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I would have thought that with that sort of allergy you would carry one with you Had a friend now deceased who had allergy to any type of prawns shell fish etc. they travelled world wide but never without it.

Agree plus the amount of sickly sugar filled drinks containing such things as carnation milk etc. breeding diabetics

I am flying to Mcr as visiting friends in York I got a fare equivalent to 2700 UK pounds return A few months ago they were considerably cheaper but I don’t like the cold weather and still had restrictions when you returned. It took a lot of trawling around but I am flexible on dates but didn’t want a long stop over in Doha or wherever I got an hour each way with this booking A few years ago flew business class with Oman Air had never heard of them before they were good but don’t seem to being flying where I want to go.

Thanks for your comments.

I read only recently that Sydney was the second least affordable city in the world for accommodation. I suppose it’s like airline ratings depends on who carries out the survey.

That’s very interesting as I understand Pfizer at a third of the dose is being given to children here. We are pro vaccine and our daughter soon to be six has had every vaccine since born We have been waiting for more information although some older children we know have had Pfizer with no side effects My wife and I have had three Covid vaccines. A week ago our daughter spent three days in hospital with Covid although ok now, my wife also contracted with flu like symptoms Hopefully my daughter may now have some natural immunity.

I think most people visiting Australia have some difficulty coming to terms with the vastness of the country and distances between cities. Years ago you used to hear stories of the Japanese tourists arriving in Cairns thinking they could go down to Adelaide for a game of golf and be back for tea. With the land I suppose we have been lucky that generally houses are not jammed together and you have a reasonable size garden. Unfortunately with people many are going the way of those in the US and UK grossly overweight,of course I see that creeping in here as well.

Which airlines were you looking at for Bus Class I booked one for the end of the month to UK with Qatar less than I paid a couple of years ago Etithad offering some good deals

That’s for your reply even at 72 always keen to learn. My only understanding, if it is correct, is that the inverter converts to DC making it more efficient.

Totally agree just sometimes you feel like your banging your head on the wall. My six year old goes to an non government school and I have tried suggesting that they teach the kids about seat belts. Big smiles and that’s all. Teaching them how to Wai seems more important

Leaving aside the issue of the passport being expired why is it complex. My wife and daughter have been doing the same for years as their Australian passports allow entry to many countries without the need for visas.

I am curious about your last comment and the inverter. Isn’t the heat generated by electricity ? We have a fridge with an inverter and we were told it would be cheaper to run. PS I am no electrical expert.

Even though his father is my brother -in -law I sometimes think he should have the bloodied nose for his stupidity.

Fair enough, haven’t been asked for any proof anywhere even flying domestically, staying at hotels. At the end of the month visiting the UK nothing needed.

Clearly missed the point don’t be so literal it was a pun

We brought a container over 11 years ago when we moved here couldn’t believe the cost so low now though like you say expensive. Re the car seats we have a European brand in each car and our daughter can now buckle her self in. A few years ago we visited some friends in the UK and brought their used one back for my wife’s brothers child. I still see him standing up in the front car seat. His parents are supposed to be educated people the excuse being “ he doesn’t like to sit in it” I give up !!!!

As a matter of interest what is the difference or benefit of the passport over the Thailand certificate of Covid Vaccination which gives all of the details of each vaccination ?

Thanks for that update as it’s more than two years since we have travelled it hasn’t been necessary. Will speak to local Immigration Office.

Fortunately it wouldn’t be Immigration in the trenches.

Is it different for the Visa he holds ? I am on a retirement extension and in the past my wife who holds the house book has had to re register me at our address on our return from leaving the country, we are in Chiang Mai Province. A few years ago after going across into Burma for the day she didn’t do it and It was mentioned the next time I did the 90 day reporting.

I am not sure if it’s the requirement to wear masks that is keeping people away as the tourists I have seen around Chiang Mai in recent weeks are not wearing them. I would suggest that it’s more likely the requirement to obtain the Thailand Pass and in particular the insurance requirement and prior to its removal the quarantine and testing.

My response was intended to be somewhat “ tongue in cheek” however I do not think the cameras would deter them.

A few years ago I saw a place in Chiang Mai selling very good quality used products from Japan including car seats push chairs etc We bought a very good quality timber “ high chair” for our daughter which is still in use and has been passed on a couple more times. Maybe you could send out a container full and I will be your agent here !!!!!

Totally agree but you missed one very important point, relating to the folding stuff in your wallet, it seems to solve most "administrative problems" !

Yes I will concede on that point re read the article a bit over the top. Probably started early with uniforms being a Cub then a Scout loved the woggle !!!!