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I read that on the BBC website.

Reminds me of a story about a man in the Philippines who had his gold chain stolen by a "nocturnal guest" whilst he was in shower. He then purchased some cheap fake chains and after a night of fun, would leave one on the dressing table and go for a shower. He quite regularly would come out of the shower to find a guest and the chain had gone. Reckoned he saved quite a bit.

as my post above.

Piccadilly line? I think at Barons Court (not positive) you can get off and the District line train for Upminster comes in on the same level. Maybe someone can check it out for you.

So many people are unaware of the Draconian laws that exist in the middle east. They use highly sensitive equipment that can pick up tiny amounts of whatever. i stopped using their airlines after reading that a Swiss man got a four year sentence for having three poppy seeds on his clothing from a bread roll that he bought at Heathrow. Anyone carrying prescription drugs or pretty much any chemical without a doctors letter can be in big trouble. Many years back, an organisation called Fair Trials International stated "What many travellers may not realise is that they can be deemed to be in possession of such banned substances if they can be detected in their urine or bloodstream, or even in tiny trace amounts on their person."

The line hasnt been fully integrated yet. Maybe in the autumn. To travel from west to east, you would have to change at Paddington and Liverpool Street.

Just more ifs, buts and maybes. And how would any tourist, domestic or foreign, know what rules prevail in different provinces/zones?

Eva showing flights starting in July ranging from 14,830-22,000 baht in economy and in excess of 80,000 baht for business class ONE way. Personally, I would want to be sure that these flights will actually take off. Last year they were showing flights available and then cancelling them all. I return to The U.K. in July with Thai Airways and what I like about that flight is the 00.55 take off, landing at 07.15 thus allowing some sleep.

Maybe the same necklace ? Magic roundabout.????

Those that I know in the UK who would come here quite regularly, have put Thailand on the back burner. They all cite the same reasons. Thailand Pass hassle in conjunction with regular changes of the requirements. Money wasnt the issue. Better choices nearer to home.

Also affectionately known as "the bouncing Czech. "

But to what extent? Not 100% for sure.

Unfortunately not. All tax revenue from whatever source goes into one large pot and then gets reallocated to whatever. E. g. vehicle license tax revenue doesnt get to be spent on roads.

I would like to politely reword that. All income from, whatever source, is combined and then the personal tax allowance applied to give a taxable amount. How the tax is actually collected depends on the individuals situation. A private pension is usually the first port of call. When David Cameron was the (not so) prime minister, he was reported to say "if they keep complaining ,(overseas pensioners), I will take away their personal allowance." Nice.

One and the same? I agree with Jacko45 that traffic lights at the Soi Diana junction would make things worse. People muddle their way through it okay. Any measures that increase traffic speeds would make it more unsafe for pedestrians.

Totally agree with that. My UK stepson was working for a company around 7 years ago and his job was to come up with new flavours for vaping. The nicotine industry is only interested in finding ways to get youngsters hooked. Good that vaping helped you to quit.

Sterling also weakening steadily against the Dollar. The subject of exchange rates crops up on the forum from time to time. Members who may be interested can view historic exchange rates at the following website www.xe.com/currencycharts (sorry cant provide the link but easy enough). Choose the currencies you want to compare from the dropdown menu. Then choose the time period for up to 10 years.

Governments dont like e-cigarettes because they dont yet have a formula for taxation.

Have a look in Rip Curl, Central Festival shopping centre.

Towards the end of August 2019, Sterling to baht exchange rate went as low as 36.9126. The Euro was around 33.3.

Does anyone on this forum understand what they are talking about? B******d if I do.

Scrap metal merchants maybe.

I can agree with that. Last month, on day 3 of my hotel quarantine, I was on the balcony at around 8 pm and noticed an ambulance parked below. A few minutes later, a man with a suitcase trundled up and entered the back of the ambulance and was then taken away. On the morning of day 6, I was given my 2nd covid test. That evening at around 6 oclock there was a knock on the door which I ignored. Then the bell rang. I went to the door with mounting trepidation and looked through the spyhole. Two figures dressed head to toe in plastic. I opened the door and one of the figures stepped forward. "Would you like some new bedding or towels sir? "

????" AFTER" the new year. As the new year is 2022, then AFTER the new year would be 2023. Long range forecast ?

You can still apply for the Thailand Pass. The "test and go" is suspended but you can enter via the Phuket sandbox scheme or an AQ hotel. 7,10 or 14 nights quarantine depending on what country you are coming from and your vaccination status. Go to "tp.consular.go.th/en/plan" I was too late for the test and go, however, I applied for my Thailand pass on Wednesday just gone and received my Thailand Pass the same day. A 7 night quarantine hotel.