[No charging option in condo - Need advice]

How many condos would be happy to install a gasoline pump in an underground car park just below occupied condos? That's what most people think about the idea of EV charging stations in their condo.

[How do you deal with soi dogs ?]

17 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Air pellet pistol, using the PLASTIC and not metal pellets. No real harm and it's more the sound that scares them that does the trick.

 

Sure, i never go out without my gun strapped to my waist !!

[Is this Acer Swift Go 14" a good deal?]

Sounds a good deal go for it. Any computer can go wrong, not just Acers. I use my Acer every day and it's 6 years old. A Lenovo i had lasted just over a year !!

[Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya]

On 4/22/2024 at 11:51 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

What are the traffic rules on that intersection? 

 

Every man for himself

[PM Explores Hosting Formula One Race in Bangkok]

Not another boring City street race. F1 should be on proper tracks like Spa.

[PM unveils plans to build world's tallest building (video)]

Is that like the tallest ever Ocean 1 in Jomtien, that never got built.

[Dip in Pattaya hotel occupancy despite Songkran festivities]

2 minutes ago, smedly said:

there are many that leave or avoid pattaya during the songkran week of madness

 

Yes, i can't imagine many "quality" tourists want to pay to get soaking wet and smeared in chalk.  Did the 4/5 star hotels have any bookings?

[Payment QR Codes]

Won't take cash no sale, stuff it.

[Shop that can replace battery built into shaver?]

I have tried most brands of electric shaver and they all give a terrible shave, especially after a few months of use. Can't beat a wet shave.

[Who doesnt tip?]

For bars and restaurants i would tip around 10% upto a max of 100 baht and for small bills under 60 baht nothing. Assuming the service is OK of course any problems they get nothing. If they don't bring me the change it's nothing. 20 baht tip for the hairdresser.

[Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and expats: Causes and Consequences]

12 hours ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Or visit for a holiday at this time of the year.   How many will read about the pollution & make a mental note to never visit, whatever the time of year?

 

Me. I had a visit planned to Chiang Mai over Songkhran but cancelled, and will probably never visit again.

[Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and expats: Causes and Consequences]

16 hours ago, eddie61 said:

I’m surprised that the uncertainty about tax on money brought into the country isn’t mentioned. I think this will potentially have a massive impact on the attractiveness of Thailand as a retirement place.

 

Does anyone know how this will work yet? I can't believe Thailand will tax income from say the UK which has already been subject to UK tax.

[Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and expats: Causes and Consequences]

39 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Thailand has nothing to offer tourists, Vietnam is better in every way.

The Viets don't hate white folk, they don't put the wrong stamps in your passport, the beaches aren't infested by sand flies, there is more to see.

 

If I didn't already have a Thai house, wife, kid, I'd not be here.

 

Unless you want to stay more than a month. No long stay visas.

[Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and expats: Causes and Consequences]

37 minutes ago, Mark Nothing said:

Yes in my condo building the UK residents who bought in at 75 baht to the pound are all selling out.  They are ageing now and don't like the changes occuring here. 

 

The long haul flights are a nuisance, they are no longer party animals, they need to be around constant affordable healthcare. They used to come to thailand for 6 months.  Now they come for 2 weeks.  If tgey come at all.

 

Where are they going to? the wet cold islamic republic of the UK?

[Phuket launches free electric bus to drive sustainable tourism]

Is that to incinerate all the Russian tourists?  good idea Phuket.

[Thailand faces a decline in British tourists and expats: Causes and Consequences]

Maybe it's because Thailand is starting to crack down on illegal workers or people who try to avoid the (rather easy) immigration procedures. Thailand is still an easy, cheap destination for legitimate visitors.

[Food shopping in Jomtien]

18 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Foodmart is fine for basics, but the choice is very limited and you need to head out to Lotus, Big C, Makro, Friendship and even Siamburi's. If you don't want to invest in your own wheels, the ride-hailing apps like Grab and Bolt provide very reasonably-priced taxis. Don't forget that you also have the expat food shop by the Machanu statue, and I believe there's another one in Jomtien Beach Condo, though I've never been to it myself. Depending on where in Jomtien you are, the market on Soi Wat Bun might also be handy for you.

 

I think Foodmart has a very good meat section and bakery, better than Lotus's. Some of their other stuff is a bit more expensive but worth it for the convenience. Want fruit/vegetables Ratanakorn market is 200 yards away.

[I don't give a hoot]

21 hours ago, ripstanley said:

It is illegal in Thailand to use your horn unless you are preventing an accident. I have a lot of times when I am preventing an accident.

 

Really? or did you just make that up.

[Poll: As a Pattaya expat, do you hate the week-long water-splashing Songkran?]

Thank God it's over, maybe i can go out today.

[Thai-Chinese high-speed railway agreements near completion]

They can now export more "quality" tourists and Chinese made crap here.

[Pattaya Beach Road Needs Shade Trees]

11 minutes ago, LALes said:

Every soi in Bangkok needs shade trees, too.

 

At least Bangkok still has some nice parks and green spaces. What do we have in Pattaya a few square metres of grass at Lan Po.

[I don't give a hoot]

Once i tooted my bike horn at a car after a terrible display of driving. He chased after me and threatened to shoot me !

[Pattaya Beach Road Needs Shade Trees]

That's why i never go to Pattaya beach. I am sure they cut down all the trees to force you to pay for the deckchairs to get any shade. I go to Jomtien beach which has a few trees left but sure they will go soon too.

[Poll: As a Pattaya expat, do you hate the week-long water-splashing Songkran?]

On 4/15/2024 at 5:03 AM, scubascuba3 said:

One day water fights would be enough, now many businesses suffer, Thais go home to avoid, people stay home instead.

 

I'd like to see which businesses actually made more money the Songkran week, 100s made less money

 

Yes would be interesting to hear from the business community. I haven't been able to go to a bar or restaurant for 9 days. I guess many like Nickys on Soi Buakhao just close up and take it as a New Year holiday.

[Do you believe that Israel will use nuclear weapons to "defend itself" in the Middle East?]

Many countries in the region would like to see Israel wiped off the map and all it's population killed. Of course Israel would be justified in using nuclear weapons in that situation.