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Paetongtarn's asset woes: Scandal plagues PM with new allegations
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Looks as if nearly all highly placed Politicians and people in authority are well off financially It's the way things work in Thailand -
Quake Hits Bangkok Condo Market: Sales to Plummet to 15-Year Low
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Should be some good deals coming up in Condo sales π€ -
British Expat Finds Bliss in Thai Paradise, Wonβt Return Home
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Good luck to her Proberaly a lot more Brits will follow her example The UK with Labour and Red Ed Miliband in charge are ruining the Country- 126 replies
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Labourβs Energy Dilemma: βdrill, baby, drill,β?
shackleton replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Labour and red Ed Miliband are well on their way to bankrupt the UK Common sense would say use the oil assets on your door step But Red Ed would import before thinking sense π€ -
Canadian Tourist's Warning: Assault and Theft in Pattaya Bars
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Anyone who comes to Pattaya and visits the bar scene must be very naive Surely would have done his homework on what to expect coming to the sin city of Thailand especially with plenty of money π° π€ on his person π€‘ -
British Man Dies After Footpath Altercation in Bangkok
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I recall a few years back people saying the British Embassy staff were not doing much to help people out with getting help Just recently the British Embassy staff are certainly earning their money With the number of Brits involved in Drugs fighting overstay going broke hospital bills ect Plus being jailed Will still have some people saying they are useless -
I was quoted 40000baht plus a month Plus any existing pre-conditions would be looked at cost wise Looking at the cost per year I was 74 years old at the time I decided to pay cash My first kidney stone operation was 165000 baht 3 day stay in a International hospital Plus follow up was 60000baht Still cheaper than having insurance cover
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France Blocks UK from β¬150bn EU Defence Fund Amid Growing Tensions
shackleton replied to Social Media's topic in World News
The UK wanted Brexit so can't complain when the EU look only after themselves Makes Sir Keith Starmer look a clown trying to get the UK to lead the party of the willing in the fight for Ukraine v the Russians Looks like Macron is calling the shots here -
Don't go near areas where they throw water Personally I stay away Pattaya must be the worst area I hear quite a few expats go away for the week
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British Cannabis Smuggler Caught in Major Thai Airport Bust
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Koh Samui News
This looks like a profitable Business product money wise π° π€ for criminals to come to Thailand and send to the UK No doubt will be reading about more arrests in the future -
Foreign Shoplifters Wanted After Theft on Koh Phangan
shackleton replied to Georgealbert's topic in Koh Samui News
The shop owners response is pathetic calls the police to take action Then says if they return or pay for the goods he wil not take action against them They should both be jailed and deported A message needs to be sent out Stealing does not pay -
British Tourists Arrested in Phuket for Reckless Driving and Attack
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
The Thai police and authories seem more interested in fines money π° Than actual deterrents Tourists carrying out these acts should be jailed and deported End of -
Out every afternoon 1700hrs walk for a hour I don't do weight training Then look forward to a few cold Chang beers in the evening π
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British Embassy Faces Rising Consular Case Demands in Thailand
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Not surprised their workload has increased Reading the newspapers Brits usually involved in drugs driving accidents no insurance cover getting ripped off the list goes on . -
British TikTok Star Jailed in Thailand Over Visa and Benefit Fraud
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Looks like the UK is a failed state refugees immigrants all sorts of people claiming benefits including this woman here in Thailand Yet every year I get a annual proof of life statement I have to return to the UK saying I am alive -
13kg of Cannabis Found in Krabi Airport Bathroom Suitcase
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Krabi News
Obviously this guy was greedy π€ thinking of how much money he would make selling in the UK There will be more cases like him as Thailand is encouraging people to come And buy the Cannabis here when it's ready available and cheap -
The Cracks in Neom: Saudi Arabiaβs Futuristic Dream Meets Reality
shackleton replied to Social Media's topic in World News
This was a Prince Mohammed prestige project Which is now becoming a white elephant π due to costs But they will not want to lose face so more money will continue to fund this project π± -
Russian 'Mafia' Caught Extorting Tourists on Koh Pha Ngan
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Southern Thailand News
These quality Russian tourists Thailand welcomed with open arms π° π€ Are certainly settling in well π€ -
British Couple's Thailand Dream Becomes Legal Nightmare
shackleton replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Well if they have sold their home in Hua Hin to fund their court costs Not looking good for their future stay in Thailand And there's me thinking Hua Hin was the place to retire π€ -
British Man Arrested in Thailand After 25-Year Visa Overstay
shackleton replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Mai News
While some people are getting excited over how long the Brit over stayed He is now getting deported back to the UK what future does he have there probably none π±