SunsetT

I think u meant to respond to Superal not me.

Reminds me of the legendary Scottish comedian 'Billy Connolly'. He once said that when he went clothes shopping he liked to tease the sales assistants by asking "Do u have this in Extra Medium?", "No", and then argue saying "But why not? U have Extra Large?" etc. etc.....555.

I love to wander around the local night markets buying really good and cheap locally grown produce and the amazing variety of fresh cooked food.. I enjoy a bit of 'sanook'/banter with them with my very limited Thai. I know that between themselves they are sometimes having a joke at my expense but it is all in good humour. For me this is the real Thailand that I enjoy and value so much.

Add in the Thai supermarket monopoly factor which, unlike in the West, removes competition and we stand no chance! The high pricing is clear when I shop in the few small independent Thai owned supermarkets where I stay, where most items are not just 1 or 2thb cheaper but 5/10/20 thb cheaper than in the large national chain supermarkets. With the power of bulk buying the opposite should be true as it is in the West.

Yes, I did the same twice with a light/white wall behind me.

Actually the resolution did not "condemn" Russia's action. I believe that the wording of the resolution had to be weakened to "deplore" not "condemn" to gain more support.

This must only apply to 'benefit claimants' as thousands of retired UK folk holiday or spend time abroad in 2nd homes for over a month without telling the DWP. A pension is not a benefit!

It does not apply to me but maybe u could offer advice by PM to anyone else who is interested.

Yes DWP. I was under the impression that 6 mths. UK residency was required to get the upgraded pension but I stand to be corrected. I would think that some proof of (dummy) address would be required; e.g., utility or council tax bill, but u may be right. Are you speaking from experience?

I very much doubt it. Completely different (understaffed) Govt. depts. Left hand usually doesnt know what the right hand is doing.

Sak Nak nearest and easiest to try, then if no go, carry on to Udon. I think Udon would be aware of the latest rules and are, I think, more user friendly. Good luck!

1) Move to the Phillipines? 2) Set up a dummy address in the Phillipines? 3) If you have family or friends you could stay with, return to the UK for a 6 months holiday , say every 5 years to get your pension updated to the current rate? 4) And following 3) possibly keep a permanent UK address with said friend or family and get index linked pension paid into a UK bank account and transferred via Wise to Thailand? Would understaffed HMRC be any the wiser?