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No. But I consider it to be the lowest from of wit, so enjoy calling people out on it!

Difficult to do unless you can define "non-qualified", especially when Thailand requires a university degree (in any subject) to teach English but not a proper TEFL certificate! In the UK and Europe a degree is also required, but also a CELTA or Trinity TESOL.

While he is obviously mentally ill, I'm sure he is also a radical Islamist just like the attacker in Munich.

I hope he appreciates the grammar lesson! It's astonishing how little most native speakers understand about the use of their language.

While this is true, the radical extremists need to be removed from society.

If you think you're due a refund then file. If not, don't!

I don't think you understood his post. Qualified and well-trained teachers of English as a foreign language are taught exactly to do that. That was the point he was making.

That has now been dismissed. He had no criminal record and was in Germany legally. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/14/munich-car-attack-believed-to-have-had-islamist-motive-says-prosecutor

Thanks. That's good to know.

And this is a problem because??

Yes, especially for those who had relatives and friends die during the pandemic.

It's my assertion, but shared by many. https://www.yahoo.com/news/laughing-kremlin-insiders-trump-given-122927902.html https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-gives-green-light-to-putin-to-invade-europe-after-ukraine-concessions-experts-warn/ar-AA1z0Dlf https://londonlovesbusiness.com/biden-warns-trump-intends-to-give-putin-the-green-light-for-more-war-to-expand-his-aggression/ I think Trump meets the definition of dictator well: a person who behaves in an autocratic way. "for some reason he's being a dictator—saying this is the way we're going to do it"

Exactly. Perhaps their contact is no longer available and 'regulatory changes' sounds better!

No, not lazy. Nothing there.

Really? Do you have a link?

Interesting announcement on Facebook that TikTok Services (one of the better agencies) are suspending their Retirement visa/new bank account services until further notice. "Due to regulatory changes, Tik Tok Services will be temporarily unable to assist in the opening of bank accounts and New retirement visas from Monday 17th February onwards we will keep you updated as and when things change. However, We are still providing other services such as Driving License applications/30 day visa extension/ 90 day report/ renewals standard retirement visa applications/renewals as per normal.... Apologies for the inconvenience but this is our of our hands. Thank you Tik"

It's always the way; just like after the awful Southport stabbings. Why can't people just wait before jumping in with their hate speech?

Knife crime, especially when combined with drug abuse, is rife the world over. No reason why Thailand and Thais should be any different from everyone else.

When returning to Thailand via Dubai, is it OK to have OTC medications that contain codeine (e.g. Nurofen Plus) in your hold luggage?

Sure. If it makes you happy. 👍

You're deluded if you don't think that Putin will try his luck at invading other ex-Soviet countries if he's allowed to get away with Ukraine. Ditto Xi with Taiwan. Giving into and appeasing dictators is shameful - but then Trump is close to one himself!

Very sad. Do bicyclists ever wear helmets here?

Yes, lots of details missing.

Why? I have some experience of this with my extended Lao family.

Google is your friend. Plus check out Hegseth's comments. There are hundreds of links but this one covers both: https://apnews.com/article/nato-ukraine-us-hegseth-trump-russia-a3ca747b102cae6737436596444a32d0