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Should I return to the UK - difficult decision!
GarryP replied to simon43's topic in UK & Europe Topics and Events
What I don't get is that even if you have paid in your whole life, if you have savings above a pretty low threshhold, you no longer qualify for a state pension. So why continue paying in once you reach such threshhold, cos you'll not get your money back (assuming you can live off your savings until you kick the bucket). Another question would be, if you are living overseas when you start drawing your (forzen) UK state pension, how can they check whether you are under the savings threshhold (assuming all your savings are based in Thailand). -
UK Father of Grooming Victim Who was Raped by 60 Men Speaks Out
GarryP replied to Social Media's topic in World News
18 percent of the prison population is muslim, and yet they only comprise 6.5 - 7 percent of the population. That certainly seems a bit disproportionate to me and an indication that there is an issue with muslims/islam. -
UK Father of Grooming Victim Who was Raped by 60 Men Speaks Out
GarryP replied to Social Media's topic in World News
And the family members who know what their uncles, brothers, nephews, etc are involved in do not speak out. Perhaps cultural, but if they know of anyone in their family involved in these rape gangs, and yet turn a blind eye to it and do not report them for it, they should be charged as an accomplice. -
Maybe that is why they are depressed.
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UK Corbyn and Sultana Launch New Hard-Left Party to Challenge Labour
GarryP replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Nah, she's a nut. -
I think you'll find that the excise tax on new cars in Thailand starts at 30%. A bit lower for most pickups but still 20%. That certainly knocks the price up. If you want to buy an imported car then you will pay a hell of a lot more tax, i.e. 80% or more depending on the model. So it is the tax knocking up the price of new cars. Having said that, I agree that the price of second hand cars in Thailand is insanely high.
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UK Reform would be largest party if general election held today
GarryP replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Nope. I couldn't vote labour or conservative and wouldn't vote reform as long as it is under the Farage dictatorship either. -
UK Reform would be largest party if general election held today
GarryP replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I hope so. We do need change but Farage is about as trustworthy as a wet fart or a punctured condom. Perhaps, if it was under the leadership of someone that can be trusted, then it would be a good choice. But otherwise, it is all bluster. -
Should I return to the UK - difficult decision!
GarryP replied to simon43's topic in UK & Europe Topics and Events
I think humidity here could be an issue too. When I visited our family doctor before coming to Thailand, he warned me that while the humidity should greatly improve my eczema, it may adversely impact my asthma (luckily it didn't in my case). -
But he's well-known for shooting early, isn't he?
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The problems involved in being "mixed race" in Thailand
GarryP replied to JAG's topic in General Topics
My son, now 36, has never had those problems either. He has both an English first name and my family name. Always been treated as a Thai. Never a problem getting his first ID card and Thai passport. -
Politics Thaksin Plays Power Card to Keep Paetongtarn in Place
GarryP replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I hope you are right that the mind set of the newer generals is very different to the old guard. But don't forget who the military is beholden to (and I do not mean the people). -
Politics Thaksin Plays Power Card to Keep Paetongtarn in Place
GarryP replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Not something he needs to worry about. If Prachachon wins the next election, they'll probably be either disbanded through Thai lawfare or there'll be another coup. The military wouldn't accept them. However, perhaps the military's support by the general public is continuing to decline so they would need to tread very carefully. It would be nice if Tacky effed off back overseas though, never to be heard from again, divisive tvvat that he is. -
The locals are fed up with the annoying tourists.
GarryP replied to MalcolmB's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Going back about 38 years ago, I knew a Thai woman that worked in a Japanese bar on soi Thaniya in Bangkok. She had four or five Japanese sugar daddies. If any planned visits clashed, she would make an excuse for one of them to delay tgheir visit. She was making a tonne of money. 80 percent of the year, those guys weren't even here. -
Are you happy with your life in Thailand?
GarryP replied to BritManToo's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
They can act as consultants on foreign laws, but not as lawyers. -
Are you happy with your life in Thailand?
GarryP replied to BritManToo's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Teaching English and maths. Taught at a couple of colleges and language schools before I went totally private. Decided I needed a change in my life and more job security (paid health care and sick/annual leave, etc.) so applied for a job with the law firm.