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I've replied to 4338125452-uwxd.xjjq.gew8.zqgy@property.booking.com stating the conditions of the booking confirmation, By replying to an obviously malicious/spammy/scam email address, you've confirmed yours is active as is your Agoda account, so expect more spam and scam attempts as your now compr...

Having owned various motorcycles from both manufacturers (currently have 2 Hondas and 1 Yammy), I'd say the Hondas are slightly superior in terms of build quality, switchgear, ergonomics, etc, but you’re paying a premium for one over the equivalent model Yammy. In terms of reliability, they're prett...

Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year. Brenton Mauriello, chief executive of SET-listed developer Raimon Land, said the maximum foreign ownership quota for...

making them the ninth most dangerous in the world, according to research by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Ninth? Wow ... there are eight countries where more than 385 people are killed on the roads every week? (I thought Thailand topped the list) :shock: Agree on the Songkran stats, its the ...

BP claiming 206 in five days ... but we don't really believe much of what this govt mouthpiece publishes any longer.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... eaches-206

Thairsc reports an average of 52 per day so far this month.

Cops up ante on foreign criminals Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive in the guise of tourists and use Thailand as their base for committing crimes. Pol Lt Gen Surapong Thanomjit, commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8, said the government has instruct...

We've just tried a few of these 'phat scooters' and settled for the Nmax as the Forza and Xmax were too big and heavy (200kgs) for the Mrs to use casually around town for market runs and the like. However, they're both very comfortable for touring and longer distances for those of a larger frame. Ca...

The new device is finally set up after a couple of days of messing around, its never easy as you have to log back into all finance-related apps again and mess around with two SIM cards and phone numbers, and both devices. The biggest issue was the Google account being maxed out. If you have Google B...

Enjoying 3 Body though I feel its a little rushed, whereas the novels were more of an epic saga spanning centuries. Are you talking about Netflix's 3 Body Problem or the Chinese TV adaptation Three-Body ? I suppose that particular criticism is true of the latter also, even though it's far superior ...

Tokyo Vice season two is available for download now on EZTV, so that's on my list. Fallout also in the queue. Enjoying 3 Body though I feel its a little rushed, whereas the novels were more of an epic saga spanning centuries. Star Trek Discovery has just fired up season 5 warp engines ... New Apple...

I have been here 18 years and have never needed nor been asked for a Yellow Book or an ID card. My wife is thai and the house is in her name and I have a married visa. The yellow book is extremely handy for proving your address, which is becoming more of a requirement everywhere these days ... unle...

Can anyone recommend an agent who can apply for a yellow book on our behalf. Does anyone know about a Certificate of Residence issued by immigration and if that can be used to open a Thai bank account You could try Anna Visa Services on Soi 94, she does visas, passports, driving licenses etc, so ma...

The holiday is so long this year that the "seven dangerous days" should probably be extended to "ten dangerous days" ... either way, its the same carnage we see every year, and nothing will ever change.

Police Report 60 Deaths on the First Day of Songkran’s “7 Dangerous Days” ... Nikorn Jamnong, director of the Chartthaipattana Party and president of the People’s Safety Foundation, expressed worry about an increase in accidents preceding and following the “seven dangerous days” accident period. Ac...

No mention of this in Thailand's propaganda media, which is more focused on water fights and farang witch hunts ... British backpacker found dead in drain on Thailand's Death Island A British backpacker has been found dead on Koh Tao in Thailand, dubbed the "Death Island". The traveller, u...