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Flown into and out of Ahmedabad many times over he past 25 years. Always on business as it's not the most scenic of cities. So this sad event really hit home. I had the dubious pleasure of being the 1st passenger to arrive at the new International terminal about 15 years back. This was on a Qatar airways flight from Doha at about 4am and I happened to be the only passenger up front.The bottom of the steps were well lit up and I only realised it was some special event when I saw the camera crew and being pressed to shake a few hands after descending the steps. This extended to the entrance to the new terminal where, having been driven there in splendid isolation on the usual clunky airport bus, some guys from Immigration and Customs were also wanting to shake my hand. Rather surreal.That was the only arrival at the terminal for that day and for a few days after as this was deemed an auspicious day for such an event, ready or not!!

According to the BOT website both 2nd and 3rd June are now bank holidays. I would suspect that the info given to the other poster is incorrect and that any transfer will be received on 4th June. But, who knows....

I have used the following email for contact with DWP. This was a coiple of years back when I also had issues with delayed payments. "TVP.INTERNATIONALQUERIES(at)DWP.GOV.UK" Response time was, i believe, a couple of working days. So not too bad.

Is this the guy? A Brit in the Philippines. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14456443/I-high-flying-HR-boss-Im-homeless-Philippines-jungle-fighting-life-rotting-foot-Brits-life-unravels-stabbed-girlfriend-infected-Mpox-lured-botched-exorcism-begs-UK-help.html

Viewing the videos of this youtuber is rather enlightening. But not in a good way......

'Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive'.

My recollections of that area are rather different, albeit that was from the 90's when I was working at a construction project in Kelantan for about 7 years. I would travel to Tak Bai on many weekends to stay at the Tak Bai Lagoon Resort and found the location and the people to be rather peaceful. The subsequent happenings obviously had an impact on the security in the area. I understand that compensation of Bt7.5m was paid to the families for each death and lower amounts for those injured. Goes without saying that no level of compensation would cover for such a loss, especially given the horrific nature of the event. As for the lack of accountability..........he topic comments cover that aspect.

Not sure if this has been posted previously but this link shows the locations/views from a number of CCTV cameras around Pattaya. Primarily of the status of the traffic but also some views of the 'hotspots', albeit from a distance. Fairly decent quality pictures. https://ioc.pattaya.go.th/live-cctv

Laos is not on the list of countries where an increase to the UK State Pension is applicable.

I had similar 90 day reporting issues after travelling overseas during May. This was my 1st trip for about 6 years and had been reporting online with no hassle previously. That changed with the overseas trip and, having read through the recent posts I had resigned myself to making a trip to Jomtien. Last week was the deadline to report and I decided, at the last minute, to make use of the services of a well known agent on Soi 13/2. So, paid Bt100 and collected my passport / 90 day report a day or 2 later. For me, definitely the best option and, hopefully, I am now back on track to make use of the online reporting portal.

Came across this guy's videos recently. His facial expressions just add to the experience of the incredulity of the responses.......

Similar issue with my normal UK bank to Wise to BBk transfer as noted by other posters. Sent my usual 65k on Monday prior to 9am Thai time and advised to expect receipt at 14.13 same day (including email confirmation). With usual caveat of 'may take up to 2 working days....' whereas advised day of receipt has always been the actual date of receipt for a number of years with similar transfers (retirement purposes). Not received on the Monday but did land on Tuesday at around 14.00. Delay of no concern to me but does suggest a change in BBk account credit actions, temporary or otherwise.

Bit of light relief.

The final few overs of he final were epic. That boundary catch was unreal and the last couple of overs from Bumrah prevented SA from reaching what should have been a fairly simple target of a run a ball over the last 5 overs. I was in Ahmedabad in May on business and arrived there on the evening of the IPL final. The traffic was horrendous, more so than usual, and only realised the game was being held there when I eventually reached my hotel from the airport. They do like their cricket......

Being over 70.........that's WHAT!!

Certainly in northern parts of India. I was in Gujarat for a week on business and returned on Friday. The temperatures were in the mid to high 40's the whole time I was there. Ahmedabad was brutal. Flew back via Delhi and the Thai Airways flight was packed, an A330, and having a 3 hours delay didn't help with the poor airport experience. Immigration and security checks being a PITA. Getting back to BKK and being able to use Fast track due to age qualification was bliss. India? If not for work issues I would keep well away. Coming to Thailand for the Indians must be a real joy on all fronts....

https://youtu.be/drISPotbfiY?si=MkN8zwxhbnXM401Q New service from Bangkok to Samui. Looks good.

Oh for a time machine..... Was in Pattaya for about a year in total during 1990/91 and this video brings back many great memories.

Who said Finns don't have a sense of humour.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We5S2JoVS70&t=254s This is a link to a recent TNT youtube local news video. Tim Newton, the presenter, confirms that he knew of the guy, who called himself Peter Smith, and he had been working in Phuket for a number of years. For those interested, he will be giving more info on his Saturday video.

Seems like a posters request for a follow up has been answered......... https://www.thaipbsworld.com/russian-tourist-on-pha-ngan-island-accused-of-pregnant-woman/

As expected, the Daily Mail is not shy at reporting on this........ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13112527/british-tourists-thai-transsexual-prostitute-brawl-stabbed.html

Maybe they were past members of the Queen's Own 'Cameroonian' Highlanders.......

I have used Thai Euro Law Office for a number of years for services of their registered NP. Latest was around October 2023. They have always charged me Bt500. They are located opposite to the side entrance to Big C next to South Pattaya Road, close to Sukhumvit Road. Near to Key Visa office / B-Quik service centre.