George FmplesdaCosteedback
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Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It is too easy to find out who is likely to be included by asking for the information from the Immigration Dept. What they might find more difficult is checking how much you have transferred and when. The Thai authorities are notorious for not thinking things through before introducing a new policy so I would bet they are still busy trying to write the form. Of course, they will delay any announcement until 180+ days are up so the net is cast before we can find a way round it. From what I have seen so far what you will have to pay will depend on the allowances you are entitled to. -
It is interesting that being the most promiscuous also seems to earn you the title of "best shaggers". Considering the birth rate has dropped this title seems a bit unwarranted but there is a logical reason: Given the number of casual encounters that go on, plus the visit to the massage parlour, seeing the latest "Kik" (girlfriend), and a night out with the Mia Noi, not forgetting the 19th hole at the golf course in the afternoon before going home to the current wife could leave one a little tired. If I had that schedule I'd be looking for an inactive post at work so I could get some rest.
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Just got off the plane? It is clean, as clean as facial tissue but not as soft usually. There are decorative containers for it so it just looks like a tissue dispenser, just open the roll from the middle not the outside. What gets me though is how much they use, half a roll it would seem for some minor table spillage.
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The afternoon restrictions were introduced in the 70s but revived under the Thaksin dictatorship. It really is nonsense to think abolishing this old law will create even more death and injury on the roads. It will however allow restaurants and bars to legally do what many now pay the police to ignore. Hotels all used to say they were "exempt" and give you what you wanted, even on Buddhist days. Better for business and good for tourism.
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Does anyone remember the Lonely Planet Guides from the days before Tictok and other SM. Tuk tuks - tailors and jewellery shops, taxis - hotels and bars etc etc. Is this guy trying to advise people how to find trouble or just get into it for his amateur travel video? Tictok must be the most moronic thing on the internet. He's the scammer on this occasion.
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This statement really is as clear as mud: "A key upshot of this agreement is that active talks will now focus on granting visa-free access to Thai passport holders in the United Kingdom." These are tourist and business visas for short stays (for how long it doesn't say). I do not see how this is an advantage for Thais already living in the UK. Cameron is an idiot so I would guess this is another meaningless excuse for diplomats (civil servants) to spend time flying back and forth for a chat. I can only hope it leads to getting rid of 90 day reports for UK expats in Thailand.
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How often do you eat Thai Food?
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to Prubangboy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
At least 5 out of every 6 days, some home made but mostly from the market or food stalls. My favourite is Larb Moo with Chinese lettuce and sticky rice but I like many of the soups (moo deng for one), various rice dishes like Massaman or Penang (with sauces) and barbecue etc. I am allergic to shell fish and don't like smelly fish but enjoy Tom Yam Gai. I love veg but not "veggie" specific food. Thai Fried Chicken with sticky rice I usually eat when watching football games. On the odd day I'll have pizza, burger or stew. Do I miss western food?: English bangers, soft bacon, beans and black pudding with breakfast (not cocktail sausages, rock hard crispy bacon and cake). Campbell's Minestrone and Pea and Ham soup, good mashed potato with gravy and "English blend" teabags like Waitrose own brand.