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I can just see it when the BIB asked the first named 'perp' to repeat his surname. I bet he got a right going over.

Great news. A happy story for a change. And a big thumbs up to the passer by who threw the floating aid and alerted somebody. Probably saved his life.

And France would be even worse if they weren't turning a blind eye and shuffling tens of thousands over to the UK. Can't say I blame them, why would you want murderous scum on your own doorstep?

Have you ever had an invitation?...555

Don't worry everyone. The font of all knowledge has just answered all our questions. Nobody need ever to open a thread (or tread depending on how you like to spell it) in this regard again. Any queries, send a PM to the above poster as he has all the answers.

You seem to be forgetting you are dealing with the font of all knowledge...

Showing your age there Bill. I made reference to Arthur Mullard in a post yesterday and Norman Wisdom the day before. Total tumbleweed 555

Well said gents. If you have a pop at him, he goes scurrying off to the mods. Despicable individual. I only hope you see this message before he grasses and it gets removed. 555

Ask your mate whether he has ever seen he/she stand up to take a wizz or asked to borrow his razor in the morning...

Thank you for your very helpful comments. I will certainly have to give some consideration as to how and how much I remit to Thailand. Fortunately or unfortunately (however way you look at it) I am going to have to spend some significant time in the UK due to family matters and a long standing medical issue. In the immediate future that should/could restrict my time in Thailand to around 6 months of the year (2 months in, 2 months out). Probably worth ensuring it is slightly less than 180 days per year and topping up my cash holdings over here somewhat. It's a fine balance of not maximizing my returns in the UK against potential Thai tax liabilities. Thanks again for the useful input.

Thank you for your quick response. I'm currently 56, not married (but do actually plan to but not in the immediate future, very long term partner). No children. Be interested on your response to my reply and as to whether my current scenario has any bearing on potential tax liabilities.

Is anyone able to offer advice/opion on the following scenario please. I do not plan to pay any tax in the UK by initially withdrawing only up to my personal tax allowance from my SIPP. It's currently around £12,500 threshold per annum. I can then withdraw money from my Stocks and Shares ISA (which is more sizeable than my SIPP having taken advantage of max deposits in all it's former guises) which could in theory be another £25,000+ per annum should I so wish. Stocks and Shares ISA's are tax exempt. No tax due on this amount in the UK but what would my tax situation in Thailand be? I'm not due my state pension for another 12 years and fully understand that receiving that, plus withdrawals from my SIPP would attract UK tax. I'm more interested in my potential tax liabilities in Thailand as it would stand now, not being due to pay any tax whatsoever in the UK. Thanks in advance for any helpful comments.

Couple of bonny girls and shouldn't cost much to get them the help they need, particularly regarding hearing. The speech would hopefully follow the improvement on hearing. I'd happily contribute if there was a legitimate route to do so. It's establishing the legitimate route that is the problem.

I believe homosexuals will leave a bottle with the lid off in the room whilst engaging in a 'session' for a prolonged high. Back in the 80's we used to occasionally grab a bottle just for when we were down the pub. Nip outside for a fag (unfortunate choice of word), have a huff on the bottle and you got an instant rush for about 30 seconds. Once made me shat myself in a taxi home from a nightclub though...555

2024 is not over yet. Let's see what the numbers are at year end. Also, I don't believe you 'pick and choose ' your final destination when escaping tyranny and persecution. Isn't the first port of call without tyranny and persecution the most obvious option? Or is it the one where the 'freebies' are most appealing? If so, it then begs the question what are they actually escaping? Or are they just looking for a rather large handout?

It has already been widely reported and documented that there have been over 30,000 arrivals in the UK so far in 2024. Arriving illegally, how does having family or acquaintances in the UK entitle them to enter and stay in the UK? I would also strongly dispute your claim that 'most' speak English. The numbers are on the up, it's plain and simple.

Why don't I ever get invited to these parties? No, don't answer that...

My God, this beggars belief. You can't cure stupid.

I hope this does not come across as critisising in any way because it is in no way intended. Many of your recent posts constantly refer to you being 'tapped up' for an 'allowance'. I don't know why it is a constant with yourself. Perhaps you have an air of affluence about you. Again, not critisising, many would be happy to have this perception about them. Others try to keep it under the radar so they don't get 'tapped up'. Just interested on your thoughts why it seems to be a continuing trait and no offense intended in any way.

I genuinely didn't realise this was another political thread. When I read the headline I thought it was about getting away from the Mrs for an hour or two.

'Vot izz your name?' 'Don't tell him Pike!'

Pretending to be 13 or 14 years old despite having a full beard and the voice tone of Arthur Mullard.

Bring back Dad's Army. The Home Guard patrolling the beaches and telling the illegals to 'bugger off back to where you came from' and chucking pebbles from the beach at them.

I'd probably have a bash on the 3rd from the left if I was 8 beers into a session...

These days I'm more interested in a good meal rather than getting my balls wet so I'll happily stick with Thailand over the Philippines.