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Actually it's 5 years with a valid visa to apply for permanent residency. Unless you have ties (family for eg) to qualify as a retiree, you must show independent funding. You are not entitled to NHS during this time. After proven 5 years, a non-English speaker has to pass the 'Britishness Test'. But...

Of course I'm aware.
Let's look at like for like before complaining about how much we're charged for health care.

Consider a Thai national retiring to the UK or anywhere else for that matter. How much would it cost a foreigner to retire in the UK as a non-resident?

I agree, BB. And it's not charged to you without your knowledge. You have to sign a form to say that you understand you will be paying a surcharge.
Not like some other industries where a price is written in Thai numerals for the locals and normal numbers for everyone else, which of course is higher.

I'd need to check this, but I'm reasonably sure that dual pricing for health care across the EU including the UK exists for non-residents.
Maybe someone can expand on that.

Yes I have. However I still have a cigarette now and again - probably 2 or 3 a day. Like you, I was a 40 a day guy. Every now and then I get that lil devil on my shoulder urging me to buy a pack. I'm not sure if I have the willpower to stick at 2 or 3 a day :thumb: The trick is to place you're pack...

Car sales may follow the policy of shops.

"Thank you for purchasing this car. Would you like a bag with that, Sir?"

The Thai Enquirer does label that figure as 'Total recoveries'.

I was under the impression that e-cigs were illegal here.

You're quite right. They are illegal. So is prostitution!!

Brilliant!!

Yes I have. However I still have a cigarette now and again - probably 2 or 3 a day. Like you, I was a 40 a day guy.

BKK have had massive floods in the past and despite the time since the worst floods in 2011 nothing has been done. Bangkok witnessed a catastrophic 2011 monsoon season, when it experienced its worst flooding in decades. A fifth of the city was underwater and more than 500 people died. In the past, f...

I've been smoking menthols ever since I arrived here (20 years). However being a cheap charlie, I buy the Thai versions. Started out with Sai Phon (Falling Rain) until they went up in price. Since then I smoke SMS Green and if they're not available then Iscore Green. Both at 60 baht a pack. Works fo...

They're issuing millions around the country for free. School students should be prioritised. It might be worth checking with the school to see if they can provide an ATK.

Having said that, the schools are administering vaccinations over the next month.

B230m paid out in jab compensation A total of 464 people who have died or become severely and permanently disabled following Covid-19 vaccinations have so far been financially compensated by the government's no-fault compensation programme for vaccine recipients. Since the launch of the programme o...

Supports my decision to stick with BCCT. I'm confident that my family's second jab will be expedited in the same efficient way as the first.