rodentwarrior

1 hour ago, Scouse123 said:

The Embassy will not get involved for months and all avenues of funds from relatives, friends, etc will have to be exhausted first. Otherwise, every loser from the UK would be behaving and acting similarly and expecting the UK government to fund their return.

The UK Government doesn't have any money, except what is paid into the treasury by UK Taxpayers (like myself).

I certainly don't pay Tax so my money can be used to bail out people who make wrong choices.  This is about acting in a civilised manner, and being responsible for your own choices and actions.

I don't know the story here, but if the guy has mental health problems that is a concern.  It seems that his 'beef' was that the landlord didn't issue him with a receipt for his rent - so what?  Was his tenancy under threat?  I rented a condo from a Thai in Bangkok for years, never got a receipt for rent, because it's just a piece of paper acknowledging a monthly sum.  If the guy was causing a noise over such a little thing, maybe it's a good thing that he gets deported?

On 11/22/2018 at 10:01 AM, simoh1490 said:

If you have UK property etc and maintain a UK face, good luck with all of that and if you run into difficulty with the NHS at some point, or the state pension people, because you weren't actually living in the UK you'll know the reason why.

 

 

The UK State Pension is available to all qualified citizens, regardless of where they live - FACT.

Some Countries, like LOS, are not within the framework with regard to annual increases, that is a FACT, but since I don't live in LOS it doesn't concern me, my state pension remains fully index linked in my current Country of choice, where I live as a tourist.

I remain a resident of the UK for tax purposes, regardless of where I spend my time.  There will be no difficulty whatsoever!

As a tax paying resident of the UK I remain fully entitled to use the NHS, a service I continue to help fund through income tax.

1 hour ago, simoh1490 said:

I became non-UK resident in 2004 when I moved to Thailand, I did that because it was beneficial to me financially plus it was the correct thing to do legally - was required to inform the pensions people I was living offshore so that meant telling the tax people also, people who don't do that are simply scamming the system and deserve to be caught and penalised. But now I've bought property there once again I am quite happy to be tax resident once again, in fact, resident for all purposes.

You seem to be confused.  It's not at all illegal to live abroad, but remain domiciled in the UK for tax purposes.  There is no scam involved.  There is no 'correct thing to do' with regards to this case.  You appear to have chosen a legal loophole so you could avoid UK Tax, to benefit yourself.  

I still pay tax in the UK, but I spend my valuable time as a permanent tourist, and I can enjoy the benefits of the NHS when it suits me.  I am breaking no Laws.  You need to lighten up.

All you need is an in-line water heater, with a cold water feed into it.  A decent plumber can use the existing cold water feed with a splitter.

Make sure the heater unit is properly earthed.

An example of an in-line water heater is an electric shower.

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

UK doesn't keep such details.

And criminals get free health care, dental care plus free room and board.

As do all the illegal immigrants, that's part of the attraction of the UK and why these people cross plenty of EU Countries to get there.

Banana leaf krathongs.  Banana Republic!  Hehehe

13 minutes ago, Oxx said:

 

And you will be a criminal.

 

It would hardly be beyond the wit of the authorities to use entry/departure records to work out who is and who isn't resident in the UK.  And when that day comes, you'll be caught out, along with all the other cheats.

Actually UK pensions are not frozen in my current location.  I am not cheating anyone.  Get a grip!  I paid for my pension, it is my entitlement when I reach 66.  Residency is not determined by actually being in a Country, a UK citizen is a UK citizen, unless that person decides otherwise.  A legal and valid UK Passport is the deciding factor.

2 hours ago, moe666 said:

My friend has a guest house here in Chiang Mai, he recieved a negative review from a guest complaining there was no parking for cars. The real problem was they didn't have a car. I guess should have offered a free room to get a positive review

I think the guest was expecting a free car?  Perhaps with a driver?  

12 minutes ago, oilinki said:

I personally believe that the best way to improve one's language skills is simply to use the language. This applies naturally only after one have learned the basics.

 

Therefore here is your new English study plan.

 

Each evening, go to a pub. Order one beer and talk to the native English speakers for one hour.

 

Start to talk with Americans as their English is the simplest and easiest to understand. Once you feel comfortable, proceed to talk to the English. Try to find one who speaks BBC English. It's clear and yet you'll learn new words constantly. 

 

After few more months, you can put your English skills to the ultimate test. Talk with Scottish folks. If you can understand even half of what they say, I'd say, at that point, you are fluent in English.

 

 

At what stage during this process will an ED Visa be issued?

Why use outlook if this is a problem?

I use Mozilla Thunderbird, have done for many years.  Works fine. No emails have disappeared.

It's odd how this subject always brings the hangers and floggers out in force, with various (ridiculous) ideas of how to punish the unspeakable, though not yet convicted, monsters.

I find it also strange that had this suspect been a foreigner, his name and picture would be published, in full, in the vernacular press for the indigenous populous to arrive at their own conclusion regarding guilt, regardless of facts.

Is there a Thaivisa prize for the loudest chest beater, vociferous self proclaimed protector of our morals,  outstanding character of such high standards, that anyone who isn't in bed by 10pm better watch out?

37 minutes ago, greenchair said:

I'm just not willing to brand a man a pedophile and put his face on the front page with such little information. 

You are a newspaper publisher as well?

So the police believe they have enough information to charge him, but that isn't enough to brand him a danger to children.

So much for your ethical (and legal) position.

5 minutes ago, greenchair said:

He had pictures of naked young girls on his phone. Doesn't even say if they were underage. 

If these young naked girls weren't underage, I don't honestly think the police would have arrested him, do you?

You're a teacher aren't you?  Is this some sort of attempt to quantify this man's offences?  Just curious.

Taking PrEP has become very popular in the UK, and has led to an explosion of sexually transmitted diseases.

Condoms are not just useful for preventing babies.

PrEP is purely HIV centric.  Do you want a list of Sexually Transmitted Infections that are oblivious to PrEP?

It's certainly an interesting defence. 

Small amounts of  (illegal) drugs are considered 'for personal use' according to some interpretations of the Law, depending on the jurisdiction.

Illegal images involving the sexual manipulation of minors, is not considered lawful in any jurisdiction, as far as I know.

On 1/10/2018 at 10:08 PM, NanLaew said:

What's to 'obviously' avoid in Timor L'este?

I think Donald Trump probably used the best description.  But you make your own mind up.  I'm guessing you've never been there.

I spent nearly 7 years living in Bangkok and traveling in SE Asia.  I've been living in Cebu City, Philippines, for nearly the same length of time.  It's not an easy comparison, and living in both places requires different compromises.  Every Country is different and I can't see any mileage in trying to defend any particular one, because other people's 'wants' can be very diverse.

I left Bangkok because I was partying into the early hours every night, and it was beginning to have an adverse effect on my health.  I needed a complete change, and found it in the Philippines.  As has been mentioned, the infrastructure is far behind LOS, and depending where you live, electricity (oddly called 'brown outs') and water supplies are often out for hours at a time.

Do I miss Thailand?  Yes I do, my old friends, the bars, the great food etc.  But it's not hard to get on a plane and visit.  Would I leave the Philippines?  I have no plan to move Countries again, but who knows?  I have become actively involved with sponsoring young children (7 at the last count) and that is far more rewarding than my previous life as a bar hopping playboy!  I guess we all have to grow up sometime! 

To answer the OP directly yes, I lived in Bangkok for many years.  I decided I wanted to try another Country, but remain in SE Asia.  I visited all the other SE Asian Countries (except East Timor obviously) and discovered the Philippines.

It's not perfect - no place is.  But it's quite beautiful.  And English is widely spoken.

After 7 years living in Bangkok, I needed a change of pace and lifestyle (boozing too much!) and visited most other SE Asian Countries.

Eventually I settled on the Philippines.  It's inexpensive, english is common, the people are friendly and it's pretty safe.  Forget Manila, unless you need that packed conurbation feeling, I settled in Cebu City.  I'm from London, and I wouldn't live there again - it's whole flavour has changed due to the massive influx of refugees and economic migrants.  

Oh, and the filipinos really don't mind foreigners, unlike Thailand, where we are merely tolerated.  Filipina women are stunning as well.