BritManToo

On 1/24/2020 at 11:07 AM, dsfbrit said:

Could someone please confirm this, or is it the case that as I first received my pension in Thailand I cannot now receive it outside the UK in the Philippines if I want the annual increase.

If you really must tell them you're outside the UK (no relatives or friends in the UK?)

I'd move to the Philippines for a month before claiming the pension (paid into a UK bank account), how could they tell where you went after the initial claim?

Best not to phone them, they can see your phone number so it tips them off you're overseas.

Best not to be too open in this forum, or in private messages, rumour has it one poster tries to discover your real name, then reports you to the DWP as being overseas.

53 minutes ago, yogi100 said:

That's what should be of concern because that's when things get serious. There is an acute housing shortage in the UK and quite likely the case in other Western countries as well.

Still plenty of run-down Farm houses and farms in France for 12,000-20,000 Euros.

21 minutes ago, seasia said:

As for Vietnam I like it as a tourist destination but have never given any serious thought to living there.

Me too!

Vietnam is perfect for a weeks holiday and a new VISA.

22 minutes ago, CygnusX1 said:

It seems that you’ve concluded that because Spain has cheaper supermarkets and toiletries, it’s cheaper overall, despite Thailand having cheaper rents, fuel, electricity and water. You must use an extraordinary amount of toiletries!

The only comparison worth making is accommodation and local taxes.

I don't have to drive a car, or eat in restaurants but ............

In the UK I can barely afford to live in a bedsit.

In Thailand I can easily afford to live in a 3 bed house with a garden.

1 hour ago, evadgib said:

From a hard rejoiner who hasn't bothered to check the baht this morning?

Reap what you sow pal. You LOST. Get over it ????

I just got 41.2Bht/pound.

So are the patients Chinese or Brits?

None of the reporters seem to be saying so I'll assume they're Chinese.

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

But that completely neglects the number of tourists, and also the effect on GDP since the UK's GDP is so much higher than, for example, Thailand's.  A billion pounds less spent by Thai tourists in the the UK has less of an effect than a billion pounds less spent by Brits in Thailand.

 

So I still contend that SEA has a lot more to lose if they <deleted> off British tourists than the UK has to lose if they were to drive off SEA tourists.  Same for all the western Euro states and the former commonwealth nations.

 

There's only three Thai tourists in the EU that count. Thaksin, Yingluck, and the guy that lives in Germany.

It's a funny old world where all the plebs in the EU want to live in Thailand, and all the knobs in Thailand want to live in the EU.

I imagine Prayut will join them once his turn sitting in the big chair is over.

Just got 41.2bht/pound.

16 minutes ago, missoura said:

I deposited exactly the B400,000 as required and had to let the money sit there (interest free I will add). 

Also, why in an interest free account, I get interest on all my Bangkok Bank and TMB accounts.

The interest might be small, but it's always enough to pay my SMS and Debit card fees.

Deputy isn't bad.

2 minutes ago, TheDark said:

I guess those people, who live on benefits are not so much EU citizens, but from elsewhere.

The EU accounts for 7% of the worlds population, and 50% of the worlds welfare payments.

1 hour ago, Silencer said:

I have never been in your situation, but from following all of this, maybe you still do have a chance to avoid IDC/deportation. I agree with going to police station and see what is necessary to get your passport back (so you can fly home).

I'd ask my Consulate for emergency travel documents and be on the next flight out.

2 hours ago, connda said:

Nothing is going to be 'reasonably priced" so I suggest iHerb.
I bought a 4oz bottle of Silymarin powder ages ago.  You only take 1/8 tsp.  It lasts forever.  If you just buy 1 bottle at $16 bucks and change, the shipping is steep ($11+).  If you shop and buy additional items you can get the shipping down to a reasonable price.  I'll usually buy $40 worth of stuff which drops shipping price significantly and ship it via the SF Express option which is fast and offers a tracking number.  Delivered to your door by courier.  Just a thought.  I don't buy any supplements in Thailand.  It's a waste of money.  iHerb is the best option.  Imho.
https://th.iherb.com/pr/Now-Foods-Silymarin-Pure-Powder-4-oz-113-g/69201

IHerb offer free shipping to Thailand these days.

You're way out of date.

8 minutes ago, Wardp said:

Can you drink alcohol with doxasosin?

Yeah, you take it before you go to bed so any dizziness happens when you're asleep.

Get drunk in the afternoon/evening, pills before bed, no problems.

Don't get out of bed too fast for a wee in the night.

9 minutes ago, nahkit said:

The point I was making was that if she hadn't changed her name then they couldn't ask for the name change paperwork could they?

Doesn't matter his story is off, she couldn't email him copies as they insist on seeing the original Marriage Certificate.

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

Thanks. I just looked at AirAsia website, I didn't know there is a direct flight in one time slot. Price looks ok.

Check the monthly prices on Skyscanner.

Then book the flight on the AirAsia website.

Skyscanner often finds cheaper AirAsia flights than AirAsia.

15 minutes ago, nahkit said:

Not every Thai lady changes her family name upon marriage to a foreigner.

In fact, years ago, it was a bad move to do so as under Thai law they were no longer eligible to own land. That was changed sometime during the 90's if I remember correctly, possibly after the IMF bailout in 1997.   

Wouldn't matter, both names would be on the marriage certificate.

Up to her which one she uses after the marriage, on her ID, house book and passport.

4 minutes ago, EricTh said:

For those regular visitors, what's the best budget airline from Chiang Mai to Hanoi?

Air Asia, look on Skyscanner for the prices for the whole month.

I usually pay 2,400bht - 3,000bht return.

Saigon is more expensive as Air Asia have dropped the route this year, and VietJet want 5k return.

On 1/30/2020 at 1:52 PM, tigerbalm said:

Now you tell me what i thought all along was correct, so how would i resubmit this.

Through an agent after handing him 20-25kbht.

Chiang Mai immigration like agents.

3 minutes ago, CuriousKen said:

Please just a clarification.

I am a UK citizen. Is it true I can fly to Vietnam, and as long as I have a return flight in 15 days, the visa is free on arrival?

I intend to fly from Utapo airport to Ho Chi Minh City.

No VISA required, VISA waiver, I go there 4x a year no problems at all.

All the Americans and Aussies have to queue at the VISA on Arrival desk, while I walk straight through immigration.

Bus from the airport to the town centre (September park) is $1 (or 20kvnd).