NativeBob

50 minutes ago, mancub said:

Never been to one, so can someone clarify whether these mega Indian clubs in Pattaya employ only Thai DJ's or can Indians get a work permit for such ?

Indians can get work permit for anything. Being at Bang Rak >> seing them. 

2 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:

I loved Songkran in Pattaya until 2011 when I was staying at Royal Thai Residence (Theprasit Soi 7) and saw the water refill trucks sucking water out of the fetid swamp near the building.  Some sights can't be unseen. 

You noticed! Bangkokians, just like us, will hide in their flats, houses and apartments. Songkran is NOT nationwide celebration, per se

Drunk people from the North Eastern provinces of Thailand go ape-<deleted> with uncontrolled consumption of booze. Aiming to bring as much "damage" to "dry" foreigners, throwing dirty tap water into their bodies, faces, cell phones. Friend had to lock himself in the phone booth for almost an hour while locals enjoyed themselves with booze and water. 

Happy Songkran, everybody!

2 hours ago, scott1999 said:

I do have freeze drying machines which do eat a lot of electricity they  freeze dry food So that the food can be stored for up to 20 years if you like to. Thanks for the info

The only issue you might face is complete loco officer who will disconnect you from power grid and arrest your property but it is very unlikely this days. Back in early 2000-s I got 3 servers arrested in Bang Rak's Data Center. <<< Pure extorsion. 
However I got them back after good lawyer visit and request documents supporting those actions. I got my hardware back within five days, actually a week. Once in 20++ years: don't loose face and think about bribe. You got nothing to worry.
Your BTC can be cashed say in Zimbabwe and sent to you as "Nigerian inheritance" or whatever via WU. (stupidly funny, right?)

stay away from HRT in LOS. Way too dangerous

is Mining anyhow related to Labor Department? Nope!

Any "working w/o WP" case has to go through proper investigation, facts and court. We are not living in Banana Republic after all, I witnessed few cases when "bad guy" appealed and won (in Bangkok and Pty).

Even if a <deleted>load of BiB will visit your crypto-farm just tell them it's a fridge. Think about hassle explaining how electricity will turn into money in court? 

2 hours ago, impulse said:

Also doesn't hurt the forum to discuss shared experiences that make us more alike than a lot of posters would think, based on the catfights we see so often.

Nicely put. Agree

Interesting topic about burgers in Bangkok (<<< that's in Thailand) turn into "when I was a kid I went to Mexican border". 
 

However, that burger from Sizzler is pretty good as long as it was not reheated fifth time. The worst one is in Mc.

big deal )))
I guess first half of foreigners at that island pay to the second half to learn something, and later they flip positions. 
the rest are growing and pushing 'shrooms and spiked weed.

PS: Ad was found on social media. ROFL

KSR BKK 60-80thb on the street. Horrible and very small

Nice try 🤑

if that hole's management they ate was a bit smarter management could (and should) sue them. I remember a polish couple was doing jewelry shopping with "funny money" few years ago. They are still doing their time in Bangkok Hilton. 

seriously why did they go so cheap? some sort of cheap thrill? pretty dumb, imho

Take out Ajinomoto taste enhancer (severely abused by thais) and you couldn't even take a spoon of those "delicious meals". MSG rules!

18 hours ago, Smokin Joe said:

You would lose your property at the 30 year mark.

Very true. Pal lost his flat at Payathai area exactly that way. Nice room, about 75sq m

5 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said:

I wonder what the odds are that alcohol was somehow involved . . . 

Very true. Booze works wonders on ppl from northern hemisphere. 

I reckon a bunch of Iceland dudes acting like vikings on Walking street PTT. foreigners at TopTen disco in SG as well. Other places around....
Tropics do really freaky <deleted> on them

Some farangs behave strangely while in LOS. Yes, Thai authority should develop strong hand approach against such "rabid" acts. Whoever they are.

4 minutes ago, quake said:

Drama Queen alert.  

 

Good one!

referring to thai imm. officer something posted on the website - priceless! See that scene almost every visit to Changwattana.
LOL

funny dude kicks some ugly tuchas. no damage done

Organized & sponsored by CIA through that little pinoy woman who received Noble Peace Prize for "fighting against corrupt President Rudy". ROFL

There's a strict order not to open account for tourists. April 2023. Told by senior manager at Bangkok Bank Silom. Period.

Get any other visa and you might get lucky. 

Thai GF or Wife won't help

Also joint accounts are over as well. Same guy told "luck couple" (farang + decent looking thai female) - their purpose was to buy a condo but no, sorry, can not.

Saying that still agents CAN help - how I have no idea, but they do miracles! For example an agent changed guy's expired debit card without guy himself and passport to sow. Only ancient bank book. I saw the card, it was 2023 

There are more and more overstayers IMHO this days than say 10-15 years ago: draconian visa regulations, 500thb/day fines and long bans leave no option than just say "sc*ew it all, I'll stay over!" 
Plus corruption of course. 

8 years? How about one huge brit who came to LOS in 2005? and in 2016 his son arrived works as a teacher in BKK? Not  a single complain though

Make it a bit funnier:

The quiz: Name the weirdest you've pissed [drink or sober] 

1 minute ago, Dolf said:

Walked around pratunam a lot. Not dangerous.

Worked and lived opposite Pantip and saw pretty nasty accidents. Avoid at any cost