[What's a reasonable price for a lady drink?]

What ever you are willin to pay. 150 was standard beore covid

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

I love the deflection from a few of the posters. How about the fact that Britian has become a third world country in it own right. But every country has there issues no one is above a hard look at their problems.

[British man arrested for begging to buy drugs in Koh Pha Ngan]

4 hours ago, harleyclarkey said:

Ata boy....bringing the brits to the fore ... again! 

What a plonker.. brain must be frazzled! 

Too much Brics made his brain numb

[Surachate Hakparn: The rollercoaster career of Thailand’s most famous policeman]

13 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This is an arrogant fool, who was booted out of immigration, due to his constant ranting about the evil nature of foreigners. He had no business being appointed to a high position within the RTP. Maybe a janitor, or a street cop. Maybe. 

 

His reputation as a crime fighter is hogwash, and just great PR on his part. 

 

He is guilty by association. Anyone in that position has to be corrupt. The RTP is the greatest pyramid scheme in Thailand. 

 

Where is he hiding the billions of baht? 

LOng term stayers in Chiang Mai have a different look on Big Joke. If you wanted to get an extension of stay show up at 4am to cue up maybe you would get one and a few other things going on. Big Joke shows up and does a tour and actually talked to afew people standing in line. He leaves town and a few days later the hammer falls immigration will be open from 0600 till the days business is complete all people standing in line will be waited on. His actual leadership turned the immigration office in CM around. It took them awhile to get all the backlogged business taken care of and the officers were not happy working 12 hour days but his action turned CM immigration around

[Belgian tourist brutally attacked in Hua Hin, friend seeks justice]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

A Belgian retiree was gravely injured in an unprovoked attack in Hua Hin over a week ago, according to officials and witnesses.

 

The victim, identified as 63-year-old Jan from Riemst, in the province of Limburg, remains in a coma following the assault, Belgian news site VRT NWS reported.

 

The incident has not been reported in Thai or English language news until now.

 

The victim, identified as Jan, was attacked from behind while sitting on a sidewalk by a German national who is known to have been living in Hua Hin for some time and is associated with a local martial arts club.

 

The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the assailant approaching Jan unsuspectedly before violently assaulting him, resulting in severe head injuries.

 

According to medical professionals in Thailand, Jan underwent a 13-hour surgery to address multiple skull fractures and is currently in a coma with an uncertain prognosis.

 

By Online Reporter

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Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-04-16

 

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6 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

Who did the foreigner piss off? That takes some effort.

Go to Hau Hin today they have more detail on story. Evidentlly the attacker has attacked several people

[Knee Arthroscopy for meniscus tear]

On 4/11/2024 at 3:23 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Interestingly the meniscus has just freed itself from the joint and it's back to normal, now i have time I'll pursue with Queen Sirikit, i already have an appointment, but whole process will take months most likely

Do your research you want the Dr. not the hospital. Drs. usually work in several hospitals. When I was researching my knee replacement you want some one on your knee who does a lot of the surgery you may need my knee Dr. in Thailand said he did 30 to 40 knee replacements a month. You do not want someone on your knee who has only done a few surgerys at least 10 amonth

[hotels insisting on passport at checkin (for TM30?)]

23 hours ago, digbeth said:

Some hotels won't let you check in with just Thai driver license now, 'policy is for passport' 

What exactly is required of them in order to report T.M. 30? the passport number on driving license might not be current is understandable

 

for hotels that is this strict about reporting I doubt pink ID card would be acceptable too, it's not like they can put you down as a Thai person checking in

This has been going on for a couple of years. the bank started requiring passport now before I show drivers licenses

[The baffling 27 years of Richard Burrows, aka. ‘Peter Smith’]

How did he do it, how did he do it, remember that Great Britian with the various schemes of the Tories has become a 3 rd world country in those 27 years. That would include the foreign service everything privatised to make someone a millionaire

[Phuket hotel evicts foreigner who threatened taxi driver with knives]

43 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

It’s always been going on, just it’s flavor of the month to highlight it at the moment.

 

Plenty of crap going on with Thai people as well, but foreigners behaving badly is what’s generating click atm.

 

might change in a while in terms of reporting, will continue in terms of reality

You read it here because this is were you read

[Phuket hotel evicts foreigner who threatened taxi driver with knives]

4 hours ago, mstevens said:

Phuket, again. Foreigner, again. There really must be something in the air down there. There's been so many reports of foreigners going bonkers on Phuket!

It is the water

[Western Engineer Assaults Pattaya Bar Women In Row Over Bill]

Another drunk who cannot hold his booze. With the prices these days a 1000b bill is not hard to run up real quick

[Driving help BKK to Udon Thani]

More than likely plenty of PTT stations along the route to stop at for a 7-11, amazon, KFC , and Thai food no need to go looking for a place to eat as PTT has everything to provide the driver. When I was touring around on my scooter i would always stop at a PTT station best facilities usually clean toilets and handicap if needed. The only time none were around would be really off the beaten path.

[Dreamliner 787-8]

You got a ticket yet do you have seat selectionif so stop worrying and enjoy the flight. The dreamliner is suppose to be more comfortable than airplane built before it. The dreamliner has been in operation before covid.

[CT125 and Vespa Sprint 150, Southern Thailand Tour.]

To bad the other bike wasn't knocked into shape before the trip. Nice ride, never made it that far south only as far as HuaHin on my PCX finally parked it when to much problem with leg. I was riding around Surin a few years back and noticed a young guy following me. Pulled into Hotel parking and he came in behind me. The only thing out of his mouth was did you ride all the way from Chiang Mai to Suring and I said sure did, give it a try someday. He took off after giving me his Phone number if I had any problems. Nice kid.

[Two British Nationals Arrested for Illegally Working at Nightclub in Krabi]

5 hours ago, bob smith said:

crime of the century!

 

what's the latest on the real koh tao killer?

still living it up is he?

 

bob.

That ship came and gone long ago

[Russian couple’s dine and dash attempt exposed in Phuket restaurant]

Every year it is the same story, a few bad apples cause damage to the tourist who comes in spends his or her money and leaves on time with a good memory of their trip but a few bad apples always get the lions share of the story

[Thai Officials Announce "Innovative" Expat Health Measure]

My last trip back to the dirty foreign country was 2 years ago been in Thailand sense does this make me Thai immune. Who ever in government who came up with this rule has too much time on their hands it makes Thailand look likw a ignorant country abit like 21 day songhram. By the way I caught Covid in Thailand how do you square that one,

[Rabid Russian assaults police team in Phuket after going berserk at a city centre hotel]

1 hour ago, Cabradelmar said:

Assault a pregnant woman... 500 baht... assault police and I think it might "cost" a bit more... hopefully his Thai visitation privileges, and I one-way back to Putin's place.

I watched the video last night on channel 3 this guy even drunk kick some butt. He even got into it with some customers who tried to control him. He put down one guy and then that guy gets up and wants somemore but cooler heads prevailed and held the overmatch in a hurry you man back as all he was going to get was a whipping. This guy kept 4 cops off him and then the taser arrived lights out. 

[Cabinet green lights bills to modify alcohol control law]

Drinking alcohol the bane of all do gooders. No matter how hard they try to stop it people will drink

[Aussie arrested in Koh Pha Ngan after joyride on stolen motorcycle]

These people check their brain along with there luggage when they come here

[Suvarnabhumi Immigration Adjusts Procedures to Accommodate Foreign Visitors During Summer]

4 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

It is actually cooler because of the cloud cover. It isn't raining every day nor all day.

[Thai-China high-speed rail set to boost ASEAN connectivity]

What is the interest rate on the loan China made. Did they also get the concessions along the rail line they ask for as well.

[Fatal Big Bike Collision in Phuket Claims Three Lives, Leaves One Young Woman Injured]

5 hours ago, Old Croc said:

I worked that out when the 2nd article said both bikes were carrying Thai women as pillion passengers.

 

I did however presume the big bike was probably at fault and was probably ridden by the Russian.  Stereotyping, I guess.

Deduction and thinking I think

[Swampy Arrival late las night]

19 hours ago, orchidfan said:

A lot has been said about the Imm "Crackdown" on Foreigner arrivals and how it might affect we "long term" foreigners living here.

 

I arrived late last night, on an EK A380 from Hong Kong.

 

Firstly, the walk from where the A380 gates are to Immigration is Long (despite the moving 'travelators'(?).....especially if you are over 70 yo !

De boarding of the full A380 was especially slow as every passenger was now required to show their boarding pass to cabin staff when they reached the door  - the crew member where i left the aircraft hinted that this was a new Thai Imm requirement!

 

Then after that long walk - "Arrival Hall 1" is closed off ( for some reason -- maybe full already?)

So, more walking to "Arrival Hall 2"

 

Finally I get to Hall 2 and, of course, take the "Priority/ Disabled" line.

 

The queue(s) to this "Priority" ( in name only) lane were quite long, as were the normal arrival zigzag lines.

BUT only 2 out of 4 positions manned, and moving VERY slowly as Imm officers carefully scrutinized passports and boarding passes.

One westerner in my line took forever to be processed - some people swapped lines , but really to no avail - just as slow.

 

Problem was not only the documents check, but the "fully monty" of finger prints of both hands and thumb, and photo !!!!

I was following a Korean couple with toddler - never follow families!  - so again, took forever.

 

In my case, I had PP and boarding pass ready - plus re-entry permit, but was still very slow..

I had noticed one man earlier on in the main arrivals queue opposite who was way back in the zigzag  and we both left Imm to get our bags at the same time!!! So much for the Priority Line.

 

All in all, a very slow , painful experience ( compared to other arrivals I've had here this year).

 

I know we probably shouldn't compare airports, but HKG Imm arrival ( for me) - 3 minutes - put ID card in the machine, then thumb print and gates open and off to get the bags

Even non-resident arrivals handled quickly and efficiently ( if there's a problem person they are stood aside and dealt with so as not to hold up the following people)

HKG has currently over 60 million arrivals per year and pre-covid, over 90 million. So, similar numbers to Thailand.

 

Just thought I'd pass on my latest experience, for what it's worth.

 

 

 

Arrive on a 380 what could go wrong

[Chiang Mai Immigration Requiring Your Monthly Income?]

6 hours ago, jeffandgop said:

In preparing our latest annual extension of stay based on marriage, we always submit evidence of 400K+ in the bank to meet the financial requirement.  We never use the monthly income method.  Now we were told, by an agent, that CM IM wants to also know your monthly income amount and sources.  I declined to provide that to the agent and we will see tomorrow if an IO requires this info....never have we ever been asked about my monthly income given we use the 400K+ in the bank method.

Anyone ever been asked to provide monthly income when submitting the 400K+ in the bank method?

 

And another new one; in addition to photos of us in front of the house address and in the living room, now we were told we need two more photos- one in the kitchen and one standing outside the front door...anyone having similar demands?

Give them what they want will make your life easied. The last sentence in requirements for extension of stay states that the immigration officer can ask for what ever evidence he needs to make the final decision