zoomomancs

Thank you. Manchester, UK

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer which had spread to my lungs in January. I managed one short trip to bkk in April before the chemo/immuno started. The good news was that the ct scan in August showed my lung tumours had reduced by 50%. After about 57 trips to Thailand in 16 years I miss it. Seize the day.

Latest version, I think

In theory we are required to enter Thailand with at least the equivalent of 20,000 baht. I've never been asked to show it in some 55 visits but I always carry it in UK pounds and change it at X1 on Surawong.

I think it's best to be cautious. Asking to see money on the street is a red flag. If they were genuine you may have taught them this so you did them a favour.

Don't let the mamasans tell you what to do or how much to pay. But the occasional 100bt tip to a mamasan is remembered.

Thank you everyone for the comments. I may give it a try next time. Hotel prices look low at the moment. The cheapest double room is about $86 at the end of September.

Not 'khun lòr mâak mâak' ? New to Thailand I was trying to say 'Dee mâak mâak' (very good) and ended up saying 'Dee marr' (good dog) until a hotel worker put me right.

East only has 8 rooms I think. They are big rooms and popular despite the lack of a lift.

When I was last at Good Boy a few months ago drinks were 400bt, off fee 500bt and tips in line with normal.

Screwboy changed its name to Good Boy about a year ago I think

It seems a long delay before publication in the gazette, leaving many news websites reporting the drop to 30 days when it hasn't happened yet.

I flew to BKK via Doha with Qatar Air in March/April and it was fine, though the MAN-DOH flight was late and they put us in a hotel. The delay wasn't due to the war and I successfully claimed the £520. The UK foreign office has started to ease its advice on travel via the Gulf States. BBC 18/6/2026: The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, but warned British citizens that "the situation remains unpredictable" in the region.

1000bt to take out men to eat and drink sounds on the low side. But as he's a regular and a VIP hard to say 'no' to.

Launch in August: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-to-replace-paper-arrival-cards-with-mobile-immigration-app