BobBKK

On 2/22/2023 at 6:29 AM, theoldgit said:

The retired Civil Servants amongst us will be relieved to learn that our 10.1% pension increase has been confirmed, effective from 10 April. Civil Service pension increase confirmed

I am ex-NHS does the same apply?

41 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Ah the Tilac gogo has happy memories for me from before it went glitzy and horrid, back when the farang owner and his mates played cards or something while the bikini clad dancers shuffled above them. One could actually have a conversation and the music was pleasant back then.

My first long time BG experience was with a girl from there and my 4 year relationship was with a girl from there. Happy days back then when there really was a Thai smile.

However, everything ends and I discovered paradise on Soi 4. Then things got even better.

Soi 4?

In Chiang Mai they feed them at Thaepe Gate and idiots get their photos taken with these disgusting pets.

Stupid is as stupid does 

Good news for the local economy!  at least they have stopped the hyperbole  - money coming into Thailand helps Thais!

7 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Like I said

 

Direct from a Ukrainian gov and charity website:

 

In addition, the restrictions do not apply to people:

who has three or more children under the age of 18, or who are raising a child (children) under the age of 18 on their own, or who has a child with a disability.

 

https://dopomoha.org.ua/en/exceptions-to-the-restriction-which-prohibits-men-to-leave-the-territory-of-ukraine

and what?  it changes nothing they are barred from leaving - no more comment from me - you are blind and incapable of seeing. Goodbye.

3 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

This isn't about Ukranine conscription and no, you're wrong again, they do allow conscription age men to leave if they have children to look after.

 

Male Ukrainian nationals can cross the border if they are financially supporting three or more children under the age of 18, are single fathers of children under 18, or have children or are guardians of children with disabilities

 

"All" opposition parties are not banned either, those that have been banned are pro-Russian political parties that engage in anti-Ukrainian activities

 

Time for you to start substantiating your posts because you're spreading false info.

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/02/25/russia-invasion-ukraine-bans-male-citizens-leaving/6936471001/

His best friend  "he did it"?  wow

what a farce

4 hours ago, sletraveler said:

The draft.  

The war is a nightmare but we need much more data before you all assume thousands are coming to Thailand. I see far more Chinese than Russians here.

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You said draft dodging wasn't a thing. 

Of course it's a thing.

In Ukraine they are conscripting by FORCE no men between the ages of 16 and 60 are allowed to leave. They take them off the streets. ALL opposition political parties are banned - that doesn't concern you? 

It's a real pain but it's PayPal's fault as they chose the ID method in Thailand.

1 hour ago, Troy Tempest said:

Now I am confused.

 

Some people say you don't need a letter...Others think you do.

Just done it no letter.

21 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

What visa would they get in Thailand if they are young enough to be conscripted?

 

An upper age limit of 40 was scrapped, leaving no formal maximum age of enlistment in the mobilization for Ukraine

Ok good point but where is the evidence that Russians over 50 are 'fleeing' to get retirement visas here?  there is no data to support this, so far,  just noise. The photos with the articles are 20 or 30 somethings.

37 minutes ago, ftpjtm said:

ED

Oh really thousands of Russians are getting ED visas are they?

Amazing... and a good job, so Red Bull is next?

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Sure thing matey.

 

 

Huge concert that many could not get into - more silliness on YouTube. 

Just now, Red Forever said:

Conscription.

The few that have fled can never go back because they will be arrested. It's true some have fled but not that many and certainly not ones like the pretty girls in this article.

What visa would they get in Thailand if they are young enough to be conscripted?  they would only get tourists visas then where will they go?  it's nonsense.

3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

Russian tourists are fleeing to Thailand to escape the war in Ukraine or look to move to the Southeast Asian country.

Thailand has become a haven for Russian visitors who are looking to escape Moscow’s war in Ukraine that has now entered its second year.

Visitors are in Thailand but are they fleeing Russia too. Now thousands of Russians are looking for a new home, fearing economic woes in Russia and a military draft because of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-of-russians-flee-to-thailand-to-escape-war-/6979011.html

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

3 hours ago, rwill said:

Lots of restaurants have free water.  But not the bottled water.

He was probably a little drunk and thirsty - simple charge him for the water not slap him.