prakhonchai nick

I am happy with permanent residency. Don't want Thai citizenship. With PR, no money in the bank, no 90 days, no extensions and just a trip every 5 years to the local police station to have a new photo put in the Alien reg book. Also get your name in the blue house book for what its worth.

Foreign Tourists.......please come and spend your holiday in Thailand................But this coming weekend, you cannot buy alcohol!!!!!!!!!!! Why bother?

Do note however that when the new passport is returned to VFS Bangkok, and is available for collection, their normal office hours ..Monday to Friday from 08.30 -14.10 hours..do not apply. According to the message you will receive--- passports can only be collected between 14.00-16.00 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus they CANNOT be couriered back to the applicant! That is so helpful and useful for those that live a very long way from Bangkok and would like to do it in one day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Previous incidents included breaking someone’s ribs and slashing another’s throat, though none had been fatal. Each time Bunchoet was jailed for a few months Therein lies the problem. Jailed for a few months!!!!, Slashing another's throat warranted a death sentence! Too late for Supot, sadly!

10%pcm is quite normal up here in Isaan, but anyone borrowing at 50%pcm must have a few loose screws

10million baht loans netting 4-5 million baht monthly interest. A nice little earner.Interest charged at 40/50% a month Are people really that desperate that they would pay so much interest for a loan?

How about lightning in the vicinity?

Yes, but one wuld undoubtedly leave with a big smile

Because the thread was directed at over 75's

Best thing I did was after 3 years to apply for permanent residency. No messing with 90 day reports, annual extensions or money seasoned in the bank. I also have a lifetime Thai driving licence.

Came here 38 years ago...........moved lock stock and barrel. Had a house built just up a soi from Jomtien beach..no tourists then, beach deserted. Relocated to Isaan 23 years ago Bought a house. Have a basic understanding of Thai language and speak it when necesary. Best not to understand here in Isaan as all the locals will try and tap you up for a loan My answer to all requests "mai cowjai". Been back to my home country 3 times each for 2/3 weeks. Could never return... Not the country I grew up in. Overwhelmed with non natives. Here to stay. What would I have changed? Nothing much. May have kept my house in the UK had I not needed the money.

Application will be made at VFS Office who act for HMPO. As your son is 18, he should be able apply in his own right, but will need Father's Full birth certificate (the long one) to prove his entitlement to British nationality. If no have, a copy is available from the General Register Office for around £10

Death sentence should be mandatory for ALL murderers

"They are currently attempting to identify the man"...............Surely the photo suggests they have got the man!!!!!!!

What a shame the UK prison system does not treat its prisoners the same way, instead of locking THem into a holIDay camp environment. A prison sentence is - or should be - PUNISHMENT!

I have fun at the Makro meat weighing counter. I put my food on the conveyor, (behind others if it is busy), wait and watch. Invariably Thais will arrive and put their bags on the conveyor somewhere in the middle (on top of other bags) rather than at the end, I smile, pick up their bags and throw them to the back of the conveyor.🤣

So many stupid crazy fools here in Thailand believing such nonsense!

Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!!

Looks like Asean Now has jumped the gun! Latest news says Police body backs dismissal of ‘Big Joke’

This news broke over 4 hours ago, yet neither of the 2 English language Thai newspapers have mentioned anything!!!!!!!!!

Since the alleged offences occurred in a childrens home, it is to be assumed children were involved. Such offences if they occurred warrant a death sentence. Are any of the UK election candidates supporting reintroduction of the death penalty?

Best he died with no jail involved.

I've had PR for 35 years now. Never considered citizenship, and have no need for more than PR Unless you are into buying properties, or wanting to vote in Thailand, but just happy to enjoy daily life, then PR should be OK.

Fully appreciated Tony. Why however should Thai citizens receive more favourable treatment than UK subjects when it comes to returning documents concerning the UK. Brits in Thailand are always 2nd class citizens, but seems these days in the UK, they play 2nd fiddle to just about everyone in the world!