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Trump Reiterates Warning to Hamas on Hostage Release
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
They've survived a year hiding behind civilians, schools and hospitals and all this without a care for the people they're supposed to represent. -
The Unheeded Warnings: How Mass Immigration Is Reshaping Europe
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
By far the majority of the illegal immigrants are adult male economic migrants and are not refugees. They are abusing the asylum system at the expense of genuine refugees. -
Keir Starmer: Friends Say He Desperately Needs a Break
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
and we've just recorded the second month of negative growth so a likely recession is on the way -
US Warplane Brought Down in Red Sea Amid “Friendly Fire” Incident
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Blue on blue is a speciality of the US military -
"Flat Earther" finally admits the Earth isn't flat
Jaggg88 replied to connda's topic in Off the beaten track
I went to a flat earther's meeting once. It was held in a pub called The Globe 🤔 -
Wise gives you a UK bank account number and sort code so they have a deal with one of the banks or the banking authorities. Nationwide is not a bank but I bet you can get your private pension paid into their account. Wise is headquartered in London and regulated by the FCA. If they go bust they have insurance to cover up to £100k per account holder. UK banks only cover up to £80k
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Thailand Unveils Digital Global Driving Licence via Mobile App
Jaggg88 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
There was a post on here where an Oz guy said he got an IDP with his Thai DL and went on holiday to Australia and hired a car and everybody was happy. So maybe it will work. Lots of ppl let their home country's licence expire -
Srinagarind Hospital overwhelmed by 830% rise in cancer patients
Jaggg88 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Assuming his liver failure was not genetic the most likely answer is the overuse of prescription medicines, most of which are freely available to buy over the counter or a poor diet causing NAFLD which can often lead to cancer -
Thailand Unveils Digital Global Driving Licence via Mobile App
Jaggg88 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
My wife used to get one when we went to England and can be used in the UK for up to one year -
I renewed mine online and didn't even have to provide a new photo as they asked permission to use my passport photo. You can redirect mail for up to 4 years with Royal Mail. You don't need a UK bank as Wise can offer all the same services but best to set Wise up while you still have a UK address. I use my friend's address and he opens the mail for me and takes a photo and I'm reading it in seconds. He rarely has to forward anything.
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I remember that post, but when I left last May, I looked for this sign. There is one telling you that you must get a re-entry permit from the immigration desk. It doesn't say don't use the e-gates. When you scan your passport it updates your record and on your return, the IO will scan your passport and up pops your file with the departure date.
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Rachel Reeves Under Fire For Misleading the Public Over NI Increases
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
This is what happens when you put an accounts manager in charge of the budget. Nearly 3 million people have signed a petition calling for a new general election, citing the Labour Government's failure to deliver on the promises made in the lead-up to the last election. Two-tier Kier's ratings have gone from +11 to minus-38 -
I can transfer funds for free with my bank First Direct (HSBC) but I still get more baht if I use Wise. You can go to Wise.com and see the figures
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Why Do Ex-Bar Girls Remain in Pattaya?
Jaggg88 replied to 123Stodg's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
They have to be in town for when the BF visits so might as well stay in town. As has been said already these girls have several men on the go, sending money, so they don't have to work the bars anymore. -
You only have to file a tax return if you have a tax liability in Thailand and have spent more than 180 days here. A tax liability could stem from you bringing untaxed money onshore, earning dividend payments from investments in Thailand, earning money from Thai business ownership etc. If the only funds you bring to Thailand are already taxed in your home country and they have a double taxation agreement then you do not have a tax liability in Thailand.
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Using Wise to pay for things
Jaggg88 replied to scubascuba3's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Paying with Google Wallet/Apple Pay/ Samsung Pay is available more than people think. It is just a RFID payment the same as actually using a card. You can use it anywhere they have a machine for touch card payments (Usually called contactless payment). 711, Big C, Lotus's, Fuel Stations, Starbucks, Tops etc. The only problem is the staff invariably do not know how to do it. So what I do is wave my BB debit card but don't let them take it and as I go to touch the machine with the card I use my phone instead. They often say I haven't paid yet but when they look at the till the transaction has gone through. Transactions over 1500 baht require your PIN. One place did ask me to put my card in before it would let me enter the PIN - I can't remember where now. It didn't matter to me as I had a physical Wise card but that could be awkward with a virtual card. There has been a guy on this forum who claims he got his Wise card sent to his Thai address. It could be something to do with where you declared being tax resident to Wise. My account is based at my UK address and I obtained the card when I was in the UK. It only allows 2 free ATM withdrawals a month so being able to load the card and make payments could become invaluable. I can set up Google Wallet on my Samsung Galaxy Watch, so I will do that next and upset the girl at Starbucks 🤣 -
Israeli Attacked in Thailand by German Tourist, Report Says
Jaggg88 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I will be 70 years old next year and there have been wars in the Middle East all my life. Anti-semitism is rife among young people and that doesn't help to bring peace anywhere -
Sukhumvit Nightlife: Who’s Keeping It Alive?
Jaggg88 replied to 123Stodg's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I first stayed in Sukhumvit in 2004 and can see a massive difference now. I watched a video by Bangkok Pat about this very subject. He says there aren't as many pretty young girls as there used to be and he's correct. He came up with an interesting theory for this. He claims the new generation of girls are more savvy than the previous generation and make all their money online instead of working the bars and streets. Soi 5 is now exclusively for Arabs - the locals now call it soi Arab. Also, many of the hotels are Indian owned. -
Sixty British Troops Investigate Drone Activity Over US Airbases
Jaggg88 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
In 2007 USA suggested Ukraine join NATO but Germany and France vetoed the proposal so they could complete lucrative trade deals with Russia. Now, that worked well! Germany has now increased its defence spending due to Russia's expansionist policy. First into Crimea and now Ukraine. Finland and Sweden joined NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine so how has that helped Russia? Has NATO ever threatened a sovereign nation? of course not, you are talking utter nonsense.