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Pattaya sees record tourist surge during Songkran
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
I hate my car windows being smeared with paste as eventually visibility is down to almost nil. Maybe a factor in the annual road kill figures? -
One-Way Traffic Takes Toll on Tourism at Jomtien Beach
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Damn! I've got 'Visa' renewal coming up next week. -
Suvarnabhumi Airport moves up 10 places to 58th in Skytrax ranking
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Thanks for the link. I checked where MAN(chester) appeared. Needless to say it did not appear in the top 100! -
Thailand Post considers becoming virtual banking agent
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The last three dealings with Thai Post: 1 I sent a very important letter (about my pensions); paid a lady; got sticker; noted the place closed down three days after; letter never arrived. 2 Awaited Car Insurance policy which had to be 'signed' for. Tracking number showed the letter never moved for over six days; then two more days. Insurance agent phoned a number of times on my behalf. It took 14 days to travel 140 kilometres = 10 kms a day which I could probably manage on foot even at my age. It eventually appeared, quietly dropped in my mail box; unsigned for after days of not daring to go shopping. 3 Previous year the delivery lady 'lost' the the packaged policy and I went a year with only a downloaded copy. -
Chon Buri officials bust illegal kratom juice operations targeting kids
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
They didn't go to great lengths to hide what they were producing. No wonder the local Plod managed a collar. -
Vendors’ dispute escalates to violence at Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Death over a trivial offence. -
Thailand likely to house major EV battery factory within two years
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
My daughter has an EV in UK. It causes her considerable headaches when planning a journey of even middling distances. Thailand's vast size would surely militate against relying on battery power alone? -
Thai trial shows railway’s agricultural haul potential
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Beware of Geeks bearing gifts. -
Pattaya Teenager Flashes Two Guns During Songkran, Later Arrested
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
What a novel idea! Perhaps they could use this approach on the roads soon? -
Thailand’s CPPD calls for collective action against youth vaping
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I commend this link which goes further than the OP. My grandson vapes and was recently hospitalised with racing pulse rate and panic attacks. -
Thai lottery fever spikes as lucky numbers circulate ahead of April draw
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Agreed. The pre-printed winning tickets have already been sold to those-in-the-know. The occasional Somchai is allowed to win 'pour encourager les autres.' -
Thai banks set for expansion amid ASEAN economies’ growth
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The growth for the big Thai banks is driven by profiteering; customer exploitation; and racism. -
Top Regional Police Inspect Pattaya Area Police Checkpoints for Songkran
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
I was out and about in central Pattaya yesterday. Guess how many police I saw in nearly FIVE hours? Clue - less than ONE! -
April alcohol sales set to double, spiking road accidents feared
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No mention of the police whose daily failure is the biggest contributor to the above figures. -
Voluntary enlistment in Thai army sees notable increase
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
They are would-be politicians angling for Senate sinecures. -
63 killed, 550 injured on roads during first two days of Songkran break
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
What happens between 5pm & 7pm? Why the lull? -
Man arrested in Thailand for assaulting teen during Songkran
mikebell replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Why do police need an arrest warrant? Surely if they see a crime being committed they can just take the perpetrator into custody? -
Thailand and Vietnam strategic partnership for mutual growth
mikebell replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Will Vietnam share the secret of how its police force get 99% of motor bike riders to wear helmets?