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A newer version by Dami Im, Aussie X factor contestant:

SCF was very active in Chiang Mai around 20 years ago, providing residential care for orphans who'd lost their parents to AIDS, or been abandoned after being diagnosed HIV+. It was run by two doctors - Dr Prakong and her husband Dr Vicharn. I guess both of them have retired by now, but wonder if SCF is still operational and, if so, if anyone here can provide contact details - I mislaid them years ago, but with some trips to Chiang Mai in the offing, I'd like to call in and make a donation. Thanks in advance.

Another day, another hub.....

Fares?

Don't give up your day jobs.

Please list them here. TIA

Agree - pensions deriving from employment by Central and Local Government appear to be exempt. That may be a problem for those who rely on Private and State Pension income ☹️

Text of the current (1981) UK-Thai DTA here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507424/uk-thailand-dtc180281_-_in_force.pdf Extract from Article 19 here: (2) (a) Any pension paid by the Contracting State or a political subdivision or a local authority thereof to any individual in respect of services of a governmental nature rendered to that State or subdivision or local authority thereof shall be taxable only in that State. (b) However, such pension shall be taxable only in the other contracting State if the recipient is a national of and a resident of that State. "Services of a governmental nature" seems to indicate that all UK civil service (central and local government employment-related pensions) might be exempt from the current proposals. Article 24 Non-Discrimination reads: "(1) The nationals of a Contracting State shall not be subjected in the other Contracting State to any taxation or any requirement connected therewith which is other or more burdensome than the taxation and connected requirements to which nationals of that other State in the same circumstances are or may be subjected.

Q: Where did you read this? TIA

Background: Been asked to consider an invitation to a proposed conference in the US next Spring. Conference hosts will pay flight and accommodation costs. If the invitation materialises, I'd take 'er indoors with me at my expense (she insists I'm not safe to be let out of our house alone). I'm mid-70s and she's mid-60s, both with predictable histories of prior ailments. Q: Any recommendations of insurance companies that might provide health cover for us while in the States? TIA

Same problem!

Container contents??

Cushty sale

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Scroll through this to identify arrival flights that suit you, then price them on the usual sites. https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/flight-status-arrivals-departures/

On-line system working well today: Form submitted at 09.59hrs; Approval received at 10.19hrs. Quickest ever result! ????

Similar scam attempted on a neighbour. The phoney cop's introduction was that he was working on the neighbour's apparent involvement in drug smuggling and money-laundering. It got as far as obtaining details of the neighbour's multiple bank accounts + a lot of personal data. However, in full panic mode, the neighbour came to see my missus who explained the scam in words of one syllable and helped the neighbour to freeze her bank accounts and notify the local cops.

Spotless operating theatre?

Wondered where the parents are, but it's clear from the link: Toey’s parents are working in the eastern province of Rayong, but they have never made contact with or provided financial support for Toey and her grandmother.