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Isn't the 20,000 Baht (or equivalent) in cash a requirement for tourists only? Non-Immigrant visas holders do not require it do they?

Should have been clearer. Price down 30%.

and GoGos!

555. Somehow, against all odds, I've managed on more than a few occassions to pay my bar/club bills with my phone by QR code at end of the night. Check the amounts next day. Thankfully, there's always been enough funds and never mistakenly added an extra digit. Yet!

Although the dividends look good, the fund value has decreased by 30% over the last 5 years.

Thanks was just on MSE. That's a long time to lock-in. The rate I was looking at was on Hargreaves Landsown. I've got a fund at 6%+ but risk to capital. It's difficult to know which way to go.

Are there any "safe" returns other than those deposits up to ($250,000) protected by law in USA? Many platforms now allow cross border trading/deposits. Apologies but not USA, would be keen to learn if anyone has ideas for good UK returns? Best I've seen is 2 year fixed deposit at 4.81%. Minimum £1,000 but only £85,000 deposit protection, though with maximum deposit of £2 million. Other better options with no (or minimal) risk to capital/principal?

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Ever heard the phrases "Rip off Britain" or "Treasure Island"? Can't see the Thais allowing energy costs to spiral when they have plenty of gas in the Gulf of Thailand. Many in the UK were sold a lie of 100% green energy so they signed up to these energy contracts only to find that their costs increased by same amount - despite wind and solar not going up in price! Britain is a sorry place right now, no wonder so many of us would rather be in Thailand.

My recent experiences this month (general A-B and heading home after a night out in Sukhumvit) are that the Taxis are trying to make up for lost revenue over the pandemic now that demand is higher. I agree that they need higher meter fares, but with that should come sanctions and penalties if reported for refusing fares or trying the "No meter" B.S.

Wide range of estimated earnings. He's had over 2 million video views but few subscribers at just 11K. Source: https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCG1EZotLKYl0p_Xm6JIJG4Q Seems like he needs a work permit if working and earning in Thailand ????

His real crime was being seen to be successful and investing properly in an attractive hair salon. Jealous "concerned citizens" read "lazy competitors" were his downfall. Amazing he got away with it for one year before they dobbed him in. Maybe only as now things are busier. Amazing Thailand!

If clever, the authorities would have left the package in the system until delivered to recipient then make arrests. Could have lead to busting a big drugs ring as unlikely to be the first consignment. But then, the recipient might have been influential or protected. Meanwhile, others get seriously busted for failing a pee test in a nightclub.

On what basis is the hotel "illegal"?

China don't want leases. They want and expect outright ownership!

Newsflash! Prices at some Isaan restaurants have just doubled or tripled and no chance of getting a table for months...

I would say that transferring ownership of land/property to a minor child (less than 18/20yrs) in many countries would not be allowed by local authorities. It can be seen here in Thailand as a way of circumventing ownership by foreigner laws. If to an adult son or daughter, then there should be no restrictions IMO.

Watched the game last night via laptop plugged into big TV with HDMI cable. Used my UK VPN and iPlayer. Buffered just twice in 2 hours. Very happy ????

OP: @DrPhibes What did the school answer when you asked them why they have this requirement?

Good news on the performance forecast. Would like to know how they are measuring unemployment. Think of a number? Or more scientific?

Why not just issue court proceedings? That's over a Billion US Dollars so not a small amount. No doubt hungry lawyers would be keen to generate some fees revenue from costs awarded.

Under no circumstances get stamped out before you have a re-entry permit!

Gave up on Bolt (in Bangkok and London) earlier this year. Either very long wait times or no drivers accepting bookings. Suspect they don't reward the drivers enough. Now using Grab again here in Bangkok and no need for cash as all charges made to my credit card.

These idiot officials sound like those at the local Amphur office in a southern province. Told us our half Thai son could not go on the blue house book because "he's not Thai". Despite him having a Thai birth certificate and a Thai passport. Dodos.

Did he shake hands with General Prayut?