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18 hours ago, timendres said:

 

Have used IB for over 17 years, and I am very happy with them.

I have used them for a few years and was satisfied up until yesterday.  They've suddenly, without warning, blocked me from trading most of my UK investment trust holdings.  If they can't fix this, then I'll need to find a new broker.

30 minutes ago, BangkokHank said:

So you're saying that this doctor, who is followed by millions of people around the world, is wrong about EVERYTHING - even coffee? Your ridiculous statement says a lot more about you than it does about him.

The fact that he's followed by millions of people around the world simply shows that there are millions of scientifically illiterate, gullible people who are prepared to believe any old nonsense with a pseudoscientific presentation.

And the fact that he is an inveterate liar about health benefits, there is no reason to presume he's right about anything (except, perhaps by accident).  According to him:

- microwave ovens are dangerous

- HIV doesn't cause AIDS

- sunscreen causes cancer

- homogenised milk is dangerous

- If you constantly wear materials like rubber or 'plastic' shoes you'll be disconnected from the natural energy that flows from the Earth.

And that's not even touching on his ludicrous beliefs about vaccines.

The FDA sent him a warning letter about his COVID pronouncements.  https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/mercolacom-llc-607133-02182021

Still, he's done very well for himself, now being worth $100 million on the back of his clueless supporters.
 

5 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

I only just learned of the concept of shade-grown coffee a couple of days ago in this article that also talks about the health benefits of coffee, especially for older people:

An article by Mercola has absolutely zero credibility.  He's a quack and a snake oil salesman.  So, you've actually learned nothing from "this article".

More about Mercola:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Mercola

Welcomes? I don't think so.  From ridiculously long queues at Suvarnabhumi to a panoply of scams and to dual pricing.  None of that is welcoming.

It's not the foreigners that are welcome, it's only their wallets.

On 2/27/2024 at 5:54 AM, Mike Lister said:

Thai bank brokerage houses include UOBAM and Kasikorn.

UOBAM is the asset management arm of UOB.  It does not sell securities.  For that you need UOB Kay Hian Securities.  Their trading platform is known as UTrade, and you can see a list of available US Treasury Bonds at http://www.utradebond.com/en/home#list  (Enter "US TREASURY N/B" in the ISIN/Issuer search box.)  However, I don't know whether they are actually available for Thai clients.  (They are for Singapore and Hong Kong clients.)

On 2/27/2024 at 5:54 AM, Mike Lister said:

A third option is to buy something like Vanguard short term bond index

Not really.  The contents of the index change frequently as bonds reach maturity and are reinvested - potentially with lower returns.  A bond index fund will not provide the sort of high fixed return over two years that the OP is seeking.

39 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You'd need to back that with something empirical for it to have any credibility.  

No I don't.  I don't owe you anything.  Do your own research.  The evidence isn't too hard to find.

19 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Is Lithuania noted for its adverse financial services or lax regulation, then?

Yes.  It attracts a disproportionate number of dodgy fintech companies.

31 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Revolut is licenced as a bank elsewhere. The UK's not the be-all and end-all of everything.

True.  But how much faith would any rational person place in a bank licensed in Lithuania? It's hardly noted for its financial services or top notch regulation.  The mere fact that the Bank of England doesn't see fit to licence it (at least so far) is highly significant.

And please don't ignore the multiple problems with its financial accounts and its poor handling of the victims of sophisticated scams.

It's probably worth noting that the Bank of England has very serious concerns about Revolut and hasn't issued it with a banking licence three years after its first applying.  (Approval normally takes less than a year.)  That alone should be reason enough to steer clear.  Some details of Revolut's failings at:

https://www.ft.com/content/6d2eef34-d414-49c7-8557-c43a3d9ab803

1 hour ago, Dario said:

When I further researched I found that one specific type of magnesium to take is magnesium glycinate

When dealing with acid reflux, one can use certain magnesium compounds to neutralise the stomach acid - compounds such as magnesium carbonate and magnesium oxide.   Magnesium glycinate is not one of these compounds.  It can be medically helpful where someone is magnesium deficient, but it won't do anything for acid reflux.

The alternative approach is to reduce the amount of acid produced by the body.  That is what the Omeprazole was doing for you.

1 hour ago, Dario said:

Then I came across (link removed) of a doctor that prescribes her patients Magnesium.

Don't get medical advice from YouTube quacks.  From Wikipedia:
 

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Barbara O'Neill is an Australian alternative health care personality, known for promoting dangerous and unsupported health practices and ideas. She previously presented these treatments at alternative medicine organisations, wellness retreats, and Seventh-day Adventist Churches despite not having any recognised qualifications and failing nursing training.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_O'Neill

Apparently:
 

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Revolut doesn’t currently operate in Thailand ... and you can’t sign up as a new customer there.

 

https://wise.com/gb/blog/can-i-use-revolut-in-thailand

 

1 hour ago, Dan SG said:

I purchased a condo in Bangkok about 10 years ago ... its appraised value means I have about 2/3rds of what is needed for an investment visa.

The condo's current value is irrelevant.  You need to show that you've transferred 10 million baht into Thailand.

You can buy Thai bonds in the secondary market through a registered broker.  However it would be simpler and safer to open fixed deposit accounts with a bank or banks.  The value of a fixed deposit account can't fall below the amount of money you put in.  Bonds, however, can lose value meaning you might not have sufficient value to maintain the visa.

The infographic includes a 2D bar code, but the acknowledgement email doesn't - just plain text.  Does that sound right?

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In response, the Premier stated that a sub-committee will likely be established to prevent the potential graft.

Of course, because subcommittees have been so wonderfully effective at presenting graft in Thailand in the past.

Thai2English was down for several days a few months ago.  I suspect this is just more of the same.  They'll be back.

From the linked article:  "the top policeman leading the inquiry spoke of an evil incubus at the centre of the affair."

Very odd choice of words.  Does it imply that the man concerned rapes sleeping (possibly drugged?) women? If so, shouldn't he be arrested for that?

Also, aren't all incubi inherently evil?

11 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Your embassy can do the same

No it can't.  The UK Embassy only provides an extremely limited range of services to citizens, as is shown in this link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand#:~:text=make an appointment.-,Services we provide in Thailand,-Before applying for

22 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Don't forget how the chinese treat their other bears ...

Pandas are not bears.