Exited BKK in August through automatic gates with re entry permit returned October still had to re enter the old way but being over 70 could go through Thai gate with my Thai wife so still got a stamp but avoided long line up

Thailand is a tropical country but Northern areas get cooler in winter but winter is merely a word rather than an eventuality.

Have not seen that many good sources of lamb in Thailand

@Wayne ********

did not see that in his post hence my comment no drama. May benefit others to know this anyway

@Wayne ********

since EVisa came in can only apply to Sydney Consulate if you are in NSW otherwise go through embassy in Canberra apparently

Saving a fortune by not having to pay for hot water usage. Maybe can get by without it .

Be aware also that most vetranarians in Thailand do not believe in assisted dying of pet dogs should the need sadly arise .This is for religious reasons. I hope that such a decision would never need to be made however it is wise to be aware. The dog in your photo looks in great shape. I say what I did because you said your dogs were seniors.

Clue don't use agent easy to do yourself

Maybe in future can use phone diary to schedule such things ,not rocket science

@Rollo ***********************

was in Silom area immediately after Covid, the hotel we stayed in was about the only place in that section of Silom Road that was still open.It was like a ghost town