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5 hours ago, RedArmy said:

Why do you need to inform HMRC or the DWP of your new address ???

Try to keep an address in the UK, maybe a relative or a close friend - The less they know about you, the better.

 

Ps: Get yourself an online WISE account before you leave as this is a good way to transfer funds.

Not sure about HMRC but DWP have been sending proof of life requests for the past 3/4 years. If not returned pensions are stopped.

As to a Wise A/C, I have my own means of transferring money as and when the need arises, thanks

10 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You will obtain best advice in forum "visas etc to other countries"

Think there is also sub forum dealing with Philippines..

Thanks DrJack, I'll look for that.

I use DTac. If this merger goes ahead I will use another Telecom provider.

21 hours ago, khunpa said:

It’s all about “Common sense”…

 

“Common sense” would mean police doing their job to reduce the accidents.

 

“Common sense” would require proper training before receiving a drivers license.

 

“Common sense” would remind drivers to not drive too fast and too close to other.

 

”Common sense” would mean no need for lucky amulets and car-blessings.

 

With “Common sense” drivers would blame themselves and not the brakes, when accidents happen.

 

There is no “common sense” here and there will never be.

 

 

There is a possibility of common sense arriving, but it will only be when kids a taught how to think and not what to think. It wont happen in my life time, but eventually Thailand will be dragged kicking and screaming into the 23rd century. Or maybe even later.

We have an LED sign running in both Thai and English affixed under a light box with Thai lettering. Its been up for almost 10 years and never been asked for any tax. We also have a coloured picture sign 6' X 2'6". Again, never asked for tax.

I do remember some years back it being suggested hotels would be charged if the price was shown, but it was never imposed on us.

You can use the APP on your phone with some bank. I have used Kasikorn occasionally, but it can be done at the counter in KrungThai bank.

3 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

Yes they are.  You think a Thai person can go on holiday to UK or American and then get a job there or start their own business?  

 

 

In the UK it may be possible, under the right circumstances. Not sure how long it would last, but would depend on the job or business,

8 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

He means you will only need to carry half a kilo of paper to enter ????

You mean I have wasted my money on a new case for nothing????. One good side to that, I could give all that paper to Immigration so they can use the blank side,

We had all better keep our wits about us. I can see major problems with money transfers if this control by consent, that is consent of the government, goes ahead. I don't think any of us would like the idea of a snooping dip.

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

I was reading the article waiting for the part where it will say: Thailand should shut its borders and quarantine every tourists for 14 days with 5 PCR tests...

Yes. A golden opportunity missed there!

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Guess the sky is the limit with Omicron.  It has been elsewhere, but as quickly as it went up elsewhere it went downwards.  However, from when the first cases were found here in Thailand Omicron has not acted like it has elsewhere until just the past 5 days, so one has to ask themselves why?  What is so different about Thailand that the virus acts completely out of character before it takes off just like with Delta and the original strain.......

From your number of posts I guess you have been in Thailand some time? So my thinking there is, you must know Thailand has to be different and doesn't follow convention.  "You don't understand the Thai way", has long been the mantra if you have to have simple things explained.????

22 hours ago, ChC1 said:

No it is A-nut-in

Same same but different.

1 hour ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

I suggest you ask the landlord where to go.

I would suggest you tell him where to go!

The main problem with babies, they don't come with a parenting manual. Unfortunately, its the same the world over, but more necessary in Thailand then most other countries.

32 minutes ago, Andylongtime said:

Welcome to communism Thailand 

Albeit a few years late !

Interesting, I will definitely say interesting. However, I've always done it my way and will continue to do so, but thanks for the free bees.

I appreciate the OP is referencing the US however, I have a Skype UK landline number @ £35/year and top up at £10 possibly twice per year. Calls are approx 1.5p per minute to any landline or mobile. Calls to my UK landline are at local rate and the call is routed to me at no extra cost.

I feel sure there would be something similar in the US as Skype is a Microsoft company.

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, so your first report due 90 days after you obtain your annual extension.

Be aware that report can be done in person up to 15 days prior to your due date and 7 days post due date.

Your first report must be done in person or via mail.

Subsequent reports can be done online.

Note online report window is 15 days prior and up to due date. 

If you ever exit and re-enter Thailand then your 90 report clock is reset and starts from date of reentry. 

 

But only if you get a Re-entry permit before leaving, unless things have changed?

2 hours ago, hellohello123 said:

I think we need to make the traffic lights a bit less complicated

 

I mean 3 colours is wayyyyyyy too many, maybe reduce it down to 2

Would that be BLACK & WHITE?????