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[LittleBigMan]

Further on how best to communicate with Thai people I learned early on when important never ask a question in a manner where the answer can a simple yes or no. Why? The answer will invariably be yes because they feel a no will need pain in the ass further explanation. Much simpler a kha or krap with a smile and everybody happy.

I'm open to correction by my understanding of the Thai language is that there is no single word for no. The closest is mai chai meaning not yes.

Yes, agree! I keep learning daily with my son and daughter in law the point you are making! It is frustrating and challenging at the same time.

[Franciscass]

I understand at times when I speak to Thais it could be for a number of reasons including just being polite and agreeing when they have no idea what they are really agreeing to? One of my pet peas is they might be able to speak some English but comprehension is another thing so they act as if they understand to double-check I ask the question in another way and I get a different response majority of the time.

When I heard of the so-called news it just happened the next day I was to do my Extension 20th, always 30 days in advance rain or shine, first one in line in by 8:30 am out by 8:40, no test required!

Further on how best to communicate with Thai people I learned early on when important never ask a question in a manner where the answer can a simple yes or no. Why? The answer will invariably be yes because they feel a no will need pain in the ass further explanation. Much simpler a kha or krap with a smile and everybody happy.

I'm open to correction by my understanding of the Thai language is that there is no single word for no. The closest is mai chai meaning not yes.

[LittleBigMan]

LBM not that it makes any real difference but the name is Richard Barrow. He is a controversial figure who sometimes sails close to the wind on his twitter account. That said I have found him in the past to be usually well informed and here it seems to come down to the interpretation of the December 25th notice. Interesting if there was no there there why the apology offered by immigration for the "misunderstanding". No biggie, for me all that matters is knowing there is no need for test to renew.

I understand at times when I speak to Thais it could be for a number of reasons including just being polite and agreeing when they have no idea what they are really agreeing to? One of my pet peas is they might be able to speak some English but comprehension is another thing so they act as if they understand to double-check I ask the question in another way and I get a different response majority of the time.

When I heard of the so-called news it just happened the next day I was to do my Extension 20th, always 30 days in advance rain or shine, first one in line in by 8:30 am out by 8:40, no test required!

[Franciscass]

In this particular case from what I've read, it wasn't this time Thai Immigration was spread through a guy and his forum Richard or Ken Burrows? He supposedly read or had it translated a Thai announcement in December and came to his conclusion this is what it meant that testing was necessary or being purposed? From what I saw he got a lot of hate responses!

LBM not that it makes any real difference but the name is Richard Barrow. He is a controversial figure who sometimes sails close to the wind on his twitter account. That said I have found him in the past to be usually well informed and here it seems to come down to the interpretation of the December 25th notice. Interesting if there was no there there why the apology offered by immigration for the "misunderstanding". No biggie, for me all that matters is knowing there is no need for test to renew.

[LittleBigMan]

You cannot go or do anything but eat. I gain wt.

That might be the case but if you are gaining weight it is more about your diet and what you might be eating. There is lots of sugar in Carbs two years ago after a blood test and after some simple research cut ice cream and chips each night and within 2 months to my surprise I dropped close to 10 Kilos.

My daughter in law and her little brother (10) grew up like many Thais on 7/11 snacks and food all process and sugar she has to be over 90 Kilos although 10 he is close to 80 Kilos they didn't get that big eating Thai food.

[LittleBigMan]

Update to above. Foreigners in Thailand will not be required to undergo a COVID-19 test in order to renew their extensions of stay, an immigration spokesperson clarified on Tuesday. Earlier, Khaosod English reported that foreigners would need to take a COVID-19 test in order to renew their visas / extensions of stay. However, a little over an hour later, Immigration spokesperson Archayon Kraithong confirmed to Khaosod that COVID-19 tests are not required. Mr Archayon apologised for the misunderstanding.

How is it that immigration screw up so often?

In this particular case from what I've read, it wasn't this time Thai Immigration was spread through a guy and his forum Richard or Ken Burrows? He supposedly read or had it translated a Thai announcement in December and came to his conclusion this is what it meant that testing was necessary or being purposed? From what I saw he got a lot of hate responses!

[Goatscrot]

Hi,

Are there a lot of girls that are thick (round big asses like Mexican / Latina / blacks) there?

Or are they mostly skinny flat girls?

Is there a particular club or area where there are a lot of thick girls?

My type are the thick Mexican looking girls working in Hong Kong Club or Adelita's in Tijuana by the way.

Thanks.

If that's your taste, then Thailand is really not the place for you. Stick to Central and South America.

[HorseTrader]

Hi,

Are there a lot of girls that are thick (round big asses like Mexican / Latina / blacks) there?

Or are they mostly skinny flat girls?

Is there a particular club or area where there are a lot of thick girls?

My type are the thick Mexican looking girls working in Hong Kong Club or Adelita's in Tijuana by the way.

Thanks.

For the most part I agree with MrEnternational, but will offer some additions.

If you like the bigger builds of Hong Kong Club and Adelita's, you might be disappointed with Thailand. I prefer the thinner girls so I have challenges finding my type in Tijuana but am very happy in Thailand. You might have to search a bit to find a selection of Thai girls built like Mexicans.

Some of the agogo places in Thailand do have adjacent rooms, but not all. The 30 minute Mexican sessions where the cum boy knocks on your door at 18 minutes can be replaced with more relaxing 2 hour Thai sessions in your hotel room. Thailand offers a much more relaxed session for about the same money.

I seldom feel safe in Tijuana, especially at night. I always feel safe in Thailand, but I usually stick to the well populated tourist areas. In Tijuana you see police constantly, in Thailand you seldom see them. Thailand culture stresses respect, they don't need pickup trucks full of armed men.

Even though Zona Norte is only about 1 mile from USA, I find the Thai girls have a better command of the English language.

Don't expect to find the Thai agogo clubs open in the morning like Hong Kong Club and Adelita's. Thai agogo places open up in the evening. You will find plenty of other things to do in Thailand during the daytime.

Thai agogo clubs might have 15 girls on stage wearing bikinis, not just one or two like Tijuana. I've never seen a Thai agogo place have shaving cream shows with props like dildos mounted on a Makita reciprocating saw. Though, I must admit I haven't been in every Thai agogo.

[Franciscass]

This came from a Richard Barrows tweet who is usually a reliable source. He included the accompanying notice which appeared in the Royal Gazette on December 25th so I am assuming it is correct but nowadays who knows what's real.

Like a lot of what goes on with immigration in Thailand the devil is in the detail and whether what's actually on the books get implemented or not.

For example if presumably it has to be a negative test taken within 72 hours before applying for renewal what happens if it is positive. In 72 hours without a renewal you are overstaying your visa and technically subject to deportation. Will they allow you to quarantine until you test negative.

Update to above. Foreigners in Thailand will not be required to undergo a COVID-19 test in order to renew their extensions of stay, an immigration spokesperson clarified on Tuesday. Earlier, Khaosod English reported that foreigners would need to take a COVID-19 test in order to renew their visas / extensions of stay. However, a little over an hour later, Immigration spokesperson Archayon Kraithong confirmed to Khaosod that COVID-19 tests are not required. Mr Archayon apologised for the misunderstanding.

How is it that immigration screw up so often?

[Mr Enternational]

Are Thai Go Go Bars like the Hong Kong Club in Tijuana Mexico?

No.

like a strip club where you can watch them pole dance, get a lap dance, talk with them on the seat etc.

Yes.

You can also take a room with them for 30 minutes in a hotel which is right next door.

Depends.

Are Go Go Bars similar to that?

Kinda sorta, but not really.

Also do the Girls have bodies like Mexican girls? Thick round asses etc.

Not in gogos, but in discos and some bars yes.

[Bruhbruh]

Hi,

Are there a lot of girls that are thick (round big asses like Mexican / Latina / blacks) there?

Or are they mostly skinny flat girls?

Is there a particular club or area where there are a lot of thick girls?

My type are the thick Mexican looking girls working in Hong Kong Club or Adelita's in Tijuana by the way.

Thanks.

[Bruhbruh]

Are Thai Go Go Bars like the Hong Kong Club in Tijuana Mexico?

Hong Kong Club in Tijuana is like a strip club where you can watch them pole dance, get a lap dance, talk with them on the seat etc.

You can also take a room with them for 30 minutes in a hotel which is right next door.

Are Go Go Bars similar to that?

Also do the Girls have bodies like Mexican girls? Thick round asses etc.

[PedroMorales]

Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticizing monarchy: Thai woman has been jailed for 43 years for criticizing the royal family, the country's harshest ever sentence for insulting the monarchy.

The former civil servant, known only as Anchan, posted audio clips from a podcast on social media.

The 63-year-old said she had simply shared the audio files and had not commented on the content.

Thailand's lèse-majesté law, which forbids any insult to the monarchy, is among the strictest in the world.

After a three-year break, Thailand revived the controversial law late last year in an attempt to curb months of anti-government protests, with demonstrators demanding changes to the monarchy.

Full story at https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55723470.

[Detwing1]

You cannot go or do anything but eat. I gain wt.

Well you must have had better food that I did.

True, you can't really do anything or go anywhere, but I did have some workout equipment and a jump rope.

[TConor]

All I can tell you, based on my experience. If you're looking to lose a little weight, 15 nights of ASQ will do the trick. They should use this as part of their advertising campaign.

You cannot go or do anything but eat. I gain wt.