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This can be an issue for those of us who travel often. Thankfully, I'm in Bangkok and can renew 45 days before expiry. Also, my renewal coincides with Songkran so I am always going to be in Thailand at that time. To the OP, definitely advise, as other said, to stay on retirement. It ensures never being hassled or denied entry. Peace of mind is valuable.

In Bangkok, Grab or Bolt (or both as I can't remember), has a "lady driver" option when booking a car. A much safer choice that my GF has used several times when coming home from a night out with friends.

Yes, that is true. A gas bottle won't explode on it's own unless it was engulfed in an inferno already. The biggest risk is that one of the supply lines to the cookers/hobs was to leak. This could lead to a build up of gas in the building. At the right concentration, one spark and BOOM! That would be my biggest worry. As others have suggested, ensure that the restaurant apparatus is inspected periodically by any safety/licensing body (if that's even a thing in Thailand).

Earlier this year, in February, I arrived and BOTH the immigration areas were rammed right down to the bottom of the ramps. Staff told me "one hour wait". Thankfully I managed to blag my way into the r/h side priority area for first, business etc. and was though in less than 10 minutes. For balance, I arrived again in late March and was first into an empty immigration hall as first passenger. Both times was exact same time of arrival. Meaning, one never knows what the situation will be depending on staffing levels and number of other flights.

I just saw this article on Loyalty Lobby. No more fast track immigration arrivals at BKK airport for business and first class passengers. It seems that they are still keeping Priority immigration for seniors, disabled, pregnant pax, etc. If Thai Immigration were efficient all the time and not so "hit or miss" regarding waiting times, then no fast track line would be needed. So many times I've arrived and the wait has been over one hour. Admittedly, on rare occassion, I have entered a totally empty immigration arrival hall as first passenger. Unfortunately, it is never possible to predict just what chaos, or otherwise, awaits. A 10-20 minute wait is acceptable but longer than that is not. They should keep fast track.

Must have been one hell of a weekend party at the Shinawatra family mansion!

If they are in working order then leave a note on each item (Google trtanslate and print). The items could be very useful for someone - either to use, repair or resell. I recently, in the UK, wanted to dispose of an old working tower PC and flat screen 24" monitor. I had removed the data drives and re-installed windows 10 on the SSD. It was quite fast and worked great. I drove to my local parade of shops, that has a charity shop and a co-op. I placed the PC system outside the charity shop (which was closed), and went to co-op for some shopping. By the time I exited less than 10 minutes later, all was gone. Hopefully someone is making good use of it.

Really what they mean is they want to make it unfair on any foreigners investing in business in Thailand (who are likely to employ Thais and thus boost the economy). So, the country will languish with underinvestment by enforcing rules that stop new businesses opening if run by foreigners.

Exactly the solution. Mains to tank, then tank to constant pressure pump to house/taps etc. I wouldn't even bother to put in the bypass supply line direct to the house/taps.

We need an OMG emoji mods please!

My ex-wife warned me after I got to keep my condo on divorce, that it is dangerous area and bad things can happen in that area (decree absolute more than 7yrs ago now). My GF is more scared than I am but thankfully I'm still alive. I do keep and eye out for motorsai taxi riders with AK47s though.

Cryotherapy for larger warts and podophyllin for smaller. Both treatments work well.

Almost certainly the call was to arrange a home visit. CW is straight as a die and no tea money or agent BS there. I did conversion from Tourist Visa to NON-O Retirement at CW in early 2019. They called the next day to arrange a home visit. Never had any further visits on subsequent extensions. FWIW: I just don't understand why people are afraid to answer a call. If it is a scammer or someone you don't want to talk to, just tell them to Eff Off and block their number!

Can't see what all the fuss is about. Good production. Quite commical. Made me think about The Hangover Part 2 movie. Chill peeps!

If Tommy has more sense, he would head to Thailand and enjoy his life away from all the grief and wokeology in the UK.

The are three reasons for not filing a TM30. Landlord is not declaring the rental for tax, landlord is lazy or landlord has some other issue with authorities/ownership of the property. Please, please, all folks here, save yourselves a huge amount of butt hurt by insisting that landlord supplies you with the required and signed copies of their ID card and Blue book before paying the deposit to rent from them. After all, they want a copy of your passport!

The teachers were paid off. In Tommy's film Silenced, the local council, Kirklees, was approached three times under a freedom of information request. Only on the third request and threat of legal action, did the council supply the info. Turns out that local taxpers funded £274,000 in payments to silence the teachers (25:05 into the film). They were also forced to sign non disclosure orders (NDAs). I suggest to anyone interested that they watch the movie as it's revealing of the cover ups and main stream media tactics too.

Enter UK on UK tourist visa and then cross from Northern Ireland to Republic of Ireland. What immigration checks are there? How about flying from mainland UK to Ireland?

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Yes, it is classed as a benefit. Yes, at some point in the future, receiving the state pension will be means tested. The questions are: 1) When? 2) Under what criteria? It is NOT rubbish! The country is broke. Funds for pensions will run out. After paying in for 38 years already (and no end in sight), I, and many will be angry if a UK government does this. Watch the videos below for a warning of what may happen and why....

Sorry I can't answer your question. All the towels, Egyptian cotton bed linens, duvets, and pillows in my Bangkok condo were brought from the UK (John Lewis and Soak&Sleep). I just couldn't find the quality in Thailand. Not even in Central.

Technically Northern Irish. Not British.

Very good advice. Clearly the OP cares deeply for his child. Once the child has gone to Thailand it could be extremly difficult for him to do as planned above. It needs to be formalised in the family court in the UK at least. Right now, I would be securing the child's passport and birth certificate/s (UK and Thai) in order to slow any flight out of the country. Then consult the men's support group for their advice. The child will certainly have a better education and future in the UK. Thankfully this was a not a dilema for me as my son was already in a good UK school at age 11. I still suffered the parental alienation and denied visitation though. If things are cordial now then expect that to change if/when the OP gets another girlfriend/partner. Best to keep that quiet.