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little mary sunshine

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  1. 2 hours ago, abab said:

    Mcdonald also has dual pricing, Mc donald near beaches are always more expensive, up to 40 thb more on some burgers !

     

     

    No, some stores raise the price a few baht

    to compensate for the higher rents in the

    Beach Areas.  EVERYONE ; locals and tourists

    pay the increase in price.

  2. On 4/7/2017 at 3:19 PM, emilymat said:

    Maybe I can shed some light on this for you.

     

     

    The UK state pension is, in fact, a social security benefit, not a personal pension. This is the case, even though someone could have paid 48 years in national insurance contributions.  Therefore, as a benefit it can be frozen in those countries which do not have bi-lateral social security agreements. (Thailand does not, whereas the Philippines does, hence a Brit in Thailand has his/her pension frozen for the day they reside here, whereas the same Brit living in the Philippines would have annual increases in relation to inflation etc)

     

    In the EC all countries, by definition, have social security agreements with each other, hence pensions in those countries for Brits are increased annually. What happens in Europe after Brexit is not clear, but I suspect bi-lateral agreements will replace the blanket agreement which currently operates.

     

    I think the article is somewhat ludicrous in suggesting Thailand could be a panacea for retirees, as opposed to anywhere else.

     

    Finally, if a Brit lives in Canada or the US he would have an annual increased pension in one but not the other. .(Just can't remember which one is which). 

     

    Hope this helps.

    Most of the Brits I know give a local, family,or mailbox adderss

    and continue to get increased pensions....maybe 95%.

  3. More cheap Charlie complaints....How about:

    Senior Citizen Discounts

    Student Discounts

    Military Discounts

    free drinks for ladies night

    half price for 55+ y/o

    double tax deduction for disabled

    food stamps

    free cell phones for job seekers

    disability for lazy deadbeats...not double price, total give-a-way

    ++++++++++++++

    If you have the money just stop complaining and enjoy life!!!!

     

  4. My O-A Visa was issued at The Royal Thai Embassy in my

    home Country 7 years ago, each year I just apply for my

    extension....very simple, letter of financial means from my

    Embassy, and B1900 + my multiple entry.

     

    if you don't have the B65,000/ month in income, and you 

    can't a criminal background check, stay in your home

    Country,  Thailand will Be much nicer and safer place!!

     

  5. 4 hours ago, fforest1 said:

     

    Yea you work 50 weeks out of a year....You come to Pattaya to relax 

    for 2 weeks...But 4 days out of 2 weeks the beach is closed

    because ???........ 

    After working in a office 50 weeks your as white as a ghost, but by all

    means feel free to lay on the sand and get some sun,while burning

    to a crisp.....

    Welcome to Pattaya....

    Take the boat to Koh Larn...if you only have two weeks

    dont spend them on the dirty beach and that filthy dirty 

    water.  Beach is clean and the ocean water is very clean

    on the Island.   40 minutes from the filth of Pattaya Beaxh.

     

  6. 2 hours ago, garzhe said:

    1900 baht is for a retirement Visa irrespective of nationality, anyone can apply providing over 50 YO and having 800,000 deposited in a Thai bank for 3 months prior to applying . As regards UK state pensions anyone leaving the UK taking up residency in most countries outside the EU will have their state pension frozen not stopped, never receive any anual increases.  Also loose their right to free national health entitlement after being non resident for over 6 months which they have probably paid in to for all their working lives. After accepting all this most then think they are free from the UKs onerous tax regime, not so, they can still be subject to inheritance tax (Death Duty) at 40% above a tax free limit on worldwide assets if Her Majesties Tax collectors decide  you have not given up your domicile of birth on your demise and you wont be around to argue the case.

    B1900 is less tha $60 US

  7. 16 hours ago, Thaidream said:

    You think Thailand is difficult to understand- try the US where universal healthcare is not even a right and does not exist.....At least in Thailand you can get healthcare at a decent price as a foreigner..

    If you are poor in the US you have Medicaid...use any hospital

    any emergency room for any reason, headache...they must

    treat you free....if they refuse....sue the Hospital and Doctor

    for $ 10 million.......that's what's wrong with the system!!

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