Expat68

Some years ago, I wanted to watch a particular sport while I was in Pattaya. I went to the sport bar and was quite happily sat there but there a girl who obviously did not belong (scared shirtless) after a while I decided to buy her a drink, she reluctantly sat with me, slowly I gained her confidence, I asked her in Thai why she was there, she told me that her family were paying off a debt. Once I left the bar I reported it to the tourist police, who I had connections with. Hope it turned out well for her, I often think about that day

Sorry I do not know

Thought you had to live in the UK for 3 months on returning before receiving free health care in the UK. Just something I heard

There is a one off bereavement payment, this replaced the widow's pension, if she never resided in the UK or does not have a NI number she may not get but worth asking, not sure exact amount, £2500 possibly

I am also going to the islands, I think just the two vaccines are required, there are restrictions on movement between the islands. ie limited number of ferries, eg from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta part taxi part ferry

This is Loei province who probably are the most fussy immigration in the whole of Thailand????

A couple of years ago immigration stapled a little slip in my passport, saying the same, each 90 day report I go to the bank first, deposit 100 baht, take photo copy and bank book with me, never asked for proof yet

I have had no problems but I only ever use PC in my home. Best thing I ever did was opening HSBC account

I have had no problems but I only ever use PC in my home

Great, thanks very much

A little bit off the subject, does anybody know the situation regarding flying domestically into Hat Yai, do you require testing. Feedback would be appreciated. Thank you

The date will keep on being pushed back, even if they open up the country with no beer, cases will rise just like in the UK. Total madness, I feel sorry for the people who work in the Tourist industry. I am starting to think that this is just a ploy to rid the bars once and for all. Nobody in their right mind would come to Thailand for a holiday, they do not understand that the majority of people want a alcoholic drink with their evening meal

I lived in a gated community in Chiang Mai, which was great, people very friendly, the sois and swimming pool kept clean and tidy. If you ever wanted to sell could well be easier in a gated community, could be more tricky with house on families land

I gave up trying to work it out long ago. TIT

Can't see the money in the bank increasing within the next two years (not until things get back to anything like normality) first increase by 200,000 baht after. JMHO

They have really stepped it up in my small city in Issaan, the other day went to enquire about my yellow passport and it was packed full of Thais receiving their vaccine

Surely if you are resident in Thailand you only need to show proof of two vaccinations

And equally good doctors, if not better

I had a Thai wife living with me in my home country and was made redundant from my job. It was a little early for me to retire but having wade up my pension and the job I could get at my age decided to bite the bullet and come. No regrets. For me when people ask me about coming to live in Thailand I always reply with the same answer, "In my home country I was existing, in Thailand I am living"

Immigration differs from each province

Or scrap it altogether

Does that apply if your visa is still valid and you have a re-entry permit?

Loei was once the most beautiful province in Thailand, many different species of wildlife, the difference between when I came 23 years ago and now, is so sad

Shame on you!!!

Yes, I had same issue, I went back to check to see if my number was registered, it was. Try putting your girlfriends/wife's number in, it worked for me