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And what does this possibly have to do with the topic of this thread? Keep your Islamophobia to yourself; you've already made a fool of yourself on the Sydney stabbings thread!

Some posters have (thankfully) gone very quiet. It really is quite disgusting how some try to make political/racist/Islamophobic points from tragedies.

It pays the bills!

A truly dreadful place. 🤨

My (British) son was born here and has only lived in Thailand. As my wife is also not Thai, he stays here as my dependant. Once he's 18, although maybe before, he will get his own Extension based on studying here.

Give them a few weeks back home and they'll be back!

The current A1 English test for a UK Settlement visa is also very basic.

If you want Thai citizenship/Permanent Residence you have to pass a Thai language test. Most expats are on 'Non-immigrant' extensions which are only issued for a year at a time. It's very easy to live in most areas with only a very rudimentary ability to speak, read or write Thai. Thankfully!

Indeed. I know who I side with!

Yes, Thailand can be an extremely frustrating country to live in. Not really breaking news though!

A good solution for all. Nice to see that the myth about always blaming the foreigner is indeed a myth.

I'd say there are more disgusting examples of Thai food, mostly involving chicken feet, duck lips and varieties of offal and entrails. Not to mention the ubiquitous 'pla-rah' and other horrors. Probably one of the most over-rated cuisines in the world, unless you stick to the delicious touristy stuff.

People all over the world unfortunately have to. London in the 1950s was a killer! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London

And he'll get the uplift for his State pension.

Maybe the students just want to use English like native speakers, so probably not worth confusing them.

Thai and English.

It's annoying for us customers, and stepping over them seems to annoy them as well! 🙏🙄

Just beware a bogus 500 baht fee. It transferring stamps to a new passport should be free, but some offices make a charge, including Hua Hin. Resist!

It's not a mystery. Any post giving the game away before midday was removed (including mine) in order to keep the joke going.

One of the best yet! 👏

Love the Harry Potter book! Wish my son wrote like that. I'll see if the school accepts donated books. Any other suggestions gratefully received.

It appears to be. Perhaps the "outraged" are not aware that Easter isn't a fixed date?

I had thought of that, but most of them have been written in and look well-used. Do most schools take back used books?

Don't hold your breath - just do as you're told and wear a mask! It's not rocket science.

Hopefully the Tourist Police will be used to enforce this measure.