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Well, I slightly disagree with what you say @rough diamond. It's possible, just possible that Trump was being genuine, after all he has said so many times that he wants this war ended. The meeting fell apart when that Pit Bull, otherwise known as Vance let rip and from there on it was all down hill. Afterall we cannot possibly have the POTUS and his Vice disagreeing in public can we.

This is the only sensible answer so far. We are from different countries, having a variety of DTAs, each with their own nuances. We may have become knowledgeable regarding our own situations, but that doesn't mean we can offer any meaningful advice to others. And that's been the problem all along on this forum, too many pseudo 'experts', throwing in a bit of advice here and a bit more over there, until it's all become total mishmash. I've sorted mine out now and I feel confident in the knowledge that I do not need to file a tax return and I won't be doing so. But that's me, You, @John Hansen are in a completely different situation.

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That could give the World a glimmer of hope, except for one thing. We've now seen the 'nature of the beast' that's waiting in the wing, just one 'heartbeat away' as they say.

How Trump’s compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking, undermines democracy and threatens global stability. A very thought provoking and scary article from 'The Conversation'. (apologies for the length of the link) https://theconversation.com/how-trumps-compulsion-to-dominate-sabotages-dealmaking-undermines-democracy-and-threatens-global-stability-251210?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest from The Conversation for March 4 2025 - 3284533518&utm_content=Latest from The Conversation for March 4 2025 - 3284533518+CID_8634f8a1a4f866a515339ae0fb4425b9&utm_source=campaign_monitor_global&utm_term=How Trumps compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking undermines democracy and threatens global stability

I'm quite sure that if they bring the right experts in, that building can be dropped using explosives. Plenty of Demolition videos on Youtube.

Bike is short for bicycle, which rolls off the tongue quite nicely. Trike is short for tricycle, which likewise also rolls off the tongue. But Quadickle? No, it just doesn't work does it. Hence the universally accepted term 'quad bike'. Paradoxical, but that's they way it is. And no, not quad ATVs. They are designed to be 'off road' vehicles, as many others have pointed out. ATV would imply otherwise.

Suit yourself, but I can still bring it up whenever I want to. And I've even tested it to see if it works. It does!

@rough diamond That menu bar appears if you use the 'magnifier' function on Win 11. Press Ctrl+ until it appears. Press Ctrl- until it disappears again. I've never actually used it.

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There, fixed it for you. All you have to do toggle over to English in the top righthand corner. (I can't do that for you) http://air4thai.pcd.go.th/webV3/#/StationDetail

Try getting a bit adventurous with your mouse!

Simply look at that the situation map on Air4Thai. http://air4thai.pcd.go.th/webV3/#/Home

It's probably down to the availability of a forensic pathologist to carry out the autopsy. It's a legal requirement in most countries when a 'suspicious death' occurs, why not Thailand?

A villager pinned a swastika flag on the front of his house sometime back. It didn't bother me as others have said, he wouldn't be aware of its significance. In fact an AI overview says: 'The swastika originates from ancient India, where the term "swastika" comes from the Sanskrit language and means "well-being" or "good fortune"; it has been used for millennia by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains as a sacred symbol'. However, we do occasionally get a visitor from Germany who is married into a family here, so I had my wife explain to our Phu Ya Ban (her nephew) that it might be offensive to him. Sure enough it was moved to a less obvious position.

nd 'The One That Got Away' is on iPlayer. I've just watched the 2nd episode this evening. 'Virdee' also on iPlayer is a good series as well. I've just finished watching that one. There's a good, if rather long winded review here. https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a63583773/virdee-bbc-review/

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Otherwise known as a false declaration!

I think you must have miss heard that Simon. I cannot believe there could be a 4 month delay! Unless, of course they have some reason to question your entitlement. If you're like most folks and get paid 4 weekly, your first payment will be 4 weeks from your inception date (usually your birthday) plus the number of days up your normal payment day. You can work that out from your NI number. (See the website below) For all the moaning one reads about the DWP and the IPC, overall they are very efficient. https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/when-youre-paid

You can only get a Wise debit card if you have a UK address. The poster above, just like the O/P applied from Thailand. That would indicate that they are, like me already living abroad and do not have a UK address. So your suggestion @jori123 is a moot one.

Exactly so. There are posters on here whose contributions are, to put it bluntly, grossly irritating. If I was sat in a bar having a drink and someone close by was waxing forth in an irritating manner, I would pick up my drink and move away. The 'ignore user' list serves the same purpose. Like you say, there is no obligation to use it.

Bamboo has quite a short life. There are many prefabricated timber frame small dwellings available throughout Thailand that would suit your purpose and would last a lot longer.

I think you've said it for all of us @motdaeng. Well done @Furioso wishing you a safe journey back to the Land of Smiles. P.S. It was great to switch on my computer this morning and read some good news for a change!

It's a Swedish Air Force Gripen, so I thinks reasonable to assume it's operating off a Swedish highway.

I would have thought it unlikely that the roof would be ripped off in an accident that resulted in the vehicle landing on its side. More likely the roof was cut off by the rescuers to gain access. It's a common practice.