PomPolo

I don't mean to be disrespectful or rude but this guy looks like he's had a bit more than a couple of pot noodles can't be that bad in there

Sort of related to a topic @3NUMBAS started, want to see if we can get this new #MUKGA hashtag on the go 🙂 OK so I got the below on an AI but totally agree with all the points, he is polarising and has strong opinions (sound like any new elected leader we know?) 1. Focus on Sovereignty and National Identity Farage has been a strong advocate for national sovereignty and prioritizing British interests, particularly during his leadership of UKIP and the Brexit Party. As Prime Minister, he might emphasize strengthening the UK's independence in areas like trade, immigration, and lawmaking. 2. Immigration Reform Farage has consistently called for stricter immigration controls, citing concerns over border security and integration. He might implement policies aimed at reducing net migration and reforming the immigration system to prioritize skilled labor and national needs. 3. Reevaluation of International Agreements He could renegotiate international agreements and focus on ensuring that deals benefit the UK economically and politically. This might include trade agreements, defense partnerships, or regulatory alignments. 4. Direct Appeal to Populism Farage has a reputation for connecting with voters who feel disenfranchised by traditional political elites. His leadership could amplify the voices of certain demographics, particularly those in regions that feel left behind economically or politically. 5. Simplified Tax and Business Policies Farage has previously advocated for simplified tax structures and reducing bureaucracy for businesses. His leadership might aim to create a more business-friendly environment to stimulate growth and attract investment. 6. Energy and Climate Stance Farage has criticized certain aspects of the UK's approach to renewable energy, advocating for a more balanced and cost-effective energy policy. He might prioritize domestic energy security, such as increased investment in nuclear power or North Sea oil and gas. 7. Political Disruption His leadership could challenge the status quo of British politics, potentially forcing traditional parties to address issues they've sidelined or neglected. This could reinvigorate debate on topics like democratic accountability and reform. 8. Transparency and Direct Democracy Farage has been a proponent of referendums and direct democracy. He might introduce more mechanisms for public decision-making on critical issues, increasing voter engagement in the political process.

#MUKGA (I just made that up) and not the tiktok food hashtag!

Happy with this, who would have ever thought Donald Trump would be president but with practical solutions to immigration, crime and nationalism got voted in a second time. We need something like this.

Once we have the numbers sorted we can negotiate anything 🙂

Brilliant response to this everyone, some good humour, very interesting and funny stories in there 🙂 The only thing I am surprised about is nobody posted: "I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you" 🤣

I really wish the best for this family and hope they get the closure they deserve he must have been very well loved to offer that amount of money for information. My only concern is I just hope a couple of Burmese workers dont take the fall for it

You forgot the artist formerly known as prince 🤪

Watched the documentary on this very good and sad at the same time, very glad they got him in the end, he should just have sent her home that's what I did with my X when things weren't going great. They haven't had him in court yet so innocent until proven guilty and all that stuff, however watching the documentary they would probably struggle to find a better suspect!

I had to google this one 🙂 it's true there are exceptions in Thailand Medical Use, Research/Education, Pharmaceutical handling. Although I guess a 20 year old lad walking down beach road in shorts would struggle to come up with any of these excuses 🙂

I will probably get this topic removed I've got a few on the go. AN formerly ThaiVisa has been hugely helpful to me in the past and also currently. I haven't used it for a few years with living in different parts of the world but more recently it is has become a community to turn to especially after moving way out into the sticks. I still maintain a place in the city and am back there in a couple of weeks so there will probably be peace from my posts! @ moderator huge respect to you guys and the community in general. I have lived away from my home country a couple of decades nearly and having something like this where you can discuss things with like minded people and get advice even if it is harsh sometimes is a winner! I don't work for AN just in case anyone is wondering 🙂 What do other people use it for especially the guys with thousands of posts?

You are way ahead of me on the numerals and mandarin 🙂 German I could maybe keep up with a little bit mostly on numbers but only from school knowledge! Annual tourist Visa you took the words right out of my mouth 🙂

This is true with the caveat I watched one of those Mayday air-crash investigation documentaries last night where the pilot couldn't speak English so relied on his first officer to translate they were trying land and got put in a holding pattern and crashed after they ran out of fuel. Air Transat if anyone has 50 minutes to waste 🙂

Probably correct in the scheme of things no fatal incidents since it's inception in 2011 most of the unlisted carriers in that safety report have been around a lot longer than that and will have had more serious accidents the worry with Vietjet is they are more recent and not as reliable as the safety report makes them out to be. June 19 2014: Flight 8861, scheduled from Hanoi to Da Lat, mistakenly landed at Cam Ranh, might just be me but missing an airport seems dodgy its not like its not exactly a set of car keys! October 16 2014: Flight 8856, operating from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, landed on the incorrect runway again those runways aren't small July 12 2019: Flight 615, traveling from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City, entered an incorrect taxiway upon landing, causing an approaching aircraft to execute a go-around June 14 2020: Flight 322, operating from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, skidded off the runway during landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport No doubts it is a very safe airline and definitely not defaming them in any way I have flew with them myself, no smaller airline should rest on their laurels of subjective safety reports though.

Hahaha classic, I took the misses family to a resort over the new year and said exactly the same and the availability of mobile phones her daughter, niece and nephew translated it!!! I am not even allowed to say what the hell now! Was hoping none of the babies had have gone back to school and said this farang said 'what the 4..k' 🙂

Hahaha very true both, the only reason I started learning Thai was when my x wife was talking about my money to her family and I didn't have a clue what they were on about. So the first thing I learned were the numbers and I can count from nueng to lan now , that saved me a few quid 🙂

Also another one on my radar @treetops the job I used to have was heavily involved around consultancy and as yet I don't think talking on a phone would be breaking any Thai working rules. If someone wants to talk to me after I am 57 it would be rude not to pick up the phone, don't mind mentioning the pension company I am with AXA, the growth on that has been phenomenal probably only bitcoin has beaten it but I am certainly not investing in that, obviously wish I had sooner, wisha, shoulda, coulda not good investment tactics 🙂

Hear you on that one - same as me but all UK immigrants seem to know is I don't have a passport I am 15 years old (even though I am 40) and my boat is sinking so please pass me on to Social Services give me food, money, a house and regular handouts as its OK PomPolo has paid his taxes for 30 years so that should cover it

How much you paying? I have a go pro and would be more discreet than a you tube live streamer

Apologies @OneMoreFarang when I said residency in Thailand I probably didn't phrase that correctly I should have said long term visa status.

I am on a roll with starting controversial posts at the moment so thought I would keep up the momentum. When I took my first wife (now divorced) back to the UK many years ago we obviously had to jump through many visa hoops and it was all kisses and roses until it went south. To get her residency in the UK she had to learn English better than she actually spoke, luckily I spoke a reasonable amount of Thai so communication between us was never an issue. In the UK in order to get residency (quite easy for us xpats in Thailand with a non-O, money in the bank and more than 180 days a year in the country) foreign nationals are required to take what is called a 'Life in the UK' test which means they need to know a lot about the country they are going to live in and a very reasonable grasp on the English language. Do you think as guests in this country we should have to go through something similar or are the UK just too strict? For example show a level of proficiency in Thai language not necessarily read it or speak fluently that is difficult but be able to answer historical questions about the country that hosts us? Anyone from the US or any other countries is there similar restrictions on Visas regarding foreign Thai nationals with regards to your home countries history and language awareness? Without talking too much about Donald Trump! I am thinking about doing it a second time taking a lady I love back to the UK, I will get the sarcasm out of the way before the replies I know I will never learn EDITED TOPIC POST: When I said for a foreigner living in Thailand, I didn't mean residency I just meant very long term renewable visa i.e. Non O etc. @OneMoreFarang good spot slightly alters the context of the topic I guess but still applicable I think 🙂

I definitely stand corrected on that one just checked - this is the reason I post on AN it checks me to research more on my own situation with people who have lived in the country a lot longer than me appreciate that@BritManToo P

Agreed I didn't ask who was married in the topic participants, I think we are both correct on this one and call an official stalemate 555 - I'm not legally married yet 🙂 O Retirement with marriage or dependents yes O-A Retirement yet to make the leap 🙂 O-X gotta be super rich so not even going there 🙂 B wouldn't want a job or business here hehe Elite visa I just don't see the point in it fast track for airports and golf clubs for millions of Baht I get that for free Just googled and there are Smart, Ed and media visas also so might be some media holders hanging around this forum, not sure smart people would apply for a smart visa though you are an instant tax target then! 🙂

A Thai Non-Immigrant O-A often i.e. a Retirement Visa is not popular? I suspect most of the people in this forum are on that visa so hopefully it is reasonably popular! The point I was trying to make is when you do your 1 year retirement visa renewals theoretically you are also supposed to produce health insurance, I am guessing the same pattern will happen for the current farang taxation debacle.

I would beg to differ @BritManToo directly from the Thai Embassy website https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/health-insurance-in-thailand It's just more than likely that the immigration offices do not enforce it. Foreign or Thai Insurance Policy? When you first come to Thailand, you may already hold comprehensive travel or medical insurance from your home country. Expats who wish to obtain the long-stay non-immigrant O-A visa from their home country will need to show evidence of a health insurance policy that covers the holder for 40,000 Baht ($1340) outpatient and 400,000 Baht ($13,400) inpatient costs as a minimum. This policy can be from an insurance provider in your home country or one in Thailand. However, an important point to note is that once you come to obtain your yearly extension at an immigration office in Thailand, it will need to be from an approved Thai insurance company, something to be aware of if you are considering purchasing a new policy before traveling.