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Old grey-headed men trying to buy love also seem to be everywhere as well. Perhaps the ladyboys are in the middle trying to keep those two groups at bay?

I am normally in the area and order a bunch of bagels and freeze them (not ideal). But, they also have a delivery service that will bring to your place. If anyone knows other bagel places in BKK, please let me know.

This place is amazing. I now eat there about 2-3 times per month and am never disappointed. I order delivery at least that many times each month.

Agree and disagree. Saudia Arabia is one of the top 20 most visited countries in the world. They don't discourage visitors but they don't allow tourists (slight difference). Those that do pilgrimages are a part of the plan for the country and without them, the country would lose relevance. I agree with the need for efficient and rapid immigration. I have always spent longer in wait getting into the USA than Thailand. Tourism is important for both places.

Wow. Thank you for the information. I felt the same in Jordan as I always found sex there easy as not so many openly white guys. Please share some pics when you get time.

What makes news here is often the norm in other places. Flying into Saudi Arabia it was often 3-8 hours of wait time. And, getting out could be the same. I missed 2 stampedes inside the airport immigration area by less than minutes both times. Thailand is stable and normally reliable with their immigration. I love coming in as I have always been welcomed with a smile and a welcome to Thailand message. Six hours would suck though.

I think it is often the luck of the draw. And, I usually arrive early morning, like 1 or 2 AM. Many of the lanes are then closed and they have fewer options at that time in both regular lanes and priority lanes. I have also been there when all the Priority Lanes were down to one guy working and thus the lanes took longer than friends in the other ones.

You are right. And, thus Global Warming is impossible.

I find using the Priority Lanes quick leaving LOS but much slower entering. However, sometimes coming in they are better but I also found checking the regular lanes first a good idea.

Yep. I like solidarity and I like sex. Bring the two together and it is a good night for me.

Totally agree with you. My only point is that WE choose to stay in Thailand and interact with Thais. Thus, the burden is on us and not them. It is irrelevant that English is beneficial in business environments. The last GoGo bar I visited, the boy I liked didn't say, "hey, what do you think of the world economy under fascists like Trump?" My point is I love Thailand. I love the Thai people. I do not and will never expect them to learn English. I have never had any problem in any country with language barriers as people see I try. I may sound stupid but I try and that is respectful. But, I have never said, "why the fuck can't these people speak English" just because they own a restaurant or a bar or deal with foreigners.

Don't tell me you are one of those people that believe in global warming. In the USA right now, there is a massive snow storm. It is very cold. Global warming can't exist as when Trump looks out his window he sees snow.

The truth is that business currently is the langage that most speak for business matters. However, that is changing and Chinese will become that language in the future. We a native English speaker, I am happy I can be understood most places I go but I never get upset when I can't be understood. And, people who travel and EXPECT others to speak English are fools.

My research days are done. However, if I find a source that requires that a poster citing another reliable (NOT Fake News) source to find the source of the original article's source, then I can source that back to you and we will share the resources together. jk Like everything else, most new articles are not fully cited like research articles. I remember my days back in law school where everything had to be sourced correctly or you completely failed a class. However, I know you are not from the USA and may not know that the new standard is to just keep repeating things and they become fact. So, Bangkok is now one of the 10 most polluted cities on earth ever. I am not stating this as fact, but I heard it, and people were saying, so it must be true. Sorry. There I go again. IMHO, Bangkok is getting more polluted each year. I feel it. I see it. And, the last week confirmed that there is a big problem here. It was not that way on my first visit. Does that mean I'll move? No. It just means I adjust things accordingly. Like Scooby, I know the solutions exist but I also know we are not moving fast enough in that direction.

Did you read the NYTimes article I linked? (paragraph 7) I also read in the Bangkok Post about the Sathorn area being really bad. Also, I have had 5 friends sick from this in the last week. True, not proof but adding it all up only makes sense to me. I know other places are also going to get worse. But, IMHO, Bangkok, and Thailand need more regulation to control this. I drive and I see too many trucks blowing out black fumes every time I drive. It has an effect.

Bangkok just cracked the list of the top 10 worst. But, yes, only for now. But, having been here for years and as you said, this is the worst you have seen it. Me too. But, also, the traffic and congestion and construction never slow. I do not see this as getting better for the long term. I only see the trend to continue and things to continue to worsen.

My favorite is The Smokin Pug. Best BBQ in Thailand. For Thai Food, I like simple like Cabbages and Condoms.

Sorry, there is a difference between Grabr and Grab Taxi.

The city has become one of the most polluted in the world. Schools closed for 2 days and reports of many roads being closed to impede traffic. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/30/world/asia/pollution-thailand-bangkok.html

Can you attach a screen shot here?

I am showing for you Z: PM notification set to instant Favorite Notifiaction => yes Subscription Email => yes Chat notification => yes

I have had 4 different friends use this service and say it was flawless. You order something from the USA and someone traveling to Thailand picks it up and brings to Thailand on their plane. They meet you and you get the merchandise and they get paid via their credit card. It is MUCH cheaper than Amazon and tariffs plus shipping. https://grabr.io

Yes. It may take a log out and in which is also automatic.

Sorry koko, I just assumed everyone knew him. Here he is.