[Inhalant addiction: Chulalongkorn University lecturer warns of serious health risks]

I also make it a point, not matter the cost to planly discard any eventual inhalant prescribed, once the symptomes and treatment is over. Never stock it for future use.

[Format of documents when apply for an E-visa]

39 minutes ago, nglodnig said:

For safety I uploaded EVERYTHING as Jpeg even the originals were PDF

Why and how is Jpeg safer ? Sorry for the question, not trying to be smart, but as I am not a full time geek....thanks.

[Time for a "newer model" perhaps?]

Go,  play do what you like,,or not. Be it here or over there back home.

 

The golden rule is never to hurt anybody feelings. Either hers or hers !!

 

Never get caught, never admit 🤣...especially if she's nice with you..and never...never bring back an STD as a embrassing souvenir. This calls for total protection no matter what.

 

And how would one know for sure,  that the official Missus has not quietly upgraded from her side ? 🤫

 

Better of course not to go astray..you'll sleep better at night !!...🤥😇😇

[What’s more expensive in Thailand]

2 hours ago, swissie said:

Over the last 4 to 5 years inflation is within global rates. The only thing that has increased overproportionally is female companionship. + 100 to 150 %.

That's why I always bring my official girlfriend along from abroad. 😛

 

This year it may have sense to get some rain apparel and a jacket or sweater with all the uncommon shifts in the weather.

[Pattaya Police Fine Taxi Drivers for Assaulting and Threatening Couple on Walking Street]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

Not complaining at all, I never got cheated by a taxi driver in Australia they all use their meters only mentioned most of them are Indians and also petrol station owners 

For sure Sir, you were not complaining and even if you were, I would not take any liberty to finger point......I was in fact actually complaining a bit..🤣

[Foreigners Banned from Thailand for Life after Attacking Phuket Immigration Officers]

India and Thailand have a shared culture going back to centuries with the implementation of budhism and hinduism that came to Thailand from India.

 

At the end of the day, it's the rotten apples that need to be banned no matter where they are from.

 

However it cannot erase the strong cultural and spiritual heritage that the 2 nations mutually share and respect.

 

The Thai's are smarter then us westerners and quite obviously know how to seperate the good from the bad, no matter which nationality or skin colour is involved.

 

A shere sign of wisdom that can teach many a few, many a lesson of life.

[empathy]

Empathy ? yes for sure, it is important for the mind and the soul.

 

but Stupidity ? try to avoid as it is bad mainly for yer wallet !!

[Pattaya Police Fine Taxi Drivers for Assaulting and Threatening Couple on Walking Street]

Just now, still kicking said:

Just like Australia most taxi drivers are Indians 

Fine for me as abroad they don't cheat that much or at all as in New Delhi or amongst the Thai meter taxi drivers in Thailand.

[Pattaya Police Fine Taxi Drivers for Assaulting and Threatening Couple on Walking Street]

5 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Pattaya should consider the New York City Taxi system of only allowing South Asian taxi drivers. 😁

In NYC I saw more a majority of Sikhs driving taxis ??

[Pattaya Police Fine Taxi Drivers for Assaulting and Threatening Couple on Walking Street]

11 hours ago, bob smith said:

Thai taxi drivers are the scum of the Earth.

For sure, which is why the apps like Uber, Grab, Bolt were almost an overnight globall success.

[Government Housing Bank breaks ground with 0% down payment home loans]

Doing sort of the same mistakes as the US,. years back that lead to the crash when people could not pay back the loan installments ? Society always forgets that in real estate, it's a bit like at the Casino if the market crashes or not or if the bubble bursts or not.....the bank always wins.

[Vietnam scam alert: Thai men survive scam and physical assault]

The renting markets seems full of scams and crooks quite like in Thailand. Not all are bad obviously, but when it's a foreigner involved, there seems to be strong urge to cheat or extort money.

[How do you think Thai people REALLY feel about Farangs?]

Just now, bob smith said:

some people just lever learn mate

very true....that's why I guess they will always remain where there are, despite all the opportunities sent by the universe !!

[How do you think Thai people REALLY feel about Farangs?]

26 minutes ago, bob smith said:

jeez, if I had a pound for every time i've heard that over the years... 

A foolish tailor once said that to me when I was showing him that similar stuff was far cheaper back in europe. 🤣   .. at higher quality

 

He did end up in loosing my business and the next door shop more open to discussion (and discount of course)  made the deal

[How do you think Thai people REALLY feel about Farangs?]

It's all about attiude, respect, the body language or the tone used to interact. No matter in which direction; Thai-->foreigner or the other way round.

 

What can be rather interesting on a different approach,  is how a minority of western foreigners in Thailand,  try to look down on other foreigners who are as "foreign" as a "farang" is-..... in the eyes of the Thai's.

 

It somewhat reminds me of this acquaintance back in a nice western nation, married to a fine Middle Eastern lady, but  was always ranting agains other foreigners.

[Thai realtors never fail to amaze me]

All those who have moved around here and there, know that when it comes to real estate, they are all.....all just a bunch of goons and crooks. Some maybe a bit more "honest" crooks then the others 😂 ?? ...but nevertheless a bunch of crooks - no matter in which part of the country, or the world, or from where they come from.

 

With this in mind, one can make better decisions and avoid not getting over ripped off. As they say, on buying property in Thailand as a farang, always put in what you can risk to loose if at all.

[Number of Thai hostages held by Hamas rises by three]

Rarely does western media report on the many protests right in Israel,  against Bibi's extremist policies and cronies in power.

[Immi home visits]

A neighbour was suggesting that his new maid was rating to immigration. It did make sense as they never came in before hiring her.

[Cool season in Thailand delayed due to El Niño phenomenon]

Cool or not cool is one thing. But the rain, storms and stagnant pollution all over Bangkok down to the south, car deter in various domains.

 

Not to forget the mosquitos who seem to be having field days in this period with all the hazards that go with it.

 

Of course, no problem for the "never-happens-to-me" club. But it is a matter of concern to others, regarding the Dengue spread for instance.

 

Looks like mosquito repellant spray will boost their sales this year.

[Foreign Tourist Attacked by Hostile Youngsters in Pattaya]

Something to do with displeasing a barstool girl who got her boyfriend to  bring over his chums and bravely give the farang a thrashing ?

 

Always be wary with the bar ladies as it can lead to unpleasant or dramatic outcomes.

[What do you like or dislike in the new MacBook Pro 2023 and 2024 ? Ideas, rants and Recommendations welcome.]

I feel like saying that the OsX is a gem, but here and there the hardware used by Apple could be improved (screen, keyboard). For Midi applications,. Vstis, confugurations of Audio interfaces all under Logic Pro, Mac is to this date, for a dummy user like myself, the best i.e. the simplest.

 

Obviously for the tech learned, Windows is a childs play, But the dummies who mainly  want to plug and start to play straightaway with no glitches and enjoy the application, Mac is a lifesaver.

[What do you like or dislike in the new MacBook Pro 2023 and 2024 ? Ideas, rants and Recommendations welcome.]

10 hours ago, timendres said:

 

I still have, and still use, my 2014 Intel MBP. almost 10 years on, three replaced keyboards (I am really tough on keyboards), and some delamination of the screen (unnoticeable when lit), and it is still a workhorse.

Same for mine, on the 2017 MBP...2 replacements of the 3 keyboards thank god under the warranty...but recently some of the letters are starring to rub off and I don't no why !¨?..Maybe should get me Ph tested on my fingers 😂. I do hope the next gen keyboards will be of better quality as I saw some chaps at the local Apple store with older MacBooks in fine condition.

 

Any experience with the Apple Stores in Bangkok ?

[What do you like or dislike in the new MacBook Pro 2023 and 2024 ? Ideas, rants and Recommendations welcome.]

9 hours ago, circa02 said:

 

Delamination seems to  happen with cleaner fluid here, I remember buying some from the 20baht store and almost ate through my screen, I've since bought a 200baht one from a proper store but even that seems be too corrosive, get someone to bring over some from back home before cleaning up that sneeze mark 🤣..

Same for me on my 2017 MBP...and I recall just having lightly damped a microfibre cloth only with slight bit of water !! But the issue got  solved recently  as my screen went dead rand got it replaced (the screen)  (at a cost🥵). Guess the screen won't handle the slightest bit of humidity on wiping.

[Open a Thai bank account on tourist visa]

Many but not-so-many years ago😉 (20xx) , on visa Waiver, just for a short stay, I got mine done in BB. 20 minutes and walked out with the entire set -  Union Pay card, Passbook etc.

 

Ah yes, forgot, I was introduced by another person with a nice account in the branch. File closaed in a jiffy and very happy since with the service.

 

OP should only go by his guts and try mainly in Bangkok touristic areas. . Maybe not with BB but Kasikorn Bank around Nana Plaza could handle,

 

You will hear all sides of stories from those who really know but hard to say,

those who don't have a damm idea,  but post as if,....

those who don't know  shxx, but will have a good idea

etc. etc etc.

 

Try for yourself in the Sukhumvit area branches full of tourists and at worse, they will just say NO...or at best, you'll walk out with a passbook and your card.

 

But check things always for yourself with the place concerned.

 

Because  Thailand as you know,  there is the rule of the book, another rule specific to the branch office and mainly the rule of God !!

 

God is he or she behind the counter, handling your request.

 

If your hotel manager can recommend a branch with whom they deal  and better come with you, introduce you for a few bills, you are sure to get it.

Just remember to bring passport and cellphone. If you get a thai tourist paid SIM (available at airport)  even better as they get a bit cold with foreign numbers.

 

I would recomend TrueSim but of course somebody will pop up here saying another company  is better as their celliphane wrapping is waterproof 😂

[Thai woman arrested in Taiwan for prostitution in Taiwan]

3 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Well I know a Thai girl who went to Dubai with a group of 12 who paid a Agent to "learn" message, running from Loan sharks here, it was my (disabled) friends Wife,(ex bar girl) who had already abandoned him she has never been heard of again except for some crying emojis. Yippee. 

One finds it hard to imagine all the nasty stuff that goes on in Dubai mainly, with all those posy-clean looking expatty-posers and inflencers and other false dyed boob-implanted fine quality east european females.. all who have become probably as uncouth as the others...and are not bringing anything good into those respective kingdoms.