snoop1130 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-ambassador-h-e-mark-gooding-ambassador-of-the-united-kingdom-to-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-20 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alyx Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 He seems like a nice chap Let's hope he will do a good job for you Brits 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Havenstreet1940 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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! 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clivebaxter Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 They only seem interested in business, not fellow Brits 10 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RubbaJohnny Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 8 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrotobike Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clivebaxter Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billythehat Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited October 20, 2021 by The Hammer2021 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jak2002003 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythehat Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir Dude Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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? 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 6 1 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jak2002003 Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 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? 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Post and responses with Inappropriate terminology have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The British embassy in close collaboration with World Vision is involved with the suppression of human trafficking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 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! Edited October 21, 2021 by mikebell missing words 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited October 21, 2021 by jacko45k 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 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. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 They can add "blows perfect smoke rings" to his CV. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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