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On 10/16/2019 at 2:36 PM, bluesofa said:

 

Why not?

The Management?

On 10/16/2019 at 10:23 AM, Momofarang said:

Goods news, won't affect us..

Good news for Bill Gates. Kerching

22 hours ago, ChipButty said:

United Kingdom

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

On 9/26/2019 at 8:51 AM, VocalNeal said:

Oh dear where did the other Bt8bn go?

Back pocket?

13 hours ago, bangkokequity said:

People with assets and who do not have up to date wills are idiots.  Period.  Full stop.  (And that is regardless of age)

Sorry, my 'confused' should have been like. 

I wrote a Thai Will eight years ago and left details of the executors with the beneficiaries.

Any news of the MRT?

17 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

In reality, IMO, it would be the last person at the table, but normally one person doesn't walk out to avoid it.

 

I once went to a dinner party with colleagues and we all paid the same as the meal was divided between all. I was happy with that, but some added a dessert, and some didn't. I thought it was wrong to expect the rest to pay for something only a few had, and they should have paid that themselves.

I didn't make a fuss at the time, but I never had another meal with them.

Many years ago I was invited to a dinner by a foreign acquaintance ( l had only spoken to him a couple of times with a mutual friend) for his Thai gf's birthday. 

At the end of the meal he told me he didn't have any money and asked if I would I pick up to the tab. 

I calculated what I owed for my dinner, left that together with a tip on the table and walked out of the restaurant.

I never saw or heard about him again.

On 9/20/2019 at 3:02 PM, Bluespunk said:

Seriously?

 

Looney? 

From what I have seen on TV, It looks like a hoard of only approx 75 bothered to turn up.

19 hours ago, bannork said:

And you would have that second vote within 5 years at the latest, earlier if the government proved to be disastrous..

It's now well over 3 years since the Brexit vote and a lot has come to light since that day, especially the consequences of a no deal exit. Time to let the people vote again.

Why? I didn't get a second vote when the UK signed up to the EU. 

On 9/13/2019 at 12:35 PM, KhaoYai said:

That's the story that's put about - talk to business owners. Both Thai and foreign report things are not good and getting worse.

 

I'm no expert but I was told they've been propping the baht up since the coup. As far as I know, the only way they can do that is with gold and foreign reserves - surely what they have left aint massive. Reports are one thing, the truth may differ.

Foreign reserves including access to retirees 'deposits'. B400k for 12 months and B800k for five months.

16 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Too late. The past 3 years have opened a lot of eyes to the nature of the EU. Even my Remainer friends just want to get out now.

 

Secondly, no point since Remainers MP's already said they would continue to block it in Parliament even if Leave won.

 

Thirdly, in the unlikely event remain won, it would destroy faith in democracy and possibly lead to civil unrest and demands for a best of 3 vote. More chaos.

 

The horse has bolted. Time for Remainers to stop humiliating the country and accept the majority want out. The EU doesn't want us to stay because they love us and want to do us a favour, they want us to stay because we are a huge net contributor. Huge misplaced loyalty from Remainers. Bordering on Stockholm syndrome.

The EU to the UK now is a bit like Thailand, just leave your wallet and go back home. We don't want you.

On 9/12/2019 at 2:04 AM, Cadbury said:

For expats and exporters who were hoping it might fall sometime soon. From Bloomberg. 

"......strategists say the currency isn’t likely to lose its newfound status as a haven anytime soon, thanks to Thailand’s rising current-account surplus and record foreign reserves".

“’Thai baht remains a safe haven as we haven’t had significant impact from the worsening trade war like other emerging markets,” said Jitipol Bangkok-based chief strategist at Krung Thai Bank Pcl. The third most-accurate forecaster for the currency last quarter predicts the baht will rise to 30.25 per dollar by the end of the year",

The baht is a double edged sword. Great for the military and the rich elite who get their money out and store it offshore and watch it grow but a disaster for exports and the economy. 

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-06/thai-baht-s-haven-status-in-full-view-as-turmoil-rocks-markets

 

Plenty of foreign currency reserves from so many B400k and B800k 'deposits'.

17 hours ago, Jeffrey346 said:

It doesn't matter if the transfer is made in Baht or Stirling. They just need to code it properly as an Intl transfer. 

Sounds like a Citibank issue..

Sterling.

17 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

They should have the manufacturer blur out the word beer...this censorship will curtail consumption...as it does with alcohol, tobacco, guns, knives and sex...????

And plain packaging, one generic label.

On 9/5/2019 at 1:38 PM, ThePioneer said:

 

Cool down, just wait a few months longer.

 

I remember the pound being almost 2 Euros, not too long ago, now it is about 1.10.

The pound has never been almost 2 Euro. When the Euro was launched in 1999 the rate was GBP 1 = Euro 1.72 and the pound has never been close to that rate since.

11 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

What is Thailand becoming?  ????

"1984"

3 hours ago, UKJASE said:

yes free bus to clock tower - but he wont let you get off before clock tower.  at least he wouldnt with me.  if you want to get off before clock tower you have to pay the 100 baht ????

That is correct I went on the free minibus to the clock tower and asked the driver to drop me off at the end of my soi (about halfway but still on the highway.

If I got off there the charge was B100. But for me to continue to the clock tower it was free.

On 8/22/2019 at 9:13 PM, DrJack54 said:

Does what only apply??

You quoting who?

Saigon Thai consulate can attend to most visa applications. 

I was replying to a post where the person had applied for a METV 'O' visa at HCMC based on his marriage.

17 hours ago, brokenbone said:

britts out, good guys in

Single T for brits please.

Does this only apply for a visa based on marriage?

8 hours ago, Longcut said:

What does that mean?

I've never been to 'Tourism' yet and cannot find it on Google maps. Any good?

On 8/11/2019 at 11:05 AM, Vacuum said:

Sounds like someone else is paying for your room.

And the TV, internet

17 hours ago, Brigand said:

Some sort of arrangement/deal will eventually be forged at the 11 hour that is acceptable to all sides (even if/when the UK does leave on 31st Oct) that might just cover things for a while till the final FTA is penned. What we are seeing now here is show-boating brinkmanship for the public's consumption on all sides, so the actors can claim toughness in a political sense ... pragmatism will win out eventually with face saving for all, so that everyone can claim victory in a way. There is far too much to lose on all sides and eventually the drama-rama from all will subside. I find it hard to believe that all sides in this will all be belligerent enough hit the nuclear option together just to spite everyone.

I totally agree.