Chiang Rai Police Double Standard

[sceadugenga]

Yes, you must carry your passport at all times.

When I lived in Lao I used to carry mine in my back pocket like a wallet and wore the barcode off necessitating an expensive replacement; but when I moved here a local policeman told me a photocopy of the front page was quite sufficient.

[villagefarang]

I’ve always found the Thai Drivers License has been enough, especially now that they have your passport number on it as your ID number. I do keep a photocopy of the passport too when on the bike, however.

Can’t say that I can remember paying any bribes in my 35+ years in Thailand. I do remember purchasing my first driving license and paying an ‘expediter’ for the required tax clearances to leave the country back then. I have always found life here to be quite easy going, on the whole.

Admittedly, early on one can be filled with dread as everything is new and different, but I found that passes with time and experience.

[sceadugenga]

I find the challenges help keep me mentally active and my life exciting.

A lot of people give up at my age, they get lazy and go into a "God's Waiting Room" state of mind.

When ever anyone in Australia tells me how bored they are I always suggest moving to another country.

[H2oDunc]

Only 25 posts and already so pi##ed off. May I suggest that when the BIB throw you out of the Farang establishment you simply go to a cheaper Thai establishment and carry on as normal. Much less stress and worry

It aint rocket science now is it

[meandmine]

Your in Thailand

This is there way Accept it.

[TacoBoy]

The Topic was about Chiang Rai Bars only. Not about the BIB (boys in brown) in general. I as most, do not have any real problems about the BIB. Just pointing out an obvious inequity of bar times. The early closures have drastically increased the last 3 years.

But it is understood that TIT.

Don't try to guess a topic poster's time in the LOS by the amount of posts. Many expts do not blog here.

[svenivan]

I do remember purchasing my first driving license ....

Thanks, I have been wondering how you managed to get one !

[maxmiller]

We are guests in this country (stated ad nauseum)

n.

• One who is a recipient of hospitality at the home or table of another.
• One to whom entertainment or hospitality has been extended by another in the role of host or hostess, as at a party.
• One who pays for meals or accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, or other establishment; a patron.
• A distinguished visitor to whom the hospitality of an institution, city, or government is extended.
• A visiting performer, speaker, or contestant, as on a radio or television program.
• Zoology. A commensal organism, especially an insect that lives in the nest or burrow of another species.

Lots of variables, but no TIT's.