jacko

I have never held a bank account with TW, ie lodged funds. Interesting concept...can I transfer Sterling into Thai baht for them to hold and pull it back into the UK as Sterling later at the current rate.... seems a way of currency hedging?

How often are the Ekamai buses running? Might do a few days myself.

Never knew who owned it, but it sure looked out of place empty like that. I would not have sneaked in there for a pee though, all sorts of dodgy characters hanging about there, apparently you were one of them. Was there a pumpkin house in North Pattaya or did I imagine it a few times?

Much appreciated pic report. You mentioned a few places I am familiar with.... no more Windsor Suites for me eh? The pic of your hat, sitting on a stuffed elephant, well I will not say what it looked like at first glance!

It stayed empty a darn sight longer than I expected..... like the bit that used to be between Beach Rd and 2nd... I think it became VT 6 eventually.

Here come a few million quid apartments perhaps?

Are you aware of what has happened recently at Burnley wrt BLM?

I presume this is your question? Personally I just avoid weekends for this reason....Mine seem to take at least 24 hours these days, from the time the money is pulled from my UK account, and I transfer into Bangkok Bank. Thai holidays will extend that but you would be unfortunate if it took a week. Thai banks would not receive over the weekend.

Any BM can use the reputation system within the rules, and expect not to be called a coward, something you seem to like to do. Your post had 23 references to USA, USA Cities, teams or players, and only 3 to the UK, where the Premiership is. We need not discuss this.

I have to accept the predictions of those who likely know better than me, so yes. Short term I hope. Many felt Thailand's currency would fall with Covid, well so far it has not, relative to Sterling, and it has improved against the USD.

Because it is off topic and a distraction!

It is what the BofE is doing, tied in with the predictions of how the UK Economy will fall more than that ot the other developed nations.

All a bit scruffy and unkempt at the beginning, Brentford I guess.

Curse of the Pink Panther

International passengers arriving go into quarantine, and there are not really any scheduled flights out except domestic, would there be many domestic to domestic transfers?

Just to add to the celebrations, Liverpool are currently the holders of 4 major trophies. The Premiership. The Champions League. UEFA Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup. I think that is right... pretty impressive.

Kinda wondering shuttling who?

More accurately 'not so much in the USA'.......I was amazed by what it meant to Brazilians!

Congratulations to Liverpool. Chelsea beat Man City at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool take the Premiership. Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2020/jun/25/liverpool-win-the-premier-league-title-live-reaction

As far as I know, althouh those with permanent residency, Thai family or work permits are allowed too.They have to get some permit from the Thai Embassy and some medical certification and maybe some insurance and will have 2 weeks of quarantine at their own expense.... pretty onerous.

There are Middle East carriers flying so I expect a transit in Dubai is possible.

There are repatriation flights coming into Thailand but limited to 200-300 passengers a day, probably as many as their quarantine facilities will permit. It is rumoured that some foreigners may be allowed to enter at the next easing of restrictions... those with Perm Residency, Work Permits and Thai families, but one really has to wait for it to be announced. I expect those will certainly have 2 weeks of quarantine too.

And if I book a flight from Bangkok to Bali Thai airways are expected to ask the UK governement how many pages I have left in my passport?

Would have buying a premium cabin to start with have worked out better? I was originally concerned that discounted tickets would not qualify or there would be other restrictions, but none are apparent. But I have always been suspicious of such offers, like buying airmiles off the carrier.... as Bigus says, cash is king usually.

Be aware that this is simply Etihad creating it's own currency.....you cannot get your money refunded, it can only be spent with them, and it is only valid for 2 years. The good thing is, apparently it can be used on promotional deals. I doubt they will offer change, so you may find yourself buying superflous extras to avail it before expiry.