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Thingamabob

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  1. No particular objection, just a shame that so much in the UK is up for sale to whoever from wherever.
  2. Lived and worked in many countries, finally retiring to Thailand nearly 30 years ago. Now old I've no intention of going anywhere. No idea if this makes me a globalist or not.
  3. Those that control Thailand have not wanted foreigners here since events following the end of WW2. They do not want outsiders to know what goes on here.
  4. Logic has not been a feature of most governments covid responses around the world, not only in Thailand. Latest example is Austria who have just introduced the most restrictive legislation since the Nazis took over in 1938.
  5. Keep your TM6 safe, and as an added precaution keep a copy as well. If you are not Thai you will need the TM6 to accompany a number of applications/reports.
  6. Most countries have nightlife entertainment in one form or another, some highly discreet, some less so. I would guess that about 25% plus of visitors enjoy at least a meal out and a drink or two in the evening, while maybe about 10% plus proceed thereafter to sample more exotic activities.
  7. Lived and worked in UK, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. Extended work visits to many others. Loved Thailand and Taiwan.
  8. This is just lip service to the idea that those governing Thailand want to attract more foreigners, rich or not so rich. They don't. They do not want outsiders seeing what goes on here. It goes back to events following the end of WW2.
  9. Travelled to Thailand in the '60s and 70's, worked here in the 80's, married my Thai wife in 1990, retired to live here in 1993. Now 80 years old and still happily married to my Thai wife, and very much enjoying being in Thailand.
  10. I've lived and worked on 4 continents. To this day, for me, Thailand is by far and away the best place to be. Minimal hassle and friendly people. Never used an agent for extensions and have always found the process simple and straightforward. Anyway, I wish you well, and hope things turn out well for you.
  11. If anyone, of any age, has no money in Thailand best to get out fast in any way you can. It's got nothing to do with being old.
  12. Over the years snotty elite Thai killjoys have tried to change the character of Thai nightlife/entertainment. They have always failed, and I suspect they will fail again even with the dictatorial powers that they have adopted as a result of covid.
  13. Went back to the UK 5 years ago intending to stay for a month. Left after 2 weeks. So sad to see what the UK has become. I prefer to remember it as it once was.
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