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Ulyssesamui

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  1. Believe me, this has nothing to do with the pro-Terrorist rallies that occur in the UK almost every weekend; the majority of those attending would vote Labour. This is a cynical attempt to stop protests outside of the government-funded illegal immigrant luxury accommodation and HMOs. Dressing this up in Hamas fatigues is pure political chicanery!
  2. Come on, Thailand, just pledge to buy F-35s and your troubles will be over. Wake up.
  3. That should help towards ironing out the $45 Billion trade deficit with the US, well done, President Trump.
  4. The requirements for a Non-Immigrant O extension (retirement visa) vary from one area to another. I have applied in three different places, and the basic requirements are the same (800k, bank letter, etc.), but a medical certificate is not always required by some areas. Health insurance certificates were demanded from one area and a 12-month bank statement from another, but not the other two, where a three-month statement was required. So, pot luck really.
  5. There is a general perception about security in Thailand in China, at least sadly. Recently, I had a meeting with my China agent in Samui, 90% business, 10% holiday; he brought his own security guard with him! He refused to eat anywhere but 5* restaurants because of 'hygiene' concerns and refused to leave his hotel in the evening. The only time he left without me as an escort was to buy a present for his wife mid-afternoon, and he and the guard were ripped off royally by an official taxi (he refused to use Grab, as it was 'unsafe'. I asked why he was so nervous about Thailand and he said there were many reports in the Chinese press about scams and personal safety in Thailand. I, for my part, have never been taken by a scam or suffered violence in Thailand, but such assurances fell on deaf ears—such a shame.
  6. You, as a Dems sycophant, can not face the fact that President Trump is doing what he promised, something that is anathema with the Dems. President Trump is a breath of fresh air: the US is dumping the corrupt WHO, USAID, sanctuary cities, parts of the corrupt UN and challenging the narco-states and open border policy of the WEF 'Young Leader". He will win, quick time. You seem to be under some illusion that President Trump has started or is starting wars. Are you out of your Democratic mind? Or maybe you only believe what the MSM feeds you (probably intravenously).
  7. I think there is a time-out on these events. Better the devil you know.... springs to mind. Assad was a bad actor, but ISIS and Al Qu'ida sponsored the coup. From a security point of view, Assad was under control, at least by the Russians. The Israelis have been taking out armament assets in Syria for that reason. If Syria falls to ISIS/Al Qu'ida, then the whole of the Middle East will be destabilised. Be careful what you wish for!!!! The Taliban promised it had reformed after Biden's withdrawal fiasco but have reverted to their original fundamentalist behaviour.
  8. It would be appreciated if such measures and posters were imposed upon restaurants, including vaping.
  9. This is an interesting development. I have just renewed my Retirement visa for the 9th time. I needed a minimum of Tb800,000 in the bank for three months prior to the application, and this must be held for some time after. I needed health insurance (notarised as it is a foreign policy). I needed a letter from the bank, which is only acceptable if issued on the day of application, and a medical examination and certificate. That is not to mention a photo in front of my house showing the house number, a Google Map showing my house location and a sketch map of the same. I further needed a lease agreement and a copy of the house book. Finally, a copy of all 66 pages of my passport. I also required a multi-entry visa stamp as I travel often. I still need to register with immigration 60 days after entering Thailand. Cost Tb5700.00. I now read for Tb10,000 I can get a DTV for 5 years multi-enty and unlimited entries to the Kingdom. This does not make any sense. Surely, Immigration should now extend the 5-year visa designation to all those on a Retirement Visa?
  10. Fishing in the Kok River and he met a naked ladyboy? You could not make this up
  11. For renewal of a British passport, I use Mark Jacobs, who is based in Bangkok. Mark takes all the pain out of the renewal process; I recommend him. You can contact Mark on 0990049203 or WhatsApp.

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