[Cannabis in food and for use in Thailand sees brisk sales following decriminalisation]

2 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

So don't have to go to The Penh anymore for happy pizzas ????

With the THC content all that is going to happen is the pizza shops will be ripping off the tourists.

Cambodia is your best bet... +)

[China losing, US gaining crucial ground in Thailand]

The US is in the beginning of the greatest depression in our life time IMO. Asia and Europe are not over inflated like the US market. 

The consensus is the markets in the emerging markets are not over inflated like America. 

The US will not help Thailand what so ever, it will doing good to lick it's on wounds for the next few years.

Thailand allies with the one that can push the most wealth their way. US , China? both are fixing to be pulling back for the next few years.

Personally I don't know how Thailand will cope. 

So, a stupid article at best.

[Pink Pineapple Is Illegal In Thailand – Smugglers Face Heavy Penalty]

Any of you guys live in the sticks and see the older farmers that have been spraying pesticides for years?????

[Medical certificates now mandatory for driving licenses and new car purchases in Thailand]

Do you have a medical certificate , uhhh no.. No problem 500 baht extra we will handle it.

Your car will be ready in 15 minutes.

[Thailand seeking to profit from a global food crisis]

Not any worse than the US oil company's ripping off consumers here IMO.

Corp. America is greed on steroids..

 

[Former Thai police officer ‘Joe Ferrari’, his former subordinates get life in prison]

This will be swept under the carpet and vaporize before the ink dry's

[What is and isn’t allowed as Thailand legalizes pot]

8 hours ago, KannikaP said:

A bit like low alcohol beer.

More like near beer of the weed industry. That will be a huge hit... 

Thailand the hub of confusion and scams.

[What is and isn’t allowed as Thailand legalizes pot]

Lost of new cars in the police chiefs house and mia nio's house after this hits the tourist trails..

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

14 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

Good night. Pleasant dreams -- of any place but Thailand.

 

You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As long as they aren't Thai

Poor baby, Stuck in Thailand are we..

I know I wait on bated breath for your every post. 

Just gosh awful nice to see your here, just gosh awful..

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

3 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

If all things were equal -- and they aren't -- I would be living in Palembang, Sumatra, where I spent time mid-90's. The west coast of Sumatra has waves much like Hawaii.

 

I was told back then things are conservative with the young women. You have to marry the girl. But, if you can afford it, you can marry 3.

Thanks for that Jerry, that is soooo interesting... 

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

13 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

Nothing like the pages of AN/TV for good solid financial advice. Thanks fellas.

Yawn

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

2 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

Gee thanks for letting us know. Again.

You are welcome. 

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

Was an expat there for over 10 years, never again. But, am coming back to visit friends. Then on to Phillipines, and Malaysia. Malaysia is my favorite Asian country. I am hoping the Philippines will be to my liking. Pros and cons here at Thai Visa so not sure. 

[Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats?]

1 hour ago, Gecko123 said:

Leaving America to escape the rising cost of living may seem attractive, but it could all go up in smoke if either the USD is devalued or entitlement programs have to be cut.

 

The US debt and deficit are on a scary upward trajectory due to rising borrowing costs and burgeoning entitlement program payouts. The same is true for many other Western countries. If either the dollar devalues (think British pound post-Brexit) or entitlement programs are slashed, the incentive for moving overseas in order to lower living costs could disappear overnight.

 

Becoming an ex-pat for financial reasons becomes a rather dicey decision when you start pondering what the future might hold.

 

Kiddo's may have something to worry about. We will be dead before it get to bad.

[Dual Pricing Reconfirmed In Thailand National Parks]

Used to show my Thai DL and get in for Thai prices. Not no more!!!  Know a few guys that live and speak fluent Thai that used to get in on Thai prices. Not no more..  

What I did was pay and camp for a week or so. Made it a little less painful.  But, I was birding the area usually.  KK and Ko Yai really cracked down a few years ago. The smaller parks were not so bad. 

Show me da money!

[Former Minister Warns of New Economic Crisis]

He added that Thailand cannot count on Chinese tourists to revive the local tourism scene, as he expects China would need more time to focus on addressing its internal problems.

 

Or anyone else for that matter. 

[Out of control foreign "tourist" smashes up Bangkok Bank branch in north - causes nearly 500K damage]

21 hours ago, Pond Life said:

Completely inacurate.
You obviously don't live there.

Birded that area for years  on and off. You are the one that is clueless. Saw it more times that I care to remember.

I would rent a place in Pai and then head up into the villages... 

Hard to believe people actually live in that area and don't know what is going on.

[Out of control foreign "tourist" smashes up Bangkok Bank branch in north - causes nearly 500K damage]

43 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Is 'counter culture vibes' the 'same as dumb hippy  woke vibes'

It is kinda lets grow and import opium, and heroin and what ever else will make a buck vibe.

Kind of a police think tank vibe.

[Air Force To Arm F-35 Fighters With Its Own Weapon Systems]

I heard they already have a contract with China for state of the art finer jets!  But, it doesn't have an engine.

[UN highlights the scale of illegal drug production in the Mekong region]

2 hours ago, Joe Farang said:

So, should it be these US soldiers that should be executed or their superiors ?

 

That was interesting, thanks for sharing.  I don't have first hand knowledge, but I have read the Indian states that border are ravaged with heroin additions.  

[UN highlights the scale of illegal drug production in the Mekong region]

 I lived in that area on and off for years birding, and the checkpoints there were looking for meth for sure. Brings back a lot of fond memories. Camping at the police station at Doi Lang. Way before Doi san ju opened up. 

Anybody remember those days???

[Out of control foreign "tourist" smashes up Bangkok Bank branch in north - causes nearly 500K damage]

1 minute ago, Hellfire said:

A typical farang piece of <deleted>. 

I was thinking the same thing about the Thai cops in Pai.

[Out of control foreign "tourist" smashes up Bangkok Bank branch in north - causes nearly 500K damage]

Pai was built on drugs supplied by the Hmong people, and in cahoots with the police.. They would grow and bring it in from Burma.  10-1 this guy was strung out.

[Face masks back on as cabinet votes down end of mandate in June. Nightlife trade slams reopening]

In Thailand a mask and a oxygen tank would probably be the best way to visit.

Kills two birds with one stone.

[Less Thais smoking but more needs to be done - ban in Bangkok condos underway]

Bangkok condominiums so people have fresh air to breathe. 

Joke of the day!