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Up until the end of 2024 it was 15,000 total. I speak from experience.

A lot of this is as a direct result of China's dam management. "there's strong evidence that China's dam management practices significantly impact Mekong River levels downstream, potentially worsening both droughts and floods. Studies from the Stimson Center and other organizations show that Ch...

Chinese dams on the upper Mekong River significantly impact Thailand by altering river flow, affecting agriculture, fishing, and potentially leading to increased flooding or droughts. The dams disrupt the natural flow of water, impacting sediment transport vital for agriculture, and affecting fish ...

I moved to Nongkhai after the floods last year. Didn't think much of it but it looks like it is an annual event. Although we've had relatively little rain, I've noticed pumps being placed around the town and bars/restaurants/businesses are already placing sand bags for protection of what seems to be...

This will negatively affect expats living in BKK who need to do 'visa runs'.

Of course there are other options but none as close as the Cambodian border.

"Hang on a minute, lads. I've got a great idea,"

Credit to 'The Italian Job'

There is some video of the action and statements from the MFA:

That's one of the reasons I left HH. (not the only reason) I've found some amazing restaurants here in Nongkhai and of course much cheaper than in Hua Hin. The owners, I guess, pay the same for supplies as anywhere else. So I guess it's down to the cost of renting etc. I knew it would be cheaper her...

You got your wish.
It's raining in Nongkhai. Although it's what we'd call in the uk - drizzle!

We are approaching the annual flood period (August/September). So I'm probably going to see floods ...... but maybe not!

Hua Hin Today have a completely different picture.

Their photos claim to be made PM today

[Mod Edit] Link removed. Photos with credits are fine, but we don't need links to complete pages.

Haha. Seriously though, here in Nongkhai we've had an occasional overnight shower but nothing much to speak of. No sign of rain over the last 2 days. Currently blue sky with patches of cloud. The days have been pretty hot but cools down in the evening. The weather forecast is rain every day in Nongk...

So despite you informing them of your address, which is also on the back of your driving licence, they need to physically check. If you're in a rented accommodation then they've had sight of the owner's details.

Seems to me a complete waste of manpower. But TIT.

I really don't see any valid reason for home visits on a retirement visa. It's very different from a marriage visa where it needs to be seen that you're married and living together. The big difference is that you can work with a marriage visa where you are strictly forbidden to work on a retirement ...

I remember a few years ago having drinks after teaching at the Uni in Petchaburi. Drank far too much and realised quite quickly that I wasn't fit to drive so went to sleep it off on the back seat. The next thing I know was a bunch of police banging on the car. "What you do?" "I'm very...

I've seen this a few times in HH over the years.
Quite funny watching the Thais stopping, looking up and 'wai-ing' the sun/halo.