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Finding the right woman is key. A good woman will understand she needs to add value to the relationship. Keep herself in shape and look after her health and the health of her husband. Manage the house if she's not working, manage the housekeeper if she is. Mine's still looking hot, works in our business part time to help financially and looks after me full time. In Thailand women also know they can be replaced with a willing, younger model.

The Police Officer bought the last cheese toastie.

I use the latest threads view to see what's new, I don't look individually at each specific category. Also, every thread, no matter what the subject, ends up with a comment about Trump and degenerates into a slanging match.

For me, the endless bickering about non-Thai politics has diluted the value of AN. I joined ThaiVisa/AN for Thailand related information and discussion, and if I was interested, I could read informed political debate on many other sites dedicated to international affairs.

The OP is just a Troll trying to wind us all up. Nobody really believes all these grooming gangs members and benefit scroungers arriving at Dover illegally are refugees fleeing war 😅

"Scuzzy" - Dirty and unpleasant. Although I visited Jomtien last week (slept in a hotel rather than on the beach) and I thought it was pleasant and an improvement on my previous visit some years ago. New pavements along the beach, new sand, rubbish had been cleared in the morning and a few new restaurants. Phuket is definitely scuzzier.

MBK mall gets regular 'raids' from the police, goods get confiscated, stalls closed, then the cycle starts again.

Computer systems and mobile Apps developed in Thailand never work properly first time, often needing several upgrades before they function as intended. I think the issue is related to the low English language skills in Thailand. Most developer communities are English language chat groups and many programming languages are based on English syntax. Without decent English language skills, the developers will be working in complete isolation, and that's not the way most systems are developed. Plus, if you can't write in English, coding will be a greater challenge.

I read it as tax relief equivalent to the cost of the installation up to 200k? Not that you need to already be paying 200k in tax. So anyone paying tax in Thailand (which admittedly excludes most Thai people) could benefit. I think the main challenge may be getting connected to the grid?

It was only an Air Asia flight, so not a big loss. They sent several emails about possible lengthy delays due to volume of COVID cancellations, but never paid. There's been many complaints on Thai websites as they did not give any refunds.

I'm still waiting for my flight cancellation refund due to COVID.

The UK 'Green' party is just a front for the muslim vote.

Whatever the issues that influenced the timing of the war, and whatever the early setbacks and unintended consequences, once a democratic country starts on this path, the citizens should support it until the threat to their country is removed. Pushing back and allowing anti war demonstrations and internal Islamic influence is a recipe for failure. History has shown us that unfinished business leads to long term pain - WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. Fading support at home prevented a positive outcome. Good advice I was given years ago; "it's easier to stay out than get out". But once you're in, finish the job.

Have you forgotten about attacks on Christmas markets?

Whatever the underlying motives and alliances, that evil, misogynistic regime needed to be removed. I'm embarrassed about my country's lack of support, but the UK is now a caliphate, so no surprise - but why does US and Israel have to take the trash out while Europe stands by and wrings their woke hands? And the UN needs to be disbanded. What a total waste of resources. If you think this war is wrong, UN failed to stop it, and if you think it's justified, UN failed to support it. My only worry is IS will move into the wreckage of Iran, but they lack the intelligence to build nuclear weapons, so the world will still be better off.

Buying can be a good longer term option, but why a ground floor condo with all the problems you highlighted? Buy something better, even if you need a bigger budget.

The Crucible Files?

It's not a big deal - but this is another example of dual pricing.

Yes, salmon with omelette and rabbit food.

I have PR in Thailand and rarely go back to UK, but I still have a UK address in addition to my Thai address. I've also paid enough NI over the years to not to continue with payments. I'm aware that if I make a trip back to UK I would not qualify for NHS treatment, but my current medical insurance should cover major issues anyway. But my understanding is if I moved back to the UK, I would re-qualify for NHS? So if you've been in Thailand for an extended period, could you just move back to UK?

Modern wars will be fought with drones and robots, so China will have the advantage.

We all know it's about oil, but that violent, oppressive regime needs to go, so any excuse is good for humanity.

There's several major AI data centres currently being built in Thailand, and Thailand also has a good reputation for the manufacture of quality electronics, so this is a positive sign Thailand can move beyond tourism and agriculture. And links to both China and the West are an asset. Just hope this will create jobs for Thai people that are not on the minimum wage.

While there's loads of scammers on Facebook Marketplace, it's normal for a seller to be cautious about having photos of his documents and registration plate online. Scammers often use details from real sellers to scam others. If all looks OK during the call, then visit and do the deal face to face