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9 hours ago, Dario said:

But I think airports do this upon request and payment by the airline. Nothing is free in this world, definitely not at world airports.

Correct. Therefore no airline is preferable. They all get you a wheelchair at Bkk. Don't bank on it in Muscat or Munich on arrival.

 Germans are great complainers. I lived there for a while.

5 hours ago, cooked said:

Is this the same as what I call the priority (elite) lane? Being over 70, which I am, let me use this lane for free.

This is this very lane. Would be a good idea to have separate lane for oldies with their entourage instead of clogging fasttrack based on premium tickets.

I'm also over 70. But why should I get priority as a fit and able body traveller? If  folks survive 10 and more hrs in economy they are surely fit enough for immigration queue.

I have not seen priority immigration for seniors anywhere in Europe. You queue like the rest.

I'm not talking about folks in wheelchairs.

5 hours ago, EL159 said:

Hells Bells! Krispy Kreme donut outlets inside airports will immediately be going out of business!

No objection to them going out of business.

7 hours ago, Vacuum said:

About time.

I hope they find the rotten covers on Soi Ruamrudee just past Chateau de Bangkok. The garden wall is about to collapse as well.

I doubt it will be repaired when I get back in a month.

Anonther on is on cnr of Ruamrudee Soi 1. The sidewalk is nr collapse. 

1 hour ago, OJAS said:

They appear to be:-

 

http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/

 

But, alas, no more multi-entry non-o's from there, it would seem.☹️

Multi entry nonO's need embassy approval no matter where you go in Europe. Hull would only issue the visa with ok from Thai embassy. Check the website or call and you will find out.

19 hours ago, 4675636b596f75 said:

If he had 11 million Dollars, one has to ask why he would live in Thailand?  Cypress comes to mind as a better place, no extradition.

Where is Cypress?

12 hours ago, ThomasThBKK said:

Anjuna beach area, curlys beach house always has good goa and techno parties

 

I went to Mumbai, Delhi and Goa/Anjuna and Goa is really the only thing i can recommend, Mumbai is ok for 2-3 days if you want to experience and extreme culture shock i guess.

I can recommend the Slum Tours if you want to learn a bit: https://www.tripsavvy.com/mumbai-dharavi-slum-tours-4072927

 

But as already said - india is a once done never again experience for me

Lived/worked in India for 3 yrs.

Have no desire ever to return to this country ever again.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

For pensioner (aged 50 or over) : A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000

This has been the financial requirement when applying in Munich Thai consulate for a while.

They now have a few add. requirements.

If Austrian Airlines hast best catering in Premium Economy, the food must be a heck of a lot better than in their business class. Or the voters go by experience some years ago. Their business class catering on my recent flight was economy standard on SQ.

Finnair makes best airline in N. Europe. Haha, I dread to think what the others are like.

Best to ignore all these "awards" and to go by your personal like/dislike.

I take QR or Oman for price and seat comfort at this time. Food is of no interest.

1 hour ago, ZeVonderBearz said:

How are the sad acts who actually bother to vote in such a pole? 

I don't think anybody votes in a pole. May be in a poll?

20 hours ago, wisperone said:

Walking on Thai sidewalks can be hazardous to your health. Especially in the dark. Same goes for Vietnam.

Memories of Yangon: missing manhole covers and blackout of the city. Was best not to venture out at night.

6 hours ago, zydeco said:

She's 64 years old and looks 74. She should follow the example of her mentor, Helmut Kohl, and spend two to three weeks every year on a fat farm.

Haha, result of the "fat farm" was wiped out at the celebration of having lost 1 kg at the end0. All the delicious Austrian food and wine put the 1 kg back on quickly. Merkel preaches austerity and gets fatter by the week. Time for her to go. Europe will be better of without this lady.

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Can't comment on US but I know as a fact that they cannot claim child support from a UK national living in Thailand if retirement visa stamp is shown to the support agency in the uk.

There is no "retirement visa". It is an ext. based on retirement. 

21 hours ago, AussieBob18 said:

Thanks for the advice elviajero - I amd glad to hear that and I will pass that on.

 

Regarding the health insurance, because he travels back and forth every year and still 'resides' in Australia, he gets a new Travel Insurance Policy each time he visits Thailand and he will continue to do the same going forward.  You can get Travel Insurance for up to 12 months at a time, which includes more than enough Medical Insurance, as long as you reside in Australia and have both a departure and return ticket etc.  

 

At the moment the wife and I only visit for a month each time and we do the same, but in the future (after getting the age pension) we will be doing the same every 12 months or so too.  I am assuming that Travel Insurance issued in by a recognised company Australia would comply with the Thailand requirements, but if you think not please let me know.

 

Travel insurance does not equal health insurance. 

On 6/14/2019 at 4:35 PM, thequietman said:

I know, it was naive of me, but why won't they accept what I am telling them? Its like a roundabout, they ask me to come in on days off, evenings and weekends, I explain I have private lessons, they get angry, rinse then repeat. There doesn't seem to be any learning curve!

 

And then when I quit, they will seem confused and ask me why! 

 

 

Arrrrggggg !

Or they are glad to see the back of you?

50 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Nah, I used to compare Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and AliExpress before buying.

Germany always worked out most expensive for price and for shipping.

Consider exchange rate. 

11 hours ago, blazes said:

Good.  We're on the right track now.....

What do you expect how ppl benefit with a hard Brexit? The clock can't be turned back to pre EU days.

Would love to hear. I'm not a Brit and I'm not really pro EU myself. Just curious.

2 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

We continuously read about lives wasted because these dipshi ts drive and ride like absolute numpty's.

 

Another one bites the dust for no good reason.

 

RIP lady

 

 

Just heard on news last night that motorbike accidents are on the rise. This is in Austria. Bikers think they are immortal, they race down high mountain roads and every so often one takes off into space over the edge or hits something. Bikers leave their brains at home when they get on the bike. Same everywhere, not only Thailand.

On 6/11/2019 at 8:48 AM, KC 71 said:

The view though !


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What will you do all day once you got bored with the view?

I'm presently in location with a similar view. 3 month at a time is long enough for me.

8 hours ago, KC 71 said:

I love Sicily, 12 yrs of 3 week holidays there in my younger years
The food is fantastic
Last time i visited, i noticed the drug things going on
( its the heroin refining capital of Europe !
I still have fond memories and miss the place
We Allways cried when we had to leave !
But ive got spain now instead


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Scicily is great if you are young and fit, and you don't need healthcare. 

Ever required medical help in Italy?

11 hours ago, stevenl said:

So the internet charge is on your sim but the usage on another one.

 

I am not that technical savvy, but wonder if that is possible.

I wonder how someone can top up my sim but use the credit on another phone number.?