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Gold. Easy way round this stupid idea.

I don't believe this so-called "Report" that puts Thailand in 3rd global position for longest hours. What about Japan, India, etc? Where did they rate? I've always worked longer hours in the 'West' starting out at 7 days/week and on duty 24 HR/day. I just don't buy this long Thai hours story. And as one poster said they spend a lot of time chatting and playing on their phones. When I have Thais working here (e.g.) gardening, cleaning, building the spend a lot of time chatting to Mrs. And the builders well they put a whole new meaning to drinking at work. (Lao Kao)

No it's a "Y" turn.

Thaksin got off Scot free! Sure, he's in jail to serve his original one year's term, but where's his punishment for all his lies and deceit about his false health conditions that got him in the hospital? Should be another year for that.

Contrary to all the negative comments here I'm just envious I can't find it in Thailand at least where I live. Maybe in Bangkok but I never go there. So I can only look at Julia's photos and dream. Well done Julia.

All the focus in many comments is on being able to swim or not. Possibly the biggest danger is not being able to get out of the water because for example of steep slippery slopes at the edges of the pond. There are hundreds of big man-made ponds all over Thailand built to breed fish and hold irrigation water. They all have steep slippery slopes. Are there any life rings with a rope so that people can be hauled out?

A friend of mine living in Pattaya had his UK state pension stopped. Allegedly DWP sent his a letter to his Pattaya address asking for info but he didn't respond because he never got the letter. After hours of calling DWP on the phone they said he had to provide a 'Proof of life certificate'. Had to jump through hoops to get that and send it to them. Then after yet more phone calls and waiting for hours in a queue he got his pension reinstated. In your case why did DWP halt you pension? And where are you living? Thailand or UK. There are a few YouTube movies about this and how DWP is cracking down on pensioners to provide proof of eligibility. All Starmer's doing.

You're all wrong. This is a proxy war between China for the Cambodian side USA for the Thai side. It's all about USA trying to reduce China's influence in the region. Plus it's about the casinos (existing and planned) and the gang call centers. Together. A multi million dollar income for the Sen family.

Of course it's a Thaksin deflection. It's obvious. Also Thaksin is Chinese. He wants Xi to take over Thailand and install Thaksin as dictator. Couldn't be clearer.

Like road rage.

Why do we have the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) and the ministry of sports and tourism?

Whatever you say China will (has) taken control over Cambodia and Thailand is next on the list. This is all Thaksin's doing in collaboration with Hum Sen. (Opinion)

These immigrants will NEVER assimilate into. OUR community. They are parasites draining the wealth from indigenous Brits. They offer no benefit to UK. Instead they are a destructive force. When will the government. Realise this? Oh, of course, I forgot, they will vote for the Trotskyist Labour government.

Thaksin plot. Thaksin = China (he's Chinese). China takes (already taken) Cambodia. China 'mediates' and controls Thailand. Thaksin becomes Thailand's dictator. Job done.

All this about Lazada. What are the opinions about Shopee? I find Shopee has greater range of products and service is great.

Yeah, much better to cuddle up to China.

Needed to power the casino.

"pinpoint accuracy." within 5 metres?!

Exactly. Both myself and my Thai wife have trouble sleeping. It's down to old age. I'm awake at 0300 and can barely stay in bed until 0400. Mrs Thai parents were the same. I should say I have no problem falling asleep. Usually in bed at 2000. I'm older than you by a lot. Those people and advocating medicines are out of touch with nature. Your body knows how much sleep you need. Absolutely no need for meds. (Opinion - I'm not a doctor, but I don't believe doctors know the answer either.)

Dead right there mate. In my experience family is the MAIN cause of stress.

Nothings changed? Yes it has. All the news articles are now either AI written or AI rewritten.

I get my retirement visa extensions in Korat. IO insist on a bank letter dated the same date as the application. Won't accept a letter dated one day before. I know and I've tried it. Also the bank letter IS required.

"Recognising safety perception as paramount, " What about Recognising safety as paramount, ?

"... institutions, childcare centres, elderly care facilities, and hospitals to adopt and enforce effective risk management strategies promptly. Quick action is necessary, he emphasised, to prevent a broader outbreak that could affect diverse age groups. The call for vigilance and proactive measures ...." Just WHAT are these risk management strategies? WHAT are these institutions supposed to DO actually?

Former TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn stresses the urgency of restoring Thailand’s image through reputation management, improved safety communication, and enhanced digital engagement with Chinese audiences. Just talking, talk, talk. Not a mention of actually doing anything!