BjornAgain

Technically, The Hotel Act statement should be updated to reference the 2023 update.

While true, they are not the most robust devices in our personal procession. Drop your wallet onto the pavement, contents of cards, notes & coins are survivable. Drop your phone, then success varies. Generally speaking, 70% of users use a screen protector, either at source or manual add-on, also 60% use a fold-over case, which will provide more impact resistance. Did field test a number of UK MoD approved phone cases a number of years ago, all past the traditional laboratory tests, however if chucked into a Bergen with a loose Chilly bottle (popular UK brand of stainless-steel water bottle), and subjected to a 15 mile hike, the constant bashing of the screen resulted in a 50% failure rate. The mini laminates are definitely the best option.

I've put the word out already.

The 30 day rule is linked to the Hotels Act, i.e. any stay less than 30 days should be a 'Hotel', as opposed to renting a condo or house. Key reason behind this is recording where visitors are staying. Whenever you check into a hotel they copy your Passport to submit a TM30 application to the Immigration Police. Technically a landlord can register their property (condo or house) under the Hotel Act, and therefore be compliant with the Immigration Act. Most AirBnB operators don't, hence the impression "AirBnB is illegal in Thailand". As your initial accommodation is a hotel, you'll be initially registered on the Immigration database. If you want piece of mind, ask your potential Landlord "You will be providing me with a valid TM30 within 24 hours of arrival?", and see how they respond. As a suggestion, download the MisterB&B app, as prices can be more favorable then AirBnB. This includes Hotel type rentals as well. Best of luck.

Sorry that title is currently reserved for the UK PM. (To quote Ben Elton, "little bit of politics").

True, however bar still to have it's billboard erected/painted. So theme not yet fully implemented.

Visited PP and the new bar, Jungle Boy, on Monday, which is between Candy Bar and the alley way down to Zing Resort. Both are Thai owned and managed. PP as at 23:00 is 80% full, and best described as a Karaoke bar, stage is over in the far left of the bar, so sitting down at street level on the right isn't deafening or less cringeworthy if the budding vocalist is say, vocally challenged. Jungle Boy is a pool table on the inside, and low volume music, so holding a conversation isn't a strain. Seats at street level, so ideal for people watching. Thai Whisky (Blend 285) at 119THB, Gordon's 139THB, Thai Whiskey and Coke at 150THB, Thai Soda Water 79TGB, Chang Beer 150THB. And a handful of boys to sit with you, else they're playing pool. Manager called Charlie at Jungle Boy. Inside tables, formica topped plywood on beer crates. Good atmosphere and 90% full at 23:30.

Does that imply you'll be here for Christmas and strutting your stuff on the dance floor?

Surely cushions are to cover your midriff & groin!

"Chasing rainbows and leprechauns". No chance.

That's because they were still at school.

My kitchen / front door CCTV keeps an eye on my Tommy Sauce, just incase some tealeaf (Cockney rhyming slang for thief) nicks it.

Flashy tall Chinese guy walked up, stood next to me whilst "'aving a fag", spoke to PapaSan who pulled one of the big muscle guys outside, crisp new 1,000 note handed over. Both then left. Might have been a special promotion? On your first point, did try to tuck it inside the condom, but too tight!

Midnight Bar, tried to sit on the sofas underneath the Happy Birthday sign, music a bit loud, just asked and they turned it down.

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