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Totally agree that it makes no sense. Helicopter was well off the air corrider for helicopters and way higher than it should have been. 350ft instead of 200ft maximum.

There is talk online that the helicopter pilot was Jo Ellis a transgender person. https://www.smerconish.com/exclusive-content/living-to-serve-living-as-myself-a-transgender-service-members-perspective/ Just looking at the BBC who list plane and helicopter occupants, but only name two of the three people on the helicopter. Jo Ellis not mentioned. Neither was it stated who was pilot flying. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjpwxx22ko Not seen any official notice of the pilot flying the helicopter but why would Trump go off on DEI like he did in his speech? Is this pure speculation or is there really truth in this?

How many Thais would be willing, or able, to learn Russian in order to become a tour guide for Russian clients? Few I would reckon. Surely, working as a tour guide for foreigners should be allowed and permitted, subject to obtaining a work permit. What benefit would a tour guide be to others if they didn't speak the same language!

Never listen to a nagging wife urging you to hurry home! Tragic events for this couple and their families. RIP.

"Rent don't buy" is often written on this forum. For those who really want to make their life in Thailand (or anywhere), renting will always be insecure. Landlord can increase rent or refuse to renew tenancy. I was a renter in London for last 9 years until I found and bought a flat there last year. As a condo owner in Bangkok for last 15 years, I certainly wouldn't want to be a renter here unless I knew it would only be short term and accepted eviction at end of contract (or even before). Even with a Thai contract, it's best just to move on and move out. No point wasting money on lawyers. Hopefully you'll have better luck next time.

I'm looking for an appointment at CW 3rd week of March. I've used the online booking before no issues. Yesterday, it showed nothing for January or February and no option to go beyond that. This morning I logged in and there were appointments available for several times on 27th February. That was all. Last year, I forgot to make an appointment. Got there early and was about 10th in queue for L desks (retirement). Went down to get bank letter from Kbank and, even though I was first through the door, the dopey bank clerk took over 30 minutes to do it. My queue number passed so I had to get another ticket (can check what number in queue from QR code on queue ticket). Was still done and out by 11am but would rather have a 10am appointment for certainty.

Exactly. I use that expressway entrance often. @KhunLA route is correct. Head up Phaholyothin from VM and just after Soi 1 on the left there is a U-turn with the PTT station on the opposite side. Do the U-turn and you're only a couple of hundered metres from the expressway entance on the left. Went to pickup friends from BKK last night and, even with traffic, it only took 45 minutes. Went to Pattaya last week and that was just 1hr45 minutes from that entrance. Straight line. Easy trip. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@13.7691272,100.5405555,3a,75y,192.94h,79.23t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sQl5eWvSyJN9sVCZxYtgPkA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D10.771407843347049%26panoid%3DQl5eWvSyJN9sVCZxYtgPkA%26yaw%3D192.9429341859633!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

If the number of illegals coming to the UK is alarming, then that is just the tip of the iceberg. Multiply the number of those successfully gaining asylum by 1-4 people (family members such as wives and children), then that's going to cripple the country. Figures suggest that 60% of those seeking asylum are actually granted. The UK general public have no idea of how bad the situation could be in the next 5 years.

It say's she's on bail. In that case, they almost certainly have her passport.

This is tame compared to some motorcycle riders' antics. Always amazes me, those teens that adopt the "superman" pose while riding their Honda Wave or similar at 120kph on a busy highway.

It appears the rider's view was blocked by the white car they were undertaking (which was lucky to avoid the Fortuner). RIP two young ladies. Tragedy for their families.

I like to stay a VISA Hotel, Hua Hin. Not high end but easy to get about from there. Clean, decent size rooms at a resonable cost. Pool is a little bit secluded but should get the sun. https://maps.app.goo.gl/k1TgUGbtxruGiBUA9

When it's done is irrelevent. So long as you have a lodged submission, even if done on day of a visit to immigration, they are satisfied. As far as they know, you could have been travelling and staying in guest houses or hotels all around Thailand (and, as we know, many small places do not file TM30s for guests).

You've already done the hardest part by registering and uploading required documents. The "rest of the process" to file TM30 is simply logging in, adding name of resident, arrival date, passport details etc. and submitting. Takes less than 3 minutes in my experience.

Good advice. Easy to do. They don't seem to check registrations as they get immediately approved (at least it did for registering myself at my own condo). Once registered, it is super easy to file TM30 and don't forget to print out the confirmation (Thai immigration just loves paper copies of everything).

Most, if not all, UK private hospitals, do not off accident or emergency service. It could be possible to transfer once health condition stabilised.

It won't be long before UK state pensions are cancelled for all those British living overseas (how dare we?). Just saying. I never expect to receive a UK state pension (despite 35 year qualifying already) and due to collect in 2034. The needs of immigrants and lazy Brits in the UK come above us. How will that affect many on here?

Never tell them you are dead! 555

Kudos to Mr 81 year old taxi driver. It could have been worse, it could have been an expensive Electric Vehicle (EV). Luckily he got out alive without the doors locking him inside.

No.

Bangkok. Near victory monument. I think that the stress of worrying about AQI numbers is worse than getting on with life. Sure, the air quality in Bangkok will never be alpine fresh but WhyTF does anyone live here if they are paranoid about AQI. For most I know, they just get on with life. Don't like it, don't live here. Now, living in Chiang Mai from January to April would be a different matter for me - I would not do it. But then, so many expats head south, or overseas during those months. Just deal with it and stop complaining.

As @theblether alluded too, how well did the DEI hires go for the residents in the fire affected areas of California go recently? DEI has no place in the fire department and local government (or anywhere else for that matter). Best man (or woman) should get the job. This is why some corporations are backpeddling on DEI in my opinion. If these DEI hires cannot do the job, then, ultimately, it can affect the whole organisation. Stock prices, dividends, and survival of the business are important.

Fool's gold! Meeting someone in a shopping mall to buy cheap smuggled gold is never going to end well.

Not very safe!

Suspect her mental health was already a problem before she started only fools. Maybe, it's not paying enough these days. Hope she finds happiness.