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I was answering a question from Pappy, which I quoted. An interesting development at the bank might be that you cannot en-cash the cheque for 7 years, to ensure it does not become part of an inheritance! Who knows what they might dream up next.

Sounds like my house. Big place but not enough storage. I don't want to go to the expense and hassle of getting fitted stuff in now, so another chipboard wardrobe is on its way.

Yes of course, I use a laptop. It's a sometimes thing, and mostly happens when I go into the quoted area prior to entering any characters outside of it. Haven't nailed the SOE down yet, but it requires me to reload the page. No big deal.

Crafty Alex and whoever set up the incredulous end to last season!

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Well let us know... I am tempted to fly through Dubai on A380 but probably not until July. I had high hopes when LHR built T5 that the days of the shittiest transfer on earth had ended, but no, my domestic would land in the new terminal and Bangkok flights use T3. So to hell with them.

Don't you think they might be setting things up for a more exciting finish to the season?

The exchange rate has persuaded a few UK people to repatriate money now, perhaps from the sale of a condo or such. There is still an underlying preference by many to have their money in the UK. And some decide to go home and have to sell up,

I get a lot of comments on the money I waste on Biz Class bratpack. I got a bit spoiled during my working days and I like to have a few drinks too. Sure, those extra G&Ts on the plane are dear at several short times each! I only do a couple of flights a year and I might as well enjoy them, rather than economy which, let's face it, is pretty miserable and mean spirited these days. I was going to cut back to one a year, but things changed back in grubby Greater Manchester. Still have a few bob left for those GGG short-times .... maybe have to cut that back to 20 though!

Some are taking the opportunity since the rate is very beneficial. Every now and again, someone will have to move back there.

Unless the donor dies within 7 years, then there are possible Inheritance tax implications. Seems like banks are sticking their noses in more and more often these day using 'money laundering' as an excuse. That and the fact the Government seem to have developed a bit of authority over the banks and everyone is a tax inspector. Wasn't there some mention rececntly of the UK asking whether money coming from Thailand had been subjected to taxation there?

I always liked the 747-400s, particularly the upstairs Biz Class......(after they stopped permitting kids and big soft kids to trundle through to see the cockpit all night long). Tempted to give the A380 a spin next trip back though.

Yes but they only present the bills when you are on the ground floor!

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Sometimes, I go into the 'quoted' area, and I can't get out!

No, the death in the family was unexpected, and it would only have been 2000 baht if that same Class, (Z in your case), was open. The charge is per change and you have to give them a date, which in my case could not be met again. I have always been able to fly per the booking in the past so changing costs never were a concern. Anything else I should have done and didn't? A flight on Qatar matching my itinerary is 106,655 baht. Changing the return leg would be free first time.

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I think the taxi drivers from my home town send that much back every other week.

Typical, I just booked with Etihad a few days ago, this always happens. Mind you mine is a 3 month ticket and I will get a limo to and from Manchester Airport....I paid 98,300 baht. You have to watch these tickets, if there is a chance you will need to reschedule the return leg, they don't make it cheap, as I found out to my expense twice last year. I also think I had an email saying Qatar would be performing maintenance on their web-site in the next week. The above sample is only for a short UK stay of 6 days, but I had a 'Z' Class with Qatar for a longer stay last year.

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Yes I was aware there was a limit on tax free gifts. Otherwise it would be used as a tax avoidance. Here is some info.

You should confirm where 'here' is, although I am guessing it is 'the land of the free'.... It says Thailand under your pic.