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- March 11, 2024, 1:03 am
- Forum: Politics - Other than Thailand
- Topic: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.
- Replies: 805
- Views: 36559
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...
- March 10, 2024, 11:51 pm
- Forum: Travel & Transport
- Topic: Liquids on airlines
- Replies: 26
- Views: 986
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...
- March 2, 2024, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Politics - Other than Thailand
- Topic: Israel under attack from hamas, war declared.
- Replies: 805
- Views: 36559
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...
- March 2, 2024, 2:25 pm
- Forum: U.K.
- Topic: Vote wisely.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1050
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.
- March 2, 2024, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Money, Finance & Investing
- Topic: Crypto-currencies: The future is now
- Replies: 232
- Views: 55744
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...
- March 2, 2024, 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Air pollution in Udon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
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...
- March 2, 2024, 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Waiyapat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1619
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.
- February 26, 2024, 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Air pollution in Udon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
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...
- February 26, 2024, 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Ants
- Replies: 67
- Views: 7247
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...
- February 26, 2024, 8:59 pm
- Forum: U.S. Politics
- Topic: US Presidential election odds
- Replies: 1522
- Views: 130215
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...
- February 26, 2024, 8:16 pm
- Forum: Health & Beauty
- Topic: Snakes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 687
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...
- February 26, 2024, 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Internet throttling
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
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 ...
- February 26, 2024, 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: TAX on Income from Abroad
- Replies: 283
- Views: 22437
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...
- February 26, 2024, 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Best burgers in Udon
- Replies: 167
- Views: 14402
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...
- February 26, 2024, 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Weather
- Replies: 342
- Views: 38478
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.
- February 19, 2024, 9:09 am
- Forum: U.K.
- Topic: Reform UK party
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4091
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...
- February 19, 2024, 8:52 am
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: Best burgers in Udon
- Replies: 167
- Views: 14402
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...
- February 18, 2024, 3:39 pm
- Forum: Thailand Visa & Immigration Information
- Topic: Essentially Monthly Income Credit Issue + rant
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4385
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.
- February 18, 2024, 1:50 pm
- Forum: Obituaries
- Topic: Alexey Navalny RIP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 343
Re: Alexey Navalny RIP
Translation......
Walk - forced march
Fainted - hypothermia.
Walk - forced march
Fainted - hypothermia.
- February 14, 2024, 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
- Topic: TAX on Income from Abroad
- Replies: 283
- Views: 22437
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.