Chelseafan

My moneys on 10th Jan 2024.

"You’re basically killing each other to see who’s got the better imaginary friend" - Blaise Pascal

And the same Qatar that is alledgedly funding terrorism militants (Sorry BBC) including those in the ME.

I'm sure there weren't 500 killed but after Hamas went into the hospital, there probably is now. 😞

So finally, the Stig has been revealed.

Google is your friend. Tobacco duty receipts held up well relative to the large pandemic-related fall in GDP in 2020-21, standing at £9.8 billion and reaching £10.2 and £10.0 billion in 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively. About 1.25% of total revenue collected.

£10 a pack in the UK ? Try nearly £15. As a self-loathing smoker, they should tax the hell out of it!! That's the easiest way to get us to quit !! The downside is that over time there will be less smokers which equates to less tax and people liveing longer so more pensions are paid out. I suppose they'll go for the motorist even MORE now to make up the deficit.

Precisely. I have nothing against the tax if it is indeed used wisely and not siphoned off but at least add it to the cost of the airline ticket in the same way as the depature tax...

We did 1 million Dowry but only for her to show face. I got all the money back after the wedding. My in-laws were very savvy to realise that that they would be much better off in the long-term than taking the Sinsod. ????

I think you missed the point. The OP was talking about the war veteran but it could of equally applied to Biden ????

Leave Biden alone...

Travelling westwards, is certainly more expensive particuarly on the business routes. I just booked a business class trip to Seattle for £8k. I flew to Thailand in FC for £5k with Thai who are generally the most expensive.

As I see it, there's still not nearly enough metal in the sky versus pre-covid. Flights get filled up quickly therefore airlines are able to hike their prices to profit on it. The cost of my flight a few weeks ago was over 100% more expensive than in 2019.

More of the same then. One step forward, two steps back.

While "face" is more important than justice, Thailand will never move forward.

And yet the UK Government doesn't increase your pension in line with UK citizens because you're living overseas...

Good advise and make sure she knows that if the relationship is going to progress you want to get to know her better at a slower pace - Think with the big head not the little one. If anything, it will be fun but probably boring but also an experience of REAL life in Thailand.

Absolutely. If anyone REALLY wants to be put off their food, watch how they make sausages.

Same as paying for sex, right?????

I assume that the minor is male. All the articles I've read have been careful not to name the sex.

There are some very nice girls amongst the "trash" as you put it.

Doesn't that happen in cultures all around the world. It's probably why over 1 in 3 marriages fail. I married my wife because she is a nice, caring and intellectually competent woman. Sure, she's good looking but I realise looks fade (mind did at 15!) and I wanted someone who I could live the rest of my life with. IMHO Thai women do not marry based on looks, they marry for security, just like most women around the world.

Totally agree. I've been married a mere 4 years but I don't think we have ever had an arguement. Mind you, I'm dreading the day we do as she is likely to go nuclear ????

And just be wary of any charges (bad exchange rates, bank fees etc). It pays to shop around. I assume you are not transferring ALL your finances to Thailand as it's always good to spread your risk.