale

So every airport is a monopoly. Suvarnabhumi, Phuket et al. All exclusively owned and controlled by the government. Yet many folk on AN only quote Samui airport as being a monopoly. Hmm.

That is already happening here on Samui. More and more people are installing solar on private developments where the price per unit is at the whim of the developer. Almost 10 baht per unit already where I am. (8 baht + VAT + FT.) I am expecting a big increase from the developer later in the year. My solar cost 120,000 THB in 2019 and payback was during year three. Looking back at my bills, I am saving between 3k and 5 k per month. BUT the unit price on the electricity here is more than double the government price.

I do not know of any new rules as I have a legitimate company and have had the card for years. You only have to be an employee (work permit) or director. The girl that works with me in the office managed to get a card with a signed copy of the house book and a signed lease from the owner. She is Thai but as far as I know, a foreigner can do the same. This was at the beginning of the year. Not sure why your application was rejected. Why not get your partner to apply and use her resident card number/name to book your flights? I do not know if the fairly recent new types of visas are eligible for the card (Elite Visa, Long Stay etc). Knowing how slowly bureaucracy works in Thailand, probably not. Bangkok Airways own the airport - not a monopoly. Their airport, their rules. The rules are to try and ensure that Samui residents are the only folk to get the discounts. Other airlines have always flown to Samui.

Well done to the hospital. Too many folk these days trying to be 'on the spot reporters' taking videos and photos instead of helping.

So Russia invaded a country (not in the west). Russian soldiers, aided by China and North Korea (again, not in the west). Murdering civilians, raping woman and stealing children and you manage to blame the west. Just for information - Russia murdered on day 1. The west was not involved then. To say that none had to die is incorrect.

But better looking than those horrible stainless steel things in the photo. Anyway - stainless steel in Thailand is not stainless for long. They will soon be rusty and scratched.

ie social media lies.

I agree with Marin Definitely print the visa before you leave for the airport. Too many things could go wrong. Any half decent hotel will print it for you for a fee. Then there are the communal workplaces and WFH businesses. If there was more time I would say send it to me and I will EMS back, but the timing is too late now. (I often print out boarding cards and documents for guests.)

Well, that is never going to happen. Too many 'journalists' love the click bait approach and it generates $$$

Well done to Ek and Gun. Let's hope that the girl recovers from all of this and grows up to lead a normal, happy life. That is going to be difficult with parents like hers.

And panic sets in amongst the government. Well done investors. Still a way to go but the world needs to stop the murder of innocents by this illegal government.

Strange. When Anutin said 'decriminalise', no one insisted on it being fully discussed with independent evidence. Now, after people ignored the 'not recreational' rules, everyone wants a full investigation and to ignore the medical evidence, health ministry and public opinion.

Great to have a happy ending to a missing person case.

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

Initially, I also thought that. Then - look at the numbers involved. The police were involved in the initial investigation, but no Russian speakers. They then probably call in the tourist police for the language skills. Finally, immigration are involved for the visa details. That is quite a few hungry people.

That is probably why the police called in the tourist police. They have volunteers of other nationalities for translations. Here on Samui, they have a number of nationalities including a Russian speaker. I am sure that they are also there on KPN. If not, it is a 20 minute boat trip away.

Having worked in Japan, I can assure you that they can handle it. Chinese on the other hand.......

I am 73 with two chronic diseases (COPD and kidneys). I struggle to walk (breathing). I kept up the Covid jabs when they were available and caught Covid three times, according to the tests. Felt rough, very bad cold syndrome for three days each time. I get the latest flu jab every year as part of my annual check up (damaged lung) and have kept up to date with tetanus. Passed the medical for the work permit renewal (doc said that I could live to be 100) and the doc at the annual check up said that I had the heart of a 40 year old. Good for another 30 years. That's it. Ignore Conda's comments. Listen to Sheryl and look after the old ticker.

All flights are full. A friend trying to get to Bangkok for a meeting is having to wait 5 days and can only fly Business class in the last available seat. Bangkok airways website only shows available flights. Try this one https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/usm/departures departures today - Wednesday, Jul 10 06:55 PG450 Bangkok (DMK) Bangkok Airways (Sea & Palm Tree Livery) AT76 (HS-PZH) Departed 06:51 07:00 PG102 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PGZ) Departed 07:03 08:00 PG104 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPG) Departed 08:08 08:00 PG251 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZC) Departed 07:58 08:15 PG1110 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZG) Departed 08:18 08:45 PG106 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPC) Departed 08:50 08:50 TR641 Singapore (SIN) Scoot E290 (9V-THA) Departed 08:55 08:55 PG241 Chiang Mai (CNX) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPS) Departed 09:02 09:15 PG122 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPU) Departed 09:31 10:10 PG124 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZE) Departed 10:32 10:55 PG805 Hong Kong (HKG) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PGY) Departed 11:00 11:10 PG293 Rayong (UTP) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZC) Departed 11:17 11:15 PG452 Bangkok (DMK) Bangkok Airways (Sea & Palm Tree Livery) AT76 (HS-PZH) Departed 11:22 11:25 PG253 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZD) Departed 11:48 11:45 PG130 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PGX) Departed 12:01 12:10 TR643 Singapore (SIN) Scoot E290 (9V-THB) Departed 12:07 12:15 PG405 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZF) Departed 12:52 12:25 PG265 Krabi (KBV) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZK) Departed 12:30 13:30 PG963 Singapore (SIN) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPU) Departed 13:44 14:00 PG144 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPS) Departed 14:08 14:25 PG1138 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZA) Departed 14:33 14:30 PG255 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZD) Departed 14:54 14:35 PG136 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPB) Departed 15:03 15:20 PG150 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZF) Departed 15:55 15:25 PG259 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways (Sea & Palm Tree Livery) AT76 (HS-PZH) Departed 15:32 15:30 PG146 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPT) Departed 15:40 15:50 PG148 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPG) Departed 16:31 15:55 PG454 Bangkok (DMK) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZK) Departed 15:52 16:25 PG961 Singapore (SIN) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PGX) Departed 16:44 17:25 PG166 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways A319 (HS-PPC) Departed 17:32 17:50 PG168 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Scheduled 17:55 PG257 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways AT76 (HS-PZD) Estimated dep. 17:55 18:25 PG170 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Estimated dep. 18:50 18:55 PG176 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways ATR Scheduled 19:00 PG401 Phuket (HKT) Bangkok Airways ATR Scheduled 19:10 PG180 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Scheduled 19:15 PG182 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Estimated dep. 21:05 19:30 PG186 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Scheduled 21:10 PG184 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways 319 Estimated dep. 21:45 21:15 PG192 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways ATR Scheduled 21:30 PG196 Bangkok (BKK) Bangkok Airways ATR Scheduled 21:45 PG831 Chengdu (TFU) Bangkok Airways 319

Felt nothing at the pointy end. (NE) Heard it though. Too long a rumble to be thunder.

To me, how anyone could sexually abuse a child is incomprehensible. But a one year old baby........... RIP little 'un

From he full article - Sadly, this will probably hasten the demise of the MFP. The dinosaurs hate to be told what to do and will invariably do the opposite.