I wonder if these have become necessary because of all the rumour-mongering, speculating and exaggerating about venues opening and closing, invaded by tourists from X country, etc by bored farangs with nothing better to do, some of whom are not even in Thailand. I cautioned against this in the Could Double Shot Shut Its Doors thread started by the lonely dingbat. All this gossip and negative speculation can be detrimental to a business, especially if they're at a crossroads or under negotiations. I mean you will know if a business is closed when it actually is. Why the need for the salacious gossip and speculation?
Maybe sglad should indicate where he is living at the moment. I have been in Pattaya for a month but doubt you are.
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