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Recently, an ad has begun appearing across the bottom of the page when looking at forum threads. Please, could someone stop this from occurring? It is quite broad in area and creates a less than enjoyable experience when trying to read other members' posts.

Please, what/where is "PFP"?

Many thanks to all respondents. I'll head over to HomePro.

Mr.D.I.Y. in Thepprasit road does not have any of the above, nor does foodmart near the bus station in Jomtien. Also, I have not seen any in 7-elevens of my local hardware stores in Rompho market. Does anyone know where I could obtain some? I only want a few, so am not interested in buying bulk online. TIA.

Oooh, aren't we the perfect pedant? lol.

Yesterday at Jomtien immigration, I applied to renew my retirement extension of stay. The IO asked for documentation relating to the OWNER (I rent) of my condo. Although, sensibly, I didn't argue with the officer, he was incorrect to ask me for this as: I was extending using "minimum of THB 800,000 in the bank method." I had previously obtained from immigration a list of required documents for extension. The list clearly mentions the OWNER'S documentation requirement --- but ONLY if using the "THB 65,000pm method." I was NOT asked for ANY documents relating to tax.

If you're in Jomtien, Koonjae supermarket (really a minimart) have been selling it for THB950 for several months now. They are open 24/7, have a green and white sign and are on the south spar of Thappraya Road, just after "Country Road 3 bar" on the way to the police box on Jomtien beach road. Yes, it is what is known as a "fruit wine" but it's 12% strength and personally, I find it quite palatable. I refuse to pay the extortionate prices (because of tax and freight charges) for any of the other bottles of wine. Also, there is the problem that some wines don't travel well --- add that to "paying through the nose" for them.

Please forgive my ignorance but, what or who is DOGE?

As 007 once said, "As long as the collars and cuffs match?"

Alas, many members have tried to respond to my post without reading it properly! It is my THAI girlfriend who is receiving the UK pension! I know this to be factual because it was me who helped her to start receiving it! She DID accrue some NI years stamps whilst working in the UK --- but fell short of the 10-year minimum requirement to secure a pension in her OWN RIGHT. Her late husband was much older than her (in receipt of the old pension, before changes occurred in April 2016) and the pension which SHE is in receipt of is "on the back of" HIS NI contributions. I hope this clarifies matters. David.

Hi folks, I know that many UK ex-pats have to deal with this every 2 years or so, but this concerns my THAI girlfriend who is in receipt of a small UK pension as a legacy from her late British national husband. About 2-3 years ago she got her village headman to sign the form and DWP rejected it. I suspect that this was because the headman was also her brother, the form wasn't stamped and may have even contained Thai language written by her brother. I rectified the problem for her by paying 1,000 baht to have a lawyer complete the form in English and authenticate it with an official stamp. I then, because of the delay which had already occurred, paid a further 1,000 baht to the Thai post office to effect a guaranteed speedy return. This was most annoying since, her pension payments amount to less than 1,000 baht per lunar month! I have read a similar thread on this site BUT it relates to UK nationals and NOT to Thai nationals. Does anyone know of a similar situation to my girlfriend's one, and can they advise on the following: How can I avoid a 1,000 baht visit to a lawyer? If I can effect the return in a timely manner, what method/price of postage would they suggest? In the other thread to which I earlier referred, some respondents have stated that a stamp was not necessary but, I am pretty sure that the form does in fact, state that the stamp is required. Many thanks.

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OK Charlie, I've got it now. Thanks for your assistance.

I can't even find the thread now! When I hit on "Content which I follow", nothing shows up. When something happens like this again, I will do as you suggest Charlie, but pray tell, would I be looking for a button which explicitly says "unfollow"?