jayboy

You mean somewhere where there might be a point in using roads as an alternative for fighter jets in an emergency - like Finland or the Baltic states as an example? In the case of Thailand there is no possible point because there is no potential enemy.Even in the most paranoid fantasy (say a Chinese attack) it's not likely there would be any Thai resistance.

This is true, as evidenced by the following witless and ignorant statement

Doesn't answer the question.How exactly did this involve exploiting the colonies financially?

What exactly does this mean? Can you be more specific?

Nonsense.Produce some evidence. On the broader question, there's no doubt the freezing of the state pension is unfair.It however only requires an elementary understanding of pressures on the British economy to realize unfreezing is not going to happen.Whether British retirees dependent on the state pension should retire or even think about retiring in Thailand is another question for another day.

Says so much but the writer is probably unaware.

We were never a priority.Pleased/grateful to have PR but I doubt whether there are many countries which offer so little for PR status

There may be though in a typical retiree's case not very likely unless red flagged for some reason. If an individual is any doubt whether his income is assessable or not, he should seek professional advice at some point. I don't really understand what point you are making .If income is assessable then a tax return is needed.If it's not then it isn't.The guidelines issued are quite clear. Once again the key aspect is to make sure you have proper records so you can demonstrate no asssessable tax to pay and thus no return needed. Of course tax policy evolves and , as it does , adjustments are needed. It's the same everywhere.

On the basis of what we have been told, there is no reason in this case why a tax return needs to be filed.

It might not be but its very unlikely it's not.One gets a sixth sense after a time. I guess I'll shortly find out one way or the other. 1.Bureaucrats in Thailand don't communicate like that - phone calls out of the blue from a succession of different people.If it was important CW would rustle up an English speaker.My affairs are stonkingly dull and I know for a fact I have nothing that can be pinned on me. 2.Other (2) expatriates in my area have reported similar calls.The drift seems to be to attempt to scare expats about problems extending their visas. (but I don't need to extend my visa or show any money) Famous last words.We'll see.

I have been looking for medicine for a family member who has a chesty cough accompanied by phlegm.She is getting better but it would still be useful to find the right product.In the UK I remeber there was a good and effective product called Robitussin which dealt with coughs,phlegm mucus etc.Does anyone know whether it's available in Thailand or whether there is a recommended alternative? I have the Leopard brand 'Brown Mixture" already.

The most serious humanitarian crisis in the world is the war in Sudan, where as many as half-a-million people are dead and more than 30 million – half the population – require humanitarian aid. One side backed by Saudi Arabia want to Islamicise the South of the country, mainly Christians and animists. Seen many demonstrations in Western capitals against the the most violent and murderous genocide of our age? Me neither.Perhaps there would be more outrage if Jews were involved. Don't even pretend there isn't selective indignation at work.

Agreed but if Israel is always picked out - when other far worse abuses by other countries are ignored - one suspects antisemitism is at work.Also many antisemites use the cover of criticism of Israel to disguise their prejudice.

That is a lie.Farage has consistently stated that health cover should be free at the point of use, and has specifically exclude the US model.What he has supported is a transition to the European model where standards are much higher and with far better outcomes - for cancer and a wide raise of illnesses - than the NHS.As in France, Germany and Netherlands this certainly involves a partnership between the state and private sector, specifically insurance companies I'm not sure you are right to assume what the reaction of the electorate would be. The NHS is floundering and needs radical reform.Wes Streeting knows this.I'm also not sure that there is much resistance to a modest charge for GP visits and prescriptions, say 20 pounds or so.Those who are too poor should be exempted.

They said they were from CW but I'm sure they were just scamsters. But in any case even hypothetically I'm sure CW wouldn't get involved in checking sim card etc.I also wouldn't dream of phoning Immigration for even a valid reason. Also I don't need visa.