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FYI spelling error lol I was trying to say “I know a brothel there” “Anytime you invite some back”

US: 8 U.S.C. § 1304(e) 8 C.F.R. § 264.1

That depends on the country, obviously. Some actually do require foreigners have their actual passports on them (though it's probably not going to lead to serious trouble if one has only a copy in most cases). China (People’s Republic of China) Foreigners are required to carry passports; police can demand identification. Local regulations often require presentation during checks. Singapore Foreigners must carry passports or valid identity documents; police have authority to require ID. South Korea Foreigners are expected to carry passports or an Alien Registration Card (ARC). Police may request ID. Japan While residents use the Residence Card, short-term visitors should carry passports; authorities can request ID for immigration/police checks. United Arab Emirates (including Dubai, Abu Dhabi) Foreigners must carry passports or Emirates ID (if resident); police may demand ID; fines or detention possible for non-compliance. Saudi Arabia Foreigners must carry passports or iqama (residency permit) and present to authorities on demand. Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman Similar Gulf practice: foreigners expected to carry passport or residency permit (iqama/permit) and present to police/immigration upon request. Turkey Visitors are required to have passports available when requested by police; residents carry residence permits. Egypt Foreigners must have passport or travel documents; police/authorities can request ID. Thailand Foreigners must carry passports or national ID/entry documents; police conduct spot checks and fines for failure to produce passport/reporting requirements for overstays/registration. Vietnam Law requires foreigners to carry passports or temporary residence permits and present them to police upon request. Malaysia Foreigners must carry passports or valid identity documents; routine checks occur. Indonesia Foreigners must carry passports; police/immigration can request ID. India No universal statute forcing all foreigners to carry passports at all times, but in practice authorities (police, immigration) can require proof of identity; certain states or situations (e.g., protected areas) have stricter checks. Pakistan Foreigners expected to carry passports and visas/registration; police/immigration checks enforced. Iran Foreign nationals are required to carry passports and visas/permits; presenting to authorities is required. Many African states (examples) South Africa: foreigners required to carry passports or valid permits; police checks common. Kenya: foreigners must carry passports/permits; immigration and police checks frequent. Nigeria: foreigners should carry passports; enforcement varies. Latin America (examples) Cuba: strict about carrying passport and tourist card for visitors. Some countries (e.g., Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia) commonly require visitors to be able to produce passport/entry stamp when requested—practice varies by location and enforcement. Source: https://www.quora.com/Which-countries-require-foreigners-to-carry-passports-at-all-times

Some good news. My friend and her elderly father have been rescued and taken to a shelter. Both are fine. But many others are waiting to be rescued or for supplies. Every life is precious and I can't imagine the toll this disaster has taken on the livestock, pets and strays.

we do, even without global warming

yes , and issue some very attractive stamps as well

I think google translate or similar will do the job but you may be correct assuming they may be reluctant to go with unknown farang to his hotel and it's hardly surprising. They will know hourly hotel in the area. fact that they know very well why you are there, specially at that time should made any conversation easy as when you visit stamp fair everybody understands you are shopping stamps , not salat or bleach.

I never been there at night although I know where it is and visited during daytime. I don't want to sound too picky but we are at end of 2025 and what happened there back in Aug 2017 may or may not have any relevance to situation today. Hope Christian will chip in with update but for me it looks that 2017 occurrence was last I heard about anybody had trouble there. Since I live where I do there were 2 gun murders in the building across from me. Considering that we are talking 35 years , it doesn't make my neighbourhood dangerous or gun infested so lets not extrapolate too far dangers at Saranrom. AYOR of course applies but hat applies everywhere

keep in mind it works both ways - boys meet with complete strangers most of the time as well

If you carry your passport with you-- and you shouldn't-- it is your most precious thing when abroad, a nice plastic cover for it which kept my last one pristine for ten years is the bankbook cover. Just ask for them in your bank. At least it worked for my UK passport with SCB cover. You only need to carry a COPY of your documents whatever the money grabbing B.I.B. may tell you.

Can I ask you for a hotel / resort recommendation in Hurghada?

Last night SOUTH PARK offered an epic take-down of buffoon, incompetent Idiot Hegseth in its episode TURKEY TROT, where Hegseth mistakes the towns holiday MARATHON for a terrorist uprising and insurrection, but his ultimate goal is simply to get "content" of his strongarm takedown to post online. Also with the help of Kristi Noem, in high heel combat boots...... Ultimately the episode was about the Saudi takeover of small towns, and their "buying up" of America to rehabilitate their image..... So clever, entertaining and RELEVANT.

I know the risks. I'm just being curious and want to try all the possibilities . I think even when we meet guys on the apps, there is always risk involved and you never can be sure, because you are still meeting a complete strangers.

The fires have now been brought under control in all but one of the towers. The death toll has now risen to 65 with nearly 300 still unaccounted for. Fear remains for those on the upper floors who would have had no means of escape in the burning heat. The fireman who died had been overcome by smoke after entering a building to look for survivors. Locally, the sentiment has changed from one of horror to anger., How did this happen and how were fire alrams not heard, if indeed they went off? There is some concern about a possible building collapse but this is regarded as remote. Major corporations in Hong Kong and mainland China have been quick to make donations to help those who have lost so much. Jack Ma and his Alibaba Group have pledged almost US$7 million, other Chinese companies $1.25 million each. A Hong Kong consortium of companies has already pledged $12.5 million. Photo: Yan Zhao/AFP/Getty Images

I am not familiar with this area and until this post had never heard of it. However, from what little information has been provided I think the old saying 'better to be safe than be sorry' is appropriate here. Sounds too risky and unsafe to me.

My view, and it is only my view but based on what others have written here, is that any visit to Saranrom for cruising is now a waste of time. It is after all quite far from the centre and, again according to others, if there is activity there it starts quite late. One post mentioned 10:00 pm. I doubt if translation apps will be much use. There's plenty of cruising elsewhere in Bangkok and clearly a lot of activity on the apps. Just keep your gaydar working.

It makes sense now and I was assuming they would go with me to my hotel or apartment. But maybe I would be able to make some deal using translation apps then and pay a little bit more or in my case its nearly impossible to interact with them at all?

@ChristianPFC should give us an update on Saranrom. But please note it has been stated in several previous posts about Saranrom that the boys there do not speak English. So if you do not speak some Thai you are likely to have a problem. You also have to work out the local hotel and cost of room etc. With the fee being so low, I doubt if they would consider going to your hotel. As I understand it (and of course I may be wrong) they go to a local hotel in that area.

I was thinking to visit Saranrom at dark evening someday when I come to Thailand this december (will stay for 2 months this time) because I'm always reading @ChristianPFC vlogs or seen posts on boards. How easy or hard is to meet someone here if one speaks zero Thai? In my 4 previous trips for a couple of weaks I never been there, but it always been on my mind. I only met boys in bars but not on the street, also I don't have any idea how to ask random boy if he wants to discuss about stamp collection with me in my room .

You probably don't !

Some of the Thai guys on there have been using the same pics for many years!

Do they have a postal system?

But thanks to Pattaya, the dead live again!

Do you really think the Trump crime syndicate will use the shooting of two national guard as another distraction to blame on the Dems and take our minds off of his pedo protection policy and his handling of the Epstein files, and perhaps to salvage chances of avoiding another impeachment? That is so terribly cruel and offensive of the radical leftists to accuse the Dear Leader's team of such a thing. Just stop. Stop clutching your liberal pearls. We'll learn soon enough from the corporate media why the shooter chose his victims, unless his condition deteriorates, preventing investigators from connecting the dots.

A few degrees of warming doesn’t sound like much, but in the ocean it’s catastrophic — warmer water holds less oxygen, fuels massive algal blooms, and creates over 500 growing ‘dead zones’ where nothing can survive. Oceans absorb 90% of the excess heat we create, and even a 1–2°C rise collapses ecosystems. The Earth will eventually adapt and reset, but humans won’t. The planet isn’t dying — we are 🥺