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The rescuers gave him ammonia to sniff to clear his head and escorted him off the road. They then helped him get back on the motorbike to continue his journey to his place of residence.

9 hours ago, ian carman said:

Maybe it’s easier on a computer because I suppose I’m only transferring contents of email for flight ticket ,accommodation etc 

Uploading from an android is simple I dont see how aj iphone would differ. Just save docs in correct upload format and size and upload. Easy.

7 hours ago, Stevey said:

You’ve provided no information to this thread so far other than to chime in with some negativity. Stick me on your ignore list as you’ve got better things to do surely rather than read my ramblings. Your a troll. 

Thats funny. Do you know you are calling one if the most knowlegable people on here and is also a moderator a troll. Your topic is a good reading car crash.

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Why is that selfish ?? ...  Some people are clearly trying too hard to admonish the Op for effectively being incredibly caring but failing to word his concerns in a manner most can relate to. 

 

The Op clearly loves his wife... he saying that if something happens to his wife his life is over....  

 

 

No I think he means that if something happens to her, then there will be no one to take care of him. Dont forget he doesnt want to drive because of a heart issue. My comment was in semi jest actually but as you took it to be a serious comment I answered accordingly.

On 12/15/2022 at 1:53 PM, Mr Derek said:

Well, yeah, but if she gets killed, it's effectively the end of my life too.

How selfish is that?

Your post makes no sense. You said "Cockney Chav" which I presume are speaking with a London accent and Chav which which is someone who is dressed in a particular manner ie sportswear or Burberry shirt. As they were shirtless how did you identify them as Chavs? I obviously identify with your stereotyping but be careful it could come back to bite you.

2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Thb 20K visa price about to rise!

Thats funny what a silly statement. This is nothing to do with agent fees for a visa

Its an extension of your last entry. Why on earth would they need information about your entry in May? Think about it.

20 hours ago, Inala said:

Sounds good, pretty much exactly as I plan to do. And there's no way I will end up in a Thai village, I've spent enough time up there to know that it's just too quite for me. 
My only concern is that my house in Oz is quite nice and probably has too much inherent value tied up in it to be just sitting around. I own it outright, but I don't really want the hassle of renting it. I also need to partially update/renovate it, so I was thinking of doing just enough to keep it in good nick ready for when one day I won't be able to fly to and from every year.

Do you rent yours out whilst away or just lock it up? I like the flexibility of being able to return at any time without worrying about tenants. Once you rent it, that option is gone.

How long do you think you can keep up the travelling and living between countries? Do you worry one day you won't be able to get on the plane?  

A very sensible reply and understanding of the situation. My house in the UK is increasing in value all the time so I see no reason to sell. I dont rent because as you pointed out you lose the flexibilty option. I like the fact that I can go back every year for a few months. Yes I think about the future. At this stage the only thing stopping me travelling would be health. At this time I have a couplw of issues but nothing serious. If I couldnt travel I would probably bite the bullit and get my wife a UK settlement visa, its not needed at this time as she has a long term 10 year visit visa. Time will tell. The trick is to keep active and dont stagnate. Although today I am feeling well rough after a night out in Pattaya with a mate who is visiting lol

14 hours ago, Hummin said:

For many people a relationship is a an agreement to help and support each other to make a good life. Even you live in middle of nowhere it is not automatically wifes territory. Just wanted to mention it. 

Sure I agree with that. However over here it tends to work like that. My wifes mother and sisters are fine when I visit, the father is a bit of a drunkard. Obviously they do not speak English and I have no interest in learning Issan. I speak very little Thai but enough to make myself understood. I cannot think of anything more boring than living there. There is literally nothing and I mean nothing to do. I would go crazy.

23 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

you are comparing a visit w/living there... my home is there, my bed is there, my recliner is there, my computer is there... my friends and family are there... We were raising a kid who I would pick up at school every day... lunch w/friends in town, afternoon nap and foot massage simultaneously... and since there was not much English spoken, I can now speak Thai w/relative fluidity.. not boring at all... 

 

If I visited for a day or two, I might have been bored too...

Sounds really boring. Each to his own though. I imagine you would be doing much the same in your own country. 

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

That joke has already been done TWICE in this thread

And it wasn't even funny the first time , although I suppose that the guys who shyly giggle when sex is mentioned would be giggling at the joke . 

   Just say sex and they burst out laughing 

Nothing wrong with bar girls or even ex gogo girls. My lady was one and now makes an excellent wife. There are 1,000's of foreigners in the same situation no need to get defensive. 

2 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I lived in a village for near 20 years.. loved it. 

Thers always 1 Finicky one lol. Not for me I am afraid. When we go visiting the family I always go to the local hotel resort to sleep. Then go back to the village and relax on a recliner reading a book whilst she does the family thing and we are ready to go back to civilsation. An overnight visit is enough for me, I dont know how people can live there. Nothing to do  its so boring.

8 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

How many successful, to those that went broke?

Yes many of those as well. There are some though as long as you have the right format and business brain who own successfull bars, some even a chain of them.

18 hours ago, Inala said:

Good answer...and how I feel. Have you retired already?

Yes I retired at 56 in 2013. I bought a house just outside Pattaya with my Thai wife and we spend 7 months a year here. We both return to the UK every May for 4 to 5 months to see my lads and grandchildren. I did not sell my house in the UK like so many do. I am confident I made the right decision as I am with the relationship with my wife who I have been with since 2011 and married since 2014. At 30 years old she is young enough to keep me young and we do many activities that I detailed in my original post together. Best decision I ever made. Dont whatever you do be persuaded to go and live in a Thai village.

6 hours ago, Lucky Bones said:

Buy a bar in Pattaya  What could go wrong?????????

Many successfull bar owners in Pattaya. What is your point?

I visited The Queen Siriket Navy Hospital 2 weeks go. Every single person and there were hundreds were wearing a mask. Although I dont like wearing a mask, out of respect I did so. If requested to wear a mask in a given situation I would look at the circumstances and if its a reasonable request I will do so.

On 12/3/2022 at 7:32 PM, Peterphuket said:

Ridiculous, have you ever heard of VPN, for example.

Whats a VPN got to do with it. He means checking the immigration database to see if you have entered or left Thailand.

Just continue to get the ferry and go to the main beach. I know where the best place to go is but sorry I am not posting it publicly because I want to keep it the way it is.

Why the secret? Are you embarassed to state where you come from?

Apparently the kids are Cambodian kids with no parents who ran away from the home. They are a lost cause already, bad parents who dont care and Thai authorities, legalising cannabis without any due care as to what the effect of this decision would have in the real world. I am all for legalising the drug but for heavens sake lets take back some control. Even in liberal countries like the Netherlands you cannot openly deal and sell the drug like it is over here now.

What do you expect. It always rains in November. Rainfall is equivalent to April and May. December will be mostly dry.