Tim Newton Today - Nov 2: Thai police swoop on foreign-owned nightspots, 'big farang' kidnaps taxi

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A major crackdown is underway on foreign-owned nightlife in Bangkok, not just Chinese establishments, a Norwegian man has been arrested after trying to steal a taxi in Krabi, more pushback and potential changes to the foreign land ownership proposal, potential for meeting between the presidents of the US and China this month.

 

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[Gknrd]

Was in Pattaya a few weeks ago and stayed a couple of weeks. A couple of late night walks and I thought I was in a 1950's spy movie..  Shady looking foreigners looked pretty scary..

Edited November 2, 2022 by Gknrd