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Looks like BKK's Soi Cowboy to me ...

Knowledgeable and competent people like General Milley. Who Trump wants executed for treason. Trump like all the authoritarian and dictatorial losers can't handle knowledgable competent people. They surround themselves with sycophants, which they burn through and destroy one after the other. Everyone who came close to Trump over the last few years at least is now in the pits, reputations and careers ruined. Despised by all decent folks. And finally rejected by Trump when they didn't kiss his ring. Sorry for the English English pun. He has himself, I have seen and heard him, issued the most dire threats to the US system of government and American society the country has ever seen. He's been very up front about it. Be careful what you wish for - you might just get it. And the sad MAGA acolytes are the ones who will suffer most under his 'policies'. Simply because they are the weakest and they're groveling at the feet of bullies.

''Inbound and outbound passenger terminals'' in a train station like this? What on Earth is that all about? (From the HH Today story.)

It's not even a question of the sex tourism reputation. That's a given with Pattaya and Patong. What really stinks and gets decent people angry is the under age trafficking and the official involvement and collusion in it. Who cares if the documentary is blocked in Thailand. The main thing is the rest of the world gets to see it.

A slightly belated thanks guys.

The Non-O not the O-A. Can't be bothered with that one. Doesn't really matter, but if there was a multi entry Non-O for retirement purposes available somewhere I'd go for it. Guess I'll just renew my extension next time I'm in country that's all.

Haven't been through Nong Khai in 20 years but back then at least it was very lovely and laid back.

Petchburi. Nice town. Nice places out of town close to the beach as well. BKK and HH in easy reach.

Cha Am, 30 minutes north of HH. Nice and relaxed, fairly 'Thai' and budget accommodation available. Can get busy at weekends and national holidays, but so does (all of) Prachuap. You can get reasonable and cheap digs in Pattaya and it can be a cheap place to live if you steer clear of the bars and gogogirls. Unfortunately you have to travel out of town if you want to swim in the sea.

Has anyone had any success or been given any official info on this visa type? It seems to have been placed under fatwah on e-visa sites even when in country of residence. Any feedback from bordering country embassies/consulates? The Thai embassy in Germany didn't respond to my email enquiry. Unusual, they were normally very customer oriented in my experience.

A Magical Mystery Tour - Phet Phet

He also hasn't told quite as many verifiable lies as the Trump.

Playing to the gallery to boost the fund.

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Do yourself a favor and go see a good orthopaedist. Worth their weight in gold. Experience talking here.

All that also assumes there are no complications.

Utterly ludicrous.

Could be interesting for a side trip.

That's pretty aggressive behaviour - and the damage he's doing to himself can be turned on others in a flash. Carrying a knife and threatening suicide is a major red flag.

Yeah, especially after he told 'em all he was going for the food, temples and beaches

There are ways of subduing people like that without hitting them or even tasering them or damaging them in any way. It requires training, practice, skill and a positive mindset - something unfortunately lacking in many police jurisdictions even though they have the resources to implement the training programs. Having said that I'd be unlikely to intervene in a Thai domestic dispute. I know what the probable outcome will be and don't fancy it. But one can still call the police.

How often do people say ''Thank you.'' for such gestures? Or even nothing? I did specify 'generally' And I'd be unlikely to hit someone who's that aggressive anyway - male or female. More likely move away if possible - let them go. Sooner or later they'll hit another wall that'll stop them. In the cold light of day someone like that is to be pitied not feared.

Depends. On a lot of things. Including country.

We used to call that kind of thing 'performing' Looking back wistfully.

Generally polite people don't hit either men or women for whatever reason. Have learned to defend themselves effectively without doing so. And also hold doors open for other men and women and children, allowing them to take precedence. Also know how to gracefully accept when another man or woman or child gives right of way and behaves politely towards them. I rarely experience anything else and I'm really no shrinking violet.