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The website for the Penang immigration office also says ME 'Non O' visas are no-longer available, so that kind of hints they're not available at any office... Unless anyone knows to the contrary

We're going to be reading of floods in the coming weeks. Apart from that, Phuket has enough water to supply everyone's needs for months to come. The old tin mine workings are still full to the brim. They've been used during previous droughts.

Every petition for the past three decades I've lived in Thailand for has been rejected by the UK government. Regardless of who's in power at the time, the same 'canned' replies are made: "we will update pensions where there is a legal requirement to do so". The whole process of complaing is utterly pointless - and will never, ever, EVER change.

Because all those eligible are in Thailand?

Where are all the arrested Russians going to be jailed, before being returned to their glorious leader for avoiding conscription?

Exchange rates are the deal breaker. Just because it favours the dollar now, doesn't mean it will in the future.

I'm receiving 2.2% with a Kasikorn bank Seniors account. 😀

Only one? Gosh these Russian's must be well behaved!

He'll likely be arrested after deportation to Russia. I doubt even a 10 year ban would make much difference - he won't 'be back'! 😄

Duh, the article is from years and years ago... and the pair aren't even together now, let-alone on holiday in Phuket. LOL

They last visited about 8 years ago and they're not even together now. The article is from years ago!

Being able to work, and no health insurance requirements are just two of many advantages.