British family leaves UK for Thailand for lower costs of living

[MarkyM3]

2 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

Correct, they're not but your information is still wrong. Nobody get's their state pension at 60 either.

Since when did I talk about state pension age......?

 

You Liverpool Lou in disguise? 😄

Edited May 19 by MarkyM3

[BritManToo]

3 minutes ago, spermwhale said:

You get what you pay for. Is it worth short-changing your kids? 

I've never found 'you get what you pay for' to be true.

How much did you pay for your wife?

[MarkyM3]

3 minutes ago, spermwhale said:

I'll say this too: This is shoddy reporting. This is written by Asean Now and the writers there should know the reality of life in Thailand. This line really stood out at me: 

" Jessica has applied for a visa with the Thai Immigration Bureau, signalling their intent to make this a long-term move."

 

REALLY? You don't just apply for a visa to "signal intent to make this a long term move." There is no such visa for foreigners. There is a visa for work in their case. And they are too young to qualify for a retirement visa. And she is not married to a a Thai so no spousal visa. 

 

If she wanted to get a longer-term type visa. she has to put in many years until she can do that. 

 

You'd think the reporters in Thailand would know this. 

 

Correct. The story is way light on proper detail.

[OneMoreFarang]

10 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

Prescriptions are free for all over 60.

 

Do those two in the picture look to you like they are over 60?

[gravity101]

10 minutes ago, spermwhale said:

You get what you pay for. Is it worth short-changing your kids? 

Glad someone said it.

[MangoKorat]

2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Do those two in the picture look to you like they are over 60?

I didn't say they did, I was simply refering to the reply to my post - in factual terms. Just as the statement that 'prescriptions are not free in the UK' was incorrect.

[thesetat]

1 hour ago, theblether said:

Here we go again. Another chance for the nutter brigade who haven't lived in the UK for decades to start ranting. Let me annoy you - 

 

20% of British pensioners are millionaires. NHS free, education, free, university - free in Scotland, limited fees in England. Prescriptions, free in Scotland, Bus passes, free. 

 

8.5% increase in the UK pension. Re NHS - contrary to the drivel you read - I was referred to the hospital for an ECG a week past Thursday and had the scan on Monday - two business days. 

 

My gas and electric bill for the last quarter - £330. The most expensive in my family was a millionaires seven-bedroom house, £1100. Supermarkets are cheaper than Thailand. Fruit is bizarrely cheaper. Meat is higher quality and cheap 200 baht a kilo for chicken breast. 

 

£2.10 a pint in my local bar. 

 

Where are we more expensive? Rent and petrol mainly. Rent isn't an issue if you own your house, just as we have been encouraged to do for the past 50 years. Street food us cheaper, but every UK town has an all you can eat buffet these days for a tenner. 

 

Have at it with your growling. And this family is in for a shock when they see the reality of school fees etc in Thailand. 

 

You do not actually believe the drivel this story is dishing out, do you? It is an advert made to get UK residents an idea that moving to Thailand is better. ONLY. For a young woman and child their costs will be enormous in Thailand. Medical, schooling, along with almost everything else will increase. Only the housing to rent will be cheaper, if, they move outside to a rural area. They will get no support if they can not pay their bills. No help from the Thai or UK government if something happens medically and they can not pay their bills. If they work, the money paid will be substantially less as well. 

[MarkyM3]

6 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

I didn't say they did, I was simply refering to the reply to my post - in factual terms. Just as the statement that 'prescriptions are not free in the UK' was incorrect.

You have my quote wrong. I said England, not the UK.

 

I agree it's over 60 in England and Wales (yes, I should have said Wales as well). I should have mentioned it but this couple are clearly nowhere near that age, as someone else has pointed out. So it's irrelevant to the story, as was the follow-up comment about state pension age (which I'd never mentioned...).

 

We digress...

 

Edited May 19 by MarkyM3

[MangoKorat]

16 minutes ago, MarkyM3 said:

Since when did I talk about state pension age......?

 

You Liverpool Lou in disguise? 😄

You referred to there being a lot of pensioners on the forum and that prescriptions are not free. I was simply pointing out that firstly people over 60 DO get free prescriptions but they are no longer eligible for state pension at 60.

 

'OK but the people in question aren't 60 though are they.....I know there's a lot of pensioners on the forum but most people living in the UK aren't.....'

Edited May 19 by MangoKorat

[MarkyM3]

Just now, MangoKorat said:

You referred to there being a lot of pensioners on the forum and that prescriptions are not free. I was simply pointing out that firstly people over 60 DO get free prescriptions but they are no longer eligible for state pension at 60.

 

OK but the people in question aren't 60 though are they.....I know there's a lot of pensioners on the forum but most people living in the UK aren't.....

This conversation is pointless....you have the last word OK. Absolutely irrelevant to the point of the story but hey 

[GrungthepGringo]

Visa?

Health Insurance?

School Fees?

Employment?

Air Pollution?

40 Degree Temperatures?

[MangoKorat]

9 minutes ago, thesetat said:

You do not actually believe the drivel this story is dishing out, do you?

I believe they are moving to Thailand but I don't believe for the reasons they state - unless they are as gormless as the bloke I met in Abu Dhabi and I guarantee that despite what he said, he'd met a Thai woman and was about to lose everything he had - p*ssy whipped.

[Hakuna Matata]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

soaring energy bills, heightened inflation, and a surge in mental health issues

 

Helping Ukraine is more important than wellbeing of British people?

[newbee2022]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A determined British mother has relocated her family to Thailand to escape the worsening cost of living crisis in Britain. Jessica Ward, originally from Congleton in Cheshire, took the bold step with her partner and young daughter, Cece, seeking a more affordable and stress-free life abroad.

 

Jessica, her partner, and Cece moved to Thailand in January 2024, captivated by the country's warm climate and lower living costs. The move was driven by a combination of soaring energy bills, heightened inflation, and a surge in mental health issues linked to the UK government's controversial 'net-zero' climate policies.

 

These policies, amidst the backdrop of geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions, contributed significantly to the financial strain felt by many UK households.

 

The family quickly adapted to their new life in Thailand, where Cece is now enrolled in preschool, and they reside comfortably in a sun-drenched villa. Jessica has applied for a visa with the Thai Immigration Bureau, signalling their intent to make this a long-term move.

 

 

 

Jessica told GB News that the decision to relocate was spurred by the alarming cost of living back home. She noted that their energy bills had become untenable, driven up by stringent government policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

 

Despite widespread public backlash, these measures had been pushed through by the UK's two-party political system, leaving many families like Jessica's grappling with financial hardship.

 

The move to Thailand has provided the Ward family with a fresh start, free from the economic pressures weighing heavily on many Britons. Jessica mentioned that other UK families are also considering similar relocations, as the appeal of a more affordable and relaxed lifestyle becomes increasingly attractive in light of ongoing financial challenges at home.

 

In summary, Jessica Ward's relocation to Thailand - amidst Britain's economic turmoil - exemplifies a growing trend among UK families seeking refuge from the harsh realities of the current cost of living crisis.

 

-- 2024-05-20

 

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I wonder how they earn their living in Thailand? 

No social hammock, no health insurance. Good luck😳

[KhunLA]

What does the daughter do, when she's an adult, and doesn't qualify for any visas, unless marrying a Thai.

[Bday Prang]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

and a surge in mental health issues linked to the UK government's controversial 'net-zero' climate policies.

Mental health issues?   very vague details of her "partner" and whether he also is intending to apply for a visa?  and what visa exactly? And the photo was not even taken here

All just a made up story and an attempt to rubbish the uk

We, the members of this forum, deserve better  than this

Edited May 19 by Bday Prang

[Spock]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Given they are not receiving a pension, and sun drenched villas are not cheap, one wonders how they are financing their "new life". One hope that he has a work permit for whatever it is.

 

PS, have they taken the cost of health care insurance into consideration? No NHS in LOS.

She is probably an influencer or some such nonsense. Or at least some job that can be done from afar.

[MangoKorat]

3 minutes ago, MarkyM3 said:

This conversation is pointless....you have the last word OK. Absolutely irrelevant to the point of the story but hey 

Don't take it personally - there's a method to my madness - on several occasions I have been admonished for posting correct material that 'someone' considered to be wrongful information - I'm just making a point - not to you - apologies.

[rocketboy2]

5 minutes ago, GrungthepGringo said:

Visa?

Health Insurance?

School Fees?

Employment?

Air Pollution?

40 Degree Temperatures?

 

Plus, broken relationship due to temptation, being to strong. 

[KhunLA]

I yearn for the days when tabloids had better headliners ...

 "I got pregnant by an Alien during my adduction"

[Kinok Farang]

If she sends her kid back to the UK,she could move in with me if she wants.

[sungod]

53 minutes ago, gravity101 said:

Another one of these Daily Hail articles. I can see them now, sitting in their sun drenched villa sipping coconuts and eating lobster on £4.50 a day! If you want like for like living, it's more expensive here. They'll find out.

Actually a plagiarized AI generated article from GB news, do the new owners of this site have no shame?

 

https://www.gbnews.com/money/cost-of-living-crisis-move-thailand-energy-bills

Edited May 20 by sungod

[Denim]

Original article here :

 

https://www.gbnews.com/money/cost-of-living-crisis-move-thailand-energy-bills

 

Sounds like they are on a tourist visa :

 

She added: "I’ve applied for a visa and hope I can get it and work here as we can afford childcare now."

 

Frankly , it just reads as pure fiction .

[BE88]

Sorry but from the photo she looks like a Thai or at least an Asian who wants to return to Asia.

[Stargeezr]

I am wondering if Cece is a UK born partner, or from Thailand originally, if that is the case

they may do all right.  Good luck to them, as if they get homesick, they better keep at least enough money to get back to 

the UK with their belongings.  Another factor to consider is the hot weather, wet weather, and humid weather if near the ocean, or smog, or air pollution

in Bangkok and the north half of Thailand some days. There are tropical diseases to consider as well, dengue, malaryia , and many others.

   They are young, so good luck for sure, I am a bit jealous. 555

[OldmanJ]

I'am interested to know what visa they are expecting and how are they going to finance living in Thailand.Does one or both have have a legal paying job.

[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, ChasingTheSun said:

White flight. Expect much more of it going forward.
 

USA, Canada, UK, EU, ANZ fast becoming no-go zones for the working class natives.

 

 

 

 

.

The working class natives are prospering in the US    don't expect it from America.

[itsari]

Emigration from the British Isles has been going on for a very long time to the benifit of the country they choose. 

I am sure Thailand will benifit as well . 

[zombie nights]

Be glad to know the precise Visa each member of the family is applying for...and then which exact Visa if any they each are given.

Edited May 20 by zombie nights

[vinny41]

44 minutes ago, Spock said:

She is probably an influencer or some such nonsense. Or at least some job that can be done from afar.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jessica-ward-41a25761_so-linkedin-its-been-over-two-years-activity-7178979264321482753-hxsj

And she opted for the cheapest place to live in Thailand Phuket