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Stilton, like othr cheeses, will become more crumbly if frozen then defrosted. How do I know? Long time ago (in UK), when supermarkets were not quite so hot on their stock control as they are now, I stumbled onto a shelf piled high with stilton that they had overstocked in the lead up to Xmas. Best-before dates fast approaching. Best-before on Stilton - to my mind should be best-after. I digress. it was reduced to pennies and I loaded my trolley. Now, while I consider stilton to improve with age, there comes a point when it can get a little too stinky, and I had enough to last about six months so into the freezer some went. Still tasted fine down the line. PH (Currently in the UK and enjoying a plate of varying cheeses with oatcakes most evenings)

In 2020, democracy happened and Biden won. Sad that the current President isn't adult enough to accept this. PH

For Thailand, read "The rest of the world". perhaps, also for "America" read "The US Republican party" - but the way they are gerrymandering districts, they may continue to hold power with an ever decreasing share of the vote, in which case the original works. PH PH

So why did he declare he would do 90 deals in 90 days? PH

tSuch ignorance and cultural superioity here. For how many years has Thailand had this problem? For how many years have our "advanced" western countries (led by the USA) had this problem? There are (for those actually interested) two factors at work. Years ago, most people had manually demanding jobs that toom energy. They could prett much eat what they wanted and wold burn those calories each day. Most of the World is now much, much, more sedentray than even 50 years ago - but this change happened in USA and Europe first which is partly why we lead the way in obesity. Allied to this, and possibly of greater impact, was a guy called Earl Butz and the policies he instigated while US Sec of Ag. that resulted in huge increases in corn production - leading directly to the widespread addition of corn starch, syrup, dextrose (and lots of other derivatives) to processed food. BTW - the McD burger itself is often pretty good - it is the sugar laden bun and sauces that are the culprits in making a happy meal an unhealthy meal PH

Please go back there then and leave us normal people alone to enjoy the rest of the world without you. Last one in pull up the drawbridge. PH

Also happens in UK...and probably other Countries as well. Not a Thailand thing at alll PH

Would this be a solution that trump MkII would tear up as and when the fancy took him as he did with the JCPoA? PH

There ewas a perfectly good agreeemtn in place that Trump MkI threw out because it have been negotiated under Obama';s presidency. Had that still been in place there would be NONE of these very dangerous events taking palce. PH

Only dsometimes? Have had this happen to me numerous times. Perhaps it helps to smile, be polite and not act the entitled farang. PH

Hmm..In 202o the then POTUS said that he could not call in the NG without a request from the State Governor..... Maybe 45 should have a word with 47... PH

If some banks but not others are doing this, then it is cleary NOT the Government. Are these restrictions for foreigners only, or bank policy for all customers? The foreign income remited here applies to ALL. Thais are more likely to be remitting money on which they have not paid tax, unlike most foreigners, and will ceratinly not have any DTA, unlike many foreigners. Global income taxed? Like the Good 'ol USA then? Maybe that's where they go the idea, if it is even an idea in Government as poososed to come internet conspiracy drummed up to foster ill- feeling towards the Thais, or their Government, or both. PH

California gives about $75Billion more to the Federal Government than it receives...maybe all states should just stop paying more into the Federal budget than they receive. Let Californians decide how they spend their tax dollars - if that is on medicaid for non-native born, pregnant, able bodied men without jobs it would be entirely up to them PH

Fine idea. Republicans might get a big shock, though, when the bills come home and they find the richer Democtratic States that fund the Federal budget, are not subsidising their spending. PH

Too late for that - the eldest son of the current POTUS has had a pop at Jill Biden for not diagnosing here husband sooner. Don;t think I need to say what I think of such comments. PH

Presumably, then, the US Government would also pay to remove it all before handover? And then be left without an Air Force One. Meanwhile Trump openly flouts the Emoluments Clause of the constitution. PH

Did you actualy listen to what he said? "We would strip it and install Air Force One material" And that woud cost how much? What's the point of taking this aircraft, lavishly decked out, then stripping all those furnishings out to replace with ...er...what's in the current aircraft? Who is it that is dumb and moronic? PH

If we were non-white and in the USA, then it is possible that could be the case. Never mind the blatant disregard for the rights of many who were legally in the USA, here have already been instances of US citizens being detailed by ICE and shipped off to somewhere... Trump has openly said he dies not think people should get due process. It is a slippery slope. PH

As is often the case with such people...Stalin, Pol Pot, Mussolini and many others PH

Doh!!! Yes... For completeness, the list of what is, and what is not, a Government Service Pension is jere: https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm343040THW BG P5(10) Not applicable to Thailand, but Fire Service is not always considered as such PH

He is making false assumptions. Again. His fire service pension - in common with MOST UK Government Service pensions - is not exempt and thus not assessable if brought into the country (there are a few exceptions and a definitive list on the gov.uk website). The UK State Pension (OAP if you wish) is not exempted by the DTA and is thus assessable. Tax paid on that, as with any other income, to the UK Government can be offset against any Thai tax liability. Unfortunetely, the UK Personal Allowance has no effect and ALL UK income is, if not exempt, assessable when brought into Thailand. I have not looked into it, but fear that any ISA income (from sales, dividends or interest) would also be fully assessable and the tax free UK wrapper would be irrelevent. I am a couple of years off my OAP, but am hoping my military pension be "first" of my income so my Personal Allowance will be set against that and all my OAP will be taxed so I can set ALL of that against any Thai tax liability I may have. I ahve kept meticulous records of my assets as at 31 Dec last year and will be able to show my breakdown of which money I have brought in and I should not have any problems for several years - perhaps permanently - but planning ahead to try and mitigate anything as much as possible is, IMV, prudent. PH

No surprise at all. The pension reset is if you move permanently. He clearly had no intention of such a move and was trying to game the system. Badly. This ruse MIGHT work if you really did move permanently, but then change your mind after a hyear or so.....but after 185 days - not a chance. PH

Like he does with his merchandise, you mean? PH

Clearly you don't understand the meaning of free trade. If you dont like the terms, dont trade...noone can then take advantage of you. Or do you think, as your Leader constantly says, that a trade deficit means you are subsidising the other side? How long before Trump blames Biden for the USMC trade agreement the Trump signed (if he hasn't already) Ph

Apart from the school shootings, of course..how many so far this year? PH