Thingamabob

I've known many highly successful people who almost until death were happy and prosperous, and never stopped frequenting bars and brothels.

Recently CW have accepted an update of my SCB bank book a day before the day of my application for a retirement extension. This for info. only. No guarantee this will work for others.

Carden, a director of American International Tax Advisers, grubbing about for business. Why are local expat groups hosting this kind of meeting ? Find something else to do.

Of course.

Thanks.

At CW usually in and out in 1 hour, occasionally a bit longer. Not exactly a hardship.

In my opinion the infrastructure in Thailand is not bad in terms of, for example, roads, power, food and communications, and rather better than some supposedly more advanced countries.

Still going to be tough for Reform to progress to election-winning mode given Britain's first past the post electoral system.

As ever I hope the cobra was really returned to a remote forested area. No idea why people are so frightened of snakes.

While ostensibly acting as a friendly peacemaker and go-between Qatar continues to host Hamas leaders in luxury in Doha.

Attempting to link this death to Trump is both ridiculous and pathetic.

Weird comment. The move of the current US govt to stop men from competing in womens' sport, using women's restrooms etc is surely good. Unbelievable that anybody would not support the new legislation.

This will drag on for ever. Too much time and money invested in keeping things just the way they are.

Groups of British youths have been banned from some bars in Europe.

I entirely agree. The problem is the activities of the DEA, and the 'war' against drugs generally, has become a business with lots of well paid jobs on offer. The chances of decriminalisation, regulation, control and tax are therefore very slim.

Thai drains seem to be claiming a lot of victims these days.

What you apparently fail to see is that it is the bargirls who have to pay the bill for whatever amount the customer refuses to accept. In this case I gather the customer was also very loud and very rude.

Fair enough. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Regarding your comment expressing surprise that 'locals' would voice an opinion on the matter the answer is, they do, quite openly with foreigners they know well and trust. They are, however, far more guarded in discussion with other locals. Regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, that is indeed the objective of the (somewhat detached) international community. However, for those who actually live in the region it's a case of dream on. As I have said, a far more radical approach is needed if a lasting peace is to be achieved.

None.

Having lived and worked in the region for many years I can assure you very few, if any, Middle Eastern countries welcome Palestinian refugees. One thing is for sure, the re-strucuring of Gaza needs a radical approach if further conflicts are to be avoided.

Thank you. Your views are noted.

Not all the sex workers are in favour of being registered with the Thai Revenue Department.

Don't worry. We've got your message, and your enthusiasm for battery driven cars is understood. Take it easy, and have a nice day.

Appalling behaviour. Deport, and re-entry denial for a long time. This kind of incident only serves to sully the reputation of Israelis world-wide.