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Did you read the links posted? They negate the need for mind reading or a crystal ball. Not to mention the fact the OP, that you even took the time to quote, spoke about staying in "Sisaket City", where as the Sisaket you linked to is a very small subdistrict. With regards to "mind your own business", as I understand things, this is an open forum. On this particular topic, all posters, with the exception of one, are all in agreement with regards to which location is being discussed.

No need. By stating the areas within Sisaket, such as Khun Han, and also linking to another topic regarding the same area, it was obvious to the educated ones that the topic is referring to Sisaket province in lower Isaan

You quoted my post, with a link to figures issued , and then said "Even the media, which is somewhat dubious, and other politicians say the same". That's agreement. Nothing sad about it.

There you go then. Thanks for finally agreeing.

I don't live in any bubble. I have lots of Thai family and friends. I speak with them on a daily basis. I occasionally go out to a small place where I know there might be expats having a beer. If there are some there, I'll speak to them. If not, no problem. I don't go out of my way to either speak to or avoid expats.

I agree. A mentality able to comprehend.

There are no specifics. VFS do not have the power to refuse applications, regardless of which country the application relates to. It's that simple.

You did say "they had far too much power", in reply to a comment suggesting they can reject applications. That eoukd suggest, at least, partial agreement.

It is...... https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01403/

No. VFS have no authority to refuse applications.

VFS cannot refuse applications. That's not their job.

You seem to be confused. As I've already pointed out, there are approximately 1 million immigrants in UK legally. That is, they arrived with the appropriate visa. There are currently approx one hundred thousand asylum seekers. Arrivals by boat are even less. So, no, most coming to UK do not throw their documents into the channel.

You suggested over a million are not on a "legal visa". Why not just say "visa"? Anyway, your figures are way off. It's actually a million on visas. Those that arrive without visas are a fraction of that amount.

On both counts your figures are hugely exaggerated. What is an "illegal visa"?

My point stands. BTW, it hasn't been fed to me. It's my own opinion.

Not accurate. About 1 million are here on visas. A fraction of that amount arrive without visas.

Not really. They mainly work in Healthcare and Social Care. AI can't do those jobs. Uk nationals don't seem to want to. Hence, reliance on immigrants.

Yes I have been to India. My point is, why do India need aid when they can afford wars snd a space program? Nothing cold about asking that question, us there? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/uk-still-gives-aid-to-india-dressed-up-as-business-investments-rather-than-direct-handouts-britain-watchdog/articleshow/98641083.cms And still happening.

I don't recall saying they did.

That is the true number. Just over actually. I think it's currently 108 000. https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/stay-informed/explainers/top-facts-from-the-latest-statistics-on-refugees-and-people-seeking-asylum/#:~:text=People seeking asylum make up,%2C Iran%2C Bangladesh and Syria.

Yes, in England. Your last sentence proves a point about you.

In that case, do you really think 100,000 asylum seekers make much of an impact on public services?

And yet, possibly the biggest public service, health and social care would not survive without immigration.

I've worked with teachers, nurses, doctors, police, to name a few. Some had tattoos, some didn't. All were educated people. Discrimination appears to be clouding your sight and judgment. Then again, 16 years has past since you last worked. Times have changed. It seems you need to keep up.

India has money for a space program and now, it seems, they have enough for a war. Yesterday, I saw an appeal on TV to send money to help with Indian kids' eyesight. There is a newly signed trade agreement between UK and India and UK also sends India millions a year in financial aid. It's time to stop this madness. Stop all aid to India and suspend the trade agreement until India stop the war and their space program and spend their money taking care of their populations health and wellbeing.