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12 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Phobia is an irrational fear, fear of Islam and a dislike of it's culture is entirely rational and justified.

I've heard it said that Britain will be a Muslim country under sharia law in the next 50-75 years.

5 hours ago, rhyddid said:

This the aim of Brexiters and BS BJ, bring UK to a financial disaster so US companies can buy UK at Greece price !

Completely wrong.

5 hours ago, Pinot said:

As above, it's not required, but IMHO it will be in the future. The 400/40 policies which was going to be required is a good minimal healthcare policy. I bought one for a couple of reasons. 

1. The policies have to be bought before you're 70 years of age. (I'll turn 70 this year)

2. It's a good minimal healthcare policy at a good price. ($1500 USD) I'm saving 2/3 over my previous policy healthcare policy which the premium was rising 10% a year and was going to end when I'm 75 anyway. This new policy will not be cancelled at any age and policy premium increases are minimal. 

 

I don't like the fact that I have to go to Thai Public hospitals but there are some good ones and should be adequate.

What is the basis for your opinion that it will be required in future ?

Any questions about the disappearance of MH370 should be put to the Chinese government.

This is a total waste of time and money.

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You only need know one thing about Johnson, he’s a inveterate liar.

 

Nothing he says has any credibility.

 

 

He's also an amazingly popular guy. Check all the polls.

On 11/1/2019 at 8:35 PM, sirineou said:

 I hope you are right about the winter, a bit cool is always nice in Thailand, but I am afraid

You are confusing weather with climate. The climate is becoming increasingly warmer , no one is disputing that. even though weather in some regions and for some times might become cooler. 

Many different views on the climate from many different scientists. Who knows what the reality is ?

Very difficult to forecast this one. Possibly a Tory win but without an overall majority ie no change from the present. Oh dear....

It never ceases to amaze me that so many humans like to kill animals.

Flash the cash young man. Works well most of the time.

Very difficult to call this one. I just hope we don't get another hung parliament. Too awful to contemplate.

78, still mobile and brain seems to work ok most of the time. Happily married to my Thai wife, 65, for 35 years. Main worry is who will care for our cats and dogs should we both expire. I have to fight against worrying about that and all the other usual ageing issues every day, and so far just about winning but very much aware that time is running out. I try just to take things day by day and occupy myself with exercise, tv news, word games and some exercise.

All jumping before they're pushed out by their constituences. Good riddance.

9 hours ago, colinneil said:

OP asks, why is the policeman smiling?.... Answer because he is a sicko.

Same as a few members on here they get some kind of kick about dead people.

Can't you read ? There were no dead people.

Not clear what really happened, but I suspect the foreigner was being rather unpleasant. Thais generally don't react this way unless provoked.

In spite of Boris personally being way ahead of all the other party leaders in the polls this is far from looking like a Tory walkover. The existence of the Brexit Party makes the outcome unpredictable. If the Tories and Brexit do not cooperate Corbyn/Labour could well slide in through the back door.

As far as I'm concerned this merely confirms what was already known. Why all the fuss ?

20 hours ago, awol666 said:

Well...What`s this then?

Immigration Bureau

Call Center: 1178
Address: Immigration Bureau 507 Soi Suan Plu Sathorn Bangkok 10120

 

That's the old immigration centre which was closed years ago. You need to go to Chaeng Wattana.

I've been driven by people of 80 approx who drive well, and people of 40 approx who drive very badly indeed.

8 hours ago, Skallywag said:

Thais smile at me at almost every shop, grocery, massage, 7-11, or bank I visit. 

You greet people and smile, they smile back.   

Never heard of someone going about their daily business and using the words "bringing lots of gifts" ?
 

Well said. Totally fed up with whiners and whingers. 

9 minutes ago, dunroaming said:

Like your optimism that anyone in the EU would listen to what Boris has to say.

 

Unlikely that Johnson will get the snap election agreed even with all his threats.  Now claiming that if parliament doesn't go along with him he will have the government go on strike! Pathetic beyond belief.  He had Javid admit today that they wouldn't be leaving by the end of October, clearly he is too cowardly to face the press himself.

 

The only thing stopping the other parties from agreeing to an election is having the threat of no-deal still on the table.  I totally understand the need for having that when negotiating the deal with the EU but that is done now.  That was always Boris's argument for having it there at all.  Now he is using it as a threat to parliament if they don't go along with him.  Another pathetic attempt at bullying.

 

I am often accused of criticising Johnson unfairly.  Well I stand by everything I have said about him.  The lovable rogue persona has worn much too thin now.

You are kidding yourself. The only reason Labour and others do not want an election is that the Tories are going to win it. Grow up and get real.

Boris working hard under the very difficult circumstances left to him by Cameron and May. Whining Brits should give him their full support.