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by rick
March 11, 2024, 1:03 am
Forum: Politics - Other than Thailand
Topic: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.
Replies: 800
Views: 35290

Re: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.

So the conflict began in 1947/48. Up to that point there was no conflict. So the Arab. / Jewish issues started back then when for some reason I can't fathom the UN decided to start the middle east conflicts. Sad to see some try to change the narrative. The issue is not Jews and Muslim , if it was t...
by rick
March 10, 2024, 11:51 pm
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Liquids on airlines
Replies: 26
Views: 956

Re: Liquids on airlines

<snip> So if carrying bottles of liquid from duty free onto the plane you must buy in the last stop before your destination. It has been this way for all the flights I have taken, possibly in the high hundreds. Or buy it at your port of arrival as most international airports have a walk through dut...
by rick
March 2, 2024, 2:52 pm
Forum: Politics - Other than Thailand
Topic: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.
Replies: 800
Views: 35290

Re: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.

Well, Israel's true intentions are becoming clearer. Starve the Palestinians for a month, then let in a couple of aid trucks and shoot at the crowds who turn up. Israel's excuse - 'Our soldiers felt threatened'. Yeah, those Palestinian's were heavily armed, sacks, donkey carts; needed tanks to win t...
by rick
March 2, 2024, 2:25 pm
Forum: U.K.
Topic: Vote wisely.
Replies: 9
Views: 978

Re: Vote wisely.

Tam, I loved it. George has meanwhile given both Tories and Labour a good hiding in Rochdale. That is what happens when you ignore the public.
by rick
March 2, 2024, 2:18 pm
Forum: Money, Finance & Investing
Topic: Crypto-currencies: The future is now
Replies: 232
Views: 55408

Re: Crypto-currencies: The future is now

Yes, those early adopters have usually done very well. I still think it is a high risk investment, as it has no intrinsic value or assets to back it up. And energy intensive. I always look at it like the Dutch Tulip mania or the South sea bubble. it could become utterly worthless overnight if confid...
by rick
March 2, 2024, 1:32 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Air pollution in Udon
Replies: 6
Views: 1174

Re: Air pollution in Udon

In our village considerably better than 12 or more years ago. A lot less garden fires now, so rarely see one except when they are clearing up at the temple. less litter, and more roads now concrete/tarmac which cuts the dust, and not so many chickens running around. Rarely see rice stubble fires the...
by rick
March 2, 2024, 1:15 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Waiyapat
Replies: 14
Views: 1474

Re: Waiyapat

Unlikely anyone can help you. Is that a surname or a forename, or a nickname? Also, English transliteration spelling in Thailand is a moveable feast. Just far too little information. Also, remember over 250,000 people in Udon Thani city, let alone the province.
by rick
February 26, 2024, 10:12 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Air pollution in Udon
Replies: 6
Views: 1174

Air pollution in Udon

It is that time of year when air polllution is at it's worst. Turned on the air filter in the bedroom for only the 3rd time in 2 years last week. Just a few thoughts. Hard to say how much comes from far away, but it should be pretty uniform over the whole area, but that is not usually the case. It i...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 9:22 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Ants
Replies: 67
Views: 7163

Re: Ants

House invasions by ants used to be a fact of life in our house for years. But after tiling the whole of the ground floor over a few years (previously boards or lino on concrete) ants have declined considerably. Also possibly helped by M-in-L hatred of all plant life in the garden (now known as Yai's...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 8:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Politics
Topic: US Presidential election odds
Replies: 1505
Views: 127545

Re: US Presidential election odds

What is sad is that even though quite a bit of the misdemeanors (or crimes?) thrown at Trump have stuck, Republicans cannot find anyone else to vote for. When a man as obnoxious as this can still get such a huge following, you just shake your head in disbelief at peoples idiocy. Democrats with Biden...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 8:16 pm
Forum: Health & Beauty
Topic: Snakes
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Re: Snakes

This is a good resource to identify dangerous snakes. has a little bit about anti venom https://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/venomous-snakes-of-udon-thani-t13053.html I would think the best hospital to go to would be the government hospital at Nong Prajak ( if in Udon Thani). Smaller hospitals are...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 8:01 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Internet throttling
Replies: 14
Views: 1036

Re: Internet throttling

I have AIS internet and i am happy with the speed, NEVER have Netflix on the smart TV show any streaming issues. PC generally happy, although Apple TV was always on the blink every 10 minutes. My phone is on True, and speed is abysmal, although that might be the phone, although it was faster before ...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 7:46 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: TAX on Income from Abroad
Replies: 274
Views: 21569

Re: TAX on Income from Abroad

I expect to pay little if any tax in Thailand, as i qualify for about 300,000 baht of Thai tax allowances, apart from anything due under double taxation agreements . However, my current remittance stream is the last step in a series of account transfers in the UK, and it may be hard to provide reaso...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 7:17 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Best burgers in Udon
Replies: 167
Views: 14003

Re: Best burgers in Udon

On Valentines day, went to a restaurant just 200 metres from home. The burger had been recommended by B-in-L. It was so big eating it was a struggle! And absolutely delicious. Owner is a German chef and his wife, who sold up in Germany and developed this place, which i have seen develop over the la...
by rick
February 26, 2024, 5:33 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Weather
Replies: 342
Views: 38032

Re: Weather

Well, it was hot, but nothing like 40 degrees. highest on my maximum/minimum thermometer was nearly 37. On the other hand, overnight temps where high, around 26-28 as a low.
by rick
February 19, 2024, 9:09 am
Forum: U.K.
Topic: Reform UK party
Replies: 22
Views: 4026

Re: Reform UK party

Some very radical and interesting policies. But it would require massive borrowing to fund them all, as the Government tax take would decline considerably. Cannot see it being practical. And scrapping net zero and boosting the use of fossil fuels - madness. I could see many voting for this manifesto...
by rick
February 19, 2024, 8:52 am
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Best burgers in Udon
Replies: 167
Views: 14003

Re: Best burgers in Udon

On Valentines day, went to a restaurant just 200 metres from home. The burger had been recommended by B-in-L. It was so big eating it was a struggle! And absolutely delicious. Owner is a German chef and his wife, who sold up in Germany and developed this place, which i have seen develop over the las...
by rick
February 18, 2024, 3:39 pm
Forum: Thailand Visa & Immigration Information
Topic: Essentially Monthly Income Credit Issue + rant
Replies: 72
Views: 4146

Re: Essentially Monthly Income Credit Issue + rant

As far as the little hiccups go, no IO had ever asked for cash to 'fix' it, they just want the 2000 baht, i.e. the 100 baht tip. But woe betide you if you actually fail one of the big hurdles.
by rick
February 18, 2024, 1:50 pm
Forum: Obituaries
Topic: Alexey Navalny RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 338

Re: Alexey Navalny RIP

Translation......
Walk - forced march
Fainted - hypothermia.
by rick
February 14, 2024, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: TAX on Income from Abroad
Replies: 274
Views: 21569

Re: TAX on Income from Abroad

Barney, the main issue with the 'new' tax law is that as of 2025 the previous years income if brought into Thailand WILL be taxable. Of course, no evidence that the Thai tax authorities have the capability to do that yet.

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