BigJohnnyBKK Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I can't think of ONE simple reason to send tourists with a valid visa away... unless of course it's to provide business for transportation companies. I think the primary reason is psychological, issue of control, keeping us in our place. Reminding us more frequently we're only tolerated here as long as can jump through their hoops, they can raise the bar whenever they like, etc. Also we might be less willing to pay the "rent" for the privilege of staying here if it were the same rate by the year rather than more frequently. The clock starting on overstays gets reset more frequently - that's a **big** cash earner, and how much of it you think is accurately accounted for? Plus plenty of other more frequent opportunities for backhanders, loans for the account requirements etc. Tourism numbers get a nice boost, probably others, those are just off the top of my head. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFC Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thai immigration. ....no need to travel out of the country to renew your visas...we will do them here in Bangkok...and save you money. After coming to Thailand for 15 years I STILL have no idea why this country wants to send it's tourists to neighbouring countries to spend their money there instead of here. I DO understand why they want to know the whereabouts of the tourists and their travels, but why force them into another country when all they really want to know is where you are? A simple trip to immigration should give them all they need to know and it would keep the money incountry. Most people I talk to would rather pay Thailand immigration 500 to 1000 baht rather than spend 12 hours on bus and the cost of the trip to a neighbouring country. I can't think of ONE simple reason to send tourists with a valid visa away... unless of course it's to provide business for transportation companies. Perhaps it's because they're not really tourists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Those Tesco Jam doughnuts are delicious and excellent value!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 They put for too much Jam in those dam_n Tesco donuts. Why don't they just dab a little bit on the outside to give the impression that theres loads inside. I would even pay extra for that. Much better than crispy creams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 lex non distinguitur nos non distinguere debemus vos loqui onere de stercore interdum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 " " 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandjoe Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'll have to be more careful and not so noisy when eating and banging the spoon against my teeth with every shovelful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thai-Soap-Opera- Actor or Actress: dam_n, I can't act, even if my life depended on it. I couldn't reanact a sleeping person after I took 10 valium! I will give it one last try at an acting school and if they tell me that i suck...I will never set foot into a studio again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thai- tee ruk to farang bf: What do you mean "no thai food for dinner today? I been begging you all year to try something else than thai...here...this cheese-platter looks delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theblether Posted June 6, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2012 I didn't think this good fun topic would get to a thousand posts. I would like to thank everyone for their at times hysterical, witty and sharp observations of life in Thailand. It's because we love the place we can see the absurdities, and laugh. You don't have to wait long in Thailand for a smile to come along. Thanks very much. Theblether 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Necron99 will be along shortly to do a summary of the responses so far. He's retired now so he has plenty of time to do it Edited June 6, 2012 by theblether 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandjoe Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 why do you spend time on Thai Visa Forum Tierak? Is it a form of letting of steam? About things i don't possibly begin or want to understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneliane Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 No, really, I don't want the microphone, I have nothing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 aneliane just prompted me. Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneliane Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 aneliane just prompted me. Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like? I beg your pardon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 aneliane just prompted me. Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like? I beg your pardon ? Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneliane Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 aneliane just prompted me. Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like? I beg your pardon ? Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok? As said in my post I've given up and use tofu instead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 ... footsteps behind you.... ... there's nobody there... ...somebody breathing very softly... . . . . . ... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet .................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneliane Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 ... footsteps behind you.... ... there's nobody there... ...somebody breathing very softly... . . . . . ... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet .................. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 ... footsteps behind you.... ... there's nobody there... ...somebody breathing very softly... . . . . . ... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet .................. whaaaaaaaaaaat ? its there, then it isnt...... there it is again, a shadow......... could it be, can it be........ rat ta tat tat, that eery sound.... the sound, the odour....... can it be, should it be..... it must be, it has to be....... yes,yes,yes..... a tuk tuk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't believe in ghosts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't believe in ghosts Powerful spirits are a terrible thing SC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddhistVirus Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 ... footsteps behind you....... there's nobody there... ...somebody breathing very softly... . . . . . ... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet .................. Wow! Wow! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 ... footsteps behind you.... ... there's nobody there... ...somebody breathing very softly... . . . . . ... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet .................. whaaaaaaaaaaat ? its there, then it isnt...... there it is again, a shadow......... could it be, can it be........ rat ta tat tat, that eery sound.... the sound, the odour....... can it be, should it be..... it must be, it has to be....... yes,yes,yes..... a tuk tuk. I SAID "YOU'LL NEVER HEAR A TUK-TUK..." "what, speak up man. Stop mumbling" "I SAID..." Oh forget it, you can't hear eff all" "I can still lip read though, you cheeky barsteward" SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 aneliane just prompted me. Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like? I beg your pardon ? Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok? As said in my post I've given up and use tofu instead Sorry ... my bad ... memory not as good as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't believe in ghosts Powerful spirits are a terrible thing SC Au contraire, I've had many an excellent night with Powerful spirits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta what is this shit? I thought that there is an English language requirement on thaivisa.com... http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_doc_holliday_and_johnny_Ringo_say_in_latin_to_each_other_in_the_movie_Tombstone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta what is this shit? I thought that there is an English language requirement on thaivisa.com... http://wiki.answers....movie_Tombstone I think the rules may have been relaxed... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/559143-soy-yogurts-yuu-thi-nai/ Anyway, Latin is often more appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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