Madgee

TBH, in over 10 years I have thankfully never had a problem with Wise. Nationwide - Wise - Bangkok Bank. Reason for monthly expenses. I Initiated a £2000 transfer yesterday at 1 pm, and it arrived in a few seconds as usual. On odd occasions I use the reason of 'long term stay', it normally is completed by about 2 pm the following working day. A Canadian neighbour has to wait 4-5 working days for a transfer to be completed by Wise, sometimes even longer.

Rubbish. The change of 'income tax' was not aimed at foreigners.

Oh please! You honestly think that that retirees make that much difference to the Thai economy as a whole. You're having a laff! The only ones that I know that seem to be concerned are Americans that have undeclared share dividends paid direct into Thailand.

I had to replace a circular fluorescent light that had blown so I used a L.E.D. replacement. Similar to this: LED CIRCULAR MODULE NAGAS CEILING MODULE MR 20W WARM WHITE (homepro.co.th) Easy to install.

He'll never fit in the pilot's seat, he'll never squeeze through the cockpit door!

What do you expect from 'certain posters', come on, you know who they are trans! I'm not pro or con concerning EVs but 'certain posters' will never accept the cons or other people's opinions if they differ from the pro stance, it's a pathetic way of thinking. Nothing sad about the thread, very informative if interested in vehicles. I bought a hybrid Toyota GR Cross that is extremely suitable for the area in which I reside as it has a solid build quality. My choice of vehicle. I do like the BYD Seal but it is unsuitable for the roads it would be used on.

UK to flood Chinese market with Austin Princess powered by 300kWh battery | Top Gear Love it!

I dug this up from the past! I hope it helps.

Update: I delivered my passport to the MyThaiVisa agency (office not far away) on the 1st of April. It can all be done by post. Expiring passport 2 passport photos I.D. Card (Thai driving licence will be accepted as well) I signed a 'power of attorney' form allowing them to renew my passport on my behalf and a blank passport application form, they completed it. Paid 12,000 Baht. I got a message via 'Line' this morning 26th of April that my new passport is ready to be picked up (or posted to me). According to them the passport office no longer issues a letter for immigration asking them to transfer my visa details and extension of stay to my new passport. Only 26 days to renew a UK passport from Thailand with no hassle, can't be bad!

I suggest you read the article again. 10,000 covid cases a day. 1004 we're hospitalised etc. Not all the cases reported ended up in hospital. TBH, many reported covid cases in my area at the moment, it's disrupting the pool night!

1 week before Songkran last year I discovered an inguinal hernia after playing a strenuous game of badminton on a Friday evening. On Saturday I went to a local clinic that confirmed my fears and he offered to get me in for the op (open surgery) the next day! Roi-Et General Hospital, private room for one night. ฿500 clinic. (Surgeon) ฿18,000 hospital incl. ฿5000 clinic back-hander for immediate op. Normal waiting time is about 3-4 weeks. ฿400 clinic post-op check-up. I had chronic pain for 2-3 days afterwards which gradually dissipated over the next 2-3 weeks. 3 months later I was back playing competitive badminton, albeit less frequently. I still get the odd spasm but nothing that over concerns me. A friend in the UK has been waiting over 12 months for the same op. There it's a day surgery procedure.

Tax Return (2023) (publishing.service.gov.uk) Is this what you are looking for?

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Slightly incorrect. Interest earned over 1k on savings is liable for tax.

I see the Brit haters are out in force again! The German sunbed gangs with their oversized towels will be happy, it's only the Brits that can give them some competition in the early hours with the towel saga.

Mr Dolt, most of the pros I know insist that you keep the guard on! 😜

Hi Mr Dolt, I find your take on this subject extremely interesting ........................ As a novice gardener for many a year, I've always considered safety a prime concern so I will continue to use my weedwhacker with safety in mind and you be careful Mr Dolt with your way of doing things.

Extract from an email (IPC) +44 (0)191 218 7777 We can also take your claim over the telephone which may take around 30 minutes. The required information for a telephone claim is as follows: The most important piece of information they require is your National Insurance number. • Your contact details (telephone numbers, address, email address) • Marital status (including dates of marriage, death or divorce) • Spouse’s UK National Insurance number if they have one • The date you left the UK (month and year is acceptable) • The name of your last UK employer and the date you left that employment (month and year are acceptable) • If you have lived or worked in any other countries than the UK, we need the dates that you lived/worked in those countries as well as your social security numbers for those countries if you have one • The banking details of where you would like to be paid. You can contact them 4 months before you are due. I did it in January. An accommodating lady on the phone was all done and dusted within 15 minutes. Easy peasy. Much of the information required if you do it by mail is not required by phone.

I totally agree with you. Out of curiosity, I also sourced some of the parts he mentioned on Lazada. I've recommended a local repair shop to him but he insists on using a Chevvy approved garage.

My neighbour swapped his 2010 Vios with 240k km, for a 2011 Captiva with 110k km, which has turned out to be a lemon. Things keep breaking on it, the seat adjuster, tailgate lock mechanism, door mirror adjuster etc. Ordering parts has been a nightmare for him. 10 weeks wait for an oil seal, something to do with a transmission rebuild following an oil leak. (It's still got a slight oil leak!) Now it's in for starter motor problems after a breakdown, 3 weeks and counting. All the work is being done by an authorised Chevvy garage. I picked him up last time it was towed there and the adjacent field was full of older Chevvies (many Captivas) apparently waiting for parts. Just saying .......

Another one where it's all about money! Duh.

^^^^^ Op, ignore the naysayers, they're the same negative lot that always has nothing useful to say. You do what you think is right for you. AFAIK, Your ex doesn't come into this. You have legit divorce papers from the UK which is what is wanted by the UK embassy to get an affirmation to say you are free to marry. Your girlfriend also needs her divorce papers (if previously married). Read the link: Where do you want to get married? - Getting married abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Everything can be done in a day if you are fully prepared!

You keep harping on about 'Most of your charging is done at home overnight' ...... My neighbour desperately wants an EV (stupid man) mainly because he thinks they are fashionable but cannot charge it at home as his car would be parked on the road away from his house. How about those living in condo blocks with very few chargers or even not allowed in the car parks? Respectfully, you use this point over and over again, that's your situation so sometimes start seeing it from another perspective. I'm not doubting the (at present) attractiveness of owning an EV for some but an EV certainly is not suitable for me and many others.

The cost of a new UK 54-page passport is about 6250 baht if applying from Thailand. I believe that the MyThaiVisa agency (used by many) charges 12000 baht incl, all done by post. I will be using this service later in the year. Considering it would cost me a flight to BKK, an overnight stay and travel in BKK, and then again to pick the passport up, far cheaper and much less hassle!

Any income above the personal allowance of £12,570 is subject to tax. I'm afraid that includes income from a private pension.