Everything posted by GordonP
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Thai Women Freed from Myanmar Forced Prostitution Hell
I am fairly certain minimum wage legislation does not apply to non Thai nationals.
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How to watch Thai TV in the UK?
Some need a VPN and the better apps have Thai names. Search Play store for whatever Thai TV is in Thai.
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Kasikorn bank joint account
Yes, my wife and I have sole accounts and a joint account with the same branch of KBank.
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Tourism Shock: Thailand's Visitor Numbers See Alarming Plunge
We recently visited HK and China and in various discussions it was obvious that the Chinese now consider Thailand a no-go area. We live opposite a hotel that previously had 29+ coaches in the car park most mornings, this last season there was at the most half that number and usually only 3 or 4. Chinese being abducted, killed crossing roads all result in the Chinese voting with their bookings and taking their money elsewhere.
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Question for LTR Wealthy Pensioners VISA Holders
Yes, two years.
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Leaving a motorbike (scooter) parked without riding it for how long before problems arise?
We regularly leave three bikes from April through to October. The two Honda's usually start first time. The Suzuki battery is always flat. This last time however rodents had a good gnaw at the wiring on one of Honda's (and all the windscreen washer pipes on the car) so we are rethinking our strategy. Never had an issue with fuel going stale but it does evaporate.
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How do you pay?
Weekly shop and online I scan, otherwise cash. Need smaller notes? Withdraw from ATM in multiples of 400 or 900 baht. Alternatively, withdraw several amounts of 900 baht. (Obviously from Thai bank account).
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Shingles - Worth the vaccination?
My mother contracted Shingles aged 81 and it has really made her life miserable. It impacted her eyesight and she has suffered constant pain everywhere since. As soon as I am eligible I will get the vaccination.
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Russian and Ukrainian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Car Rentals
I live in a fairly large condo complex in Pattaya where there are a good number of Russian tenants. It had been obvious for some time that they are operating a number of operations like this. Car rental (usually of vehicles they themselves have rented) Airport Taxi services (with rented vehicles), Maid services. We have even had children offering daily trash removal services. Some are advertised on notice boards and I had assumed that the rest are via Line and WhatsApp groups.
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Blood Pressure Medication
I've been on Ramipril 10mg and Lercandipine 10 mg many years (I was diagnosed at age 24, now aged 68). Recently the latter has been increased to 20 mg.
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/Featured Quiz9 August - Featured Quiz -Thailand Current Affairs week ending 9 Aug 2024
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