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6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

They don't send 'forms' to you if you live in the UK (beyond the initial claim form).

There is no correspondence or ongoing interaction between the DWP and UK based pensioners.

 

The DWP admits it doesn't have a current address for 40% of UK pension claimants, as it's not required.

Am I clear enough for you?

I have a box of medals, feel free to come and help yourself.

23 hours ago, crazykopite said:

I don’t cheat the system but I can tell you that I don’t receive any mail from DWP the only mail I get is from HMRC as I am clobbered for U.K. Tax due to having 3 different pensions and although I have a HMRC app they insist on sending out my P60 out by mail each year

I don't remember stating anyone cheats the system. I got the Impression the OP was about to apply for his state pension while living in Thailand.

I also didn't mention the HMRC, to my knowledge they don't deal with pension applications. Be so kind as to why you think I suggesteed they do?

23 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

You are not sent life forms if in the UK, the bell rings when you die and pension is stopped automatically. If abroad they do not know when you die, hence the life forms. That's how it used to be anyway.

I didn't mention 'Life Forms'? If you use a UK address when claiming your pension, ALL correspondence will be sent to that that address. If this takes a two week turn around for your family to send to you in Thailand, and you then return them to your family to post on, the length of time will start bells ringing. I do believe that is clear?

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5 hours ago, JusticeGB said:

And happy monkeys are picking coconuts. 

Bot happy for too long if the UK supermarkets have anything say in the matter. 

4 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

When GDP is set to decline 8.1%, does that mean the THB will finally adjust to a more realistic exchange rate than it is now?

Not if P C-O-C has anyhting to do with it.

12 hours ago, Eindhoven said:

 

So? Did I write that you can get cash advances from every bank?

I made it clear that I use the same branch every time.

So, I was making a point of fact. If that upsets you, tuff, just carry on using the same bank.

22 hours ago, Eindhoven said:

ATM has nothing to do with it. ATM has no effect on the exchange rate you receive(unless you choose the option of letting them convert for you).

ATM makes one charge of 200 to 220 baht). The rest is charged by your bank.

 

For those whose bank does not charge, they pay only the ATM fee. Some people avoid even the ATM fee by taking a cash advance over a bank counter.

Its not possible to take a cash advance over the counter in some banks. Some can't do it because they don't have the correct card reader, and some banks just refuse with no reason. 

4 hours ago, John1012 said:

I use online services quite frequently, and find that Kerry is highly efficient and not costly. This industry is driven by service levels and cost to consumer. If costs spiral or service level drops, they lose business. There are many alternatives, albeit not as good as Kerry, but acceptable.. why does the government need to become involved in a purely commercial enterprise? 

Money, Money, Money !!!!!

58 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said:

People can decide in LOS ! Where you have  seen that dream? Or have you ever visit here!?Hope your Boris is really good to bargain or you loose all benefit to be EU member!

Then you feel what was that benefit! Ofcource if you think your Boris has every facts and numbers for what going to happen im happy for you!

The back of a small postage stamp could be used to write the full benefits of the eu. Talk about corruption in Thailand, they could learn a few things from the mob running the eu.

2 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

This is a question for thailand.just like amercia people voted for trump it was they choice.in the uk boris was elected like we voted to leave the eu finally.The remainers complain but we are leaving that club.The people have their say and the foreigner can only observe the results.no matter what we think of past and present leaders the countrys people decide.

In a democracy, yes. And, we always get the result we voted for, then have to put up with it for 5 years.

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

My vote would go to the one who lets farang buy a rai of land

I can't imagine the dream you had, sorry nightmare, you had last night?

20 hours ago, glegolo said:

It also depends from where you are. If you are swedish like me. We have a double-taxation-agreement between our two countries who clearly says that "WHERE YOU EARN YOUR MONEY THAT IS WHERE YOU SHOULD PAY YOUR TAXES"....

 

I.e. my pension is taxable of course in Sweden....

 

glegolo

Same Same for the UK.

On 6/25/2020 at 2:32 AM, yuyiinthesky said:

Also unlike Italy, Sweden, UK, USA there are not many old and obese people in Thailand. Keep in mind that the very big majority of deaths are in the age group of 65 and older.  If I remember correctly in Italy 20% are 65 and older, in Thailand < 10%, and in Cambodia with zero deaths less than 5% are 65 and older. So much less easy victims to harvest for the virus.
 

That is another reason why claiming that It would be like Italy if there would have been no lockdown is nothing but scaremongering.

 

Now how many of the ones posting here are 65 and older? What, so many? Aaaah, that explains why many are so scared.

Just a thought on your last sentence. I'm almost 80 and in reasonable shape but, read below. This is how I look at life

Life  should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention  of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved  body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one  hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up,  totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a  ride!!"   
 

Had a slight problem with KTB regarding old passport. Wanted the NEXT app on my phone but it wouldn't accept. Went to the branch and the young lady said 'Wrong passport number, one moment'. Did something on her computer asked for my phone. When she returned the phone a minute later she said, 'Is ok now, thank you'. So much depends on the person you see.  

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

'If you don’t like it go home’ - that old chestnut... surprised to see an experienced poster use it though... 

Experienced!!!!!!!

On 6/24/2020 at 11:51 AM, metisdead said:

You could put 500K in a Fixed Deposit account and use the debit card linked to your current account, just keep the account linked to the debit card at a balance of 300K minimum. 

 

I've been doing that for years and no problems from immigration. 

That is very interesting. Thank you.

What's this ThaiChana platform? Does it put you above everybody else?

8 hours ago, Oxx said:

... except the black ones.

Thats just a little close to the knuckle in the present climate. BLM and all that

26 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

How utterly stupid, totally brain dead.  I doubt that she will see her next birthday.  

Quite possible. That stunt must have been her ninth life.

19 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

There is a pic of one in the OP.

It is a report of your arrival at a residence by the owner or possessor of it.

You are of course correct Joe. I have never had to fill one of these forms. So, as the owner and possessor of the residence, not the land it stands on, what do I do, should the need arise?

19 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Surely if one of us "aliens" has a lease on a condo for one or more years, that should be proof that's where we intend to stay for the duration of the contract. Hence a 90 day report is superfluous. Same with someone living in a house in their Thai wife's name.

 

You are thinking logically. Please do remember where you are.

2 hours ago, Mulambana said:

The whole World knows it so much so that people travel 10,000 miles in search of their brides or engage in orgies in Thailand and Thais are in denial. What bubbles do they live in? Do they think that people travel 10,000 miles for temples and beaches in Thailand? 

The longest journey starts with the first step. And anyway, I only traveled 6,000 miles.