PPGuy

https://www.77kaoded.com/news/sangk/2463355?fbclid=IwAR2346_bVqnXdJmdFk0JIiEhX6IYeoICF8kpfeSfYeyZ8ugbz8mSyw3AkFw#google_vignette Seemingly a couple of Burmese lads were hired to act in a content creating video........

Seems that, for Spurs anyway. it never rains but it pours..........

https://aseannow.com/topic/1301096-nationwide-milk-shortage/ Looks to be nationwide.

I had similar issue a couple of months back with a stopped pension payment due to non receipt of a Life Cert. I went through the process of phone call/emailed form/signed form sent back to DWP / reinstatement of pension payments. Took about 4 weeks. Then I saw a number of comments from pensioners who, with similar situation to me, actually had their payments re-instated based on the initial call to DWP. I raised a complaint with DWP, as that was not my experience, and received the below noted response, which clearly states that a re-instatement of the payment on initial contact should be the case. It would be no surprise if this is still not happening but all should be aware that this should be the case. Those not being given this 'courtesy' should request it during any contact they have with DWP on the pension non payment issue. Their final comment was a response to my comment on why they have such an antiquated system for dealing with Life Certs and can we expect any changes......... Good morning Thank you for your email. I am sorry that your payment was not re-instated when you initially contacted the department, and thank you for bring to our attention the issues you have had. Due to postal issues oversea, we will usually extend the time a customer has to return the Life Certificate if they make contact and advise they have not received it. I have requested all agents are again made aware to extend this curtesy to our overseas customers so that they are not penalised due to postal issues. As a department we are looking at secure on line alternatives for our customers, but at this time it is still department policy to issue correspondence via post.

The OP states they were paying their bills regularly with no arrears..........

https://aseannow.com/topic/1278951-ios-device-repairs-in-pattayathe-best-shop/ This repair shop gets many good reviews. It's located on SSCC between Sukhumvit and the railway track. I have used him with excellent results. His english is also very good.

Payment date is based on last 2 digits of your NI number. https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/when-youre-paid

Sounds like that guy (non Brit!!) who was chucking stuff from his LK Metro gaff. Ganja was initially given as the reason before meths was found to be the real cause. Same here?

OP, there have been a few very recent topics in this forum on the subject of UK pension suspended payments. this due to non return of undelivered Life Certs. E.g. https://aseannow.com/topic/1295939-how-long-to-have-state-pension-reinstated-after-suspension/ Suggest you have a gander at some of the comments. I have just recovered from a period of suspended UK state pensions and a phone call to DWP was the easy option. They arranged to email me with a copy of the Life Cert. I completed it, sent it back, then had the backlog paid to me. All in, took about 3/4 weeks to conclude. Some posters reckon DWP will reinstate the pension payments based on your initial call to them That was not my experience but I didn't ask if that was possible. So that should be on your list of things to ask when a call is made. Good luck.

Given my pension had been suspended due to non receipt of the Life Cert, I used DHL to ensure a speedy and easily tracked delivery process. It did come at a cost - just over Bt800. In the past, being well within the enhanced 16 week period, I have used the airmail tracked service and that worked out just fine. Can't recall the cost but certainly much cheaper than DHL. I would use that again if no time constraints.

Funds received early today into my UK bank account. Amounted to 4 weeks which covers the full o/s amount. Now expecting my normal weekly pension transfer to kick in next Thursday. Still annoying that DWP are making no signs of looking at updating their Life Cert verification process to bring it into the digital age. Would be ideal as an option for those able to deal with such an upgrade. Too much to hope for..........

I have used bookonwardticket.com

Well, actually just received an email response. This stated that my Life Cert has been processed and that a payment covering the o/s period will be issued overnight and to expect a credit to my bank account within 5 working days. So, good experience.

I have the same problem. I have my frozen UK state pension paid weekly into a UK bank, being due every Thursday. Not paid 2 weeks back and I called DWP and received the expected 'no Life Cert' response. They arranged to send me a copy by email. Completed form was received by them on Monday, 22nd but no sign of any payment today, my usual payment date. No big surprise. Sent them an email chaser today asking when I might receive any funds but don't really expect a response any time soon. Will likely give them a call next week if no money / response by then. Although, given next Monday is a UK bank holiday, can only expect further delays.

Rather a sweeping statement about UK banks not allowing non UK resident account holders to run up an overdraft. I am UK non resident(with a Thai home address on record) and have current accounts with Halifax and First Direct in the UK that offer O/D facilities which I have used, from time to time.

Reading the linked article in the OP may assist.

I had my UK state pension stopped last week. Contacted the pension office and they confirmed it was due to non return of the POL certificate, which I never received. I did ask why these forms could not be sent by email, for those wishing that service. Response was a weak, 'well not all pensioners are up to speed on using email.' However, they did email me with a copy of the certificate which needs to be completed and returned to them before I can have my pension restarted. On topic: I am arranging the signature via Euro-Thai Law office, opposite side entrance to Big C on South Pattaya Road, near to the Key Visa office. Have used them previously as they have a Notary on staff and the cost is Bt500. As others have stated, copy of passport not required to be sent to UK, only completed form.

This link, on whether or not a personal allowance is applicable, may be relevant. It appears to indicate that Thai nationals resident in Thailand, do qualify for the PA. I would suggest that obtaining written confirmation from HMRC is preferable on all such matters. That can then be given to the pension provider as appropriate. I had an issue with HMRC a few years back when I first received the state pension. I was given a tax calculation that omitted any PA. As I receive no other UK income I considered that was incorrect and contacted HMRC. Once they confirmed I was a British citizen they adjusted the tax return and included the full PA in a subsequent calculation which confirmed that no tax was to be deducted from my State pension. https://taxresidenceguide.co.uk/individuals-entitled-to-the-uk-personal-allowance/#:~:text=The European Economic Area includes,%3B Slovenia%3B Spain%3B Sweden.

Today is the 5th May. Both 4th and 5th May are bank holidays in Thailand and unlikely to process overseas remittances until Monday 8th May.

This article gives some recent info on how winnings can be paid out that might be of interest: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/lucky-lottery-winner-in-thailand-banks-36-million-baht

Seems like the bank has finally agreed to settle the fraud case as noted in this 103FM report. Would be interesting to hear any details of the settlement.

I would also recommend this company. Have used them a number of times in the past few years and found them very efficient and economic. As noted they are close to Big C South Pattaya, a few doors up from Key Visa, heading to Sukhumvit.

Maybe give Stanley Gibbons a try. They are UK based but appear to be open to giving advice / valuations if contacted and have regular auctions. https://www.stanleygibbons.com/

I recently changed my state pension payments to weekly (from every 4 weeks) into mu UK bank account. A simple phone call did the trick. My understanding is that the choice of having weekly payments is only allowed for those paying into UK based accounts. Overseas payments are restricted to the longer, 4 or 13 week, payment cycles. That does not affect the frozen issue - mine is still frozen, no matter the pension payment cycle.

https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/mymatenate Yup, the socialblade website indicates he had 73m views in the past month. Given that the majority of viewers will be based in Thailand, the revenue will be quite low. Possibly $1 to $2 per 1,000 views. So your figure of $150k per month may be quite close. That would be gross, with deductions for YT commission and tax. No doubt he will also be making coin on sponsorship deals as well. Not too shabby.