Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Pot unhealthy for young, beneficial for seniors
". . . improved memory, decreased brain inflammation and increased hippocampal neurogenesis in older brains . . ."
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
If it can go wrong, it will go wrong
B o T moves to reduce
use of cash in half by 2026
Tourists will be at a disadvantage as they most likely will get 'international service fees attached to each transaction.
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
Banks will have access to all your purchase history.
I have had all sort of difficult encounters attempting to use QR codes, think many Thais have similar difficulties.
Monday, November 14, 2022
Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel ?
With the rest of the world in a recession,
don't expect Thai tourism and exports to shine
Brown Bagging tourist
What is it with people considering eating bats as a delicacy.
Bats are known to carry multiple viruses and diseases
New attempt to tighten controls on the use of cannabis
Restrictions seem limited and vague
with more questions than answers
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Why SO MANY Foreigners Living in Thailand CANNOT Speak Thai?
Recently on my birthday a monk asked me why I don't speak much Thai. I could hear what people say about me.
I answered because I don't want to hear that.
I do have a bit of a memory problem. Can't remember people's names unless I am in contact with them on a daily basis. Even then it can take months.
Most of my Thai friends have learned enough english and sign language to communicate with me. Of course there's always online translate
Twenty years ago Thai media was publicizing the government's intent to have more english proficient Thais. That ended when Chinese tourism peaked.
Bangkok increased security. Some areas may be restricted to the general public
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| Happened a few days ago, appears to be related to the APEC events. All incoming tourist can expect extra scrutiny from immigration officials during the days when foreign country representatives meet |
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