Thingamabob

Usually it's the other way round with adults being classdified as children, some of whom are 6 ft tall with beards.

The idea that Thailand is a cheap place to live only applies to a foreigner leading a very quiet life in an entirely rural setting. Otherwise Thailand is no longer inexpensive.

..or maybe very smart.

Order of preference, first, sit alone, second, sit next to a corpse, third, sit next to a living person.

Not bald, 83 years old, happily married to my Thai wife, aged 68, since 1990. I smoke 1 small cigar a day, and no longer drink alcohol. At my age I must be fading away, to refer to one of your categories, but slowly, and thankful for still being able to mostly enjoy life.

Immigration control has been non-existent in the UK for many years. I remember a time when the entrance and departure of all people, Brits and foreigners alike, was meticulously recorded, and often closely questioned if there was any doubt about their credibility. Now it's free movement for all. Not good.

They have been shown in front of the cameras being reunited with their families. I wonder how long it will be before they are re-arrested, never to be seen again. Shame on you Thailand.

My uncle John arrived in Bangkok in 1946 following his involvement throughout the Burma campaign. Years later he advised me, in my early teens, never to turn down the opportunity of a posting to Bangkok if it was offered. At the time I wondered what on earth he was talking about.....

Ridiculous comment. Find something else to do.

Of course. The fact is, though, that Hayward was an 'ivory tower' man who should have known better. He was not somebody I could ever get on with. Far too fond of himself.

So what ? I doubt she would have any idea why people like yourself find it necessary to comment on her choice of T shirt.

In my case 30 years with BP. I entirely agree your comments ref the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Utterly appalling, and out of character with the way in which BP had normally handled such tragedies. Hayward resigned shortly thereafter.

Of course.

At least there is currently talk about peace rather than, up to now, talk about an endless supply of weapons to keep the war going.

Accidents do happen in the oil business notwithstanding the considerable efforts made to avoid them. In this regard BP has a good record for over a hundred years of operations.

Maybe your spoken Thai is not well understood by Thai people.

It would be good if we could obtain extensions of stay for longer than just 1 year, say 2 or 3 years, and not have to do 90 day reports which are a relatively recent requirement. No other complaints, and very happy to be still living in Thailand after many years.

Thai Government departments move at their own pace. As you have been advised earlier the Department of Protocol at the MFA is probably the place to lodge your complaint, best in written Thai. Don't expect much by way of a response, and beware of exposing yourself to a defamation case. Unlikely from a government department, but not unknown.

Some of us are indeed old, but at least we've grown up. I'm not aware of any posters who are opposed to well-run casinos, nor any who want Thailand to fail.

Yes. Read the article.

Should read 'friendliness', of course. Error regretted.

The PM is talking about an ethics code ? Stunning hypocrisy from someone who has just approved the return of 40 plus Uyghurs to detention and torture in China.

They must have feared their number was up the moment Thaksin returned from Dubai. The message is, to anyone, anywhere, trying to escape persecution, don't come to Thailand. Sooner or later you will be betrayed by people here who are easily bought off.

Very sad. Anybody trying to escape persecution in China would be well advised not to come anywhere near Thailand, especially since Thaksin returned and became de facto leader.

I like Thai people because of their friendless and their good humour. They can also be very kind to people who respect them.