Surasak

The main problem I see here is the type of ID required? If the banks in Thailand do not state clearly and exactly what is required, I see many people having big problems. It appears as a half arsed requirement, ill thought out, other than designed to give as much of a problem as possible to foreigners who spend multi millions of Baht here.

14 minutes ago, Kat Hao said:

We should not pay much attention to a traveler complaining about 500 baht lodging. These tourists contribute very little to either the social or economic fabric of Thailand and actually create a bad impression of the country. If you can find a clean and safe place to sleep for 500 or 600 baht, that sounds like a very low price.

There are some very nice, clean and comfortable rooms available for 500 to 600 hundred Baht, its just a matter of looking. I would guarantee you wouldn't turn your nose up at our prices at 400 and 450 Baht/night. On the other side of the coin there are places not to far away @300 Baht, and I wouldn't put my dog in them. However, Thai people do use them, but that's their choice.

29 minutes ago, Vlada Floric said:

I don't, you don't. we don't, but obviously someone somewhere isn't very happy, and if the cap fits...................

On this occasion i would say, If the broom fits.....

On 3/17/2026 at 9:38 AM, Qarsaan said:

Thai hospitals are a business.

So are butchers bakers and candlestick makers. Doesn't mean you should accept second rate treatment.

On 3/16/2026 at 9:45 AM, sandyf said:

I was trading with European countries before the single market came about and the regulations were very restrictive. In 1982 I took 6 small medical units in my car down to a distributor in the south of France. At no time till I handed them over did anyone look at the goods, all the authorities were interested in was a multitude of paperwork stamped and signed.

The single market was a tremendous boost to UK small business, probably providing the most lucrative domestic market in the world.

Then the uninformed decided to go back to the way it was.

AI Overview

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced significant declines, challenges, and reduced competitiveness since Brexit, driven by increased trade barriers, compliance costs, and labor shortages.

Studies show product-focused SMEs were disproportionately affected, with food and drink exports to the EU dropping by 34% in the immediate aftermath.

AI is not the be all and end all, it can lie even better then MPs although it has not had so much practice.

4 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Off to hell for you my friend - where you will burn for all eternity. Alan Watts is my latest guru - he was a womaniser, alcoholic but enlightened.

Hell? A fiction place developed as a means to control. As I don't know you, it would be appreciated if you didn't refer to me as a friend. That way, no offense can be implied or accepted. Thank you.

Congressman Randy Fine is giving a personal comment, so to whom is it offensive? It possibly only appears offensive to non Muslims who fear the Muslims will be offended.

On 3/13/2026 at 3:47 PM, beautifulthailand99 said:

Islam is the final word from God on his works- Judaism was replaced by Christianity and Christianity by Allah (PBUH) and that's why it's the world's largest religion - it is literally God's work.

Which god do you refer to, there are so many?

God only exists in the minds of men, for man's purpose.

On 3/12/2026 at 8:14 AM, Surasak said:

Strange how cowards don't like the treatment they dish out, when the same is returned. If Putin looked into a mirror it would shatter into millions of pieces.

Appears we have a Russian sympathiser, with the red thumbs down? I see the same on another post on this subject.

On 3/12/2026 at 6:06 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

I am fully aware of your preferences.

But, I am still doing my best to encourage you to change your opinion of me.

Such an uphill battle, I have never faced.

Even more arduous than rolling a giant boulder, uphill, by the way.

Might I suggest you get a much bigger boulder? That way you will be out of our hair for much longer periods.

15 hours ago, Lacessit said:

There are just over 2 billion Muslims in the world. It's the world's fastest growing religion. There are just under 16 million Jews.

I'd say math is not one of your strong points.

For a so called religious sect, I have to assume the followers of the Muslim faith, believe in the cruelest punishment for the most minor of crimes, and death to non believers. From what I read about the rulers of Iran, it certainly appears that way.

Try PDC VISA Service. They are on WhatsApp. They have an office next to Boxwood Restaurant near Khon Kaen Ram Hospital.

I found the biggest problem was finding a bank with a short waiting queue. When you are 20th in line, a 2 hour wait is just a little to much.

1 hour ago, maddermax said:

Despite being only applicable to those with roofs capable of holding solar panels it is a move in the right direction to reducing greenhouse gases.

Next step is for EGAT to start investing in Solar farms and wind turbines.

So, destroy the environment to improve the environment!? Ed Miliband comes to mind, unfortunately.

I find it easier to contact my solicitors in the UK via email, then we setup a Zoom call. Any papers which need to be signed are witnessed first hand. I don't then have to wait for said papers to be posted from Thailand, with a possibility of being lost. IDIMW thanks

On 2/28/2026 at 6:40 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

Nope,

Nor, never would I ever do such a thing.

I pay for it, just like most guys in Pattaya.

I could never understand why my mother used to tell me to stay away from Pattaya, when taking holidays in Thailand.

Thank you for answering the question I have worried about all these years.

5 hours ago, Legal Lifeline said:

Reminded of the reason why there was a change in dental practice invoked by the General Dental Council some years ago

A lady went to have her wisdom teeth removed. The dentist gave her a very powerful sedative

She later confirmed to the police she slept through the whole procedure

When she got o home she found her underwear was on inside out and back to front

It transpired she had been raped!

It all started when the lady said to the dentist, "I'm not sure which is worst, having a tooth out or having a baby?"

The dentist replied, "Make up your mind madam, I need to know which tool to use."

On 2/24/2026 at 2:12 PM, Chomper Higgot said:

It’s one of those gap between reality and your post things Jonny.

The events of this reported news item had nothing to do with Labour.

And you are so sure of that because?

58 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

What I do read on AN is many many reports of extension marriage with zero issues.

No doubt there are some recalcitrant immigration officers and that's an issue. However with 75+ offices suggest most have simple set rules to meet.

And strange to say, this is Thailand, and how often are rules followed??!!

On 2/21/2026 at 6:17 AM, georgegeorgia said:

I dislike this word "bro"

It's a new Zealand word

What happened to the word "mate"?

"What happened to the word "mate"?"

It's 6 letters away from hate, so, a little dodgy?

19 hours ago, Yagoda said:

I love the way the thought of Jewish people just consumes some of the lesser elements of society. Some folks always hate their betters.

Just what is it that makes some folk better than others? Should we start a list!?

On 2/19/2026 at 6:37 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

God knows, for sure what I am talking about:

The first thunderstorm after a very LONG dryspell.

One can smell it coming in the offing.

I know you know.

You are just provoking me to pound more profoundly on my keyboard.

I realize this.

But, no worries, because....

I am up for the challenge.

I have come to the conclusion, this I d 1 0 T is an asylum seeker of a straight jacket, with a spit protection mask. Not seeing its postings of total nonsense would be such a relief.