Royal Mail Uk To Open Pattaya Branch

[DJ Pat]

The British postal service, Royal Mail, has announced a controversial plan to extend its post offices overseas for the first time, with a major branch and office in Pattaya, Thailand as well as a smaller operation on the island of Koh Samui, which has been in the news recently due to the unfortunate murder that took place over the new year.

The aim of the expansion was to make available services for UK nationals who recieve state benefits (welfare) to be able to cash their giros (cheques) more conveniently once they recieve them avoid the expense of having the money sent over through another bank or money sending facility. "The move makes sense" Joseph Stallon, International PR officer, was quoted as saying "More and more Uk nationals quit for Thailand each year so we may as well make life that bit more convenient"

The moves have angered the Benefits Agency (Welfare office) who claim that they may need to follow suit and open assesment centres in Bangkok and Pattaya to assess and renew benefits for claimants residing overseas, particularly Thailand.

Human Rights spokesman Theresa Conran welcomes the move, saying "Why do these claimants have to fly halfway accross the world at a huge expense, not to mention cramped airline conditions and the threat of DVT, when the British Authorities have an obligation to these people to make their lives as easy as possible"

The expansion plan is part of the wider move to eventually pay British benefit payments out to Thai addresses, given the number of 'expatriots' who now reside there and continue to claim benefits.

Royal Mail Newsletter, January 2006.

[Boo]

Is it April 1st?

[DJ Pat]

(Continued)

Also on the longer term agenda was a treaty, yet to be drawn up by the Education ministry of Thailand and the UK Benefits agency to create a "back to work" scheme for those on benefits who were able to return to work, and job placements in Thai Government schools were to be introduced.

"We need to raise standards of TEFL (Teaching English as a foreign language) teachers by 1000%" said Thaniya Chatchantana, spokesperson at the Education ministry

"and this is only the beginning. The current standard of English teacher in Thailand is simply unacceptable, this way we can oversee the rehabilitation of those who haven't worked for a long time and nurture them slowly through their TEFL courses"

Other plans include a probational 'tagging' system on new employees at Government Schools once they have finished their courses and had job placements, thus preventing them from patronising any risque establishments that currently most english teachers in Thailand are notorious for.

"It's out of the bars and back into work I'm afraid" said Somchai Phomolathen, spokesman for the pilot scheme,

"the days where an english teacher's biggest dilemma was 'will I be able to get up and teach tomorrow if I have one more whisky at 3.30am?' are over now. We need to tighten up and this is a natrual first step"

Also on the agenda was a national English teacher uniform, which would replace the current outfits being worn by english teachers "No offence to Big C's shirts and Bata's shoes but we need to again raise standards of attire" said Thonapol Suttitherapan, "The students need to have decent role models in the classroom. Currently there are none, the situation is in dire need of modernisation"

Existing companies such as English First, ECC, English Click Networks, Siam Computer and Nava to name a few will be paid compensation packages to employ many of the individuals on training courses and enable them to become familiar with regular teaching practices.

"This is almost like a revolution in the teaching community here in Thailand" said ECC's director of operations, who declined to be named.

"They will learn important skills such as the New Interchange teachers guide and how to ring in sick properly with the correct tone of voice"

[monsieurhappy]

I also understand the UK Probation Service are working with GPS satalite systems to develop a tracking device similar to the tagging system already in operation in the UK so that anyone serving time in the UK for benefits fraud could be allowed to visit their loved ones in Thailand. A trial system is being tested in Pattaya but doesn't let the participant enter Soi 6 or Walking Street.

[Pattaya_Fox]

The British postal service, Royal Mail, has announced a controversial plan to extend its post offices overseas for the first time, with a major branch and office in Pattaya, Thailand as well as a smaller operation on the island of Koh Samui, which has been in the news recently due to the unfortunate murder that took place over the new year.

The aim of the expansion was to make available services for UK nationals who recieve state benefits (welfare) to be able to cash their giros (cheques) more conveniently once they recieve them avoid the expense of having the money sent over through another bank or money sending facility. "The move makes sense" Joseph Stallon, International PR officer, was quoted as saying "More and more Uk nationals quit for Thailand each year so we may as well make life that bit more convenient"

The moves have angered the Benefits Agency (Welfare office) who claim that they may need to follow suit and open assesment centres in Bangkok and Pattaya to assess and renew benefits for claimants residing overseas, particularly Thailand.

Human Rights spokesman Theresa Conran welcomes the move, saying "Why do these claimants have to fly halfway accross the world at a huge expense, not to mention cramped airline conditions and the threat of DVT, when the British Authorities have an obligation to these people to make their lives as easy as possible"

The expansion plan is part of the wider move to eventually pay British benefit payments out to Thai addresses, given the number of 'expatriots' who now reside there and continue to claim benefits.

Royal Mail Newsletter, January 2006.

HA! HA! HA!.....you forgot to add that free beer will be served while claimants are waiting for their giro`s to be cashed

[DJ Pat]

Complimentary beer will be offered to those awaiting a free window to become available so they can redeem their welfare payments.

[Thaipwriter]

Complimentary beer will be offered to those awaiting a free window to become available so they can redeem their welfare payments.

I heard that the girls working as tellers will be available ST too

[DJ Pat]

The tellers employed at these post offices and the benefits office will be hi-so people from high class families, and this will be their 'work experience'

Thaksin himself will work dressed in drag to ensure standards are kept, and new games and giveaways will be introduced, like prizes for the 1,000th person signing on.

Edited January 7, 2006 by DJ Pat

[Thaipwriter]

giveaways will be introduced, like prizes for the 1,000th person signing on.

Nobody mention scousers

[TBWG]

I also understand the UK Probation Service are working with GPS satalite systems to develop a tracking device similar to the tagging system already in operation in the UK so that anyone serving time in the UK for benefits fraud could be allowed to visit their loved ones in Thailand. A trial system is being tested in Pattaya but doesn't let the participant enter Soi 6 or Walking Street.

Hi

Apparently the tagging system administers a 20,000 volt shock should the culprit approach within 50 yards of Soi 6 or Walking Street.

TBWG

[DJ Pat]

Better be careful what's said, the mods shut down my other thread about backpackers for the reason that it wasn't original.

[ProfessorFart]

But Pat, you really are posting some utter <deleted> these days mate!

Backpackers, English Teachers, what next?

Rich Kids with Trust Funds living in Thailand moaning about English Teachers and Backpackers??

[Artisan]

Grow your own dope.......plant a Newcastle United supporter.

Howay the lads!!!!!!! Bring out the Newky Broon

Pat, that story was a bramah bonny lad.

[DJ Pat]

But Pat, you really are posting some utter <deleted> these days mate!

Backpackers, English Teachers, what next?

Rich Kids with Trust Funds living in Thailand moaning about English Teachers and Backpackers??

Rich kid? Me? No way mate! I'm trailer trash and low class third world ugliness rolled into one. Trust fund my arse.

[markuk]

The British postal service, Royal Mail, has announced a controversial plan to extend its post offices overseas for the first time, with a major branch and office in Pattaya, Thailand as well as a smaller operation on the island of Koh Samui, which has been in the news recently due to the unfortunate murder that took place over the new year.

The aim of the expansion was to make available services for UK nationals who recieve state benefits (welfare) to be able to cash their giros (cheques) more conveniently once they recieve them avoid the expense of having the money sent over through another bank or money sending facility. "The move makes sense" Joseph Stallon, International PR officer, was quoted as saying "More and more Uk nationals quit for Thailand each year so we may as well make life that bit more convenient"

The moves have angered the Benefits Agency (Welfare office) who claim that they may need to follow suit and open assesment centres in Bangkok and Pattaya to assess and renew benefits for claimants residing overseas, particularly Thailand.

Human Rights spokesman Theresa Conran welcomes the move, saying "Why do these claimants have to fly halfway accross the world at a huge expense, not to mention cramped airline conditions and the threat of DVT, when the British Authorities have an obligation to these people to make their lives as easy as possible"

The expansion plan is part of the wider move to eventually pay British benefit payments out to Thai addresses, given the number of 'expatriots' who now reside there and continue to claim benefits.

Royal Mail Newsletter, January 2006.

Lets hope they can do something to ease money transfer to the UK

[opothai]

they are now recruiting possible social security officers

to meet the criteria you must have

1 an average command of the english language

2 you must be a good speller

3 some sort of maffs back ground

4 honesty and street cred

5 be able to issue ASBO'S to any body caught frequenting soi 6

6 you must be a long term resident and have no connections to illegal activities[ although a knowledge of what goes on could be viewed as benificial]

7 take nightly recon outings to the bars to ensure the government is not getting ripped orf

commensurate package up to bht60,000 per month plus overtime

applications must be hand written and you will only be considered if you use your real name and address

[sierra01]

Lets hope they can do something to ease money transfer to the UK

Eh? Sending money to the UK is no problem, a bit long winded when they have to use an old fashioned typewriter for part of the process, but no problem. And it's much cheaper than UK-Thailand too

[Noel]

they are now recruiting possible social security officers

to meet the criteria you must have

1 an average command of the english language

2 you must be a good speller

3 some sort of maffs back ground

4 honesty and street cred

5 be able to issue ASBO'S to any body caught frequenting soi 6

6 you must be a long term resident and have no connections to illegal activities[ although a knowledge of what goes on could be viewed as benificial]

7 take nightly recon outings to the bars to ensure the government is not getting ripped orf

commensurate package up to bht60,000 per month plus overtime

applications must be hand written and you will only be considered if you use your real name and address

Points 1 through 6, if not 7 too, rule out the Walking Street Boy Scouts then...

[astral]

Does this mean I will be able to collect my UK pension in Pattaya,

and get the annual increments??

Whoopee.

Edited January 10, 2006 by astral

[opothai]

they are now recruiting possible social security officers

to meet the criteria you must have

1 an average command of the english language

2 you must be a good speller

3 some sort of maffs back ground

4 honesty and street cred

5 be able to issue ASBO'S to any body caught frequenting soi 6

6 you must be a long term resident and have no connections to illegal activities[ although a knowledge of what goes on could be viewed as benificial]

7 take nightly recon outings to the bars to ensure the government is not getting ripped orf

commensurate package up to bht60,000 per month plus overtime

applications must be hand written and you will only be considered if you use your real name and address

Points 1 through 6, if not 7 too, rule out the Walking Street Boy Scouts then...

well noel that just maybe the case