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I'd prefer to turn it off too!

Very sad. But it's not uncommon for people to speculate about the causes of tragic deaths like this - they happen on almost a daily basis, and it's just part of the nature of this type of Forum.

Seems surprisingly low?

As a Brit myself, I think you're probably right. I had a grudging respect for the late Queen, but those times are gone. Britain is sinking fast due to pushing the 'self-destruct' Brexit button, and radical change is necessary.

He was in his day. Not Taylor Swift levels, obviously.

"This country!"

Yes, it's annoying. When I finally did find a condo and signed a contract, the place continued to be advertised everywhere. One of the best things to do is to walk around (maybe not so good when it's this hot!) the area you're interested in and go into the condo office to see if they have any vacant condos. I've found this quite productive especially if you have one particular area/soi/condo you're interested in.

And risk death in the English Channel, or being locked up/deported if she can't prove she needs asylum? 🤔

It doesn't work like that. The income of the non-British spouse is not assessed; only the income of the British person. You can marry a Thai millionaire, but if you do not meet the financial requirements they cannot live with you in the UK.

Their T&Cs probably say that, as they're not aware that a Thai DL is printed in English! An IDP is just a translation of the licence.

Sounds too sensible for the UK! We can petition all we like, but unfortunately the anti-immigrant sentiment in the UK is so strong that this a popular, vote-winning policy. Not that it will be enough to save the Tories, but I doubt Labour will change it as it will cost them votes.

UKVI (not VFS) need to see her passport, so yes, they retain it unless you pay extra.

It was only Walking Street, not the whole of Pattaya and yes, you'd be right to believe them as there was no evidence of prostitution visibly ("promiscuously" to quote the requirement in Thai law) taking place on Walking Street - it's a bar, gogo, club street, in case you didn't know.

There is always resistance to change, but eventually most adapt.

She doesn't need an IDP - a 5-year Thai licence is in English as well as Thai.

Can't we just say there's "English" and "American"? Quite the Americans wanted to speak "English" when they had just broken away from the empire, I have no idea. Not the brightest, perhaps?

Anyone used this lot: https://www.horizon-wealth-management.com/

Which station?

It wouldn't be politically popular in the UK. I doubt even Labour would back it. Not a lot of sympathy for "rich" expats who've retired abroad from the general UK population.

No soapies in the UK (that I know of) but a Thai "massage" will set you back about £50 for an hour.

To be fair, bar girls and massage workers have to work very long hours and sometimes have to do unpleasant things to make money! I would expect them to make more than a Brit on a State pension!

Because now people have easy access social media to complain on.

Unless they do find evidence and shut the place down which also happens.

Walking Street is one street in Thailand - no one has said there is no prostitution in Thailand.

Where is this "proof" you mention? Prostitution is and always has been part of Thai culture. Many Thai males lose their virginity to prostitutes.