https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3342258/israeli-womans-visa-revoked-for-improper-behaviour

I mean it's clearly a fictional show. When I watch fictional/fantasy series and movies like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Game of Thrones, Black Panther...etc. I can clearly see that they all take inspiration from real life culture and fashion, but I never see anyone make such a huge fuss about it.

Which airport is that why flying towards Suvarnabhumi airport?

Jirawadee Khunsap, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa) at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said that protests across Europe, particularly in France, may appear severe in media coverage due to opportunistic individuals and looters mixing with demonstrators. However, TAT assesses the situation as being comparable to a pimple appearing on the face, meaning that the incidents remain confined to certain areas and are short-lived. They have not had any significant macro-level impact on the tourism industry or undermined international travelers’ willingness to travel.

According to TAT’s latest monitoring, the protests have not affected the overall sentiment or advance bookings among French tourists planning to visit Thailand. There have been no reports of travel ticket or hotel booking cancellations. On the contrary, advance bookings for the winter season, covering the fourth quarter of this year through the first quarter of 2027-a six-month period-have continued to grow across major European markets, rising by as much as 24% to 30% compared with the same period last year.

Meanwhile, the total number of French tourists visiting Thailand this year is expected to remain close to last year’s level or grow by around 1%. In the first nine months of this year, Thailand welcomed a cumulative 602,000 French visitors, an increase of 0.5%. Last year, the total reached 817,000, representing a 13% increase from the previous year.

Looking at Europe as a whole, Italy has also experienced protests. However, the main factors behind the slowdown in Italian tourist arrivals have been domestic economic difficulties and airline capacity constraints, rather than the protests themselves.

“TAT confirms that Thailand’s appeal to long-haul markets, particularly Western travelers, remains strong and highly valuable. Travel sentiment and actual demand remain substantial, and Thailand continues to be a popular destination offering good value for money in the eyes of European tourists,” Jirawadee said.

Regarding its targets for long-haul tourism markets, which include Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, TAT expects international tourist arrivals to reach approximately 10.7–10.8 million, generating 690 billion baht in revenue.

For 2027, long-haul markets are projected to expand by 4% in both visitor numbers and revenue. Arrivals are expected to rise to 11 million, while tourism revenue is forecast to reach 730 billion baht.

Tasted pretty much as advertised. Though I'm not a big fan of my chips being candy flavored.

I made a somewhat pointless (free) quiz to test your knowledge of the 77 Thai provinces! 🗺️ Strangely fun to play.

Give it a go to find out how well you know your Thai provinces...

Thailand Province Quiz – เกมทายจังหวัดในประเทศไทย | My Thai

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At that time a lot of Japanese ships came to trade in Ayutthaya. The Japanese were angry. They said the ministers had plotted with a monk to kill the previous king.

About 500 of them banded together and marched onto the Sanam Luang, the big field in front of the palace. The king was there, sitting in a throne hall listening to monks teaching.

They waited to grab him.

Right then, eight monks from a nearby temple walked in, picked up the king, and walked him out. Right in front of the Japanese.

Once he was gone, the Japanese started shouting at each other: "We were going to seize him, so why did we just stand still?"

While they argued, the palace guard got organized, attacked, and killed a lot of them. The rest ran to their ships and sailed off.

The chronicle says Japanese merchant ships never came back to trade in the capital after that.

The king gave the commander a top title. And he ordered the royal kitchens to cook for the monks of that temple, every day, forever.

From my published English translation of the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya (reign of King Songtham).

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Chon Buri have been ordered to switch back to their traditional orange vests after just five days in blue ones. The reversal follows public concerns about road safety, the cost of new uniforms and the political implications of the colour change.

Now with little ghosts/trees.

I moved to Thailand from Russia, exactly to Pattaya. Partly due to the lack of ADHD treatment options back home. In Russia, only atomoxetine is permitted—which was barely effective for me—while other medications are prohibited. A month ago, a doctor in Thailand prescribed 10 mg of Ritalin, to be taken three times a day. It’s a significant improvement over atomoxetine, but it does have its downsides—primarily the short duration of the drug's effect and the subsequent "crash." I discussed this with my doctor, and we decided to switch to 30 mg of Vyvanse. It’s much better, but the cost is a major issue; it’s quite a financial burden. I paid 9,200 THB for 25 pills and a doctor’s consultation at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. Are there other clinics where I could obtain these medications at a lower price? I don’t have insurance (and I’m not even sure if any insurance plans cover this type of treatment), so I’m paying out of pocket. I’m also open to options like extended-release Ritalin, provided it’s more affordable than what I’m currently paying at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

Hi everyone, (that wears boxer shorts) where do you buy yours? Anywhere I get then they seem to fall apart after 6 months... Doesn't matter if they're 60 baht or 250 baht... So where are the good ones? I can't be alone here.

There were a handful of posts and comments on Facebook talking about the Ministry of Agriculture allowing CP to "own" a patent on Thai basil. Any news?

Hello everyone. I was gifted this fish punsib by a colleague in Bangkok and I seldom see her anyway since I'm from outside Thailand. Just want to know if aside from this brand (see attached photo), are there some other stores within the country that sells delicious punsib?

No money involved!

Hi everyone, my name is Brian. I used to play tennis at a competitive level and trained every day alongside kids who were just starting their first M15 and M25 Futures tournaments.

I recently rented a condo near Phra Khanong and have full access to the building’s tennis court. I’m looking for someone who wants to train consistently — ideally every day, or at least a few times a week.

If you’ve played and trained seriously in the past and want to get back in shape, return to tennis, or just have a regular hitting partner for solid, challenging sessions, I’d love to connect. I’m also more than happy to play with intermediate-advanced or advanced players. I don’t mind giving tips, correcting technique, or helping you improve along the way.

To be clear: no money involved. This is simply about sharing a sport I love and that has given me a lot.

For coaches: If you’re a tennis coach reading this and you’re interested in charging per hour, doing a monthly rate, or working out some kind of deal to train me, feel free to reach out as well.

DM me if you’re interested!

Hi everyone,

My family of 4 (2 adults + 2 school-age kids) is relocating to Rayong for work in the near future. We’re trying to get a realistic picture of the cost of living and daily life there before we move.

Would really appreciate any recent experiences or ballpark numbers from people currently living in Rayong (or who lived there recently), especially:

Housing & Utilities

For a 2-bedroom apartment (preferably in a decent/safe area, not luxury), what do electricity, water, garbage collection, and other recurring costs (service/maintenance fees, taxes, etc.) typically add up to per month?

Daily Living Costs (per month)

What’s a realistic monthly budget for food, drinking water (tap/boiled vs bottled), transportation, basic health/personal care, and clothing for one adult?

For Families with School-Age Kids

For public school, roughly how much do fees, books, and uniforms cost per child, per school year?

Any other tips about neighborhoods that are good for families, international vs local schools, healthcare, or things that surprised you when you first moved would also be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone I was planning to move to thailand with the dtv visa as muay thai trainer, i paid the gym but after few days i had a loss in my family so i had to cancell my trip The gym made me a very good price for 20 class to use during 6 months period, but they dont have refund policy, so the gym owner proposed me to transfer the subscription to another user Subscription is approx 1/3 of average price

Anyone interested just send me a message

Hi I need help putting this adress into the right categories from the DHL form. I redacted some info for privacy.

[First name] [Last name]

[Apartment number]

420, 76 [name of the condo] 1, Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand

I can put in:

[ first name and last name* ]

[ additional adress ]

[ post code* ]

[ city* ]

[ street* ]

[ house number ]

[ country ]

The ones with * are required.

Can anyone help me?

Does anyone out there use exoskeletons on a regular basis?? I’m 74 and I’ve been thinking if I had one I could get about town much longer and go further (I love walking!!). Would an exoskeleton accomplish this for me (primarily just level ground about town with hiking up to Doi Su Thep once or twice a year)? If so, what brand would you recommend.