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3 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

They haven't seen half of what's coming from The North yet; it's on its way now with more to follow !

Er......the satellite pictures show what's coming.

25 minutes ago, Custard boy said:

Thanks for comment ????

 

In the conversations Ive had with my wife it seems that there are two destinations that she

seems to be interested about . I think the reason she is interested in these two destinations

is because she has read some where on Thai social media glowing reports from other Thai’s

that have visited the two destinations shown below.

 

1. Japan

2. Turkey

 

Ive had a quick look on google about those two holiday destinations and as some one who is not well travelled like my self,  sorting out independent travel plans seems a bit intimidating and daunting especially for Japan where it seems like you have to pre book many things months ahead and have a fully planned travel itinerary for when you land in Japan. You mention an organised tour , I like the word ‘’ organised ‘’ but I have a funny feeling that taking an organised tour would work out more expensive in the end.

 

 

 

Japan may seem daunting but the rewards are amazing.  And it is not as hard as it looks.  Just pick 2-3 cities that you like the sound of.  We did:  Tokyo.  Kawaguchi (for Mount Fuji), Sapporo (for snow), Kyoto (for scenery and culture).  Book accommodation (we used Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto) and the most important thing buy a JR Rail Pass before you go.  $229 for seven days, or $361 for 14 days, and it gives you absolutely unlimited rail travel.  For an extra 25% or so you can go Green Class which is first class, well worth it.

https://www.jrpass.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuIfrw-_F-gIVY5_CCh1PHgYiEAAYASAAEgLa1vD_BwE

They mail you your passes.  When you get to Japan you go to any JR Rail office in any station and just tell them all the places you want to go and they will book the trains and reserve seats, and yes, this includes bullet trains - as many as you like.  And nothing to pay at all.  They speak English and are very helpful.  Then you're good to go.  It's an amazing country, so if you decide you want to take a trip to somewhere else that you hadn't planned just go in to a JR Rail office and tell them and they'll book it.  The bullet trains are an experience in themselves.

Once you have all your rail journeys booked (do it on day one) then you have no more worries, just follow the instructions.  Tokyo can be a bit daunting to get around by train at first, but it's all quite logical.

Turkey is also fantastic and a popular place to visit (I have Thai friends there now).  It's a long time since I've been though.  I expect much easier than Japan, but the adventure and experience of Japan is something I'll never forget.


 

10 hours ago, petermik said:

The junta buying toys....protests coming up perhaps?

Yeah, rocket launchers are used against protestors...

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Gonna give the Chao Prayah Sky Park a try tomorrow or something.

Yeah, I liked the sound of that but honestly it is really disappointing, nothing like what I expected.  It is basically a concrete bridge with a few plants on it.

However, from there you can walk to Ong Ang which is really cool in the late afternoon.  Really nicely restored area of Chinatown, lots of food (Thai, Indian), street art, really nice vibe.  You might see some tourists there but not many, and it is cool.

https://www.tatnews.org/2021/03/award-winning-khlong-ong-ang-walking-street-isnt-your-average-walking-street/

The blue line (MRT) also has nice views along the river for a few stops.

If you want a convenient way to do it get the Skytrain east up to Samut Prakan.  Very Thai indeed, Thai markets, Thai restaurants, Thai street food.  Likelihood of seeing a tourist, zero.  

9 hours ago, schultzlivgthai said:

What a joke! How backwards is this  place!

Explain.  

2 hours ago, Jerno said:

Of course. When westerners think of Asia, Thailand certainly doesn't spring to mind.  What have they offered the world except rice.  And many westerners call the Kingdom as Taiwan by mistake! 

Maybe morons call it Taiwan, certainly nobody I know.    And nobody thinks of Thailand when you mention Asia, really?

I think maybe you hang out with some seriously geographically challenged friends.  American?

1 hour ago, RandolphGB said:

Don't follow Thai news up there in Isan? 

Maybe he just doesn't keep reading the same news form TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO!  That was when Anutin made his comment that you guys keep reliving over and over again.  March 2020.  Don't you think it's time to move on?

50 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

The locals will probably show their appreciation by keying his car or throwing their rubbish bags into his garden. 

Why would they key his car?   Never heard of a Thai keying a car, that only happens in Bootle.

6 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Thanks for confirming the games are pointless... 

Pointless for racists, pretty important since 1951 for Asians.

37 minutes ago, kickstart said:

Last time it was in December ,whether a bit cooler ,and they shut all the schools for 2 weeks ,stating less traffic on the roads ,getting in the way of the games traffic .

Will they build a new stadium? or use the old one built in 2007 ,at Ragsit ,now used by Tamasat University.

I believe it moves depending on the climate of the host country. Generally between September and December. 

I doubt they'd build a new stadium for it. Plenty of venues. Rajamangala was built for the 1998 Asian Games and can seat 70,000 so that should do for all track and field events. 

Lots of decent football stadiums now too. Not sure about swimming venues? 

3 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Does anyone care about these games?...

 

I believe Asians do. Who'd have thought? 

"They have I guess been going on for 32 years,and I know virtually zero about them.....I doubt
They have I guess been going on for 32 years,and I know virtually zero about them.....I doubt many people know more than me... many people know more than me..." 

Gong since 1951. Again, Asians might know more then you, weird hey? Even I knew that. 

Don't know about physical shops, but Lazada has quite a bit.  This is searching only for stuff that ships locally, meaning you can get it in a day or two max.  Maybe deliver to your hotel.

https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?from=input&q=sonic hedgehog&location=Local

Lots more choice if you remove the "local" filter and include stuff from China, but shipping can be two weeks so probably not suitable.

5 hours ago, MrMuddle said:

Alcohol causes more misery than almost anything else that is legally available. it is responsible for thousands of deaths on the road, both here and abroad, every year. A minor restriction is a small inconvenience. People can't buy alcohol for a period when the schools are finishing, which is also the time of the most traffic on roads here, as people pick up their children.. It is noticeable how the drinkers on this forum think they have the right to tell others how to live, (eg the criticisms of Marijuana being legalised), but hate it when others criticise them, especially when the drinkers are wrong! One only has to see the posts decrying banning alcohol sales on special Buddhist days, to see that.

Did my 90 day report yesterday, it was nice to see the Immigration Officers again, and have a chat, and a joke (my next report date is Xmas day!).  Perhaps you need to have a look at yourself, and how you live your life, maybe the problems you have are self inflicted.

Wow, how is it up there on your high horse?  What a hilarious, self righteous load of nonsense.

Where did I mention problems?  I merely said they are both pointless rules with no logic to them and they therefore serve no purpose and should be scrapped.  You attempt to justify the 2pm-5pm ban with a load of twaddle about schools and roads but we already have laws against minors buying alcohol.  And the ban is also in force at weekends when there is no school.  Does it affect me?  Mostly no as I work during the week but I find it annoying when I go to the supermarket to buy stuff to cook for dinner but can't buy a bottle of wine to go with the dinner for me and my wife.

And the 90 day reports don't bother me either.  I've been working here for 25+ years, have never had a problem with immigration at all.  But you can't argue it is a pointless rule and I don't think anyone knows why it exists.......it just does.

If you look forward to your 90 day reports because you get to see immigration people then I think that says a lot more about your lifestyle than mine - I recommend you get out more.  Just make sure it isn't between 2pm and 5pm as there are all these cars on the road.  And try talking to people rather than preaching to them, you may end up having more people to talk to than just immigration officers every three months.

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It is noticeable how the drinkers on this forum think they have the right to tell others how to live, (eg the criticisms of Marijuana being legalised), but hate it when others criticise them, especially when the drinkers are wrong! 

I bet you have absolutely no idea how hypocritical you are being here.  

6 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

there's also an actual abortion pill which can be taken up to 11 months so there are many options available .

So you take it after sex and it kills your baby when it is two months old??

37 minutes ago, Donga said:

Think many posters are missing the point that Thailand quietly assisted the lady to gain asylum, rather than return her to Myanmar, as their leader requested. 

Good to see some give kudos to Thailand, in contrast to knee jerk Thai bashing. 

Yes, the people who can read all reached the same conclusion as you..  The automatic bashers made the opposite one.

1 hour ago, 2 is 1 said:

Maybe soon coming METOO campaign where womans want men delivery babys also!

Western problem is that woman dont want to be woman anymore! 

If ever there was a post that deserved the negative emojis coming back, this is it.

So "women should be women" and plop a baby out no matter what the circumstances?

And they want men to deliver them too?  Eh??  Actually it seems you think men should decide what is best for women.  Right?  By capitalising "Me Too" it is obviously where your thinking is.  A total misogynist, loud and clear.

24 minutes ago, MrMuddle said:

You were doing so well, until the last line! 

Why?  It was a partly tongue in cheek post, but is a pointless law that serves no purpose other than to inconvenience people.  I have a proper job, I am not hanging out for a 7-Eleven beer at 2pm, it's just a silly inconvenient rule that should be abolished.

90 day reporting too.  Is that better?

14 minutes ago, mberbae said:

Quite a stain on the integrity of Thailand , to not grant the lady

asylum themselves. 

She didn't apply for asylum in Thailand.  Should they just randomly grant it to people at the airport?