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  1. Sorry for the delay. I'm sure you've been checking regularly for this post. Unfortunately I've been busy organising flights and accommodation for a trip to the UK, plus burying one of our dogs that died. I've included one of the old bulb. I took it as it's easier to read the writing but you can see it's blown. The pictures in my original post were taken with my camera but these are from my phone so aren't as good. It's not easy taking pictures of lights that are on. I'm wondering if a tour around the country showing off my skills is in order. Maybe not. I wouldn't want anyone attempting and failing at this based on my ability to make it look so easy.
  2. Maybe we need to deal with it better. Other countries manage it. Asylum, illegal immigration and legal immigration are difficult problems but I'm not sure just trying to stop it will have much success. It seems to be more of a problem under the Torys than it was before. My guess is that it's a useful problem for them as they can claim to have the answer if they are re-elected and other smaller parties can use it as well. Not unlike the Trump backing Republicans in the US. To be honest the numbers coming over in small boats isn't that big, it's the danger of the crossing which is more of a problem. This is something the government is claiming is their main concern, although I'm not entirely convinced. A big problem is that in most cases, with the exception of the schemes for those from Afghanistan, Ukraine and Hong Kong, you have to be in the UK to claim asylum. I seem to remember that at a select committee hearing last year a government minister was asked what options there were for those wishing to seek asylum, to do so from outside the UK, since the government were pushing for changes to exclude those who entered illegally from claiming asylum. They had no answer to that. None of this helps the homeless, who could probably aided if the government wanted to. I think there are more homeless people now, and certainly more using food banks. Maybe seeing why might help.
  3. If I were to be delayed it wouldn't be the end of the world as I could always apply for a new visa. It just usually takes more paperwork. If I have to do it I will but hopefully I can avoid it.
  4. Given the choice I wouldn't do it like this, and I have changed plans to work round it. Originally I planned on returning to Thailand in late June, but that would have meant applying for new visa which is more paperwork. Then I was looking at Friday 31st May or the next day to take advantage of the holiday weekend, but that was cutting it a bit fine so now I'll be back early morning on the 27 May. I changed my outbound flight to about a week earlier to get back some of that time.
  5. If asylum seekers and any other immigrants were just refused entry, do you think the government would suddenly house those on the streets, or use the money for tax cuts? Probably for the rich. Especially since some in government think homelessness is a lifestyle choice. One that seems to increase in popularity under a Tory government. Asylum seekers are provided for because they aren't allowed to work. Some countries, I think France is one, allow some to find employment to support themselves. Homelessness is a disgrace, as you say but I don't think it's as closely connected to asylum seekers as you appear to suggest.
  6. Yes true. To be honest I think Boris Johnson backed the best idea, which probably came from Dominic Cummings. The idea was, in the event of a leave vote, which wasn't expected, negotiations would take place with the EU. This would be similar to those undertaken earlier by Cameron, but with the extra leverage of the leave vote. I don't know what could have been achieved but that was certainly when we had the strongest hand. I'm guessing the idea Cummings had was to calm the fears of those on the fence, that voting leave was a dangerous, one way leap.
  7. I don't think Thailand has the highest death till in the world, A lot probably depends on how you count deaths. It seems Thailand doesn't count it as a road death iunless it occurs within 24 hours. That may be wrong but I've never had anyone dispute it. Thailand seems to move between 2nd and 5th, at least in the years I was checking. Still Shangri-la and, as you say a lot has to do with the police.
  8. He's one of the best performing ministers to be honest. Shows how shallow the talent pool is these days. Sunak isn't doing too bad but he's not got the ability to enthuse people. Plus he's come in at a time when the Torys are unpopular and it's not really possible to turn things round. As for the visas, that sounds good excerpt I've just paid for a 10 year visa for my wife. It'll probably last longer than me.
  9. That sounds a good idea. I'm not expecting any problems but it's always good to have a back up plan just in case.
  10. Yes, that's what I've got. I never looked before as I was certain it was single entry. It was only after she mentioned it to me that I remembered getting it. It was certainly single entry before. Things have been a bit complicated around flights which has distracted me a bit. I've had problems paying with my credit card as I don't seem to receive the OTP code. My Lloyd's debit card stopped working as well until I phoned them, and if I tried logging in on their website I couldn't receive the OTP from them either. Oddly Qatar, Airbnb, NHS, my wife here and my bil in the UK don't have a problem. Anyway, sorted now.
  11. I was going to ask where to get one in the airport but my wife pointed out that I have a multiple entry, which I now remember getting. I might be wrong but I think I got that at the airport. I need to go to immigration anyway. I had to do my 90 day report and did it online. For some reason it was rejected.
  12. To be honest if it's serious enough to stop me getting back in time, it's probably more important than my visa. I've booked my flights and I'll be back in Bangkok early on the 27th May which should give me enough time. However long I have there's always the possibility something could go wrong. If it does then I'll have to come up with a plan B. I assume I'd have to leave the country and apply from there.
  13. Sorry for the delay in replying and thanks for all the help. It's unfortunate timing but that's out of my hands. My wife usually does all the paperwork and isn't coming with me so I'll leave that with her. She works in a government office so she's used to all this stuff and she seems to get on well with those working at immigration. Thanks for the reminder about the re-entry permit.
  14. That was something I was looking at. Unfortunately I won't be here 45 days before.
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