[Missing American woman found this morning after leaving home for a walk]

With all the sad news around, good to see a happy ending.

[Major Thai brewer announces increase in beer prices]

Tried Leo once when it first came out...never again.

I can also remember when Guinness first came to Bangkok - it was around 300 baht a pint...sold out quickly.

Beer is a funny issue, I laugh when tourists come to the pub and get all bent out of shape because there is no London Pride or John Smiths...perhaps they should holiday at home.

[Another Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth over 100,000 baht allegedly stolen by transgender individuals on Pattaya Beach Road]

Don't tempt fate...some people just cannot resist the urge to take.

Even saw a chunky necklace grabbed from a customer at a very small noodle shop (sitting almost in the road) in a very average Bangkok soi.

[Dozens of foreigners in Phuket allegedly defrauded by visa agency, police investigating]

I used a visa service many, many years ago...when things were easier. But after an 'issue' always done things myself...and no problems since.

[Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, seventh such incident in a row]

Who in their right mind would be walking around at night with such a piece of gold on clear display?

Looks like he was only wearing a vest too...(asking for trouble?)

[Foreign Tourist Seen Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road In Chiang Mai]

Let's just say, that if a foreigner was to film locals driving incorrectly...it would be a full-time job.

[French Tourist Killed While Crossing Road]

As a young motorcyclist in the UK, after buying my first big bike, I was told by a friend..."To drive safely you have to imagine everyone else on the road is out toget YOU".

This was great advice which has also worked well here for many years. Gave up the bikes 15 years ago for an SUV...it's safer.

[One bystander killed, two participants seriously injured during vocational students fight in Bangkok]

These fights between vocational students are a regular ocurrance, and often there is death or serious injury. Ultimately, the schools must be held responsible for not doing enough to stop this happening. 

One of my P.E. teachers in school had the best idea - any issues between students (all boys school) it was into the gym, boxing gloves on and let the steam off...and parents were in favour of this too.

[Motor Expo 2021, Last Car Sale Boost of the Year Starts]

1 minute ago, davidkas said:

Can you actually get good deals at these car expos?

Good question - went to one with cash in a briefcase...hoping to get a discount like in some countries. No, they want people to buy on hire-purchase. Also, noticed - and heard from others - that even when the motor shows were going on...some showrooms aound Bangkok had the same vehicles at a lower price,

[D-Day today for points system: Taxis get just 30 points for DUI, 20 for not using meter or refusing fares]

Did in fact ask a Thai policeman once why he was not stopping the motorcyles going past three-up and helmetless...his reply was, "not my job today".

[Bars should be allowed to reopen, opposition MP argues]

I can feel for the owners of places that are still not able to open, but it seems like some places can just get away with anything.

Pubs open in Bangkok now...the ones I have visited over the past couple of weeks (quiet times)...no social distancing / no check if vaccinated or not / some customers not checking temperature on the way in etc. etc.

[Calling all blood donor "heroes"! Severe shortage as operations face cancellation - get free t-shirt]

1 hour ago, Raymonddiaz said:

Six years ago , I went to Ramathibodi to donate blood but they didn't want it because I was a foreigner. 

Same thing happened to me a few years ago...we can only try.

[Bars, pubs and nightclubs in Thailand could remain closed until 2022]

It seems that (in Bangkok) places with the correct licences are open officially...others are risking fines and closure by opening unofficially.

[Calls for restaurants in Pattaya to be allowed to serve alcohol]

Planning a drive around Bangkok tomorrow, just to see which places are preparing to re-open.

[Honda crv]

Bought my CRV 10 years ago...what a bargain, and it still looks like new.

Fully serviced every year by Honda.

Looking for a new vehicle next year...do not like the shape of the newer CRV, so will probably upgrade to a Porche Cayenne.

[Twelve people arrested at Pattaya underground bar for allegedly drinking alcohol and violating Covid-19 measurements]

Hmm...it never ceases to amaze me how many people think it's okay to not follow the set 'rules'.

If you choose to break the rules - your choice - but the problem is we all get put into the same category...foreigners.

The powers that be are way too soft.  Regardless of how long someone has been here, and regardless of how much money or property they may have - if they break the rules, they need to be punnished.  The punnishment is easy - send them back to their country (with no option to return) where they can break all the rules they want and it will not affect those of us here to do follow the rules.

With people saying that friends and aquaintances have died, or are dying due to Covid - you would think the message would sink in.

[TAT chief says October reopening plan for ten provinces will need to be reassessed in light of pandemic]

To put a little twist on this one...we are always reading and hearing of how many Billions of baht the country is losing, and how many billions of baht they are still hoping to amass this year. 

 

But...never have I seen a message, or heard any words of thanks for the many thousands of us who choose to stay here, and do in fact contribute huge amounts of money to the country. 

[Public holidays in Thailand this weekend brings alcohol ban]

It would be quite comical but for the fact all pubs and bars are closed anyway - drinking at home has never been an issue (if that's what one chooses to do).

[Bangkok very quiet in the rush hour as Thai capital's residents "Work From Home"]

Absolutely wonderful driving around at the moment...just a pity nowhere is open.

[Government plans to inoculate 10 million per month despite AstraZeneca shortfall]

2 minutes ago, club said:

What vaccine did you get?

Sinopharm

[Government plans to inoculate 10 million per month despite AstraZeneca shortfall]

Pity there isn't a thread for vaccination positives...

[Government plans to inoculate 10 million per month despite AstraZeneca shortfall]

Well, I must say - just been for first jab...absolutely flawless experience.

Through the Chulabhorn Hospital.  Completed all requirements online in May.  Received SMS last week for 10:00 jab today - went early just in case. The staff were so polite and so professional - from those who greeted us on arrival at the CAT Convention Hall, to those who escorted us through all the procedures.  No waiting, everything explained very clearly - all documents checked one last time - vaccination administered.  During the post vaccination 'rest' period, very clear instructions given about what to do and what not to do before the second jab.  Was back home 28Km away by 09:20. 

After all the negativity about thses procedures recently - this was outstanding. 

[Comment rife about heavy school bags after Thai student needs surgery for bent spine]

I just do not understand why some schools insist on students carrying all therir books home every day.

[Phuket Tourism Association denies reports only legally married foreigners and Thais can share hotel rooms]

I did actually witness something like this in Vietnam two years ago - they would not allow a foreigner and a local girl to stay together.

Also, many couples choose not to marry, especially if they do not plan to have a family.

So, if this ludicrous plan goes ahead...no doubt we will see many little vendors on corners offering marriage certificate for a nominal fee.

[Thai woman who left children with sister-in-law discovers two year old has drowned and been buried]

Who needs enemies when you have friends / family like this?