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  1. The Fugitive
    Argentinians tell you that they WILL be making another attempt to sieze the Falklands. What their armed forces think of that idea is almost certainly another matter.
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    https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1984/03/07/us-aid-to-britain-in-falklands-war-is-detailed/6e50e92e-3f4b-4768-97fb-57b5593994e6/ Officially NATO does not have to help UK in the Falklands. However, I have reposted the above link kindly already posted.
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    Maybe that's down to the local delivery depot or even the delivery person themselves?
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    Can't be theft if the territory you steal has no inhabitants? Brings something else to mind about 'a land without people for a people without a land'. That's not gone too well either.
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    To colonise and build you first have to steal. The circumstances of the British 'seizure' in 1833 are disputed. Antonio "El Gaucho" Rivero remains a hero in Argentina for rebelling against British authority.
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    Colonialism = Stealing.
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    You said the Thatcher Government was on it's knees at that time. The IRA was more than a nuisance then.
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    To be fair, the IRA were doing terrible things at home as at that time.
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    As per a previous post though, this contravenes Article 6 (Geographical Limits) of the NATO treaty. Also, no mention of the most valuable assistance provided by our very good friends in South America.
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    I changed the date (in biro) each time I made an on-line report. My regular IO warned me that's not valid and I should either; 1) Print it out and staple the new one in each time or 2) Visit Immigration Office for my 90 day reporting. That was telling me!
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    Especially if your Mrs takes out Life Insurance on you. Mine views it as a funeral plan! I'm indirectly paying my own monthly premiums of course. Determined to survive the 20 year term and collect refund of all my premiums paid plus bonus.
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    Interesting. When I went back to the UK last Summer I bought a Smarty SIM which has a monthly contract so I simply didn't pay anymore after I returned to Thailand. Is your UK SIM a pre-pay?
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    Agreed, internet really is tops in Thailand! Even out in the rice paddies it's fast, cheap and same day service if there's any problem.
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    It is complicated, to say the least. Stolen by colonials (Spanish), not part of Argentina when became independent, then stolen by Britain and a number of Argentinian inhabitants expelled. Vast majority of present inhabitants wish to remain Brits. Who are the actual original owners?
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    Shopee better on delivery. Rang me up at 9am on day of delivery confirming which of my two addresses (home or shop) I was at today.
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    Valid points Richard! At the time we thought 'The Falklands' was going to be a mere skirmish with a very rapid conclusion with Argentina quickly withdrawing when they realised we were serious.
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    Because of geographical location? It's still UK territory inhabited by Brits. We have 'special arrangements' with non-NATO Countries (such as Chile) which proved most useful in 1982. I've personally taken part in a NATO exercise hosted by Chile (USA in command of course). Any more monkey business from those Italians who speak Spanish and think they're English and they won't know what (or who) has hit them!
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    We didn't need any assistance.
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    Population of The Falkland Islands voted to remain part of the United Kingdom. Anyway, it doesn't matter even if UK had no Navy. NATO has to back-up any member nation if invaded.
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    Unlimited data, as is the norm for wired internet in Thailand. 12 month contract. Already have 300/300 at shop and speeds are always 'up there'. Can recommend!
  21. The Fugitive
    Many fibre internet special offers appear on my Facebook. Starting price 399 baht per month for 300/300 with free router and installation. I messaged True and received reply in excellent English.
  22. The Fugitive
    Where's Mrs Thatcher when you need her?
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    A good idea. I always carry two phones everywhere. I know there are such things as power banks but a phone provides more functions!
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    Amazing price! Very good service.
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    I never asked, they offered to help for less than my agent charges. Best if you take a Thai person with you as they 'understand' each other!

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