SportRider

Thanks for this reply, helpful and appreciated.

This is very helpful thankyou. So he wanted to see the transmitting account was yours, but didn't ask about source of funds *into* that account (eg no check its a pension payment...)?

Just been searching for the answer to this, couldn't find it so am posting as new topic. Situation would be application for non-immigrant 'O' & retirement extension to a visa exempt entry. UK national. I understand showing 12 x monthly transfers to a Thai bank of at least 65,000 THB is acceptable as proof of funds for retirement visa (for 12 months prior to application). Q1: BUT I read somewhere that the *first* extension requires 800,000 in the bank, and only subsequent extensions could be 65k monthly. Is that correct? Q2: Also, how is 'retirement' defined or checked if at all. Eg is source of the monthly inbound funds checked? Could someone have various sources of income from overseas business interests and just send themselves 65k each month? Thanks a lot for your kind guidance. SR

It could have been The Flashing Blade - http://www.thechestnut.com/flashing.htm - though this was sent on the French/Spanish border and I distinctly remember heroes riding horses across deserts. However the transmission date is spot on, 1969, and also it was a Saturday morning kids TV show. So it must be this and possibly there was just one desert scene that really stuck with me. It was a transfixing show for a young Sportrider. Thanks for mentioning French dubbed, that's how it found it. UPDATE: Yes it was The Flashing Blade. Just found the theme tune and recognised it. 👍

Question, since you're reading this... Can you remember - There used to be a kids TV adventure show set in Arabia, dubbed I think, but they were always riding about the desert on horses and fighting in old-style forts. What was it called?

Separate burner for the wok shaker is a good call. Wish I'd done this.

Distasteful post.

This thread has travelled in time from the 19th century.

Unfortunately, having a Thai partner with you does not prevent bill-padding or short-changing. In fact, even Thais themselves can be victims. Especially in certain bars where such practices almost seem to be policy. I won't mention the name but one of these is in Treetown. I am fortunate to be very numerate even when drunk. Not everyone is.

There's really no point to dwell on it.. and I don't think it really rates as an 'enigma' 😂😂... How did the population of Easter Island die out? Why are the bases of ancient pyramids perfectly flat? Why are people selling gold...? Err.. nope. It is what it is. Main reason for individuals selling 'safe' assets is *because they need the money*, hardly a revelation. Ps this is the reason why directors selling shares is much less important than directors buying shares. The former could be for school fees. The latter indicates faith in the business. SR

700 to 730 is a 'soar'? 🤔

Brilliant. She was inconvenienced. 🤣🤣

For 300b a month I get reliable 50mbps speed from an AIS sim card. Usually much higher... 100mbps today.

Literally everyone is hanmered with cold calls in UAE - a lot of them are fraud which is a huge problem. It's crazy. If I'm busy I just laugh and hang up. If I'm feeling playful I'll say "Oh great, thanks for calling.. wait one minute.." Then put the phone down, leave on speaker, and see how long they wait while I get on with doing whatever.

I like both but prefer Pattaya, as a bit more life. Almost always order food. Never had a problem in ..ahem... 30 years. There are lots of small restaurants there and the beach lounger proprietor will just order from their preferred outlets. Sit in front of one of the malls - easier to pop to the loo when necessary for us beer drnkers.

Since Covid loads of the girls have moved to the apps (TF etc) so can run their business without needing to go to the freelancer/after hours spots. Then fewer ladies -> fewer punters -> empty clubs.

In general they speak excellent English and get many more of the nuances in the language. If you're the kind of guy who enjoys good conversation and clever humour with your partner, my experience has been unparalleled with Filipinas. And we've spent loads of time in Thailand - Pattaya mostly.

My first thought exactly.

Pay by direct debit .. a bit of paperwork to set up, but after that - no worries ever.

Anti bacterial eye drops from the pharmacy.. standard purchase at Songkran time.

Hmm .. laughed and presumed this was ironic..

☝️ This.

It's a nightmare being a responsible dog owner in Thailand. We keep ours within our walled perimeter, and when taking for a walk he's always on a lead. The problem is, if a bunch of soi dogs get his scent, the gang chases after us and my missus gets super scared. Often I have to pick him up (he's a Cav). The beach is pretty much the only place we can enjoy taking poor Mutley for a walk.

Agreed. Thailand is not as multicultural or as welcoming in the way that places like Singapore are, for example, where I had PR.

Would be helpful to have a definition of Integration... Means different things to different people.