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https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/dickey-betts-death/index.html I always liked Duane Allman's slide guitar more, but he was one of the greats. And probably far surpassed Duane's technical guitaring just because he practiced the craft for so many years.

Rule number one: Never allow your wife to have that kind of authority over money in the family. My wife has her own Thai Baht savings account, and she may add money to it out of the personal "salary" that I give her each month, but she would never spend 1 Baht from that account without telling me first. Most Thai women are just not mentally equipped to deal with these scammers, and they fall for anything. Never give them that much rope or they will certainly hang themselves!

Other examples on Youtube but below seems to do the trick.

Yes.. smash the bottle and extract the remaining cork from the shards of glass....

To captivate the hearts of Chinese tourists, the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) has unveiled a month-long extravaganza, the Nihao Festival, set to take place for the entire month of October. Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool announced the grand scheme yesterday, aiming to entice holidaymakers during China’s National Day Golden Week, renowned for its bustling travel fervour. The festivity will unfurl across Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown, on Yaowarat Road, igniting jubilant celebrations in honour of China’s National Day. Branch offices of TAT nestled in Chinese tourist hotspots like Chiang Mai and Phuket are fervently crafting event blueprints to charm the anticipated influx. Thapanee revealed TAT’s strategic plan to nudge tour agencies towards offering irresistible deals, including promotions on tour packages, airfare discounts, and exclusive gifts for Chinese visitors, fostering a favourable impression throughout October. Reports from TAT indicate a staggering 2.03 million Chinese nationals have graced Thailand’s shores from January 1 to April 14, clinching the top spot in foreign arrivals. With an ambitious target of 8 million Chinese tourists this year, TAT envisions a colossal revenue surge of approximately 350 billion baht. Forecasts hint at a total foreign footfall of 35 million, promising a whopping tourism windfall of 2.3 trillion baht for the year. Thapanee outlined TAT’s strategic calendar, spotlighting forthcoming attractions such as August’s electrifying Summer Sonic Bangkok music festival and November’s tantalising International Food Festival. Reflecting on the triumphant Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 in April, held at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang, Thapanee hailed the event’s unprecedented success, drawing in a throng of Thai and foreign revellers, reported The Nation. With an estimated 20 million tourists traversing Thailand from April 1 to 21, including 2 million foreigners, Thapanee projected a tourism bonanza, spearheaded by the Songkran Festival, poised to rake in a staggering 150 billion baht. In related news, a recent measure granting visa-free travel between Thailand and China sparked a surge in tourism expectations. As per the reports collected by five TAT overseas offices located in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, it’s predicted that tourism between the two nations could dramatically rise by the end of 2024. By Mitch Connor Caption: Photo courtesy of The Nation Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-19 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

What bank? I know K-Bank & Krusri usually take couple days, certainly before Friday, and if it is a larger amount, they call and have you approve the rate before they convert it to Baht and deposit it.

So what, it's OK for posters to mention my name and discuss me daily, post slurs and make degrading comments but I'm not allowed to mention their names of the posters now responsible for taking over my role and producing updates to the tax guide.....really! Somehow I knew you might say something similar, just to show support.

Claiming that reducing the amount of people on a pickup bed will not reduce the number of death/injured people In an accident, shows the IGNORANT you are and not worth to have a discussion with. Thus you admit that reducing the amount of people on a pickup bed will have an impact, although not big, on the amount of dead/injured people in which case I will come to the same conclusion that you are not worth to have a discussion with. Goodbye

Brewing herbal revolution: Thai herbs poised to spice up global markets Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke unveiled Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s master plan to transform Thai herbs into a formidable soft power product, captivating domestic and international markets. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325390-brewing-herbal-revolution-thai-herbs-poised-to-spice-up-global-markets/

Luckily it is less than the typical daily average. Maybe they should extend Songkran to run year round !

It really doesn't matter at all about who actually shot the Iranian missiles down . Seems like you just want to take any credit away from Israel . Also, I didn't even say that it was Israel that shot the missiles down . But, it doesn't matter at all about who shot them down

Exactly the same as we did,....wait it out in a roadside hotel or resort !!!

Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke unveiled Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s master plan to transform Thai herbs into a formidable soft power product, captivating domestic and international markets. “Prime Minister Thavisin’s vision is crystal clear: to propel Thailand’s herbal industry to unprecedented heights, elevating the status of Thai herbs worldwide.” Harnessing the innate medicinal prowess, rich biodiversity, and indigenous knowledge embedded within Thai herbs, the government aims to capitalise on the burgeoning global demand for natural remedies. With projections soaring to a staggering 2.7 trillion baht by 2030, the herbal market’s potential is nothing short of astronomical. Thailand, already crowned the ASEAN’s top herbal exporter last year, is poised to clinch global dominance. Buoyed by this momentum, the government formed the National Thai Herbs Policy Committee, a collaborative powerhouse of five ministries, meticulously crafting strategies to thrust Thailand into the herbal limelight. Following the committee’s directives, Thailand’s herbal production has witnessed an unprecedented surge. Spearheaded by the ambitious Herbal City Project spanning 14 provinces, this initiative embodies a holistic approach, encompassing cultivation, processing, and tourism, reported Bangkok Post. From the verdant fields of Amnat Charoen to the bustling markets of Chiang Rai, Thailand’s herbal revolution is in full swing, heralding an era of economic prosperity and sustainable community development. In related news, Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) has evolved over the centuries into a holistic health system that encompasses five diverse approaches: Internal Medicine, External Medicine, Spirit Medicine, Divination, and Buddhism. This natural and comprehensive approach to healthcare mirrors the development of Western medicine. In other news, whilst Bangkokians battle with the silent killer, the potent PM2.5 air pollution, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine unveils a game-changing solution to combat the notorious dust particles threatening the health of residents in the capital city. Amidst rising concerns over the long-term health impacts of PM2.5 exposure, Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin reveals the secrets of four Thai herbs that promise to shield your lungs and heart from the invisible menace. By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-19 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

It’s like revolving a door as soon as a bar closes a new owner moves in rips it to bits and opens again.

Well I never:

Checkpoints Do work !!! they remove some drunk people from the roads for a while !!!

Japan’s visitor count hits record high with Thai tourists in the mix Picture of Thai tourists near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan, on April 13, 2024, courtesy of Bangkok News Japan experienced a surge in foreign visitors in March, surpassing the three million mark for the first time in a single month. Thai tourists to Japan ranked sixth, contributing to the notable increase in visitors. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325389-japan’s-visitor-count-hits-record-high-with-thai-tourists-in-the-mix/

Many many trucks here run on Natural Gas (NGV).

Japan experienced a surge in foreign visitors in March, surpassing the three million mark for the first time in a single month. Thai tourists to Japan ranked sixth, contributing to the notable increase in visitors. South Korea topped the list with 663,100 visitors marking a 13.2% rise from 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Taiwan and China followed with 484,400 and 452,400 visitors respectively. The number of visitors from the United States was 290,100, a 64.3% increase, while Hong Kong followed with 231,400, a 35% rise. Despite a 10.7% drop from 2019, Thai tourists, at 131,700, led the number of holidaymakers from Southeast Asia. The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) reports that the expenditure by foreign visitors in Japan also hit a record high. A staggering 1.75 trillion yen (418 billion baht) was spent in the first quarter of 2024, marking the highest ever for three months. This significant increase was largely driven by a weak yen. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during a meeting of a ministerial council aimed at promoting Japan as a tourism-oriented country, expressed his delight at the increase in tourists. “We can expect record highs for both arrivals and spending in 2024 if the current pace continues.” The pre-pandemic era of 2019 saw an annual record of 31.88 million arrivals and a monthly high of 2,991,189 arrivals in July 2019. In 2023, a record 5.3 trillion yen was spent by visitors. As Japan strives to attract 60 million foreign visitors annually by 2030, it faces challenges stemming from the tourism boom, such as littering and traffic congestion. Kishida has urged ministers to improve measures addressing “over-tourism,” including diverting tourists from overcrowded urban areas to the country’s rural parts. Japanese travelling overseas in March increased by 75.7% from the previous year, hitting 1,219,800. However, this figure was still down 36.8% compared to 2019, reported Bangkok Post. In related news, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported over 28 million foreign arrivals in Thailand in 2023, with the largest number of travellers, 4.2 million, coming from Malaysia. Japan ranked tenth with 804,205 visitors. By Alex Morgan Caption: Picture of Thai tourists near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan, on April 13, 2024, courtesy of Bangkok News Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-19 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Sorry, I was being lazy.

I would be very surprised if the Russians are independent. Thais will make sure that they get their "fair share" - or else.

U.S., Not Israel, Shot Down Most Iran Drones and Missiles American forces did most of the heavy lifting responding to Iran’s retaliation for the attack on its embassy in Damascus. Asked to comment on the United States shooting down half of Iran’s drones and missiles, the Israel Defense Forces and the White House National Security Council did not respond at the time of publication. The Pentagon referred The Intercept to U.S. Central Command, which pointed to a press release saying CENTCOM forces supported by U.S. European Command destroyers “successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.” https://theintercept.com/2024/04/15/iran-attack-israel-drones-missiles/

I think the report AI should be programmed to autocorrect the word 'brake' to 'brain'

Thai-Chinese high-speed railway agreements near completion Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) anticipates the closure of the final chapters in the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway’s first phase, reveals Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325387-thai-chinese-high-speed-railway-agreements-near-completion/

Too bad for truckers, but diesel still a bargain compared to prices in the west.