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In the early-mid 1800s Scotland was at the forefront of technological advances in photography. One who took up an apprenticeship in the art of photography was Edinburgh-born John Thomson. In 1862 aged 25 he set sail on what was to become a 10 year sojourn in much of Asia, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaya, Sumatra, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macao and China. 60 of his more than 600 photographs were featured in an Exhibition in Bangkok in 2015 "Siam Through The Lens of John Thomson." Thomson's are the earliest-known photos from these countries. His photographs not only introduced many in the west to the lands and peoples of the east, they established him as one of the pioneers of photo journalism. Thomson died 100 years ago last month. Thankfully his negatives were bought up decades ago by the Wellcome Foundation and are now safely stored in London, although prints from them are lent out for regular exhibitions. Copyright of the photos below being to the Wellcome Foundation but were widely used in publicity (e.g. in the Bangkok Post) for Exhibitions in Bangkok and Hong Kong. The Chao Phraya River from Wat Arun Sailing Ships on the Chao Phraya King Mongut (Rama 4) In a Buddhist Temple The Royal Barge Discussion amongst Han Chinese (the pigtails mark them out as not being Manchus) Chinese Ladies at Tea The Facade of St. Paul's Church in Macao (which still exists today) An Exhibition of Thomson's China photographs is presently running at Edinburgh's Heriot Watt University to mark the foundation of the university 200 years ago. The Exhibition finishes on 25 March 2022.

From Pattaya Mail Locanation.com, a new hotel reservation platform backed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), made its debut on 1 October 2021 to help boost country reopening. This newly-launched platform is an alternative to other online travel agencies like Agoda and Traveloka. It is part of the TAT Travel Tech Startup Season 2. TAT Deputy Governor of Domestic Marketing Thapanee Kiatpaiboon said the agency is keen to support startups, specifically Thai-bound TravelTechs, helping to maneuver them through international competition. What makes this platform different from the rest is that it does not collect any commission fees from participating hotels, as well as allows businesses to communicate directly with actual users on the platform through posts and direct messages. Proceeds from the revenue spared can then translate to privileges or extra benefits provided to hotel guests, such as airport shuttles or free minibars. The platform also supports the government’s Phase 3 of the ‘We Travel Together’ or ‘Rao Tiew Duay Gun’ scheme with 2 million eligible accounts. It began accepting reservations from 1 October 2021. Here is the link to the platform: https://locanation.com/ https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-launches-new-hotel-reservation-platform-as-cities-reopen-to-foreigners-374284

If you're not going for the Carnival experience, I suggest you avoid overlapping with it. Prices go up a lot, traffic is impossible, everything is crowded. In particular, since there are so many tourists, there is stiff competition for escorts and prices can be as much as 2 or 3 times higher. So, if you don't care about Carnival, go in April or May instead. The weather is not as hot but it's still a wonderfully warm 25-35 degrees. Beaches and clubs are still packed with people but nothing like Carnival, where you can't even make your way through the crowd. That said, Carnival *is* a unique experience, so if you don't mind the crowds, the heat, the noise, the traffic etc - then your plan sounds just fine.

Streptomy is absolutely correct, plus crime is at it's highest during that time. Go a couple of weeks before and see the rehearsals. Atlantico Copacabana is where I usually stay and have for years. I'm going next week and is 20usd per night with breakfast buffet for 2. No problem bringing guys to the hotel, can't say that for many places in Rio....

The moral of the story: Do not marry a Brazilian.

Ok thanks. I’ll be excited to visit that place and Tawan.

I think that before the first lockdown, Nature Boy combined with Golden Cock in the NB premises.

Not sure about thailand, but its pretty common here in malaysia and most of it are from either china or korea. We have 22 diff brands approved here already lol Btw, did a quick google, seems like there is at least one saliva type approved for use in thailand https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/2181635/viraspec-sars-cov-2-antigen-rapid-test-cassette-saliva-

From Channel News Asia BTS fan ads in New York (left), Singapore (top right) and South Korea (bottom right) (Photos: Twitter @BTSNewYorkCity, @Once_Russ, @Fan_club_ad) SINGAPORE: The United Nations General Assembly is probably not on most people’s must-watch list. But on Monday (Sep 20), more than one million people tuned in to the meeting of world leaders in New York. More precisely, they watched K-pop sensation BTS deliver a message about the resilience of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We believe that every choice we make is the beginning to change, not the end,” said band leader Kim Nam-joon better known as RM. This was the third time BTS attended the UN meeting. Having skyrocketed to the top of global pop charts, it’s little wonder these international superstars were appointed South Korea’s special presidential envoys mere weeks ago. Of course, people want a piece of the BTS action. The group commands the attention of millions in the BTS Army everywhere they go. Just look at how their supporters have taken celebrity worship to whole new levels. It is not uncommon to see big, splashy pictures of BTS and other K-pop idols on New York City Times Square advertising billboards, the Nashville sign and even on the Urban Deca Towers in Metro Manilla - purchased not by the music companies or sponsors, but crowdfunded by fans to celebrate their idols’ birthdays and milestones. In Singapore, local fans splurged on a panel advertisement at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to celebrate BTS’ sixth anniversary in 2019. And in April this year, a Chinese fan club raised 2.3 million yuan (US$356,000) in one hour and used the money to customise the exterior of a Jeju Air plane to celebrate BTS member Jimin’s birthday. The US$5 billion K-pop industry has gone global. The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimates there are about 1,835 K-pop fan clubs across 98 countries - with 104 million members. The Hallyu wave has gotten so out of hand, just this month, Chinese social media accounts of some 20-something K-pop fan groups have been suspended or shut down to curb obsession and excessive spending. Continues with photo https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/why-kpop-fans-spend-money-bts-united-nations-2208521

What I don't get is why not pay up it's not that big a sum of money for a millionaire and his partner. You shouldn't agree to something if you don't have the funds or willingness to pay up.

From Bangkok Post Sandbox now open to everyone ully vaccinated travellers from “any country in the world” can now book holidays in Phuket and other provinces taking part in the sandbox scheme, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says. The change will allow previously excluded Indonesians and Malaysians, among many others, to travel to the southern resort island and some of its neighbours. Before the pandemic, Malaysia was the country’s second biggest source of tourists, with more than 4 million arrivals or 10% of the global total in 2019. The announcement by the TAT late Friday is part of an expanded push to revive tourism, after authorities halved the mandatory quarantine period to seven days for vaccinated travellers from abroad. The agency said authorities would no longer follow a list of eligible countries — estimated to be around 80 — based on Covid transmission risk. “This means Thailand is now welcoming travellers from any country in the world to the Sandbox programme,” it said in a statement on its website. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2191359/sandbox-now-open-to-everyone ============================= From Pattaya Mail Decline of Covid-19 patients closes Bangkok field hospital The country’s largest field hospital in Nonthaburi Province closed its doors on Thursday after a decline in new daily caseloads. Busarakham treated 20,436 Covid-19 patients during its operation which started on May 14. According to Dr Kiatiphum Wongrajit, permanent secretary for health, it took only seven days to set up “the country’s biggest and best field hospital.” Dr. Kiatiphum said it opened with 1,000 beds with contributions from the government, as well as the private and civil sectors, and later expanded to 3,700 beds. With intensive care and semi-intensive care units, the facility helped free up beds for critically ill patients at conventional hospitals.

What a hero, pay half. Seems that he doesn't feel responsible for his husband. It's these stories that totally piss me off. And it's a vicious circle. Somewhere down the line a client is getting it back.

I suspect that it will have reservations about the return one type of tourist....us! However, our money talks so I do not despair.

From Thai PBS World Thailand’s new tourism promotional slogan for next year unveiled The Thai government plans to promote tourism next year under the new slogan “Visit Thailand 2022, Now Even More Amazing Thailand Has It All”, together with investments as well as the setting up of a tourism promotional fund to transform Phuket into a world class destination. The ambitious plan for Phuket and the tourism sector was approved during an online meeting today (Thursday) of the Centre for Economic Situation Administration, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. A tourism promotion fund, with the support of the private sector and civil society, will be set up, not just to promote tourism but also to effect changes in the tourism industry for sustainable growth, as well as reducing as much red tape as possible to promote tourism. According to the NESDC, various lockdown restrictions have been eased to make travel easier, such as the shortening quarantine from 14 to 7 days, issuance of visa on arrival and the granting of permission for Russian passenger aircraft to land in Phuket. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-new-tourism-promotional-slogan-for-next-year-unveiled/

another part of the 7 project. Looks very melodramatic

Well, thoughts and prayers... Related: Yep... and nothing of value was lost: They sure do: 4d chess, we always knew we were smarter:

mistakenly I took three Viagras

You have a good heart !!! it would be even nicer if all of us could meet together at the same time !!!

I dont ask directly, but i sometimes ask some indrect questions that usually gives me a clue. Asking if they have a boyfriend for example. Its not a deal breaker for me if they are gay or straight or bi, but i am one of those who want the guy to fit certain criteria if i am paying. Cant say what ill do if i want a long term relationship as ive yet consider getting into that. So far, ive only went out with one guy in thailand that is for fun, and not for sex, and it doesnt involve me paying him money for his time. Of course i did picked up the bills, but there is no obligation for him to do what he dont want. In fact, i even offer to give him money before sending him off and he politely refuse. This guy, i didnt know exactly if he is gay or bi or straight, but i did ask him what is his type and he shows me the kind of guy he like, when we were at a gay bar. Those boys who i know for a fact that they are straight, often from mamasan, but still will go with me, i sometimes ask them what kind of girl do they like. One said he like blonde lady lol.

oh yes , that bulge in the back pocket !

Expired passport at the airport