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Yeah, yeah, I've heard all the excuses before. The nearest local agent is over an hour's drive from here, yet those who complain about jumping through hoops and over hurdles, will drive an hour there and then back, then a week to ten days later make the same journey. In-between, they are without a Passport. My extension is based on Thai spouse. All the required documents other than from the bank are already in my possession, Passport, Tabien Baan, I merely have to make a few copies which is really time-consuming and difficult (I'm being sarcastic). A quick trip to the bank then to Immigration, and I'm home, whilst they're still travelling back home from the first visit to the agent.

How do people this stupid make it through life?

Bit like putting a band aid on open heart surgery!

What a surprise violent ladyboys on Beach Road!

Death penalty is the best for pre meditated murder. Sends a nice clear message and saves money looking after low life for years in prison!

Ahh more 'quality' tourists

The financial requirement to stay in Thailand is well documented. If you can't meet those requirements, then you shouldn't be staying here. It's only due to Thailand being so corrupt that agents manage to circumvent the law. There is a financial requirement to reside in Australia, Bob, can agents in Australia circumvent those rules? The cheapest agent I know of charges 17,000 BHT for a 'dodgy' 1 year extension of stay. Not exactly pocket change.

Good source of protein too, as are fried crickets. Inhaled a plate of these critters after a long bike ride last week.

Salmon is expensive, but a justifiable indulgence in my book. Smeared with miso paste, oven baked and served on a bed of mashed potato, with either a dash of horseradish sauce or hot English mustard. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.

Pity the cleaning crew that had to clean up after them.

I'm in favour of the death sentence (it cuts down on re-offending rates ).

It's a dogs life in a Muslim Country anyone notice how the followers of the ROP like cats very similar to Liberals.

Fair enough - good point. I must admit that after organising the official marriage stuff here, I was exhausted and I would recommend to use an agent to anyone. The 90 day and annual renewal aint anywhere near that 'problem' - but as you said - it would be much easier not to have to do it at all. Plus of course the local Office gets a kick-back from the Agents - so they always look after them.

A distressing incident unfolded yesterday, December 20, in Kanthararom district, Sisaket province, where a young man, allegedly under the influence of drugs, stabbed his father before fleeing and hiding in a neighbour’s urn. Police at Kanthararom station received a report at 5.30pm yesterday about a son attacking his father at a residence in Ban Ko, … … The story Sisaket: Man hides in neighbour’s urn after stabbing father (video) as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

When we lived in Chiang Mai I came across a few of those 'handyman repair' places - some IT - some told - some anything. One of the Wife's favourite old bags was broken and the store that sold that brand told us 1-2000 Baht. We found one that quoted us 150 Baht - all good - can hardly tell the difference. Have not seen one in KK yet - maybe they are were we dont go here yet.

Your opinion that seems logical but does not work because it takes a lot of effort to constantly catch and neuter the dogs. The only clear solution IMO is both - catch and and either neuter or destroy those without a home. That is why we dont have the same dog problems in the west.

Police have apprehended a transwoman involved in producing and distributing explicit content online, following a discovery of over 120 illicit clips. The operation, led by high-ranking officials, targeted a transgender individual identified as 37 year old Natthakan, accused of creating and circulating pornographic material and uploading it to a computer system. The arrest took place … … The story Transwoman arrested for explicit online content in Korat as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A Hong Kong man has been apprehended in a luxury hotel in Central Pattaya for producing and selling electronic cigarettes. A significant haul of e-cigarette components was seized, including empty e-cigarette pods and e-liquid. The arrest took place yesterday when police officers, led by Navin Teerawit, Pattaya City Police Station Superintendent, and his team, detained … … The story Hong Kong man arrested in Pattaya for illegal e-cigarette trade as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A tragic accident occurred in Pattaya yesterday, December 20, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist following a collision involving a minivan and a pickup truck. Bang Lamung police, accompanied by rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation, arrived at the scene of a fatal road accident at 11.30am yesterday on Sukhumvit Road near the … … The story Motorcyclist killed in Pattaya crash with minivan and pickup truck as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A tragic accident in Chon Buri has spurred an online search for a dark vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a young girl and left her mother severely injured. The accident occurred when a motorcycle sidecar was struck, causing the child to be thrown from the vehicle. The event unfolded yesterday … … The story Girl killed in Chon Buri hit-and-run sparks search for dark vehicle as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Police in Bangkok have dismantled a major call centre gang, arresting six Chinese nationals who had set up their operations in a luxury condominium in the heart of the city. The suspects were found with an astonishing 208,652 SIM cards and 286 SIM boxes, alongside other electronic equipment. Entering Thailand on student and tourist visas, … … The story Bangkok bust: 6 Chinese arrested with 200k SIM cards as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

The 2 German guys confessed upon legal advice so their sentences were reduced to life. The Pakistani guy pleaded innocent and got the death sentence. If he had pled guilty he likely would have gotten less than life because he co-operated with police. This is why many accused people plead guilty solely to avoid the risk of getting the full sentence from the biased Thai legal system. The Germans will serve a minimum of 8 years, likely transferred to a German prison after 4-5. The other guy probably 12-15 years. Morale of the story - don’t kill people for money.

Thailand is edging closer to cryptocurrency adoption, with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira dropping hints about extending the bitcoin sandbox experiment in Phuket. This bold move could position Thailand as a regional leader in digital currency innovation. “We are not suggesting replacing existing currencies with bitcoin.” Pichai emphasised the controlled nature of the trial. Under the … … The story Thailand eyes Phuket for bitcoin sandbox experiment as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

An incident involving a misunderstanding over second-hand shoes seemingly abandoned in a park in Udon Thani province has left a resident of Ang Thong distraught after a social media post led to the unintended distribution of her merchandise. A Facebook user shared an image of locals selecting second-hand shoes, mistakenly suggesting they were free for … … The story Udon Thani: Sports shoes blunder leaves seller with 80k baht loss as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A silent cry for help emerged from Bang Nam Priao district in Chachoengsao province when two young girls, aged five and seven, were found abandoned with their impoverished grandfather. The girls’ parents, both battling drug addiction, had consistently subjected them to abuse. The Be Nueng Foundation received a report about the mistreatment yesterday, December 20, … … The story Girls abandoned by drug-addicted parents in Chachoengsao as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story