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Beware of Non-O extensions, when traveling
I am just 48 years old and travel every 2-3 weeks or so. However, the next call can change everything. And yes, I was referring to the change regarding Laos/Savannaketh where the Visa was issued next day. -
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Pattaya's Pedestrian Perils: Crumbling Walkways and Traffic Chaos
Pattaya does have law enforcement of sorts. At least 3 to 4 days, on my walk on the beach side of Beach Road, I see Pattaya Police hard at work. Right in front for the Police Headquarters (Beach Road beside Central Festival) the police stop every motor bike ridden be a farang to check papers and enforce helmet laws etc. If you stand there and watch as I have many times it is easy to see that this law enforcement completely targets and discriminatory toward farang. NO ONE Thai is stopped , not even the ones with 4 people on one motorbike none with helmets. Is this the way Thai Tourism attracts people to Thailand? It seems the the Tourism Authority and the Thai Police are sending mixed messages. I politely asked a Thai police officer writing tickets, in the Thai language, why only farang were being stopped. I got no answer and left the area before I could be arrested and jacked up for a 1000 baht fine. I live here and have for years. The nonsense doesn't affect me that much . I keep a 1000 baht note paper clipped to my motorcycle papers under the seat . I have NEVER been ticketed. I have had to replace that 1000 baht note several times. However, this targeting of farang might affect the decisions that tourists make regarding their next vacation destination. Just for fun, visit "transparency.org " and see where Thailand ranks on the "World Corruption Index". I'll save you the time.....108th! Maybe that is why the Russians come here. Russia ranks 141st on the same index. The Russians feel at home in Thailand. -
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Can you recommend best airline to fly from Bangkok to New York.
Still do. It's a great airline. -
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Thailand Debates Costly Move to Relocate Capital from Bangkok
January 30th 2083. Glug glug glug , splash splash splash. -
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Outdated 2-5pm Alcohol Ban Faces Renewed Criticism in Thailand
This law helps the small independent stores that sell openly sell alcohol. There are 4 of the small places minutes away and I prefer to give them my business rather than Big C or Lotus. But I think the law is crazy if it reduces tourism and should be ended... but TIT! -
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Trump Declares No Urgency in Gaza Development Amid Controversial U.S. Takeover Plan
Post a link to prove your 3 week gaza solution claim or admit you lied.
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