Nurseynutcase

24 minutes ago, Tug said:

I don’t have the time to be old to much to do!and that’s just the way I like it!

Same here - anyone asks me how old I am I always reply;

What do you men?  Mentally, physically or chronologically!  Gets em thinking.

I got mine through Roojai - 850 baht for one years coverage.  No need to declare any previous and it is only for covid-19

15 hours ago, BenDeCosta said:

Does wasabi taste the same as English mustard? Because they have it in my local 7-Eleven but I've only tasted it maybe once and can't remember what it was like.

Tome no - Wasabi is a type of japanese horseradish and boy, does it have a kick!!!

Colemans available in the following ;
Big C

Makro

VillaMart

Food for foreigners.

I have to admit that the supply is very hit and miss.  With regards to cost - well I really don't care - if it's in the food line and I want I will buy it.

3 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Just what is a rough profit margin for these doctors doing PCR? 500% upwards? Why are people allowed to get rich like that because of a pandemic which is causing such misery throughout the world? Am I the only one who objects to the cost of these tests, or is it just that people are grateful to be able to fly at all?

It's 6,000 baht here in Phuket, so for 2,600 I wouldn't moan.

Also in the UK it is anywhere from 120 - 150 quid for a PCR test

3 minutes ago, longball53098 said:

Two ideas. One is the local schools may have a recycle program. Save any batteries in a box and take them to a school. Two is a local recycle yard which there should be some around. I take all my UPS batteries to one and get about 30 baht for a 12 volt battery and they probably will accept a box of old alkaline too

Thanks for that will ask my friends if their kids school will take them and my recycle lady.

So very sad to lose another of these beautiful creatures.

Does anyone know where in Phuket I can dispose of used batteries?

I am talking about AA, AAA, and phone batteries.

Many thanks.

26 minutes ago, DefaultName said:

I don't really remember Americans being much in evidence at the time, but I'd place money on an American being the hero in this film.  ????

Sad but probaly true.

4 minutes ago, petermik said:

and femail....

Is that a typo or intended?

4 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

 

That link doesn't work...

 

 

(just kidding)

You ain't kidding tried it a couple of times and it didn't work!!

3 minutes ago, petermik said:

Home page top "start a new thread"

Thanks for that buuuuuut - clicked on home page and could not find anything that said 'start a new thread'

PS i am alot thick when it comes to computers

Sorry for posting this here but I need some help.

Where do i go on this site to pose a question?

Many thanks in advance.

19 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Yes, it is. I hope he heals completely. (Now he can set the metal scanner off like me at the airport). ????

And me.

2 minutes ago, worrab said:

I just did mine a couple of weeks ago online. Very easy and straightforward. Apart from the usual NI Number and last address in UK, then it is when did you leave UK, last employer, when did you leave the last employer, which bank to pay into and frequency of payments address in Thailand and phone number. It really is that simple and efficient. They will send an SMS when they have processed it to say they will be sending a letter with details of how much you will be getting.

Can I ask which country you are in?

Fantastic news - well done to the rescue centres.  Hope they all survive and thrive.

??????? chan mai cowjai

I applied for my uk state pension in July last year.  It couldn't be done on-line.

I downloaded all the paperwork - extensive form.  Also they what to know all my employment history and where I have lived since birth!!!  Thankfully I had an old C.V. so it was easy(ish) to do but if you have moved around alot it is a bit difficult to remember your home addresses.

That said all original document were returned quickly and I got notification of payments to my account a few weeks AFTER it had been paid but I think this was due to postage delays more than anything else.

Good luck and bear in mind that you won't get any annual increases until you return to the UK permanently -- also I don't think the under-payments will be back dated.

2 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

Time to open a small roadside stall there selling scrambled eggs. 

Thats a horrid thing to say.

Very good news about all the turtle activity being noted in the Andaman.

China will hold the whole of South East Asia to ransom.  They have no thought or compassion not only for their fellow human being but also the natural world.

This is a bit unclear to say the least.  Reading from the BE website I am informed I need to fill in a locator form for where I am staying and have to pre-book and pay for 2 tests.  But the post above is talking about only paying for one test if you want to get out of jail early.

So which is it?

Very many people I know have relocated back to their villages.  Many remaining are already below the poverty line and are literally scratching a living.

Handouts are all very well but that doesn't address the problem of lack of work - which is what the people I know want.

Until the tourist industry picks up Phuket and many other islands will remain ghost islands.

The power poles win - again!!!

Would love to donate but because i lived in the UK I cannot.  Also the requirements fbc and ecg are ridiculous.  I guess there are many in mmy position.

Crazy.

20 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

With a belly full of plastic bags no doubt

My thoughts exactly.

so bloody sad