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Question: the average person in the UK is poor compared to the average person in the USA. Why?

Why on earth would you ever consider paying to eat at a restaurant in Thailand?

Bars not allowed to sell alcohol today and different sources tell me bars closed in Pattaya. But a well known newspapaer says: "Bangkok and the Pattaya city area are exempt from the ban due to their status as special administrative zones with their own elections. However, areas in Bang Lamung adjacent to Pattaya will be subject to the alcohol ban, as they are part of Chon Buri province." Please credit and share this article with others using this link: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2951551/24-hour-booze-ban-in-76-provinces-including-phuket-and-chiang-mai-begins-6pm-friday. View our policies at http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Bangkok Post PCL. All rights reserved. - can someone interpret what this means?

Thank you Mr. Hart for exposing the scam artists trying unnecessarily to scare and frighten especially the retired community living peacefully in Thailand.

This case and video of his arrest gone out all around the world. His name and face etc clearly visible When charged read to him he seemed surprised. It's a dreadful and serious charge.... what if he is innocent??/

I am considering going to the tax office in Pattaya to get a tax number/card. Year back I went to an office in Pattaya (Jomtien) with an interpreter Thai friend. I was given a tax card I assume this is out of date (issued around 2001 or around that date or a few years after) and I need a new one. It was used once or twice only to claim back tax on my deposit for immigration of 800k. i have not bothered to claim any more refund for years. Can someone kindly advise me: 1 What is the address of the tax office in Pattaya and opening hours etc? 2 what documents do I need to show to register? 3 what questions will they likely ask me? 4 anything else I should know? Thx for any help.

For years i have had this condition and was being monitored in BKK. I have recently moved to Pattaya so rather than spend hours going to BKK can anyone recommend a specialist doctor(Urologist) in Pattaya?

Trump winning easily

My friend is new to living long term Thailand but is considering leasing an apartment in a View Talay apartment in Pattaya. He is single but says he likes to have a lot of short time guests. He asks me do any leases put restrictions on guests visiting him at his condo? I said it depends on the lease, but most places allow guests...am I correct?

This fire started at after 2.00am in the morning. No cause of the fire has been discovered but in one news report it is being said as follows: "glass window exploded from the heat" To me this sounds ludicrous. Remember the time the fire broke out. And how often do fires occur by windows exploding from heat? Especially in the middle of the night, https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/other/british-father-and-son-injured-as-fire-rips-through-thailand-apartment/vi-AA1tkigF

What does it say about the IQ of Yanks if Trump is re-elected? It says a lot. On a par with the Brits who voted for Brexit.

Currently what is the full pension received unfrozen in the UK? Those living in Thailand with frozen pensions get how much?

Question : If a mobile phone has a lithium battery or similar, is it possible for someone who knows the mobile number to somehow detonate the phone without even previously getting access to the phone to put explosives in it?

I have just seen this thread and I have not read any of the replies. The answer is obvious: Thailand is not so weak and stupid like the UK to allow scum on boats to land on their shores and be given hotel rooms, free money, health care and food plus education and all sorts of other benefits to the detriment of those locals who have spent their lives paying into a system only to see these Aliens getting everything ahead of them. And to make it worse this rabble hate the real UK people especially women and gays. No wonder the UK is rioting.

Mike: there may be a legal requirement to file a tax return but currently there is a practice that for certain people(retirees) the RD do not require them to file tax returns. What you keep doing is trying to persuade the tax dept to stop their practice and go after people who until now have not been expected to file tax returns. I understand u are neither a lawyer or tax expert and are self-taught. And u seem unable to grasp the differences mentioned above.

Seems you have direct experience so I appreciate your posting and likely will not bother to put in a TM 30.

You are quite right. I meant to say I need to be treated at a BKK hospital. The treatment is out patient (cataract) and I may need to return to the hospital the next day hence stay at a hotel overnight.

Probably yes but not definitely. I intend staying at a hotel near to the hospital as its out patient treatment, So does anyone know for sure if a night or more away from Pattaya requires a new TM 30?

Soon I may need to spend a night or two at a BKK hospital, I live in Pattaya and that is where I am registered for TM 30. Will I need to do a new TM 30 after my trip to BKK from Pattaya or no need? Thx any advice.

Be glad to know the precise Visa each member of the family is applying for...and then which exact Visa if any they each are given.

I suggest you contact a respectable agent who can give you some advice.

Warning issued to Revolut customers after more than £200,000 stolen from two accounts A warning has been issued to Revolut customers after takeover scammers stole more than £200,000 from two accounts. Both victims saw their accounts targeted by fraudsters who passed the digital bank's selfie security checks just days apart, according to Which?. The consumer watchdog said one of the victims was on the brink of bankruptcy after £165,000 was taken from their account, while the other had lost more than £40,000 in 10 minutes. The criminals pretended to be part of the Revolut fraud team, calling about suspicious activity and passing a series of security checks to hack into the customers' accounts. Which? said Revolut investigated both cases and would not refund any of the losses because its multi-factor authentication checks were completed. Revolut has told the victims it will not refund the money, according to Which?Reuters This included the use of a selfie to gain access to the account, a security code being entered after it was sent by text and a login from a new device after an email was sent to a registered address. Revolut told Sky News it was aware of a "recent increase" in advanced account takeover scam attempts, and it was "deeply concerned" by the number of crimes being committed using fake phone calls. "We are sorry to hear of any instance where our customers have been targeted by ruthless and sophisticated criminals. Each potential fraud case concerning a Revolut customer is carefully investigated and assessed independently of other cases," it said. It also said it was "continuously strengthening" its fraud controls to stay one step ahead of new trends. Money blog: Revolut customers warned after £200,000 stolen from two accounts - and they didn't get it back | UK News | Sky News

Sounds a bit bogus to me. Maybe it was competing with Gaza and Kiev 😄

I use Wise, I live in Thailand and they say their debit cards not available here yet. Can I get a debit card from Revolut? I can use a relatives address in the UK.

Yes I agree completely. A practice exists not to impose income taxes on foreign retirees under certain circumstances. That practice has NOT changed. Yet some foreigners have mistakenly submitted tax returns which are not necessary and a few of them are now trying to suggest to the rest of us we should do the same. And of course the revenue dept lap it all up. Dear oh dear!