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He seems like a nice chap 

Let's hope he will do a good job for you Brits

41 minutes ago, alyx said:

He seems like a nice chap 

Let's hope he will do a good job for you Brits

Don't hold your breath!

They only seem interested in business, not fellow Brits

15 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

They only seem interested in business, not fellow Brits

They do the jobs they are employed to do, with the priorities that are set out for them by their political masters as interpreted by the intervening bureaucracy. No point in shouting abuse at HM's local representatives.

 

Same applies to all other embassies.

Fully vaxxed fully paid, large pension paid for by the taxes of pension capped local pensioners who cannot obtain same service as French citizens, part of the problem not the solution.Perhaps he'll join the other lickspittles and worms in next life if Thai merit makig means anything.Cannot even supply sick old servicemen with passports locally, Sure only obeying orders like so many other tools of oppression.

18 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

They do the jobs they are employed to do, with the priorities that are set out for them by their political masters as interpreted by the intervening bureaucracy. No point in shouting abuse at HM's local representatives.

 

Same applies to all other embassies.

Might make you feel better though

 

21 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

They do the jobs they are employed to do, with the priorities that are set out for them by their political masters as interpreted by the intervening bureaucracy. No point in shouting abuse at HM's local representatives.

 

Same applies to all other embassies.

As some embassies provided vaccines for their citizens I could not agree they are all the same

22 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

They do the jobs they are employed to do, with the priorities that are set out for them by their political masters as interpreted by the intervening bureaucracy. No point in shouting abuse at HM's local representatives.

 

Same applies to all other embassies.

Nobody shouted abuse. A fact was stated. We taxpayers who pay the salaries of these civil servants have no obligation to them

3 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

As some embassies provided vaccines for their citizens I could not agree they are all the same

Does Great Britain even have an embassy here where citizens can go for advise or help?

Is there an emergency hot line number?

Is there a dedicated email address for citizens in need of help?

Do UK citizens have the right to register with their embassy?

10 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Does Great Britain even have an embassy here where citizens can go for advise or help?

Is there an emergency hot line number?

Is there a dedicated email address for citizens in need of help?

Do UK citizens have the right to register with their embassy?

There ya go, chief.

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/thailand

 

6 minutes ago, billythehat said:

There ya go, chief.

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

 

https://www.gov.uk/world/thailand

 

I remember when the British Embassy in Bangkok was guarded by a Gurkha with a knife, (Kukri). However, those internet addresses are very impressive.

1 hour ago, Havenstreet1940 said:

Don't hold your breath!

Yes.... honestly what is the point of all of it?

 

What do they actually do that is helpful?  

 

 

3 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

Yes.... honestly what is the point of all of it?

 

What do they actually do that is helpful?  

 

 

They are concerned with important business matters.

A bit more on Marky boy:

 

Biography

Mr Mark Gooding OBE is Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. He started his role in Thailand in July 2021.

Mark joined the FCO in 1999 and has spent his career working mostly on Europe and Asia. His previous FCO roles include Director Covid (Repatriations), Director EU (Future Partnership), Deputy Director Europe, Minister Counsellor (Political) at the British Embassy in Beijing, British Ambassador to Cambodia, British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary.

Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Modern Languages from Oxford University. He speaks Thai, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys running, music and travelling. Mark is married to Dr Christopher McCormick, an education specialist.

British Ambassador to Thailand

The Ambassador represents Her Majesty The Queen and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Previous roles in government

• British Ambassador to Cambodia

• • 2011 to 2013

 

As the British embassy there will have a team of Flunkies to deal/not deal with issues concerning problems with its own citizens in Lalaland, it's unlikely Uncle Mark will be answering one to one queries. His previous role in Cambodia would have given him good experience in the ways of the machinations of 3rd world countries.

Pretty cushy posting as it's abundantly clear that the UK embassy isn't basically interested in any of us or our problems... soirees on the lawn. Anyone for tennis?

 

there seems to be some misunderstanding as to the role of an embassy, they do not exist to sort out basic problems for every tom, dick and harry who didn't take appropriate precautions or actions in the first place. they can, and do, assist individuals in extreme circumstances.

 

an embassy exists to facilitate peaceful co-operation and collaboration between two nations.

7 minutes ago, it is what it is said:

 

 

an embassy exists to facilitate peaceful co-operation and collaboration between two nations.

......and to collect clandestine intelligence - actually, the only reason that diplomatic missions exist. 

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Does Great Britain even have an embassy here where citizens can go for advise or help?

Is there an emergency hot line number?

Is there a dedicated email address for citizens in need of help?

Do UK citizens have the right to register with their embassy?

Most of your questions are probably answered here, if not ask them directly to the Consular Team right here on our site.

 

https://aseannow.com/forum/261-british-consular-information/

2 hours ago, it is what it is said:

 

there seems to be some misunderstanding as to the role of an embassy, they do not exist to sort out basic problems for every tom, dick and harry who didn't take appropriate precautions or actions in the first place. they can, and do, assist individuals in extreme circumstances.

 

an embassy exists to facilitate peaceful co-operation and collaboration between two nations.

 

Can you help me understand more by listing some of the actual achievements the British Embassy reached with this 'collaboration and peaceful cooperation' with Thailand?

 

 

Post and responses with Inappropriate terminology have been removed.

The British embassy in close collaboration with World Vision is involved with the suppression of human trafficking.

23 minutes ago, jobsworth said:

The British embassy in close collaboration with World Vision is involved with the suppression of human trafficking.

Interesting - I just read on Wikipedia that World Vision does not support same sex sex marriage in its staff. Bit of an oddity there as two of our last UK Ambassadors have been in same sex marriages. I wonder if Wikipedia is out of date?

I worked for 40 years; fully taxed & insured in UK.  They froze my pension so I get 350 UKP State Pension per MONTH.  Wonder if our Ambassador knows/cares.  I still pay tax on it!

27 minutes ago, mikebell said:

I worked for 40 years; fully taxed & insured in UK.  They froze my pension so I get 350 UKP State Pension per MONTH.  Wonder if our Ambassador knows/cares.  I still pay tax on it!

Is that not under the tax threshold?

It is an unfair situation that the pension increases are not applied to all pension recipients... you would expect they would give an incentive to stay out of the UK, and not be a burden on the NHS and perhaps other benefits. 

Nice work if you can get it. 

 

Big Salary, nice pension, hobnobbing with local dignitaries, attending functions, doing sweet FA for UK citizens in Thailand whose tax pays for his lifestyle. Lovely jubbly.

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

Is that not under the tax threshold?

It is an unfair situation that the pension increases are not applied to all pension recipients... you would expect they would give an incentive to stay out of the UK, and not be a burden on the NHI and perhaps other benefits. 

I have another pension which is index linked - my State pension is part of my overall tax liability. 

I have written to various MPs explaining that starving ex-pats back to UK would cost more than inflation linking state pensions.  Elderly pensioners returning in droves would plunder the Social Services for Heating Allowances; Medical/Travel/Housing/ benefits - all of which we pay for ourselves at the moment till the tipping point is reached.

They can add "blows perfect smoke rings" to his CV.

14 hours ago, RubbaJohnny said:

Fully vaxxed fully paid, large pension paid for by the taxes of pension capped local pensioners who cannot obtain same service as French citizens, part of the problem not the solution.Perhaps he'll join the other lickspittles and worms in next life if Thai merit makig means anything.Cannot even supply sick old servicemen with passports locally, Sure only obeying orders like so many other tools of oppression.

You are mistaken if you thought that HM government ever had an interest in its citizens. In my youth as a lowly apprentice an old man said to me, "If there is a war you will be called up and stuck in a uniform, if there is an economic turn down you will be unemployed, when the economy is thriving you will be forced to do all the overtime going and when you are old you will be pushed into a corner and forgotten", encouraging words for a 17 year old.....but he was right.

13 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Most of your questions are probably answered here, if not ask them directly to the Consular Team right here on our site.

 

https://aseannow.com/forum/261-british-consular-information/

Why doesn't aseannow offer this service for other countries?