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Could have done without that second photo...

True, but I'm comparing it to the table in the OP which refers to new state pension only (£185.15pw in 2022/23). Although it compares miserably with other European countries, the UK state pension has actually doubled in the past 10 years (£115.95pw @ April 2015, £230.25pw @ April 2025).

That looks like the 2022 figure, it's currently £958.53, rising 4.1% in April.

Maybe the guy had tried to talk his gf into having a threesome, and she agreed, "with one condition"...

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420 is quite a precise number. It's almost as if this idea was hatched under the influence of the devil's lettuce...

You could get two 4s for the same price as an 8.

Any experience from people who have completed this questionnaire? If informing Nationwide about non residence I'm wondering what they do next.

Just read it as well. According to this Nationwide should allow existing accounts to remain open. https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/which-banks-allow-you-to-keep-your-account-as-an-expat-aIiEs1i49WTf

It would have been fine but for the guy who kept ringing the bell to buy all the stewardesses a drink...

Mattress City has some good brands often with decent discounts: https://mattresscity.co.th/th?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApY-7BhBjEiwAQMrrEXfzdboaFGDn03S5DIFwSKPu4fkDMnnEINP4gojYYFDiLuEAf8lljxoC7b4QAvD_BwE

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I noticed I have a TIN listed on one of my savings account statements here in relation to the (very low) interest rates given. Is this the same number the RD is talking about?

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If you don't fancy the pills you could perhaps try switching to a Non ED visa?

Thanks for the dark mode, appreciated.

Pretty sure TPC has sent you the correct answer here. The 5 year membership expires 3rd January, and immigration made an error stamping you beyond that date. Until a few years ago getting a 6th year out of the 5 year elite was common practice, but more recently immigration had a problem with it - I remember comments on the forum where people were warned they'd be on overstay if they stayed beyond the expiry of their membership. How much this is enforced is anyone's guess, given that immigration officers are clearly still stamping people beyond the 5 year mark. Edit. Just saw your second email response from TPC. A few years ago they were writing to members toward the end of their membership expiry warning of overstay consequences of staying beyond the 5 years. It seems like their muddled response in their second message to you shows they've since backed down from this position.

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That guy was identified in the news report as a "fat farang", no mention of nationality.

Just installed a pretty decent kitchen faucet from Mr DIY for 299฿. The previous one was Rasland brand (from Homepro) and was leaking quite badly after two or three years. The Mr DIY one is almost identical and less than half the price - they seem to have improved their products recently.

I did this in 2022 and completed the entire process in under two months. Visit to CW immigration the next working day after returning on 30 day visa exempt entry to apply for the Non O, and again 45 days before it expired. With the Non O (retirement) I was required to have a home visit during the under consideration period which was normal at that time, not sure if this is still required. From the date you visit the office to apply for the extension.

I had a daikon recently, it was a load of radish.

I did a Wise transfer from UK three days ago and funds for long term stay in Thailand was still there at the bottom of the list.

There's at least three - LTR is under Ministry of Interior (BOI), DTV is Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Elite is owned by TAT under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. And then immigration (under the RTP) often have their own ideas about whether to let people in or not. With the Revenue Department thrown into the mix from next year it'll be enough to befuddle Kafka.

13/3, they used the building on the corner about half way up on the right. Not a great film, but fun to spot the landmarks - big fight at Marine Disco towards the end.