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Agree, dozens of time there's news reports of Thais and nearby citizens caught smuggling drugs into Thailand. But never any reports of busts of major drug manufacture lords in Myanmar etc., not the major in suppliers in Thailand. As said, only the little guys get caught.

I wonder if the crane owner has a well communicated regular checking process, how often and who is responsible? And what checking process / how often is specifically the responsibility of the crane driver?

Why the Ha HA emoji? Post some words with meaning, if you can.

Explanation of what? As I see it, there's nothing to explain; I have never had any supplement benefit from the DVA, I receive a permanent Disability Compensation allowance, nothing more. The DVA (from my experience / my knowledge) is not involved in any way with supplement. So what is there to explain? And why has the DVA suddenly come into the discussion?

Maybe the golf course guy thought that the 50Baht note was a tip and maybe not allowed?

Are Thais taught basic arithmetic? Rate this topic Yes they are! 'How to use a calculator" can be all done is half a day or less.

... yet another incapable puppet on a string... Just wondering if the son will ever sit 'in the big chair'?

I disagree with everything you say.

Sharing yes, but more than sharing, supporting each other...

Who are you referring to? Me?

An American GOP follower.

And don't try to understand this, it's very Thai.

Thanks for your post, I like the content you have shared, in fact 'sharing' is the key word my parents used to explain it to me when i was a kid. I used the same key word in my efforts to make my Thai son (now in his early 40's) more aware of the subject (which he has strongly embraced, but his siblings and more especially his Thai wife's siblings are not on board.

So we have a 'Confused' emoji. I'm concerned as to what is confusing you because I tried to make my post very clear. What is confusing you? Please share so I can try to relieve your confusion. Meanwhile please don't jump.

I hate cigarette smoke / smell. I don't say a lot but I couldn't maintain a close relationship with a person who has cigarette smell on their body, clothes or hair. But I wouldn't expect that person to change their habits.

No. The DVA permanent disability compensation payment (which has several levels) is administered totally by the DVA. Other 'agencies' are not involved in any way. The various DVA levels never mention any other items, payments, benefits from other agencies. In the 14+ years Centrelink / Service Australia / OAP benefits/payments has never been used in the DVA text words. (Note: The DVA permanent disability payment was called the DVA Disability Pension, but about three years ago the DVA changed the name to the DVA permanent disability compensation payment . Regardless of the name always administered totally by the DVA. Centrelink / Services Australia never involved in any way in my experience. I've never had any communications or discussions re this item with Centrelink / Services Australia.)

I have never received the veterans pension.

Receiving, transferred to K Bank : As per the website I receive the rates after September 2024 six monthly cost of living adjustments: - Fortnightly OAP rate AUD1.047.10 - Fortnightly Supplement rate AUD 83.20 TOTAL AUD1,130.30 Transferred 4 weekly, so AUD1,130.30 X2 = AUD2,260.60. No changes after every six monthly cost of living adjustment. I returned to Oz, did the 2 years then returned to LOS.

Does any CM member know of the doctor provides consultation with children? I have a Thai granddaughter 10 years old who has severe itchy skin on several areas of her body and legs. I'm assuming that Dr. VACHIRAPORN Sujaritwanichpong' study / experience would cover severe itchiness, hopefully with children. Please advise me if this a wrong assumption. My Thai son and his Thai wife have taken their daughter to several hospitals and clinics CM and Bkk and tried numerous soaps, creams, tablets, liquid medicines but to no avail. Any information you can share much appreciated.

Have you spoken to SCB, local manager and call centre to be sure what yu/re saying is correct?

I guess you are aware that a large % of Thai taxi drivers / song taow drivers / mcy taxi riders, carry pipes, items similar to baseball bats, big knives including machetes and guns. Same as in many countries.

This once small peaceful fishing village has a name Pattaya, which has a specific meaning in Thai language. The name of the now city is not Patts. Have some respect.

Best post this year!!!!!!

Quote: I lose both when I am outside Australia for more than six weeks. I know I lose both, because I have checked the fortnightly payments when in Australia and Thailand. Clearly the way folks who 1). Move out of Oz on the Portability 'system' re handled re allowances is different compared to 2). Folks who remain permanently resident in Oz but take holidays abroad then return home to Oz. Re situation1). It's been confirmed many times (me and others) there is no loss of the OAP supplement (ever) when living abroad but other allowance: energy, rent assistance and more do cease. Re situation 2). Living permanently in Oz / some holidays abroad / return home to Oz. Seems that there is a reduction in the OAP supplement when the pensioner has been out OZ for 6 weeks. But restored on returning to Oz (And CLink know because they have a live 24/7 link to immigration passport departures and arrivals records.)

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