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So now you admit that a western lifestyle is expensive in Thailand. And yes of course it's their choice but that's the point you seem to keep missing by harping on about how everybody should live like a middle-class Thai if they want a cheap lifestyle. You can argue and defend all you want but it's a no-brainer that a western lifestyle in the UK is far cheaper than a western lifestyle in Thailand.

NHS dental treatment is free, same as NHS doctors surgery's and hospitals, so how is Thailand waaaaaaaaay cheaper?

"ThailandIX had to do some NT200 SmartNIC updates. Due reduced data throughput the International traffic was slowed down." Can you explain this in layman terms, this problem as been going on for more than two weeks now roughly at the same time every evening and it's not just 3BB that is affected it's all ISP's.

I lived like a middle class Thai - Explains everything. lol

We can all be selective!

You must live in a different LOS than the rest of us; Comparable/ better accommodation waaaaay cheaper in LOS - Comparable and better than what? Compare UK and European build quality with the Thai built rubbish and it's obvious why Thai property is cheap? You cannot compare the two from a quality and value for money perspective. If you're talking about renting then compare central BKK and London rental prices, not much difference yet quality of London property is far superior to BKK. Food, waaaay cheaper in LOS - what food is way cheaper? if your talking about UK food then you're delusional. Clothing way cheaper - genuine brand items are far more expensive in LOS that's why Thai HISO wannabees fly to Europe and the USA to buy clothes. Can only assume you're talking about cheap knock-off copies from the local market. Dental far cheaper - Private vs Private is cheaper in LOS, agreed, but not far cheaper. Plus if registered with NHS dentist then it's a no-brainer. Transport a fraction of UK price - Taxis agree, buses and trains in LOS are smoke belching under maintained archaic clapped-out pieces of junk that should have been scrapped 20+ years ago, hence cannot be compared to the modern equivalent in UK. As for your last comment you're totally wrong, it's only if one wants to live like a Thai upcountry bumpkin eating rice and offal for every meal that makes LOS cheap. Most westerners just want to enjoy the normal food that they grew up with in their own country. What you're implying is that all expats should live and eat like a Thai blue collar worker. Notice you conveniently didn't mention the cost of motor vehicles produced in LOS compared to the same models in Europe, also white goods, sports equipment, non-Chinese brand power and hand tools, branded spirits, kitchen appliances, etc, etc.

Can you please explain how a weighing scale can accurately provide any measurement other than weight? bmi, body fat percentage, skeletal bone mass, visceral fat, bone mineral content, basal metabolic rate

They're just appealing to the Thai childlike mentality.

Good catch, never noticed the 13A fuse and must admit have never seen one on a socket face-plate before. But that aside it's definitely MK and widely available in UK and fully compliant with UK regulations.

Absolute Slanderous Rubbish

Easy to say when you're health is good, let's see what song you sing if you have a heart attack or get diagnosed with cancer and you are told with treatment you will live but without you will die.

Sorry but what fuse are you talking about, there's no fuse in a socket outlet, it's protect by the fuse at the main distribution board. The product shown is a UK version manufactured by MK and fully compliant with all relevant regulations.

So your from the US and have the gall to slander the UK NHS. From your inane comment you obliviously have no idea about the NHS and the amazing service it provides. He would get a bed instantly and be provided with the best possible treatment "free of charge", he would be put on end of life care only if his condition deteriorated to a point where nothing else could be done.

He's 77 years old for god sake, probably 50 years ago when he played football earning threepence ha'penny a week.

You cannot receive an electrical shock from plastic as it is not a conductor of electrical current. As for static it needs friction to occur. Only possible thing I can think of is that the socket has a metallic back box that is connected to earth and as such the socket steel retaining screws are also connected to earth. If there is an earth fault then it is possible the screw heads could be the culprit. The only way to find the problem is with a multi-meter.

I assume this is what the op is referring to, maybe he can confirm.

Your quote just shows who is the stupid one, "I can drive better than 99% of people".

Smart people use due diligence to limit risk, stupid people don't.

I am being helpful, I'm trying to convince the op that he shouldn't be driving a car if he doesn't have the nounce or confidence to use a banking app.

1. If you're that stupid as to not double check that everything is correct then your problem. 2. Explain how you lose 20 grand if you get it back in 3 weeks, although don't know where you get 3 weeks from or the amount of 20 grand, maybe you're speaking from experience, if so see point 1. 3. Why send $1 to test? if you make a typo you've lost $1 for 3 weeks, or god forbid the $1 test works perfectly then you make a typo sending the other $19,999.

Measure twice, cut once. This is a car dealership the op is talking about not some online Facebook hiso wannabee, The dealership will provide correct bank details and amount to transfer which you then check as correct in the app and with the dealership before you hit confirm, if the op can't use a bit of due diligence and common sense then like I said should he really be driving a car.

If you are not confident inserting the correct amount in a banking app should you really be driving a car?

ExpressVPN is one of the most expensive ones although it is very good. NordVPN and Surfshark are also very good but much cheaper. To get set up do a google search for the VPN you want, open the VPN web page and create your account with username and password, you can now use VPN on your desktop/laptop. To set up on any android device (IPTV box, Tablet, Phone) go to playstore app, search for and download your VPN app, using your username and password log in to your account, from the list select which country server you want to use, job done.

Only recognised by the fact that you have a certified and translated copy of a foreign marriage certificate. A marriage conducted outside of the UK is not entered in to the UK registrar of BDMs. But my question was about divorce not marriage. Can a UK court grant a decree nisi and absolute for a Thai marriage when such marriage is not officially registered in the UK but registered in Thailand? If it can be done then what happens to your marriage registration in Thailand, will they accept a certified and translated copy of the UK issued decree absolute? or will the process of divorce have to be undertaken in Thailand under Thai law as well? Seems to me it is not a simple procedure.

I bow down to thee Oh Omniscient One, the being of infinite knowledge, the one who know all!!