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I am so far behind. They finally gave up the Greek alphabet And from 2025 we will all suffer from symptom free long Covid.

Both AIS and DTAC has all relevant information in English. I don't see a noteworthy difference. DTAC is often considered more "foreigner related" because of the ownership/management.

Sorry but I can't resist to give geography lessons. All areas that you name are north not north-east. And Isaan (Isan, Isarn, Esarn...) IS north-east.

Not that simple. Very low credit might get lost but deactivating the card takes longer. And as written you can fillup credit for one year without breaking the bank (240 Baht).

In general AIS has best coverage. DTAC fails if you are far out from populated areas (I have my own experience with that, DTAC as 2nd SIM, next year will use AIS only). But DTAC goes the very unusual way of 5G on 700 MHz which could give them better coverage. But 5G phone needed. Tons of options for internet packages. Keeping it alive does not cost a fortune, topup 20 Baht twelve times and you are good for a year (there might be other ways). Only you know whether it's worth to keep the number. Post-paid has better signal? Urban or rural myth or lost in translation. At the bottom edge of signal strength the phone model makes a difference. Aside from that it's not easy to get a postpaid as a temporary/tourist visitor. SIM cards available about everywhere. To use a typical Thai saying: you think too much It's about a 100 Baht for a SIM. If it's c.rap buy another one.

???? THE major reason to come to Pattaya. Bores me to death. Different people, different preferences.

Exactly. Got much stronger over the morning. Yesterdays forecasts are for the bin.

Sounds like he was pushing the pedal to the floor when side by side. Make an impression. And it did. Where could he know from that rear powered empty vehicles have some weird tendencies.

That indeed sounds weird for a 13 MP camera. I have an A52 with 64MP sensor and pictures come out about 5 MB. I would reset the camera settings. Open camera, in the upper left push the settings symbol. In the list there should be a "Reset settings". 13 MP will do no wonders but at least usable. That on the other hand sounds antiquated. Do you really look at the size on her camera/gallery app? (not after sending via messenger or mail) What camera is it?

We are not exactly on the bright side now.

Drizzle here BUT bloody cold! Max temperature might be 20 C (68 F) today.

Cannabis legalization seems to take it's toll????

Inetresting to see a much less dramatic forecast an hour later in the forum: And that is what major weather services predicts. Little to no rain. Current radar shows low intensity rains in southern Isaan. Forecast(s) for Bangkok:

That's in line with forecasts from misc weather services. Little to no rain over the next days except for the south. Cross your fingers that the worst of rainy season is over!

You got it And then "drive a mile in his truck" and think how to do a U-turn without forcing others to stop/make way. It's just a question of enough distance to break/slow down.

Very true. When I went to pick up my new car in 2011 I was terrified. Obviously a "misunderstanding". Within two days teared of and replaced.

From the desktop: the weather is dry/calm since 2(?) days and no big rain in sight for the route. Google route (no tollways) shows no extraordinary problems. Flooding in Pattaya is short lived in the known problem zones. Bangkok roads quite empty for the long weekend. All in Pattaya Expect heavy traffic in P city.

"Krissada", the driver was a male, obviously this businessman. And yes, same like elsewhere. Merc among the most speed racers.

Just reminds me why I hate driving on highways in the night. At least very careless. Look at the position of the truck. Must have been viewable since a couple of seconds. Such a beast doesn't suddenly jump in the way. Unlit U-turns. Another reason to drive extra slow and careful.

Have you booked online and got a confirmation email? There you would find contact information (email or closest office?). I would try to contact them before check-in next week. If that does not give a useful response you can book "Premium Pickup Service" for 1750 Baht. https://www.bangkokflightservices.com/home/bfs-services/premium-airport-services/

The title is a bit generic and easily overlooked. You need special assistance when arriving with Thai Airways? Better contact TG before flying (best 3 days ahead). A buggy can be arranged but likely for a price. I assume you have already booked. As far as I remember at online booking you can request special assistance.

For the Buddhist holidays I doubt that there is freedom of choice since the military rule. Mr. P. introduced the strict rule for those holidays. All else is closed shutter/lights out/code-word at the flap for the bars that are desperate enough.

It wouldn't be appropriate to link to the red light sites that have such lists. Just search for "thailand bar closures 2022".

Good to see they focus on the hotspot of illegal activities, a seafood restaurant. They kill lobsters there!!

An example where "holiday" calendar fails. It was not a public holiday but an important Buddhist holiday. On major Buddhist holidays there is always an alcohol ban/entertainment closed. When trying to find a reliable source in English just about these I failed The forum here will give an advance warning usually a few days before (like for Oct 10th).