YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Another significant leg down for the once-mighty pound sterling. Sending as much THB back to the UK as possible. Brexit has had the predicted outcome and while I didn't vote for it, I think I can be excused for filling my boots. I'd imagine a lot of Brits are re-evaluating their ongoing residence in Thailand with the GBP fetching just 42.77 (according to Thai baht rates on this forum at time of posting) This is only going to get worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) The spike down to $1.14 overnight where it dropped to would have taken us to around 39.5 had it held. Back up to $1.24 now Edited October 7, 2016 by Chivas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampang2 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Completely normal effect of global trade and interchange. Rich countries get poorer. Poor countries get richer. Until equilibrium is reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 hour ago, YeahSiam said: This is only going to get worse What crystal ball do you use, my one says different. Planning stay in Thailand from when l did it in 2000 was based on 35 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 43.9 D/D,T/T 45. Notes. At time of posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 26 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Planning stay in Thailand from when l did it in 2000 was based on 35 baht. So your situation is representative of a large number of Brits in Thailand, is it? Or was that just you puffing out your chest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 25 minutes ago, Hedghog said: 43.9 D/D,T/T 45. Notes. At time of posting 45 for notes where !! Interbank live is only 43.49 and thats risen a long way in last 6 hours !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Better quickly change the paper 5 pound notes I still have before they become as valuable as a Laos 200 kip note. Have until May 2017 to do it but no point in waiting I have 2 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 57 minutes ago, Hedghog said: 43.9 D/D,T/T 45. Notes. At time of posting you got your selling mixed up with your buying. at 43.9 to buy a gbp.it has just made my assets that little bit MORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 hour ago, YeahSiam said: So your situation is representative of a large number of Brits in Thailand, is it? Or was that just you puffing out your chest? Are you worrying about Brit folk or just stirring...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 34 minutes ago, transam said: Are you worrying about Brit folk or just stirring...? Stirring what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, YeahSiam said: Stirring what? Is that the best you can come back with........ So tell me the reason for your topic...? Tell me your nationality so I can get my head round your topic title....? Though I am not sure what the 'pips' thing means... Just need some clarification if you don't mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeroc Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Amongst Brits i know it is not just the weaknesses of the pound but the general circumstances prevailing in Thailand that are makng them look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrahamzvi Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 hours ago, YeahSiam said: So your situation is representative of a large number of Brits in Thailand, is it? Or was that just you puffing out your chest? Was it really? I suggest you check the exchange rates. You will probably note that your memory has failed you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 minute ago, transam said: Is that the best you can come back with........ So tell me the reason for your topic...? Tell me your nationality so I can get my head round your topic title....? Though I am not sure what the 'pips' thing means... Just need some clarification if you don't mind.... "The best I could come back with"? What are you talking about? It was a simple question I needed clarification on what it is you think I might have been "stirring". Get it now? The "reason" for the topic? It doesn't need a reason. It's a discussion on a topic that is front and center from many Brits including myself. You say you're British but you've never heard the phrase "being squeezed until the pips squeak"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 minute ago, abrahamzvi said: Was it really? I suggest you check the exchange rates. You will probably note that your memory has failed you here. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, YeahSiam said: "The best I could come back with"? What are you talking about? It was a simple question I needed clarification on what it is you think I might have been "stirring". Get it now? The "reason" for the topic? It doesn't need a reason. It's a discussion on a topic that is front and center from many Brits including myself. You say you're British but you've never heard the phrase "being squeezed until the pips squeak"?? No l haven't heard that expression, a pip squeak is a small chap.....You sure your a Brit...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, transam said: No l haven't heard that expression, a pip squeak is a small chap.....You sure your a Brit...? OK can someone else take over and explain to this guy. I just can't be bothered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 minute ago, YeahSiam said: OK can someone else take over and explain to this guy. I just can't be bothered So you are from the USA, guy......... Well let me tell you, YOU do not have to tell Brits in LOS there income has taken a hit...We deal with it and do not need someone like yourself to remind us...Just something else to deal with as we do throughout life...If you are a key board dribbler then crack on cos us Brits will crack on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahSiam Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, transam said: So you are from the USA, guy......... Well let me tell you, YOU do not have to tell Brits in LOS there income has taken a hit...We deal with it and do not need someone like yourself to remind us...Just something else to deal with as we do throughout life...If you are a key board dribbler then crack on cos us Brits will crack on.... Astonishing! Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, YeahSiam said: Astonishing! Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, is it? Topic titles are...and you should clarify yours....Go for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Chivas said: 45 for notes where !! Interbank live is only 43.49 and thats risen a long way in last 6 hours !! now 42.64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 The Euro isn't doing great either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, soalbundy said: The Euro isn't doing great either At last some positivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhornblower Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 42 minutes ago, transam said: Topic titles are...and you should clarify yours....Go for it.... phrase. British. informal. Extract the maximum amount of money from someone. ... 'So he and his coalition partners found that when they said, 'We'll make the Hun pay ', and the famous phrase, 'We'll squeeze them until the pips squeak,' that went over a lot better.' squeeze someone until the pips squeak - definition of squeeze ... www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/squeeze-someone-until-the-pips-squeak Long time since I heard this expression but definitely a British expression nonetheless ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Lampang2 said: Completely normal effect of global trade and interchange. Rich countries get poorer. Poor countries get richer. Until equilibrium is reached. You should stop lunching with Christine Lagarde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Sorry, didn't see that the quote was already posted. Deleted. Edited October 7, 2016 by chiang mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, captainhornblower said: phrase. British. informal. Extract the maximum amount of money from someone. ... 'So he and his coalition partners found that when they said, 'We'll make the Hun pay ', and the famous phrase, 'We'll squeeze them until the pips squeak,' that went over a lot better.' squeeze someone until the pips squeak - definition of squeeze ... www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/squeeze-someone-until-the-pips-squeak Long time since I heard this expression but definitely a British expression nonetheless ... Fanks, the OP would not tell me.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 30 minutes ago, vogie said: At last some positivity. negative for me, most of my pension is in Euro's, still better than Sterling so mustn't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Lampang2 said: Completely normal effect of global trade and interchange. Rich countries get poorer. Poor countries get richer. Until equilibrium is reached. " Rich countries get poorer. " UK is a poor country getting poorer. In terms of per capita GDP it's ranked below all but one of the US states and even below Equatorial Guinea . International Monetary Fund (2015)(based on estimates of projected data)[4] Rank Country Int$ 1 Qatar 132,870 2 Luxembourg 99,506 3 Singapore 85,382 4 Brunei 79,508 5 Kuwait 70,542 6 Norway 68,591 7 United Arab Emirates 67,217 8 Ireland 65,806 9 San Marino 62,938 10 Switzerland 58,647 — Hong Kong 56,878 11 United States 56,084 12 Saudi Arabia 53,802 13 Netherlands 49,624 14 Bahrain 49,601 15 Sweden 48,199 16 Australia 47,644 17 Austria 46,986 18 Germany 46,974 — Taiwan 46,833 19 Denmark 45,723 20 Iceland 45,666 21 Canada 45,602 22 Belgium 44,148 23 Oman 43,707 24 Equatorial Guinea 43,522 25 United Kingdom 41,499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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