Just now, ColeBOzbourne said:

I'm emojiless.

And punished as such

4 hours ago, Nemises said:

Bolt app links to your bank account, so no cash is required.

Very unusual that a market or roadside vendor doesn’t have their banking details available to enable them to receive payments electronically, if so, get them their cash from a nearby vendor - as already explained.

I think you're just being awkward, and either don't travel throughout thailand, or you are just full of "brown stuff."

47 minutes ago, diveasia666 said:

no condoms? Is your mrs following this tread? 555

Shhhh...555

On 2/2/2026 at 2:01 PM, Nemises said:

Photos of Thai licences on your phone are accepted. My Australian licence (NSW) is now digital, maybe not in your State. Every fruit and veg market in Thailand has a QR code displayed or on their banking app - if not (which I have once in 5 years in Thailand) buy something from a nearby shop and buy some cash from them as well to give to the ‘cash only’ shop.

Looked at digital licences, will have the wait for a thai friend to help, it's all in thai.

3 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

I think you're just being awkward, and either don't travel throughout thailand, or you are just full of "brown stuff."

When someone runs out of genuine examples, they usually pivot to personal attacks — which is exactly what you’ve done here.

I’ve travelled extensively throughout Thailand for many years, across major cities and regional areas, and my point stands: cash is no longer required in the way it once was.

Pointing to the occasional market stall that chooses to accept cash only doesn’t change that reality. “Cash-only by preference” is not the same thing as “cash is required”.

If you have a specific, current example where cash is genuinely mandatory — not based on habit, convenience, or a single stall — feel free to post it.

Otherwise, attacking my travel history or personality just confirms you’ve lost the argument.

48 minutes ago, Nemises said:

If you have a specific, current example where cash is genuinely mandatory — not based on habit, convenience, or a single stall — feel free to post it.

The Department Of Land Transportation in Barnglamung ( Pattaya)

requires cash only for driving licence payments..not sure about other payments for the other 'services' they provide.

1 hour ago, johng said:

The Department Of Land Transportation in Barnglamung ( Pattaya)

requires cash only for driving licence payments..not sure about other payments for the other 'services' they provide.

I’m aware of those situations. They’re infrequent, and easily handled by a quick contactless ATM withdrawal when needed. They don’t justify carrying cash day-to-day.

On 1/30/2026 at 10:43 AM, Hummin said:

Samsonite man bag crossbody where I got Ipad, passport,credit cards, charger, Bluetooth headphone transmitter for in seat connection while flying, and other necessary items for travelling. Small bag of Wet wipes most likely, reading glasses. Some reserve cash Nok and Baht.

I very rarely wear man bag unless I'm flying somewhere.

I always wear these when flying .....

On 1/30/2026 at 1:02 PM, Hummin said:

Who really cares what other thinks?

When you can bring what you need in a man bag and do not need to bring a back pack? What do you choose? We Scandinavians are famous for hour back packs and wearing the everywhere we go, but I prefer a slim man bag across my chest when I can.

ahhh yes,, I see the short pants with sox and sandals and the back packs all the time in Hua Hin.. just don't understand the need for them to always be singing ..

And as I go, I love to sing,
My knapsack on my back.

Val-deri,Val-dera,
Val-deri,
Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Val-deri,Val-dera.
My knapsack on my back.

3 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

ahhh yes,, I see the short pants with sox and sandals and the back packs all the time in Hua Hin.. just don't understand the need for them to always be singing ..

And as I go, I love to sing,
My knapsack on my back.

Val-deri,Val-dera,
Val-deri,
Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Val-deri,Val-dera.
My knapsack on my back.

Funny, I'm not there yet, but who knows when times is up!

By the way, I'm using socks in my flip flops at the farm, especially when the mornings are freezing cold. But that's another story

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Funny, I'm not there yet, but who knows when times is up!

By the way, I'm using socks in my flip flops at the farm, especially when the mornings are freezing cold. But that's another story

Very German

5 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Very German

I'm not going out in public, but in the old days, socks in Tevas sandals, was normal when we skydived in Florida during January! Cold in the mornings there to.

No. Definitely no .

I have one now. Goes everywhere. More pockets than a family of kangaroos. Had one in UK so my Nephew duly annointed me "Aunty"

On 2/3/2026 at 2:15 PM, Nemises said:

When someone runs out of genuine examples, they usually pivot to personal attacks — which is exactly what you’ve done here.

I’ve travelled extensively throughout Thailand for many years, across major cities and regional areas, and my point stands: cash is no longer required in the way it once was.

Pointing to the occasional market stall that chooses to accept cash only doesn’t change that reality. “Cash-only by preference” is not the same thing as “cash is required”.

If you have a specific, current example where cash is genuinely mandatory — not based on habit, convenience, or a single stall — feel free to post it.

Otherwise, attacking my travel history or personality just confirms you’ve lost the argument.

Your "travel" history does not reflect the fact you still, at times, need cash...so stop you bullcrap.

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

Your "travel" history does not reflect the fact you still, at times, need cash...so stop you bullcrap.

This has reached the point where you’re arguing vibes, not facts.

“Sometimes you still need cash” ≠ “cash is required”.

If that’s the strongest counter-argument available, I’m comfortable leaving it there.

On 2/3/2026 at 4:53 PM, Nemises said:

They don’t justify carrying cash day-to-day.

Why would anyone need to 'justify' carrying cash?

On 2/7/2026 at 3:29 PM, Nemises said:

This has reached the point where you’re arguing vibes, not facts.

“Sometimes you still need cash” ≠ “cash is required”.

If that’s the strongest counter-argument available, I’m comfortable leaving it there.

Fact, today, those small IT counts in shopping malls...cash only.

25 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Fact, today, those small IT counts in shopping malls...cash only.

Can you name the shopping malls??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer, even if they want... cash only.

On 2/3/2026 at 12:37 PM, Aussie999 said:

At least 2 fruit & veg markets near me, do not have QR...

Can you name the 2 fruit & veg markets??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer... even if they don't have QR.

On 2/9/2026 at 9:39 PM, Nemises said:

Can you name the 2 fruit & veg markets??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer... even if they don't have QR.

Sangkha

16 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Fact, today, those small IT counts in shopping malls...cash only.

Can you name the shopping malls?

I’ve yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn’t have any form of bank transfer, even if they say “cash only”.

10 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Sangkha

Just ‘Sangkha’? That’s a whole district. Which market, which vendor, and how do they operate without a bank account?”

On 2/9/2026 at 6:35 PM, Nemises said:

Can you name the shopping malls??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer, even if they want... cash only.

You need to be more honest.

Market Village, Hua Hin

Next week I look at Chiang Mai

On 2/9/2026 at 6:39 PM, Nemises said:

Can you name the 2 fruit & veg markets??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer... even if they don't have QR.

So, now I know why they call you a troll

23 hours ago, Nemises said:

Can you name the shopping malls?

I’ve yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn’t have any form of bank transfer, even if they say “cash only”.

Just ‘Sangkha’? That’s a whole district. Which market, which vendor, and how do they operate without a bank account?”

I get the feeling you simply are a very lonely kid, or you simply lack friends...

I the future I will not teply to you...have a good life.

14 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Market Village, Hua Hin

Market Village has 150 shops.

You’ve named exactly zero vendors.

That’s not evidence — that’s trolling.

Name one vendor that doesn’t accept bank transfer or QR.

Still waiting…

10 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

I get the feeling you simply are a very lonely kid, or you simply lack friends...

I the future I will not teply to you...have a good life.

You asserted a daily need for cash, but couldn't provide a single example to support it.

Personal insults aren't evidence - they're a substitute when evidence is missing.

Bye, loser.

17 hours ago, Nemises said:

Market Village has 150 shops.

You’ve named exactly zero vendors.

That’s not evidence — that’s trolling.

Name one vendor that doesn’t accept bank transfer or QR.

Still waiting…

You got the answer, to you question, let me remind you of what you asked.

"Can you name the shopping malls??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer, even if they want... cash only."

Did you notice the very first line, of your own comment? 555, how embarrassing.

10 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

I get the feeling you simply are a very lonely kid, or you simply lack friends...

I the future I will not teply to you...have a good life.

You asserted a daily need for cash, but couldn’t provide a single example to support it.

Personal insults aren’t evidence — they’re a substitute when evidence is missing.

All the best.

2 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

You got the answer, to you question, let me remind you of what you asked.

"Can you name the shopping malls??

I've yet to come across a vendor in Thailand who doesn't have any form of bank transfer, even if they want... cash only."

Did you notice the very first line, of your own comment? 555, how embarrassing.

Great to see that you have returned for more punishment and embarrassment.

Still waiting for the name of the vendor with no bank account and no QR… or have you given up on that BS, loser?

1 hour ago, Nemises said:

You asserted a daily need for cash, but couldn’t provide a single example to support it.

Personal insults aren’t evidence — they’re a substitute when evidence is missing.

All the best.

Great to see that you have returned for more punishment and embarrassment.

Still waiting for the name of the vendor with no bank account and no QR… or have you given up on that BS, loser?

I'm waiting for an apology, from you accusing me of not answering your question.

Anyway, the vendors are the small IT kiosks, on level 3, admittedly, I have not tried all of them but that is irrelevant to my comments...also, the local food market, some vendors also, only cash...

I will await your apology.