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Have you tried a lawyer's office? They might need to send faxes. Alternatively, there's a number of online web to fax services such as efax.com (and many others). That's what I would choose rather than trailing around numerous places only to be told "mai dai".

i think you have the wrong figures, do you mean 68 from 65, No. Talking about age increase for "private pensions" already mandated. Currently private pension holders in UK can start claiming at 55. From 2028 the age to claim private pensions will be 58yrs. Not same as state pension.

The way things are looking the "freezing of pensions" is least to worry about. What if they decide that they will not pay new state pensions to anyone living overseas? Would not surprise me at all. Looks quite likely that state retirement ages are going to be raised again soon. From April 2028 the minimum age to start receiving private pension will increase to 58 (from 55). They could even go as far as reducing state pension for those of us with private or company pensions.

That's a bleak economic outlook for Thailand. Can't see foreign tourism saving the situation, as economies around the world fall into recession in 2023. Long haul tourism is going to be way down the list of essentials for Europeans and North Americans.

Trang is nice, however to get good beaches one has to go offshore to the islands. Pak Meng on the mainland is OK but not exactly pristine white sand - my first, of many visits, was 22 years ago.

I think Phang Nga is often overlooked and definitely worth a visit to see. Very few tourist ever go north off Phuket. Songkhla is nice too and I spent a lot of time there. Can get a bit busy with Thai and Malaysian tourists at times. South of there is lots of deserted beaches to the east of Hat Yai - maybe a bit too local and rural for the OP but more like Thailand of old.

Try Villa Market

Mike, Thanks for the map. Was in at Graham's place last night and always enjoy seeing your cartoons on the walls in the hong naam.

I use Lloyds UK personal and business banking. The personal banking calls me to enter the code shown on the screen. Lloyds allows several options for phone numbers. While here in Thailand I use "Skype In" which gives me a UK number. Never had a problem. What number are they calling you on? A UK mobile or Thai mobile?

There is no need to incur high charges to call phones in the UK (or elsewhere). I use Skype app on my phone - can be used on PC too - and calls to the UK are either free or very low cost - 2.1 pence to landlines. 0345 numbers are charged same as landline. They have unlimited subscriptions for regular users.

Here in Bangkok I always assumed that Grab etc. Would only deliver to security /reception. The app notifies when leaving restaurant, nearby and the driver will call if necessary. It's not like it's difficult to go down and collect the food from them.

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"?