delgarcon

The best and by far the cheapest pharmacy on Koh Phangan is tucked away directly behind the Bangkok Bank in Thong Sala. I have used this pharmacy for more than 10 years and the lady pharmacist is very knowledgeable and helpful.  She has never once tried to rip me off with expensive products, unlike certain other establishments on the island! The pharmacy is only open in the evenings during the week and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

On 10/27/2022 at 9:12 PM, delgarcon said:

Just had a moment of nostalgia, thinking about an old flame!

I can't believe it, I'm watching racing from Flemington and Old Flame is one of the favourites in the next!

7 minutes ago, nigelforbes said:

Be civil or don't debate!

 

The Thaiembassy link you posted is not an official Embassy of Thailand web site, it is a private link. The quote on the first page refers to Swiss nationals, who have  different reciprocal tax arrangements than the UK.

I'm not debating, I'm stating fact. The reply by Siam Legal, who manage the website clearly states that "Only income earned inside Thailand shall be subjected to tax during retirement. " The fact that the guy who asked the question was Swiss is irrelevant.

My replies are to help individuals who have read your misguided comments and I will let them decide  who is the bullsh1tter. I have nothing further to say.

Another one today in Haadrin! Not serious this time, but a woman got a nasty sting nonetheless.

The purpose of my thread was mainly to warn party goers of the danger of  swimming in the sea at the moment.  So the jelly fish didn't attack the child, it just stuck its tentacles to him and injected its poison! Hope you enjoyed Arsenal yesterday, I did????

I don't know the full details, but apparently a child was swimming in Haadrin and was badly injured by the jellyfish, so much so that a helicopter was brought to Koh Phangan police HQ to airlift the child and medical personnel to the appropriate hospital. Fingers crossed that the child survives.

No problem here with Browsec

I don't know his name, but over the years I've had many a chat with him and will miss his happy face down Walking St. RIP my friend.

If you haven't seen it already, PLEASE watch INTOUCHABLES,probably the best ever foreign movie and as one IMDB critic puts it "This is one of the most unique, beautiful and honest friendships ever committed to film. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry... a delightful celebration of everything in life that makes it worthwhile."

On 8/25/2022 at 4:34 PM, The Hammer2021 said:

Still watching NZ criminal caper series Outrageous  Fortune.  I highly recommend  it.

Good call Hammer, thanks for recommending it. I've just finished season 1 and really enjoyed it, particularly the humour.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62656348

1 minute ago, delgarcon said:

Strange, I've used the site several times and never had a problem with the streaming. Subs on the other hand are not so good, pity you needed them.

Where are you downloading from btw?

9 hours ago, giddyup said:

I tried watching it from Movies2watch but found the English subs were well out of sync and some scenes kept getting repeated like they were on a loop. First time I've used this site for streaming, so not impressed, prefer a straight download.

Strange, I've used the site several times and never had a problem with the streaming. Subs on the other hand are not so good, pity you needed them.

I just watched TOP GUN MAVERICK, terrific action movie, even better than the original. Tom Cruise is amazing, just turned 60 and up there with the best. Not to be missed.

I watched it online on Movies2watch, quality HD copy. Enjoy!

Just Google "watch Yellowstone online free" and you will find plenty of suggestions.

57 minutes ago, Pib said:

I guess you are saying you submitted your last 90 day report "in person or by mail" at Samai vs doing an online report on the new system?

 

I doubt in person/by mail reports interface with online report systems the individual uses which means the online system just gives you a 15 days heads up based on the last "online" report that was approved. 

 

The "master" 90 day database which only immigration officers have access to would be updated by a in-person, by mail, or online approved report BUT the master database would not update an online reporting system which is just a module to help reportee submit a report.

 

And as already mentioned getting another extension does "not" automatically also give you a new 90 day address receipt unless the immigration officer told you they are doing a new 90 day report for you "and handed you that new, approved 90 day receipt."  Some immigration offices do process and hand you a new 90 day report receipt while doing the extension and some do not---the extension and 90 day report are two separate actions/pieces of paperwork.

 

Doubled check the report receipt you have in your passport....and maybe check the latest approved report contained in the online reporting system.  Use the receipt that has the latest approval date.

You guess wrong Pib, I registered into the new system as soon as it was online, how do you think that I get computer generated e-mails? As I mentioned, my retirement extension was done in person in Samui and my next notification is due on the 30th August. My original post was in reply to someone talking about the new 90 day system, which in my case hasn't worked properly this time, it wasn't asking for help! Thanks all the same

7 minutes ago, Pib said:

Are you saying that Samui "also" processed/generated a new 90 days receipt for you when you got your extension?  Some immigration offices do that; some don't.    

No, my last 90 day report was approved on the 11th April and my retirement extension on the 2nd June. Their e-mail was sent on the 23rd June,  It looks like Samui Immigration  haven't updated the database with my extension details.

"With the new online system they send an email reminder automatically when its due for subsequent reports (after the first) 15 days before due date."

I'm afraid they've even managed to **** that up! I recently got my retirement extension approved in Samui and my next notification is not due until the 30th August, On the 23rd June, however, I got a computer generated e-mail, how telling me that I must notify by the 9th July.

Needless to say I ignored the mail.

On 7/9/2022 at 5:44 PM, sanuk711 said:

My Life as a Rolling Stone..............Doco................8/7/ 2022--BBC2    4 parts--1 out now---2-3 out tomorrow--4  on the 16...Chaos/RARBG

 

A four-part documentary that tells the band's story through profiles of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts,

delving into their personalities, passions and their memories from the past 60 years.

 

Mick Jagger
Pt.1 - Sat 2 Jul 2022. 9.30 pm
The first part focuses on frontman Jagger, who talks about his life in the band, from his first performances at local teenage parties to creating a stage persona that has defined the rock 'n' roll lead singer. It features archives from his career, a rich soundtrack of classic Stones tracks and interviews with musicians including Tina Turner, Chrissie Hynde, Jon Bon Jovi, Lars Ulrich, Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Slash and PP Arnold.

Keith Richards
Pt.2 - Sat 9 Jul 2022. 9.30 pm
Keith Richards talks exclusively about his 60-year career as the lead guitar player in The Rolling Stones. Richards' brilliance as a songwriter and performer, along with his defiant hedonism, has made him a cultural hero to millions and helped to shape the whole idea of what rock 'n' roll means. The film features a vivid archive of his extraordinary career, a soundtrack full of his classic riffs, and interviews with a stellar cast of musical idols.

Ronnie Wood
Pt.3 - Sat 9 Jul 2022. 10.00 pm
Ronnie Wood is a cultural icon, guitar hero, artist and the living embodiment of British-born rock 'n' roll vibrancy. He talks about his career as a Rolling Stone, with its exhilarating highs and sometimes dangerous lows. Through memorable archive footage, music and interviews with a stellar cast of musicians, the film reveals how he binds the band together through his musical virtuosity and his irresistible, upbeat personality.

Charlie Watts
Pt.4 - Sat 16 Jul 2022. 9.00 pm
Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of The Rolling Stones, and when he died in 2021, the band lost the man who had laid the foundation of songs loved by millions. A stellar cast describes his brilliance as a drummer and his influence on rock music. Through archive and a soundtrack of Stones tracks, the film explores the man who always had mixed feelings about the excess that came with life as a Rolling Stone..

 

 

 

I've just finished watching this series and I really enjoyed it, particularly Keith and Charlie's stories. Some great insights into what made the group tick and a few surprises along the way. Watch on the iPlayer.

If you fancy a light hearted comedy harking back to Ealing days, but made in 1994, Love on a branch line, a 4 part mini series, might fit the bill. There are some great characters ,especially Leslie Phillips' Lord Flamborough and David Haig's Lionel Virley,

who are at times hilarious and the naked Amanda Root is an added bonus!

I binge watched the series (available on Youtube) and the 3 hours and a bit went quickly by. Enjoy!

 "Don't Look Up" is a great political satire which I'm sure that most of us can relate to. It's funny and at the same time sad, probably because it's mostly believable. One of last year's best movies, imo.