Moonlover

I believe the last paragraph covers it. And I agree. I'd rather see a kid brought up by a lover couple of whatever gender they happen to be, than by a gnarled old granny who has no vested interest in the child's future. I see that far too often around here.

As Socrates said: 'When your feet hurt, you hurt all over'

Yes I agree with that. I've checked mine against my Omron BP monitor and it is well off the mark. I only regard my smart watch as good for recording my daily step count (from which it derives distance and calories used) and my heart rate whilst I'm out on my walks. I wouldn't rely on it for anything else, despite its many claimed attributes.

Not at all. There is a Jewish community in Thailand and we have Islamic terrorist activities in the south. It's not too difficult for someone to get ideas about hitting a 'soft target'.

There's an interesting article on that very topic right here. Why are doctors wary of wearables?

It's not about the length of ones life, it's about the quality of that life. If your GP considers that a small intake of whisky is not harmful, then that's fine. In fact I'd agree with him. (see my post above) But I've been to too many funerals since I've been here where the cause of death was put down as 'cancer'. But knowing the Thais prehensity for alcohol I'm quite convinced that what that really means is 'alcohol induced cancer'. It's convinced me that 'everything in moderation' is a good code to live by.

I completely agree with you. The last time I had a bender was on my 70th birthday. I've cut way back since then. I'm now 78 and will only partake of one whisky (on the rocks) per day. Like you I don't keep any beer in the house. I have no health concerns whatsoever and haven't visited a doctor's office in years.

The real irony of this income requirement is that, prior to the withdrawal of the embassy letters we didn't have to prove that we were remitting any money into Thailand at all. All we we needed to do was present the letter showing that we had an income, (or in some cases we were claiming that we had one)

Not necessary if one has the income and is prepared to do a modicum of paperwork. Commitment doesn't just mean money.

Have wife here, have my home here. All my income is deposited and spent here and I have no where else to go. If that's not commitment was is?

If you are neither American, Australian or British, then a letter from your embassy will suffice. Otherwise bank statements, proof of foreign deposits and a bank letter are required. P.S. It's 40K Baht a month, not 150k.

Having correctly identified a problem with the brakes (serviceable brakes do not squeak) he still went ahead and rented the scooter. More fool him.

Well, I've just read 'road construction'. What do you regard it as?

Whatever became of the 'Big Bike License' that the government and DLT were banging on about a few years back? That was supposed to put an end to folks going out and buying these poweful machines and taking off without any training or experience. So sad that not only could the father not control his impatient urge to get out there and 'test' his new toy, he had to show off to his son as well. What a mentality!

Yes and the most important one is 'don't preach!'

Oh and I forgot. It's great for reading my e-books on. But phone calls? Na!

A phone. Isn't that the thing I use for banking and paying for goods and services with? Oh and playing Sudoku on.

As far as I know, other than me tentatively testing the system, the ABS on my Aerox has only been activated once in 4 years when an old dear on a motorcycle plus trailer swung into a u turn on a narrow lane right in front of me. There is no doubt in my mind that without ABS I would have either ploughed straight into her, or dropped my own bike. Once was enough to convince me of its value. ABS on a motorcycle is akin to the ejector seat in a jet fighter. You may only ever need it once, but when you do, you will really, really need it. It's little wonder that many countries are now making it a mandatory fit on all new motorcycles. Are you paying attention @Bangkok Black?

People from Lao do not need a visa to enter Thailand for stays of less than 60 days.

It doesn't seem to occur to you that the Russians that are here in Thailand are NOT the ones fighting in Ukraine. I don't think they need your childish assistance to see the 'error of they ways'.

I am highly suspicious of this email and certainly won't be responding to it, should I receive it. How many time have we all read messages from our banks, words to this affect: 'we will never ask you for confidential information by email'? Sorry, I meant to attach the link and forgot. See below. https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/invoices/dictionary/unique-taxpayer-reference/

Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) actually and here's a note regarding that number: 'Like National Insurance numbers, UTR numbers are highly confidential, and there are only a few circumstances in which you should give your Unique Taxpayer Reference to someone other than HMRC'. So don't sticking on any forms. And BTW I am a British citizen and a K bank customer who has not received this e mail (as yet)

Kanolone oral paste is very effective against mouth ulcers.

So obviously yes.