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by buksida
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Feeding Time
Topic: Govt to cut alcohol taxes and tariffs
Replies: 27
Views: 22495

Re: Govt to cut alcohol taxes and tariffs

Rocky start for Thailand’s latest alcohol tax reform Thailand has decided to cut its prohibitive alcohol taxes. The tax changes were announced earlier this year, and took effect from 1 March. The cabinet proposed an alcohol tax slash at three levels. First, the import duties of 54% will be reduced ...
by buksida
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?
Replies: 72
Views: 14500

Re: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?

Are Camper Vans/Campers available for hire in Thailand - would it be safe to? If so, would they just be aimed at the Hi-So's at extortionate prices? As with many things in Thailand, utterly ridiculous pricing. Way more expensive in this country (which is not geared up for it yet and has diabolical ...
by buksida
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Science & Nature
Topic: Astronomy, cosmology and space thread
Replies: 412
Views: 47001

Re: Astronomy, cosmology and space thread

He also had some good words about religion ...

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by buksida
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?
Replies: 72
Views: 14500

Re: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?

Are Camper Vans/Campers available for hire in Thailand - would it be safe to? If so, would they just be aimed at the Hi-So's at extortionate prices? As with many things in Thailand, utterly ridiculous pricing. Way more expensive in this country (which is not geared up for it yet and has diabolical ...
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand News Summary
Replies: 214
Views: 49666

Re: Thailand News Summary

there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. "Shouldn't" ... but they're hunting at the moment, looking for any excuse. Reminds me of the days when the cops were busting farangs for cleaning their own bikes, mowing their lawns, or even playing music in a bar ... :oops: :duck: Its a stupid ...
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc
Replies: 806
Views: 82039

Re: 'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

There is no requirement to have flights booked, you just need a re-entry stamp which can be done at BluPort or the main immigration office.
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: News
Topic: Thailand News Summary
Replies: 214
Views: 49666

Re: Thailand News Summary

Farang witch hunt continues ... In a “Quick-Win” effort to prevent and suppress crime that affects the public and tourists in Surat Thani Province, police officers from the Special Operations Unit conducted inspections of entertainment venues, hotels, service establishments, and risk areas. During o...
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: Airbnb hosting in Thailand
Replies: 8
Views: 2178

Re: Airbnb hosting in Thailand

A lot of Thais rent out their party pool villas on Facebook, they don't use Airbnb so much here if they don't want to deal with foreigners.
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?
Replies: 72
Views: 14500

Re: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?

Back to camping, maybe they consider putting up a tent 'work' now since you're building your own temporary accommodation.

Hopefully this farang witch hunt will be over soon and 'normality' will resume in Tingtongland.
by buksida
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Renewing a UK passport in Thailand
Replies: 118
Views: 10373

Re: Renewing a UK passport in Thailand

buksida wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:40 pm Is Anna Visa Services on Soi 94 still a good option for renewing a UK passport? My son's expires soon and I don't fancy two trips to Bangkok.
In answer of my own question I emailed them and yes, they still offer the service which costs 5,000 baht (less than two trips to Bangkok!)
by buksida
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: TV series worth watching/downloading
Replies: 2259
Views: 184406

Re: TV series worth watching/downloading

The trilogy is long, has some very complex scientific concepts, and is translated from Chinese so very much doubt a Netflix production will be that true to it.
by buksida
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Renewing a UK passport in Thailand
Replies: 118
Views: 10373

Re: Renewing a UK passport in Thailand

Is Anna Visa Services on Soi 94 still a good option for renewing a UK passport? My son's expires soon and I don't fancy two trips to Bangkok.
by buksida
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Thai passport renewal ... 10 years?
Replies: 71
Views: 6003

Re: Thai passport renewal ... 10 years?

Good to know, my son's Thai passport is out next month and this sure beats driving all the way to Suratthani.
by buksida
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?
Replies: 72
Views: 14500

Re: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?

I actually have ... but have you seen the prices of old minivans in Thailand. :shock:

I'll stick to my tent!
by buksida
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?
Replies: 72
Views: 14500

Re: Campers, Camping and/or a Van?

Looks like someone is importing and selling those Chinese truck extensions for around 250k which is reasonable.