no can do ... mai dee mak ???????? Content yourself with exploring only. Watch out for them nasty, nasty green and malay vipers mate! 

I'd also make sure it isn't private property.

15 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Do you mean foreigner or specifically a 'farang'?

Madgee: You do know the difference  don't you?

8 hours ago, steven100 said:

what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger   ?

He could try playing dead. It probably won't stop the tiger but it'll be good practice for what he'll be doing shortly. ????

8 hours ago, steven100 said:

what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger   ?

Apparently wear a mask on the back of his head! 

 

I've done lots of things without a work permit, never bothered with it.

No repercussions, completely hassle free.

3 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Apparently wear a mask on the back of his head! 

 

OMG, the land of the back to front people 

 

Please, be careful 

3 hours ago, tubby johnson said:

I've done lots of things without a work permit, never bothered with it.

No repercussions, completely hassle free.

what immigration office do you report to     ?

I can see the news report now, "Foreigner out picking baskets of fruit, local squatters enraged and beat man with green bananas".  

55 minutes ago, steven100 said:

what immigration office do you report to     ?

That gave me a good chuckle

3 minutes ago, tubby johnson said:

That gave me a good chuckle

Why not go with a local? We always went for mushroom walks in Hua Hin, but I know in some National parks there can be local regulations.

 

Around here in where we live the locals pick anything they can eat, from wild vegetables, nuts, fruits, mushrooms, bambo etc.

 

 

Best not to touch/ remove anything here from the natural environment.

Or wander Jungles & Forests. 
Too much potential trouble from  the wildlife inc.local authorities????

As a foreigner that is…..
Fruit Fish Coral Seashells available legally from markets. ????

Tourists have been Deported here for picking up loose shells from the beach or “damaging coral” with boat anchors. Just ain’t worth it….

13 hours ago, steven100 said:

what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger   ?

make a carpet and have a bbq

On 2/1/2022 at 9:04 AM, JWRC said:

A Farang is a foreigner.

No. Indians, Arabs, Chinese, Africans are all foreigners  but non are farang.  A farang is a white  person with European features.

On 2/1/2022 at 4:49 PM, tubby johnson said:

I've done lots of things without a work permit, never bothered with it.

No repercussions, completely hassle free.

until it isn't..

I sincerely hope the comments about not having a work permit, when linked to foraging, are sarcasm. 

 

Either that or it's just started snowing in Isaan.

On 2/1/2022 at 12:35 AM, Morpheus42 said:

I always wonder how people like you even made it so far in life.

Your great-great-grandparents would be ashamed of you. What a sheepish behaviour.

Is it okay if I put you on my ignore list?

On 2/1/2022 at 12:35 PM, Morpheus42 said:

Enjoy your time in a country where you are still more free than in The West.

 

 

Where is the common sense of people nowadays?

The Pink glasses you got handed out at airport, can you share details about them? Would love to have a pair when I feel unsecure

On 2/1/2022 at 2:14 AM, bbko said:

OP how much fruit are you talking about?  A few mango, a few bananas or 5-10 kgs?

Wild fruit code be code

On 1/31/2022 at 10:43 PM, Meat Pie 47 said:

Then how come you not in jail yet like the mushroom picking Thai couple

They're not in jail, haven't been for a long time and they weren't just "mushroom pickers".

On 2/1/2022 at 12:58 PM, Box fighter said:

On 2/1/2022 at 7:18 AM, zyphodb said:

As long as you make noise while your walking through the jungle the snakes will slither off before you get near them. Elephants and Tigers are a different story of course...

 

On 2/1/2022 at 12:49 PM, KannikaP said:

You mean to let the snakes & scorpions bite him instead?    LOL

Snakes are deaf so they will not hear you

Snakes are not "deaf", they may not have external ears but they have a functional cochlea.

On 2/1/2022 at 9:37 PM, TropicalGuy said:

Tourists have been Deported here for picking up loose shells from the beach

Nonsense, tourists have not been deported for doing that.  

Hikers should wear bells so as not to startle bears. Carry pepper spray! Look for signs of bears. Recognize the difference of black bear and grizzly bear poop.

Black bear poop is smaller with berries and squirrel fur.
Grizzly poop has bells in it and smells like pepper."

46 minutes ago, LarrySR said:

Hikers should wear bells so as not to startle bears. 

 

Grizzly poop has bells in it and smells like pepper."

Thanks for the heads up.

I'll keep an eye out for bears next time I'm walking around up in Isaan and make sure I'm wearing my bells.

(I hope no one sees me, they may think I'm Peter Pan and send for the rubber truck and straight jacket) 

 

Grizzly poop, good description.

I'm sure that I've been served up Grizzly poop at one of the Dodgy restaurants here in Pattaya.

On 2/2/2022 at 9:36 PM, The Hammer2021 said:

until it isn't..

Exactly. Oz mate Done twice now in Phuket by Imm for 50k each time for working outside on gutters and painting his work building. ????

His office- based Work Permit did not cover such “reserved activities” .
 

Personally won’t do any work here even inside my home . Not what I’m here for ! Concept Design Planning Materials Supervision is All for me. Lady is Architect so does all that anyway ….has her Bosch drill kit for simple Repairs !
 

And why would I when basic Labour is 300-500 baht /day here or 800-1000 to get skilled work Done? 

And no tools to buy, with no risk of electrocution, falling or injuring myself ! In fact my lady organizes all that stuff with our pre- qualified locals????Highly Recommended approach.????

12 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Nonsense, tourists have not been deported for doing that.  

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/taking-this-one-thing-from-thailands-beaches-will-get-you-arrested/?amp=1

12 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Nonsense, tourists have not been deported for doing that.  

Apologies. You have called out my incorrect (or exaggerated) post, I have researched and found no related deportations, only arrests & 20k court fines ( refer typical case link above) re. Coral not Seashells,with accused not being jailed and allowed to leave country on schedule. My “deportations” comment was hearsay -based so inadmissible here without such qualification.????????

 

Would personally still NEVER even touch any natural material on Beach or underwater as you become liable for usual Immy cash shakedowns ????

Further ” Hearsay” is that (farang) Dive & Fishing Boats get “ done” occasionally for Anchor Damage to Fixed Coral but again can find no internet evidence????????

Work permit

On 1/31/2022 at 8:26 PM, BananaBandit said:

I have a sweet tooth for wild-growing fruit. I also like to explore. 

Me too, especially the ones at Swenson's

23 minutes ago, TropicalGuy said:

Would personally still NEVER even touch any natural material on Beach or underwater as you become liable for usual Immy cash shakedowns

I would certainly never publish 'selfies' of myself on Facebook doing anything questionable.

But apart from that, if nobody's around, anything goes.

 

Was out in the road cutting up box steel, welding and drilling last week.

Nobody cared.

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I would certainly never publish 'selfies' of myself on Facebook doing anything questionable.

But apart from that, if nobody's around, anything goes.

 

Was out in the road cutting up box steel, welding and drilling last week.

Nobody cared.

All about risk here or anywhere.

Life being Combat so the old boxing adage applies “ protect yourself at all times”. 
 

By publicly electing to violate your stay conditions you are open to any jealous vindictive local reporting your activities to Imm. 
Actions & Consequences…. as ever.