AlongtheChaoPraya

Remember this e-visa thing is available for Vietnam, as well.  They don't require a photo.  I paid a few extra dollars and got mine in one day.  Nice.

chrisinth, on 2012-02-26 15:09:13, said:

Thanks, Chrisinth.  There's lots of articles out their on Thai beer.  Here's one that's pretty interesting:  http://www.knowphuke...2-thai-beer.htm .
After reading some of these, I think I'm going to give Leo a try.

mahtin, on 2012-02-26 13:26:23, said:

Does anybody know what is the most-sold beer here in Thailand for Farangs?  Out here, it seems like it's Chang.  
When I'm in town, I see lots of Heinekin.  Just curious...

Great photo, Infamous Village Blogger, thanks.

ludditeman, on 2012-02-21 16:23:49, said:

Not really.  I was pushed into BKK during the floods, but I have a nice apartment with a kitchen and a good view for 10,000 baht, plus electricity.  I have friends that live nearby in basic, but new, buildings that pay around 4,000 baht per month.  I can walk down to the soi and buy Kao Swai for 10 baht, then get some pork, green onions, garlic, etc for not much money, either.  Lot of trees around and smiling people.  Cost 15 baht to take a moto-ci down to the big market.
I had to use the medical system here a few times this last year, and it is excellent.  The cost of my medical insuance with BUPA has been paid back several times over - and the medical care here is excellent.  If I ever end up just relying on my social security when I get older, it would be rough, but I could probably make it here in Thailand, living pretty comfortably.  I think I will get a massage today for 150 Baht.  Wonder how much they cost in the US and UK these days?

Last year, there was no way the airline was going to let me board the plane with a tourist visa without an on-going or return ticket in-hand.  Luckily, the airline representative had warned me of this "new rule" when I called for seat assignments.

So, I just went online and booked a ticket out of BKK (unrestricted, fully-refundable), printed it out, and cancelled it as soon as I arrived in Thailand.  I very quickly received a full refund from the credit card co.; didn't lose a satang.