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Pfizer Vaccine Fades Against Omicron in a Few Weeks
Thingamabob replied to Danderman123's topic in COVID-19 Coronavirus
Impossible to get un-biased info on the vaccines. I've had 2 AZ and 1 Pfizer. No reaction following the jabs apart from feeling a bit knackered but that's hardly abnormal for an old git like myself. There are, however, disturbing reports of some people experiencing fading, and some suffering extreme reactions post-vaccination. -
Everything is smaller in Thailand
Thingamabob replied to RamenRaven's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
It was once the case that Thais, and East Asian people generally, were smaller than westerners, but less so these days. A visit to an old Thai house will reveal less headroom in doorways etc. -
The laws anywhere are intended to control the poor, not only in Thailand. Just look at the profile of any prison population in any country. Anyway, you got your extension sorted in the end, while skating on thin ice, and well done for that.
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£0.6bn a year to uprate UK pensions for Thai retirees
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in UK & Europe Topics and Events
Disappointing but not surprising. As long ago as 1985 I was a member of a UK delegation from Taiwan to the UK parliament on this issue. Same answer then as we have now. Now we have back the right to participate in UK elections it's surprising that not one of the main UK parties has not yet spotted there could be extra votes for them if they supported this petition. -
There are appalling deaths everywhere, including the UK where very young children have been horribly murdered. Recent information indicates that the UK police are solving less than 5% of reported crimes.
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Well said.
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April Expat migration has started leaving places a lot quieter
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
it would be good to see the nightlife opening up. Will that ever happen I wonder ? -
If Thailand is getting tougher for expats, how about Vietnam?
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in General Topics
After nearly 40 years residing mainly in Thailand it is still the first choice for me compared to all the other countries where I have ived and worked. I am always puzzled by the many people on this forum who find so much to criticise about life here. -
What if you're too ill?
Thingamabob replied to KhaoYai's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This is an important issue which will affect many of us sooner or later. There was a time when Immigration would come to your home if you were housebound for any reason but that service appears to have lapsed. -
What does working with a visa agent look like?
Thingamabob replied to ThLT's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
At 80 years old I have never used an agent for any purpose in over 40 years in Thailand. It's a matter of personal choice/circumstance. I can envisage a time before long when I may have to due to the inevitable effects of old age on mobility etc. -
Muang Tong Thani Closed
Thingamabob replied to 21cSchizoidMan's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
A simple change clearly explained by Ubon Joe to whom many thanks. -
Also, the only places in the world I have been mugged are London (once) and Manila (twice). And, as has already been said above, the food in the Philippines is awful. Best of luck.
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Best to proceeed as you are currently, and if in any doubt in any particular situation wear a mask rather than not wear one.
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Thailand trapped in a household debt quagmire
Thingamabob replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Ford Fortuners ?