Stocky

For someone down in Hat Yai the Ikea online store is very good, delivery charges via Thailand Post are reasonable and delivery is quick.

https://www.ikea.com/th/en/

Boaty McGiraffeface

1 minute ago, DavisH said:

this here:

Crackers, Hat Yai simply asks for

You married in Thailand and have a Thai marriage certificate Kor Ror 3?

If yes, then all you need is that certificate, plus a new (issued within last 6 months) Kor Ror2 from the amphur showing you are still married.

I've never been asked for a copy of the original affirmation for marriage. Which immigration office is this?

11 hours ago, rough diamond said:

How can a currency hate anything or be mental?

I think that was a spelling mistake he meant 'metal'

7 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

But very likely....

Yes, if you pose the following question to GPT Chat, Perplexity et. al. the response you get is spookily similar to current reality.

Question: If the US President was in fact a Russian government asset what would be a subtle action they could take to stall the US economy?

GPT Chat suggests:

If the US President were covertly acting as a Russian government asset, subtle actions to stall the US economy could be designed to be indirect, ensuring that they don't draw attention while still causing harm over time. Here are a few possibilities:

1) Weakening Trade Relationships:

Subtly undermining trade agreements or international partnerships could reduce the flow of goods and services, destabilizing the economy. For example, imposing tariffs or pushing for trade war escalation with key partners without clear rationale could have long-term negative effects.

2) Fueling Uncertainty in Financial Markets:

Encouraging uncertainty in the financial system—whether by sowing doubts about economic stability or questioning the credibility of financial institutions—could lead to market volatility. This could manifest in mixed signals about the dollar, stock market fluctuations, or the credibility of major financial institutions.

3) Hindering Energy Policy:

Given Russia's global interests in energy markets, a subtle disruption of the US energy policy—whether by impeding clean energy initiatives, delaying key infrastructure projects, or reducing energy independence—could lead to increased energy prices and economic strain, particularly with fluctuating oil and gas costs.

4) Discouraging Immigration or Talent Retention:

Policies that slow immigration or make the US less attractive for skilled professionals could harm sectors like technology, science, and manufacturing, stalling innovation and growth. This would have a long-term dampening effect on economic productivity.

5) Inaction on Debt and Fiscal Policy:

Taking minimal action on addressing the national debt, government spending, and the fiscal deficit, leading to prolonged uncertainty about future budgetary policies. This could result in higher borrowing costs or a downgrade in credit ratings, impacting the broader economy.

6) Weakening Diplomacy with Allies:

Deteriorating relationships with key US allies, especially in Europe or Asia, could lead to fragmented global alliances, weakening the US's position in international trade and diplomacy, causing uncertainty and potential economic isolation.

7) Undermining Regulatory Bodies:

Subtly eroding the effectiveness of financial regulatory bodies like the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) or the Federal Reserve through underfunding or obstructing appointments could lead to mismanagement in critical areas like banking, interest rates, or financial oversight.

In all these cases, the goal would be to create an economic environment that fosters instability and reduces confidence without directly pointing to malicious intent, allowing the actions to be interpreted as part of broader policy shifts rather than sabotage.

3 hours ago, Robert_Smith said:

it's my human right to moan.

 

regards,

bob.

I wasn't suggesting you weren't allowed to moan, just pointing out that that's pretty much all you do every day.

Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep, and you weep alone.

~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Cheer up Robert.

There's a thread as long as the Bible somewhere.

22 minutes ago, Chivas said:

Refused boarding at Birmingham airport

Boarding or Check-in?

The Qatar check-in people at Brum are certainly thorough, coming back from Birmingham Qatar airways last year the clerk went off somewhere to check if I needed a return ticket with a marriage extension. All very apologetic said she hadn't seen one before, had to make sure.

On 3/3/2025 at 2:55 PM, Robert_Smith said:

Just been to one of my favorite places frequented for years, never had a problem and always order 3 big beers, everyime I visit..

 

This time when it came to pay the bill she said I had 4, when I knew damn well I only had 3, cos that's all I ever have in this joint!

 

An argument ensued, in which she was adamant I had 4 beers instead of 3, until her boss came over checked the bill and confirmed that I was right. She then left off in a fit of rage, almost in tears.. what is the solution to this kind of nonsense? Is it pay beer by beer or what? Which itself I have found an inconvenience,  sometimes I have left after paying beer by beer before being asked 'have you paid your bill?...

 

What the hell is wrong with these people? Why can they never accept when they are wrong? She left without a sorry a nothing, just walked away angry.

 

Thais are an incredibly strange Group indeed!

 

Regards, 

Bob.

I thought you were supposed be as rich as Croesus, just buy the bar and sack the waitress.

You should be able to change it online. When I renewed my passport in the UK two years back I had the same problem but with Qatar Airways. Was able to change passport details online for the return flight. Failing that surely if you presented old and new passport at check in they would understand.

Not another trapped wind thread

HYFC is far superior

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Something was watching over her that day !

A CCTV camera?

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Controversy Erupts as Thailand Claims Uyghurs Chose Deportation

Possibly they did depends on the options?

Deportation or be boiled in oil!