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Two problems with that. As far as I'm aware the state pension is paid by those working. When they retire those then working pay for the pension of those who have retired. So when I was working I paid for the pensions of those who were retired. Admittedly it would have cost more if there hadn't been frozen pensions at that time, but times change. Sometimes people move to be with adult children who look after them, not always through choice. Times change, and so should the state pension. You'll notice they don't mind changing the age you receive the state pension despite what you thought was the retirement age when you were working. Also, I'm retired and I pay tax on all my pensions and on the rent I recurve for the flat I rent out. I pay VAT on fees to the letting agent and any other costs related to it. The only income I don't pay tax on is on foreign income which is zero. Just recently the PM said the government should look after those who had worked hard for their retirement. He didn't say it depended on where you decided to doyen your retirement.

The army might shoot them of course as they did before. I wonder who Thaksin would blame if that happened. I doubt even he would try to blame Abhisit and Suthep this time.

How dare you defame the Chuckle Brothers.

It does beg the question, why was she one of the three candidates, and what if she'd been chosen. Not that she'd have made any decisions on her own.

The nicotine is very addictive so it might make sense to classify that as an addictive drug, but where does that leave cigarettes?

Because the article is about Thaksin. If we included everyone we'd die before getting to the end. Also Thaksin supports and defends the military

I always do. The problem is those who don't can end up causing injury to those who do. It's the same with the idiots who unfasten their belts just after touchdown, sometimes whilst the plane is still braking. Even as the plane taxis to the gate it can hit something.

I wouldn't be surprised if he does go because if he did, someone would have to replace him. I wonder who could do that?

Better than in Dubai anyway. From what I can tell they never noticed he was so ill.

Or to whom, for how much or why,

I don't think so, or at least not yet. But Thais are allowed to own property and companies, which isn't the case for westerners in Thailand.

I was confused about that image, but you've explained it

Surely this is a good thing as it will help tackle the overtourism mentioned in another thread on here. Unless they want less tourists but more Brits. And why wouldn't they.

"Another video Jason shared showed him suffering from diarrhoea" I think I'll give that a miss, thank you.

That's true. However it seems it was him who, despite promises, made sure that those apparently guilty of far worse than him, were never brought to justice.

It's a misunderstanding obviously. "Certain officials should be charged.

I think it means being in the police as normal.

According to this report, you might not be the only one. It sounds as if your having trouble keeping up. I'm getting past it myself to be honest.

The A380 can carry over 800 but is normally outfitted for about 580 I think. There aren't many of those though. The rest are around 250 - 360, so most aren't around 600. I've no idea if the figures quoted in the article are correct. It wouldn't surprise me if they were wrong, as they seem to be good at that.

I don't know why, but I get the impression you're not taking this seriously

We have no idea who these people are, they destroy there documents before setting sail from France, and have a ready made bunch of BS answers to start the asylum process. all 100% lies. That seems to contradict itself, plus it makes a a huge generalisation and I doubt with any evidence. Yes some do that and it's difficult to prove someone's religion or sexual orientation but how do you know that it's "all 100% lies". If it were that easy then they would be refused asylum, unless you have a talent for investigation that the Home Office doesn't I can't remember the percentage of asylum claims that are upheld but it's a majority. Some they will get wrong, but most they won't The health service missed Harold Shipman and Lucy Letby, that doesn't mean we should stop having nurses and GPs.

We have no idea who these people are, they destroy there documents before setting sail from France, and have a ready made bunch of BS answers to start the asylum process. all 100% lies. That seems to contradict itself, plus it makes a a huge generalisation and I doubt with any evidence. Yes some do that and it's difficult to prove someone's religion or sexual orientation but how do you know that it's "all 100% lies". If it were that easy then they would be refused asylum, unless you have a talent for investigation that the Home Office doesn't I can't remember the percentage of asylum claims that are upheld but it's a majority. Some they will get wrong, but most they won't The health service missed Harold Shipman and Lucy Letby, that doesn't mean we should stop having nurses and GPs.

We have no idea who these people are, they destroy there documents before setting sail from France, and have a ready made bunch of BS answers to start the asylum process. all 100% lies. That seems to contradict itself, plus it makes a a huge generalisation and I doubt with any evidence. Yes some do that and it's difficult to prove someone's religion or sexual orientation but how do you know that it's "all 100% lies". If it were that easy then they would be refused asylum, unless you have a talent for investigation that the Home Office doesn't I can't remember the percentage of asylum claims that are upheld but it's a majority. Some they will get wrong, but most they won't The health service missed Harold Shipman and Lucy Letby, that doesn't mean we should stop having nurses and GPs.

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.

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.