@Federico *********

just to add some drama, 30 seconds after stepping out of my condo this morning, i was run over while walking along the footpath by one of those aforementioned "micro-penis manchildren in a pickup truck" - not sure if he was in an imaginary race or just braindead but i have three broken bones now. and hence i would like to add the point that despite all the problems i mentioned with regard to driving here, being a pedestrian is far more dangerous.

yes - potholes, loose pebbles/rocks on the road, slow drivers blocking the fast lane, suicidal moped riders cutting in front of you, micro-penis manchildren competing in imaginary races in their pickup trucks, other road users changing lanes without indicating, maybe a stray dog or two, possibly even a herd of cows crossing the road.

@Bobby *******

there's definitely a consensus among the foreigners who want to visit Thailand (and their Thai friends) but most Thais I know are still pretty worried about the virus (which makes sense with tens of millions of Thais still not fully vaccinated and hundreds dying with Covid every week).

how easy is it for Thai nationals to visit Germany for a holiday?

i doubt this will have much impact on tourism in thailand but it will definitely make it a lot easier for expats based in thailand to travel abroad

Working is better. Be selfish.

same as always, don't worry about it

BK is selling Whoppers for 99 baht at the moment. Just saying.

Go find a place to stay, extend your visa later, and chill out.

roads, public transport, hospitals, most offices, pharmacies, supermarkets, some other shops, markets, streetfood vendors, and restaurants (eat out only).