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I would have thought you would have received a P60 from the pension provider, but maybe not if paid gross. If you did get a P60 then your code will be on there. I was under the impression that all pension providers, other than the government , are required to provide P60s. They not only indicate tax paid but also addressed Lifetime Allowance which was replaced this year by Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowances. Hope your address is current with provider, a couple of years ago I got caught out when they sent out a proof of life certificate.

There is always somewhere where the rules will be flouted and the OP may very well welcome that information. Some years ago I saw a pharmacy sellin Nurofen so I asked for a packet of Nurofen Plus, pharmacist just held his hands out in a handcuffs gesture.

Are you claiming that all airlines aroud the world that fly in to the US have stopped self check in for those not requiring a visa. i must have missed that one.

The US system ESTA has been in operation some time. Airlines say you can be refused boarding if not in possession of an ESTA. US immigration say you can be refused entry if not in possession. The Thais say "up to you".

There was never any visa to be replaced. One can only assume English is not your first language.

Indeed. There is a certain amount of international sharing, as opposed to domestic, but I do do not see anything in what you have posted that specifically states the international sharing of earned income. The overseas section of your link only lists your obligations.

Not surprising, I believe tramadol is an opioid and you shouldn't be able to get that anywhere as an out patient. Not sure if pregabalin is restricted or not but anxiety medication has become more difficult to get in recent years. Not all medications are available in Thailand and you may well have to accept an alternative till you get back. Very unlikely you will get a different response from a clinic or pharmacy unless an under the counter option.

If you consider the EU justification. According to the European Commission, it is planned to be implemented "for the identification of security, irregular migration or high epidemic risks posed by visa-exempt visitors." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Travel_Information_and_Authorisation_System It would appear that Thailand has the right approach. Single entry - FOC.

You are wrong to say "all". I have seen it somewhere but not going looking again. The sharing of personal financial information is confined to unearned income. There is no international sharing of information on earned income.

They could. Years ago it used to be like the OP picture in Meaung Chonburi on a regular basis. About 10 years or so ago they put in a network of 2 metre square drains, hasn't been any flooding since. The downside was the project created massive disruption for a couple of years. Pattaya is caught between a rock and a hard place. The disruption there over a similar period would probably cost more than the project itself in lost tourist revenue. As we have seen over the years all they do is try and fix a major injury with sticking plaster. Really is a case of "No pain, No gain".

Really! In 25 years I have seen quite a bit of what happens in Thailand. Unfortunately many never leave their back yard and think what they see is what happens everywhere.

"Once approved, ETA holders will be able to use automated passport gates at immigration checkpoints." I would hope that once that comes about, visa and re-entry permit holders will also be able to use the passport gates.

I think what the poster meant was come in and do conversion from exemp to Non O and then the extension. I have heard of some offices doing it in one go, which has led some to talking about a 15 month extension. With the 30 day visa exempt it would have been a bit tight for time, 60 days may be feasible. All about when the wife will be away.

Indeed. He got rid of the government of the day and a similar situation has never arisen since. A bit the same in the US, they squashed the confederates and there has been relative unity since. Thailand is a different scenario, the UK and US are effectively 2 party states, whereas Thailand has too many cooks in the kitchen. Political differences come about very easily and they end up with the army knocking their heads together.

Indeed, I got rid of LINE, anyone I want to talk to I can do so on the PC with Messenger, either as a video call or a phone call. As you are probably aware, anyone on FB is by default on Messenger which can be used from within FB or as a standalone app.

Take it you are from the post SKYPE era. The OP nevere said anything about getting rid of a phone, just looking for alternatives to some smartphone facilities. I wouldn't disagree with the sentiment I also hate touch screen technology. Unfortunately the digital age is pushing some of us in directions we don't want to go. I have nothing against progress, I was an IT consultant, but we are being held hostage to decisions based on the perception of others.

It all depends on your circumstances but if you are looking for somewhere quiet but fairly close to the built up area then LK Emerald Beach is not a bad option. Certainly no noise there. https://www.lkpattaya.com/emeraldbeach/

Japan still bracing after weeks of flooding. A fortnight ago https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240819_19/ today https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240902_18/

All about getting it right first time Bill. The 2 largest economies in the world have created some sort of unity by military force. Even the UK had Oliver Cromwell.

I would suggest that you think you have some insight to make such a statement. The protests of 2013 & 14 are well documented and they were what led to the coup in 2014. It was in fact the anti-government protesters that deprived the Thai people of the government of the day. Of course you are perfectly free to believe the coup would have taken place irrespective of there being any protests. At the end of the day it should never be forgotten that following the coup the King appointed the military government to run the country. I witnessed first hand the crowds at the funeral, about 5 hours to get to the coffin, like that for months on end.

It doesn't really matter what you have seen and heard from elsewhere, the issue is in Thailand. The last 2 coups have been nothing more than the military taking control in the interests of peace rather than aggression. 2006 was the the only coup in history where no shots were fired. Thailand is an economically divided nation and the last 2 coups have resulted from politicians trying to fuel the division and deliberately create civil unrest. The economically deprived are in the minority and believe it or not there are large parts of Thailand the are more than happy to see the army step in and prevent any move towards civil war. It is not out of the question for politicians to once again try and bring about a disruptive situation, but the outcome will be little different from the past.

The first time I did it I got in a bit of a mess. I got a sim from the UK and put it in a phone that I got here with two slots and activated the sim. When I landed in UK I phoned my son on the UK sim and was a bit astonished when he phoned me back on AIS. I rejected his first call thinking it was someone from Thailand. It is all about getting the setting right for where you are and how you want things to work, particularly the data settings. Once you have a hang of the settings it will work fine.

Some are so desperate to run down the government they just ignore what is taking place. If you don't like the way things are being done I am sure there is somewhere else that will pander to your needs. The ironic thing is one of the greatest obstacles the government has had to face is migration into Bangkok.

Time will certainly tell. There hasn't been a repeat of the 2011 floods, so until there is, no one can say things haven't changed. The United Nations report on reconstruction can be found here. https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/2011-thailand-floods-rapid-assessment-resilient-recovery-and-reconstruction-planning

Of course there is a long term view. It is all about resources but for some reason most foreigners on here seem to think every country has the same GDP. How happy would you be if a stranger told you how to manage your affairs.