prakhonchai nick

Time it right and a few shor -times could well become long- times!

Just heard curfew in Pattaya from 6pm In Bangkok from 8pm

Where did that come from? What is your source?

Slight mistake. Curfew from 8pm bangkok and pattaya. Broadcast throughout pattaya

Jatuporn and Arisman Have Fled after Soldiers Reclaim Ratchaprasong UPDATE : 19 May 2010 More citizens of Montenegro?

No surprise there!! It's been clear all along that these simian, paid Red firebrands are really ... Yellow!  Brainwash - and threaten - the 'cannon fodder' in order to get them to stay and confront the army, then run the <deleted> away yourself?    (.... well, 'waddle' might be the properverb for these porcine p***ks! ) This clearly shows how they really feel about the so-called  "marginalised, democracy-starved masses" they purport to represent! Shows too the real dark truth that's alwaye been behind this "Red" sham.  Let's hope these rats are caught real soon and introduced to a lovely firing squad.

Obviously you and other posters criticizing the esacpe of red shirt leaders are not educated in protest or military strategy. Something akin to "hit and run" fighting or protesting. The leaders or fighters do not surrender but escape to keep the fight or protest going. The leaders are going to keep the fighters organized. Do you believe the leaders of militarized states (as in a war between two countries) are going to surrender in the face of an enemie's forces if they have the option of escaping? No...they will evade in order to fight again another day. I am amazed at the number of TVF posters who can not think logically. I am neither a red or yellow supporter...so save your ignorant hate for somone else. I hate Thaksin but understand why many people (red shirts, etc.) feel cheated by the removal of two elected PMs that were booted out by the yellow shirts. I agree with the few posters who are dismayed by the vile hatred and stupid comments regarding the situation in LOS. This situation might be the begining of the end to a country I enjoy. LOS could burn like LA during the Rodney King riots and the government/military is not going to be able to control rural cities, etc..

A Captain normally stays with his sinking ship!

Just heard curfew in Pattaya from 6pm In Bangkok from 8pm

One always worries when dealing with UK government departments

It is possible he did not tell them on his pension claim form that he spent more than 3 months a year in Thailand.

In the long run the truth is always best

In your heading you asked how long do you have to live in the UK to get a full pension.

Basically it does not matter where you live - what is important is how many NI contributions have been made.

Prior to 5th April 2010 44 NI contributions were necessary to secure a full pension for men (These could be from working in the UK or voluntary contributions). From 6th April, the number of contributions went down to 30 for both men and women, but only for those reaching retirement age after that date.

Your brother is entitled to receive Adult Dependents Increase (ADI) regardless of where he or his wife live. Provided he claimed before the deadline of 5th April this year, the payment, when it eventually commences, will continue until 5th April 2020, unless his wife reaches state pension age before then (or your brother dies)

The complication could be that your brother has claimed his pension from the UK and has not notified the pensions dept that he is living either permanently or semi permanently in Thailand. If he spends more than 3 months a year in Thailand, then he should tell the pensions dept, and his state pension would then be frozen at the current rate.

Most Brits married to Thais (who are not with them in the UK) spend more than 3 months a year in Thailand.

This aspect will need to be sorted with the pensions dept, but it will NOT prevent the payment of ADI. It will however slow things down.

PM me if you require more advice

Rice pudding in tins?? in the land of rice...c'mon man!

BASIC

RICE

MILK

SUGAR

CINNAMON OR NUTMEG FOR SEASONING

IN OVEN ALL TOGETHER,SWEETNESS TO TASTE,MILK OR CREAM JUST COVERING THE RICE,1 HOUR.....HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING

LUXURY

RICE

MILK

COCONUT MILK/CREAM

SUGAR

SPICE FOR NICE

BANANAS

AS ABOVE ALL IN A DISH 1 HOUR DELISH!

Entirely agree, but you need "pudding rice". is this what is known here as sticky rice?

Don't forget the need for items not available locally is always a good excuse for a trip to Pattaya...too far to go and return in 1 day!!!

I recommend BROOK or McGARRETT baked beans as passable substitutes for Heinz.

Makro sell these + custard powder + blacker pepper.

Not seen rice pudding anywhere ?

Are you talking about Surin Makro, Ray??

I think not.

I think I can answer on behalf of Ray.

It was I that introduced him to Brook baked beans and these along with everything else are available at Surin Makro. Beans not available however in Buriram Makro.

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Why does TV exaggerate?

The election MAY be held in November IF....................................

I married to Issan girl, but no way am I going to live within Coo-ee of any of her family. We live in Chiang Mai, a nice 14 hours away.

The main disadvantage to that is that they visit regularly, often without notice, and stay and stay and stay!!! And when they finally return (with a golden handshake) they just send others to replace them.

Better to have them within spittin! distance!

Ban Chiang heritage villages between Udon and Sakhon Nakhon.

Phui Foilom Park, southwest Udon, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, northwest Udon, and Phu Phra Bat Forest Park close by.

Nong Khai, Ubonrat Dam between Udon and Khon Kaen

The OP specified Lower Isaan.. Your suggestions are all Upper Isaan!. Interesting places though!

Everything will be in my name,

Then land and property are out..

In your wife's name YES but yours..NO!

Whilst strolling along Beach Road Pattaya last week (well of course I was not really there!!) I was sidled up to 4 times by Thai men in half hour, offering Cocaine. Their spiel was identical "what you want -cocaine!"

There are many for sale, but I rather suspect they are knocked up in Cambodia rather than imported from Japan.

Quality suspect!

If fuel sales are restricted how do they expect the demonstrators to leave for the long drive home once they have finished their demonstration ?

They can walk!

There are many citizens of the UK who are not English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish.

Hope that clears things up

Far too many in fact! That's why I got out 20+ years ago.

Now what's the name of that Dutch politician?

Me too - especially in beer bars. I also show a picture of my GF and say "and this is my wife".

Is it correct Chaimai that you have a different picture for every bar?

A ready supply of milkmaids!

Buy 2 -get 1 free. To apply to the girls too!

I am flying over Easter with Qatar Airways 29000bt

Booked through www.moxtravel.com

Excellent service - highly recommended. Can pay through bank/ATM. No need for credit card.

I paid my wife the equivalent of 7,500,000 Baht over 25 years (+ another 7,500,000 for the house).

I pay my Thai G/F 2,000 Baht a week - I calculate that I have another 72 years to go with my Thai partner.

Anybody seen Garyk since the first [post

Have we really got to put up with you Ray for another 72 years?

The Monks !

My wife gave up work when we started out together. Some of the money she earned went to help her family. It seemed only right to recompense her for her loss of salary, and I continue this "allowance" to this day.