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Not sure about the Japanese rice i have not been able to see the GI index, but i suspect it is better than Jasmine rice, i mainly use indian Basmati rice

Yes i think so i would say it is purple, when cooked it looks like sticky rice(it is a good rice), i found it fine, i just don't like the sticky texture. sadly the normal jasmine rice is not good a high GI index, i have seen low GI jasmine rice in villa, look for the packaging it should say low and it should state GI below 50 or around it, some packaging just states low GI without figures i give those a miss, jasmine rice can be between 70-80 Gi, and it is not only the rice, it is the sugary sauces Thais eat with it, i always find noodles no problems it is the sauces that thais add that seem to be saturated in sugar and salt. no need to give up fruit just cut down

Is he taking medication? his reading of 160mg/dl would be high if on medication, if it is sticky rice/jasmine rice they are very bad for diabetics, he should try gabba rice and i have seen low GI rice on sale in supermarkets, and there are mixed rice options, but probably as important is exercise, i have seen low GI pomelo on sale, avocado is awesome in lowering you Sugar levels, it really does mean changing your lifestyle, google diabetes complications it should ne enough to change his mindset

What is your partner doing about managing his diabetes?, a level above 126 mg/dl indicates diabetes, as mentioned a high level can interfere with the healing process, a few years ago i had a small op, the doctor told me they would not operate if the reading was above 180mg/dl, as the risk was higher then the not that important op. he also mentioned that Thais do not heal as quick or as well as westerners

Bangkok Bank, i ask every time i go there, same answer not for foreigner 6 years been going there, i do get the impression they are lazy

My deposit rate was increased to 1% from 0.8% recently, when i asked about other accounts' was told not available to foreigners, they might be lazy/simply do not know how to do it or might be true.

I used the official site here was accepted by Thai embassy https://www.acro.police.uk/s/ As stated by others look at the non o retirement no police clearance and no tied health insurance insurance

Remember your contact will be a sales person, they will not be the ones going through any claim you make.

Has she told you how much money she owes?, these are not friendly games!, you might not see the money change hands but it will, at some point the losers will have to pay up, the more desperate a gambler becomes the more reckless, if you don't give her the money, loan sharks WILL, there will be a day of reckoning, she will end up going to you. They are not her friends but she will not see it, and unless you remove her from the current environment this will continue

I would only insure with a foreign insurer who has an appeals process if that fails you can appeal to the ombudsman, all these protections do not exist in Thailand the insurer is judge and jury, your quotes will increase massively every year as they try to get rid of you.

After my experience with a Thai insurer, i now self insure, i had a minor claim about 15000baht(first claim in 5 years), first they refused to pay out as i had not notified them within 24 hours, lucky for me my doctor sorted it, i to had a annual health check nothing was found but in my 60s usual thing get fit etc etc, after 3 months of my claim, the hospital contacted me and said the insurer wanted my hospital records i really had no choice but agree, then 2 months later they upped my premium 88% with loads of exclusions, even though the health check showed nothing, i did not renew.

Just had my renewed passport back, took 6 weeks not bad, was expecting 11 weeks

The British embassy no longer issue residence certificates, you will need to go to immigration

I renewed my subscription a few weeks ago, no issues working fine

If there is a pending application, i would cancel, but it might not make a difference, who knows how the system actually works, try putting another application in and see, let us know which is used

I do mine at CW, few weeks ago it took 4 days, in the past if i have not been approved i cancel it online and resubmit at first it only took 1-2 days, now i am lucky if it is done by day 3, there is no phoneline help, i would cancel and resubmit

This is not true, the figures are nothing like you state. i would like to see your source, There were just about as many immigrants from around the world, the latest figures show that only 3.4 million Europeans live in the UK and that includes dual nationals https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/eu-migration-to-and-from-the-uk/

I recommended Thai Visa Express in Chonburi NOT Thai Visa Center totally different company

Hi sorry to hear about the health issue, but remember you do not have to attend in person, your wife/friend/agent can do it for you, there are a number of agents, one i can recommend is Thai Visa Express i have used them in the past for visas, keyvisa in Pattaya come up a few times as a great service, if you use an agent then you can post the stuff to them, of course you will need to get the photos, but you have plenty of time to look at options

My experience of a Thai insurer is that once there is a record of something at a hospital then that will be it you have a pre existing condition, i am amazed they took you on at all, but remember that if you make a claim do not be surprised if they turn it down down the pre existing condition will come into play there is no independent body to appeal to or ombudsman, get a foreign company i speak from personal experience

It depends on the convention the 1949 convention gives you a 1 year IDP, The 1968 convention is a 3 year IDP, the issue is the DLT only makes reference to the 1949 convention, but as everything else in Thailand it might just depend who you see on the day https://www.dlt.go.th/en/renew-license

I do not think the UK embassy will sign them, as it is not on their list of things they do https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand#services-we-provide-in-thailand

Hi I payed with a UK debit card, you fill a form in and take it to trendy with your application and photos, . the money is deducted in the UK not Bangkok, in my case 2 days after the form was delivered i believe if you use an agent they use their card, and you pay them

You are correct the additional time that the UK added to your passport does not count if you are entering the EU (so valid only 10 years from issue) this does not apply to Thailand you passport is valid til expiry date, and i think this applies to all other countries, but better check countries, i sent mine off for renewal 5 weeks ago from Bangkok, it is a simple process, was told would take 11 weeks, just follow the link https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports The cost gbp 127.51 that includes courier fee