Moonlover

The article says that there will be 'on site attendants'. They will be needed to assist the lame and elderly up and down them. They're an accident waiting to happen.

Are the, almost human size, graphics not clear enough for you then?

Another great book set in this region is 'Return of a King' by William Dalrymple. It's a true account of the 1st Anglo-Afghan War, when the British East India Company attempted to instal it's own puppet ruler in Kabul. All went well at first, but in the end it resulted in a humiliating defeat , which lead to the retreat from Kabul and the subsequent slaughter in the Hindu Kush. I found it so fascinating that I've have read it twice.

Good tip. Thank you. I've just checked on Amazon and the Kindle version is just 99 pence. That'll be my next read. Right now I'm reading Sir Max Hastings' account of the Vietnam war. As a Brit I knew very little about it, so it's a real eye opener for me.

With the amount of reported crime that we see on this forum alone, I shudder to think what this country would be like if this statement of yours was anywhere near true.

It's reported right here in The Nation: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40049453

Of course, yes. But it's still the same procedure. A marriage extension has to undergo additional checks that are not required for a retirement extension.

Yes, that is quite normal. As you're aware you have to present two copies of your application. One copy is sent off to the regional office for your area, who carry out additional checks. Those checks, I am told are to confirm that you and your wife are a genuine item. A lot of sham marriages abound here and the regional offices are better able to sniff out any that may be suspicious. Your local office cannot give the final nod until they have received approval from the regional office.

Because it is very unlikely that this will ever affect me.

I'm not talking about the number of hurricanes, I'm talking about the intensity of them. And from the article you have just referenced: 'Savin Chand, a senior lecturer at the Federation University in Australia, while there may be fewer tropical cyclones in the future, it is likely they will be more intense'. Which is more or less what the BBC article said.

Oh does it? 🥱

Firstly the article did NOT say they they were becoming more frequent, but it does say they ARE becoming more intense and there are plenty of other references to that effect. Here's just one below. I'd would tend toward the science rather than an anonymous poster. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42251921

Ask Google AI about hurricanes and this is what you'll read: 'Yes, studies indicate that hurricanes are becoming stronger and more intense due to climate change. Warmer ocean temperatures and rising sea levels are contributing to these trends, leading to more powerful winds, heavier rainfall, and increased storm surges'. Just because you don't feel the effects of climate change where you live, it doesn't mean it isn't happening.

I would guess that every country on the planet is feeling the cost of the Houthi's interference with international shipping. A jet fighter and a few Reapers is small beer by comparison. The sooner they are put out of action the better it well be for everyone.

Really? Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, hasn't put to sea this century! https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/will-russias-admiral-kuznetsov-aircraft-carrier-ever-leave-drydock Mind you, this incident is somewhat less embarrassing than the Royal Navy's loss of an F35. Some nerd forgot to remove an engine intake cover during prefight checks.

Oh but he does! Not mentioned in the article (how remiss of them) is his 'modest private pension'. As mentioned by me and others, he's a 'former banker'. UK banks are generally known to offer good pension packages to all their staff, so I wonder how 'modest this pension is. https://thai.news/news/thailand/christopher-lees-retirement-struggle-the-impact-of-frozen-uk-pensions-on-british-expats-in-thailand

I agree with you. It does seem somewhat incredulous that a 'former banker' of all professions would not have been aware of the implications of moving to Thailand. I've always been under the impression that being 'something in banking', to coin a phrase, was a good safe haven when it comes to retirement. I'm in much the same situation as you are but I'm doing just fine here on my pensions, despite the cap on my state pension and I'm basically crap when it comes to money management.

I recall from the announcement last year on this issue that a common family name, sharing the same address is acceptable. I'm the same situation as you and I've not heard from either of my 2 account holders.

Why can't the instructor take a photo ? Because he/she should be concentrating on teaching the student(s), not faffing around with a camera. Apart from anything else, it's called 'presenting a good roll model'.

There's been a holiday remember. Just give them a chance to catch up.

Well post a screen shot, then those familiar with the area can make a judgment call.

I do not agree that 'a very fragile industry' would be under threat. The ban only applies to trainees and their instructors and rightfully so as I have said. And if the rational were to be explained to them, they would understand. Dive centres could use a dedicated experienced diver/photographer to take the much wanted oh ah photographs and profit from it. (a method I've encountered in Turkey) But you're certainly right about the damage caused by boats. We had the same problem in Egypt where I worked as a dive guide and it is very difficult, almost impossible to police.

This is a very sensible ruling. It's not the photo that endangers the coral, it's the trainee diver who has yet to master the all important skills of breath and buoyancy control. I've seen many a diver concentrating so much on getting the perfect shot that they loose touch with their orientation and drift into reef. Learn to dive first, then consider taking a camera with you.

You're 'jumping the gun' a bit. It's only a proposal.

This does not apply when moving from a 2 year licence to a 5 years. Only when renewing a full 5 year licence. Unlike a full licence, the 2 year one does not expire on ones birthday. Hassle! What hassle? Save your money and do it yourself. It's easy.