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Thailand can't get their heads around alcohol free drinks. I was told in Max-Valu that I couldn't buy Heineken 0% at 3pm.........

Maybe anywhere would be suitable. As long as they have a Thai language crash course available for you to study. If you intend to enjoy Thailand to its full, the first thing you need to do is learn the language and understand the people

So...... What are the official rules about vaping???????

I can't see why you come just transfer money through wise. It's available in every country including Thailand. However another alternative we would be to use your telephone app and he receives the money cardless at an ATM machine? All you have to do is give me your phone number and the code that is valid for 5 minutes.

Lawyer in Mahasarakham area? if you can recommend one I'd appreciate it. Thanks

I'm trying to find a local lawyer who might have some influence with the local amphur. Any advice would be appreciated.

I agree. Went there recently, lovely view, but many many resorts and cramped shabby areas. Not much that's very smart.

How do you define a poverty line? Income is not a defining factor.

I wonder who these 'most people' actually are? I can't believe a randomly selected number of people actually care I don't understand this political issue

Those crazy tick tock timers are not reliable and you can't read them. Make sure you get a digital timer. Also size does matter. Don't go for something too small because you will regret it

It's like giving my kids chocolate, and telling them not to eat it....

Thanks. That's a relief.

Going off to CW for my annual retirement visa renewal shortly (late November). Just noticed my UK passport expires next September (2023). Will this be an issue? Thanks for advice.

I totally agree with ThaiFelix. Why bother? I also have been here nearly 20 years and the only time a yellow book would have been handy was when they were first handing out covid vaccinations. Apart from that the only other use for the yellow book is proof of address. Which usually you only need once every 5 years for a driving license hardly worth the hassle. My only question is do you have a proper legal Thai marriage document? Or was it a common Buddhist marriage? If it was a proper government certificate then they should not need to ask whether it is legal in the UK.

By the way how long is a certificate of residence valid for? I got one a while ago I want to use it shortly

Not true.

Sitting in my local curry house in Bangkok, I was pondering over the possibility of growing basmati rice here in Thailand. Does anyone know if it's done? Or what restrictions there might be in importing and growing the seed imported from India?