Hanuman2547

Did she pay her taxi fare or just did a runner?

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I recall riding from central Bangkok to Wat Khlong Toey Nok Pier and taking a small boat across to Bang Kachao.... 

 

 

 

 

I made that ride many times back in the 90's.  A great area to ride.  The Bangkok side not so much.  

12 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Nowt!   Are you saying that you do 30kph CONTINUOUSLY for 3.5 hours?

I wouldn't doubt it at all that he does.  I do.  Now, I might take a break after an hour or so for a few minutes but while I'm on the bike I'm riding usually between 29-33kph with the "sweet spot" at right around 30-31kph.  That's on flat ground with no wind.  

18 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

i do about 100km 4 days a week 

Well done then!  Whereabouts do you cycle safely for that long of a distance?  Do youavoid main highways and roads?

39 minutes ago, Frankie baby said:

Hes got cash. Could even get caught and end up in hospital instead of prison, and just wait until hes paroled? 

Ha!  Yeah right.  That would never happen in Thailand.  (sarcasm intended)

Another good reason to steer clear of ladyboys.  Might be a good idea NOT to take them back to your place.  

I left Thailand in 2001 expecting to return in a year.  Unfortunately, that didn't happen and I didn't use the account again until 2005.  Updated my passbook in 2005 and noticed I had around 1,500 baht in it which was more than I thought would be in it.  Old ATM debit card had expired but I got a new one.  Everything went very smoothly.  This was years ago so maybe some of the banking rules have changed.  

Not surprised by this at all.  

However, the bias in this report is very evident.  

A war criminal and mass murderer comes to visit another corrupt criminal.  

Leave the car at home and just use mass transit/taxi?

I became a lifetime member of the Pattaya Expats Club back in 2006.  I have rarely attended any of their meetings since then.  I just haven't felt the need or desire to attend.  

On 2/9/2024 at 11:03 PM, Expat68 said:

Try Loei province, years ago it was in the middle of nowhere, little amenities for the westerners. Today the city of Loei has its own airport, Makro, Lotus, Big C, Global, cycling club, gym clubs, football club, aerobics/yoga. Many foreigners like Loei because it has seasons, in winter can be cold (not for long) Mountains close to Lao border

 

I was last in Loei back in 2000 over New Year's on a cycling trip.  It does sound as if it has changed a bit since then.

Good thing he wasn't on a Boeing Max jet.  That door might have just popped right out.  (sarcasm)

I avoid going to Phuket.  Not worth going through all the problems that plague that over-crowded and over-priced island.  

The way that condos are run and the quality of them I would be very wary of actually purchasing one.  There are definitely more condos for sale in the greater Pattaya area than there are buyers.  There are so many things that you can't control such as neighbors plus Air BnB's, but then the condo management is a whole other problem.  

Good luck in your search.

Looks like this former Badminton player/coach got tangled up in the net.

People cross the Thai/Lao border all the time with bicycles.  It's no problem at all.  Lots of people cycle from Vietnam to Laos and then on to Thailand at various border points including the one you intend to use.

I have avoided flying Thai Airways internationally for many years.  It's pretty easy as they don't serve the city I live in at my home country.  I would have to fly somewhere else first and make another connection.  There are many other Asian carriers that serve the city near me so I just fly with them.  Plus the other carriers are all significantly cheaper to fly with.  

I agree that a 90 day visa on arrival or something similar to that would be very beneficial to Thailand and tourists alike.  

The US has launched a number of strikes today against targets they have designated as being hostile.  How long this will last is anyone's guess.

I stayed at the hotel next to it back in December.  It is a very nice view.  Not sure I would want to pay 500 baht at the place with the Skywalk.