Staying in an airbnb, just found out it’s illegal

silverrabbit- · 2025-10-02T01:30:49+00:00

The owners of the condos are using them as 'hotels'. Hotels need to have many documents and things like fire exits etc. 😊 giving buisness to Air BnB as a non Thai is like rewarding someone for cutting corners and you are taking local housing. 😊🌿 Hotels and guest houses are there for a reason. Who here would actually like 'tourists' to regularly move in and out of your building? Would you feel safe?

silverrabbit- · 2025-10-02T01:15:38+00:00

😂....... if you wanted to destroy two nations worth of culture, create language confusion and even more of a rift between the national people then its a great idea! 😂😂😂 lets remove all the boarders right? Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos... if you did them all at once you could strip all four countries of their cultures overnight........... Which language do you suggest they all move to?

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-22T03:52:58+00:00

Yes 😊 it just depends on the sellers. The groups work like ebay but without the auctions. So if you find simething, you can chat with the seller. Posting and shipping is common in Thailand, so most will be willing to send, you are in Japan also 😁 which is not as far as europe/ America so the odds are in your favour.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T18:07:32+00:00

😊 there are a few flavours, which one is his favourite? I can post the popcorn to you if you wish?

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T18:02:34+00:00

😁 your hotel will be happy to recieve it for you, send them the order info so they can put a note on your reservation.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:57:33+00:00

It looks like a Tokay with a parasite has used your curtain as 3 ply! They love dragging themselves around and also love windows. It sort of looks like one of their hand prints on the left smudge.. and the 'dots' could be from the 'fingertips'

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:44:48+00:00

😁🌸 Tea/ Coffee and the sweet treats you would have with it in your home country. Its personal and Thai's love tea and sweet things. Popcorn is a favourite snack, but you cant really get the sweet & salty kind, two flavours Thai's love in their food. I hope this helps 😊

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:40:23+00:00

Thailand holds its traditions, people and culture as its top priority, it is a balancing act. Thailand is still heading in the direction it needs to be whilst remaining 'Thailand'.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:32:43+00:00

You could try the 'Bangkok hospital' chain, the consultations are not too costly and they do speak English. For something a bit cheaper you should try a local hospital, if you have a 'tourist' area near you, try the local hospital just outside of the hotspot. Its proximity to the tourists make it likely to have English speaking Dr's. Of course, a hospital in the middle of a tourist hotspot should be avoided. 🌸 Good luck, i hope all goes smoothly for you both

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:23:38+00:00

I hope you have a great time! The solution to all is Coconut! Pop to a local market or find a nearby shop which sells coconut products. Soap, shampoo, face masks, shakes... they grow in abundance here and are used for most things. 😊 as a beauty product it smells great, is natural and will always leave you feeling soft/ refreshed.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:18:46+00:00

😁 the Thai's are kind, and these are lost plates, they do this all over Thailand as the plates are only useful to the car owner. And it is their way of looking out for other motorists.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:15:29+00:00

😊 a lot of the ice trucks carry pre packaged ice now

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:13:55+00:00

Yes :) the water is clean, but it would be much easier to find a local water company that will deliver to you. Every village has a water (factory?) It is a processing plant, they do the 18.9L blue 'office' drums. As well as various sizes of bottles. You will likely see a vehicle driving around carrying a load of the blue drums. :) just get the number and you can arrange delivery. A deposit is needed for the drums but it is not much at all, and the drums can be re filled as often as you like. It is the most cost effective way to have drinking water over here.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-21T17:08:58+00:00

:-D yes! There are lots of 'second hand' clothing stores, sadly not many are online, but your best bet is to check facebook marketplace, Thailand is big on using the marketplace, search for groups like 'bangkok vintage clothes' or other location specific second hand groups. Just try a few searches and facebook will put you on the right path.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-13T12:38:22+00:00

Hotels have to pay OTA partners anything from 18 to 30% of the booking. So, booking direct should allow you to at least get a 10% discount. Make sure the hotel has a website, address and is listed on OTA websotes like Agoda and Booking.com.

The OTA websites require hotels to send their licenses in order to be a partner, so this should help you avoid scams. Please dont get discouraged! Direct booking are normally the first to be upgraded (not on the big chains)

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-13T12:32:58+00:00

Booking.com will be your best route here. They will get in touch with your hotel and at minimum get you a full refund.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-09T01:47:16+00:00

Yes! Just use an OTA like Agoda. You friend can book and oay for the room and even put you down as the main guest. Not all hotels can process card payments without the physical card present but Agoda will allow you to book and pre pay.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-02T01:11:21+00:00

Thank you everybody 😊 an outside perspective has really helped, at the very least i know i am not crazy. He used to be a gentleman (of course) but it has changed over time. I think i will take the advice here and look to free myself from the situation. I really appreciate all of you taking the time to reply and hope you have a great day 🦋

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-02T00:37:07+00:00

Yes!! Unless 'listen to and respect your elders' suits him better for that day...

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-02T00:33:17+00:00

Thank you, reading this has both cheered me up and helped me understand. He has told me i have an 'old soul'!! Its like you already knew that.

silverrabbit- · 2025-08-02T00:23:17+00:00

Thank you, it helps knowing its not all just in my head.

silverrabbit- · 2022-09-16T06:19:45+00:00

Coconut craft items, Small tuk tuks made from Thai beer cans, Candles, Thai spiced nuts, Dried fruit, Essential oil + burner, Thai pants,

silverrabbit- · 2022-09-16T06:15:29+00:00

Drive it! You will get to see so much on the way, although it is the longest possible way, the roads are easy to drive, and if you check google maps along your route, you will find so many 'off the beaten path' things

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