The Fugitive

Very true reactions from Brits.

A foreigner in our town has the appearance of an absolute chav. However, he told me he's from Finland. I didn't think it possible?

Cheese and beetroot sandwich. Preferably crumbly Cheshire if available. Neither available in our house. Nor butter for that matter.

That's what I was wondering. After a recent extraction my Thai dentist handed me a leaflet with a choice of two implants; 37,000 for South Korean made and 40,000 baht for German made. I haven't been back since.

Not happened this year and the Council boats have gone back into storage. We were flooded for the two previous consecutive rainy seasons. The rivers can't cope when they release the water. I can't imagine any solution to that. At least the Royal Thai Army delivered sacks of rice beforehand!

Have you entered VPN details into your router at some point in the past? Maybe try rebooting your computer?

Is it possible for you to log in using your computer instead of the boxes?

Be aware that when up country dams reach bursting point the excess water is released causing extensive flooding. Our council (South of Khon Kaen) operate boats to take people to their land/homes in such times.

I've just taken 10 baht off a Thai customer in my Thai wife's shop. Should I be worried?

Disappointing that a British National is involved. However, there is no mention of child molestation.

A member has previously reported that his immigration office advised him saying; 'Of course you are permitted to assist your wife in her business, this is what couples do'.

Plenty of previous references to this. If your spouse runs a business you are permitted to 'assist'. Because that is what couples do, they assist each other.

I can understand red notices. How about green ones?

That may be the nub of it. As I understand, a serviceman has two options. He either obeys his orders or refuses. When he has chosen to obey an unlawful order he can be arrested and tried in a civilian criminal court.

At one point I changed all my account addresses to Thailand. However, I received letters from several of my investment fund manager's requesting translated and certified copies of my foreign ID card plus other proof of living abroad. I sent photo's of my pink ID card and ignored the rest of the requirements. One wrote back saying what I had provided wasn't acceptable. One company suspended my on-line access for dealing. I changed everything back to my UK address and all was reinstated. Stopping using my Halifax Clarity Credit card was approximately 12 months later. I telephoned their customer services to ask the reason for reducing my credit limit from 10,000 GBP to 500 GBP. I was told it was simply lack of use. No mention was made of my previously having an abroad address. Of course, I didn't bring that up either!

Thanks for the information. I too have Halifax Clarity Credit card although haven't used it for over 18 months due to using Chase UK debit card for the 1% cash back. Unfortunately, lack of use caused Halifax to reduce my credit limit from 10,000 GBP to 500 GBP. I have since applied for an increase in credit limit but was refused. I absolutely regret that as it could have been most useful in case of emergency hospital admission.

Thanks but it wasn't me that had an issue. I'm not a NatWest customer. I was trying to assist someone else.

Brought up to believe that the police are armed only in broken societies. The only people who need shotguns are farmers. That the public can buy and carry hand guns is horrific.

Confirm searched for NatWest Digital Banking app in Google Play Store (my Google account set to Thailand). App downloaded and installed upon Huawei phone (2017).

Sorry you had a bad experience. Our 1995 Toyota Hilux 'Mighty X' boiled dry and engine seized. 338,000 km on the clock. When engine stripped found water erosion on the cylinder liners indicating coolant leaking. Much rust in coolant galleries, no corrosion inhibitor added. Block was cracked. Mechanic asked if we wanted it repairing? Asked him about a replacement reconditioned engine but he pointed out that it might have suffered the same fate. Original engine repaired for 58,000 baht. Now much easier to start, no rattling, no black smoke and seems to run smoother.

Plus both pay UK Income Tax on their UK pension(s).

Surely such vehicles aren't allowed in undercover/underground car parks?

As I see it, the problem is a frozen replacement screen which they supplied and fitted for 2,500 baht. The shop is nervous and evasive. How about asking them to repair your phone (unfreeze their replacement screen) free of ADDITIONAL charge? You were initially happy with the repair and price. This way, your phone gets fixed, they get to keep the 2,500 baht and you don't incur extra expenses and suffer raised blood pressure?

When checking-in for an outpatient appointment at my NHS hospital the check-in machine asks if you have been living in the UK for the previous 6 months?

The OP is pleased with his purchase. I just happen to agree entirely with his reasoning as I'm in the market for a newer laptop myself. Tired of watching things spinning away on my 2009 'middle of the road' machine. Certain keys fly off if I hit them upon an angle! I enjoy playing around with different operating systems using Virtual Box. Apart from that, the odd video and audio file conversion is about as demanding as I get. I have another laptop, slightly newer (from 2012) but I made a mistake when buying it. It isn't capable of virtualisation. It has a permanent UEFI firmware fault and is presently semi-bricked. Plus it needs a new screen. My Mrs won't permit any spending upon old and faulty junk!