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I always call the market dep. in my transferring bank and ask for the best exchange rate which is always better than if I just perform the transfer through the net bank without to establish the exchange rate up front. I then transfer thb so this can be the reason for the low fee in the receiving bank (a fee of 1000thb only despite if I transfer 10k or 100k/thb).

Every time I transfer from 100 - 150k I pay just 1000thb in fees to the receiving bank which is Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) which seems to be a fixed fee as I have also have paid 1000thb in fee for a transfer of 10.000thb. The fee I pay to my transferring bank is even less (equal to about 200thb). So 50usd pr transfer is far to much ... It seems to be worth to spend some time to shop around ...

RE - For ever doing something after the cause, what kind of mentality do these clowns run on ? To learn as we goes is not unusual even in Europe. The Norwegian authorities for instance have copied much what the Swedish authorities have done for ages meaning some authorities are more slow than other doesn't mean they are clowns - rather a bit behind in some or more areas which again is a mirror of the level in the population as whole...

Yes, but unfortunately pepper spray is ILLEGAL in Thailand as it is considered as a weapon - but like most illegal things in Thailand it is readily available. The question is whether the police would take note of you using pepper spray to protect yourself - I will assume it is depending of the situation. The pepper spray is banned so it may help you against a dog attack, but you will be at risk to face a fine and confiscation of the spray - but a fine may be a better choice than the risk for rabies ...

During the day its normally not any issues - its first when the sun goes down the territorial instincts kicks in ... Here are some useful tricks: 5 Non-Violent Tricks to Deal with Stray Dogs https://www.thewayofslowtravel.com/2013/12/28/5-non-violent-tricks-to-deal-with-stray-dogs/

RE - He intimated that he is constrained by what he can do due to Thailand's strict animal cruelty laws. Maybe create a "Farang Cruelty Law" as well before its too late ...

Well, the deceased was not able to deliver his side of the story...

Not everyone have experience with Thai females from that generation ...

... or from "curva" ...

Wonder why it came to my mind that soon we will read about a taxi driver that return forgotten valuables in his car to a happy tourist ...

An apologize for Thai's means admitting wrongdoing - admitting wrongdoing means loss of face - so better to deny ...

If this was the case - No problem to send but problem to receive ...

... even unbreathable air and cheap face masks ...

What about the policemen on motorbike texting when driving? When those who should enforce the law violate the law on a daily basis how to expect others to follow the law .... Do as I say not as I do ...

RE - What to do about tourists who break the traffic rules while renting vehicles in Thailand? The law has already been broken several times by the Thai owner of the rental shop before the renter has reached the road by not require a proper license and as well not having the motorbikes insured - maybe an idea to start where it all begins then you prevent the other issues to happen down the road ...