jacko

The trapeze guy.... Burt Lancaster

Over the pond......David Niven

Doris Day

Alfred Hitchcock

Janet Leigh

Boy they are biting today...... Of course only idiots countries drive on the right.... can't shake hands with your mate when you meet him coming the other way.

The word sarcasm is redundant when discussing a Joe post....

Ole blue eyes....... Frank Sinatra

Actually he went anti-clockwise.... which is against the normal clockwise flow in a left side driving country isn't it? The problem with this roundabout for me is whether I have right of way on the roundabout or not.... as many seem to take it for granted that those going round have to stop.... someone cutting the corners and going anti/counter clockwise adds another level of confusion. All these idiotic countries that drive on the right sure confuse issues.

I just flew them Biz Class LOS-Manchester.I was rather disappointed..... The cabin service was atrocious.... interminable waits for food and drinks and rather poor food. They did not appear to have any galley at the front of the 777 and they had this silly idea of wheeling out this collapsable table thing and setting it up infront of the exit and making up the plates of food/ drinks there. I found the seat rather narrow and cramped. The transfer in Abu Dhabi was bad, had to queue for ages at a cramped gate area to board and there was no separate boarding. They were understaffed on board, both flights, possibly this was due to it being Ramadan.... Mind you, having a free Limo at Manchester was nice....

Naomi Watts

Seven Swords

Dead Man Walking

Cusack......which one now? Let us have Joan Cusack

As he stated, infront of me and many, but presumably not in front of you.... but of course you know much more.He said, one of the 2 accounts was there and intact, and he was told come back tomorrow for a new ATM card. Tomorrow the account could 'no longer be found'.....and people acted dumb. I belivee it is one of the banks that now has a new name. Some guy lost a lot of money from his Thai accounts, claiming one was drained by persons unknown, another account went away. What is the regulation within Thailand regarding dormant accounts?

No it was just a 'question'... some distraught guy wondering what he could do next.Not so sure regarding your statement there, surely the bank is as good as it's employees? His other statement was that he was receiving 'not my problem shrugs', which I can well imagine. I think one of the new governments ideas in the UK to garnish funds is to make a smash and grab on dormant bank accounts. Scary that government and banks would unite to do such.

That is a bit harsh, he may have had his reasons. One of which was the child he had......In hindsight, sure it was dumb, whether he deserved to lose it is another matter. Westerners have this crazy idea that bank employees won't steal their money.

You have to transit there.... you would be better of trying another.Ethiad are making some good offers lately. Take a look at WestEast travel http://www.westeasttravel.com/. They seem to think they can get you there on EVA for £325.

Ha, you should have been at the Expats club last week.......A guy there stood up and related how he had left Thailand 4 years ago, and just returned to find that the 2 accounts he had left behind had gone! One drained of 4 and 1 million baht gone respectively. He was told one account was still there, and he would be issued a new ATM card on it the next day. The next day it had vanished! A tale of woe....... Beware of leaving a dormant account here...... I know you didn't use the word 'never' Joe, we both know why!

Christian Slater

You can do it yourself......It is likely easier to arrive with a Non-Imm O visa, issued in your home country. You need to be over 50.... ONE YEAR 'EXTENSION' FOR A NON-IMMIGRANT 'O' VISA. When in possession of an 'O' visa (either single entry, or multiple), if over 50 years of age, or legally supporting a Thai national, obtaining a '1-year' extension (officially classified a retirement extension - or spousal extension) is fairly straightforward and can be obtained locally at the Immigration Office for 1900 baht. This is where the 'money in the bank' part raises it's ugly head. 1. Retirement Extension: In order to qualify for a 1yr 'extension' for retirement purposes, you must show an official Bank letter confirming a Thai bank statement in the amount of at least 800,000 baht (there is an alternative available - see below). You may be required to show confirmation from your Embassy as to your 'Wish to retire in Thailand', and (very occasionally) a recent, local, medical certificate from a government approved medical facility. This minimum Bank balance will need to be maintained and shown for 2 months prior to the application (3 months for subsequent renewals). (The medical certificate is largely redundant now, but may be required if you are deemed to be 'very sick') The first time you get this type of 'extension' your current 'permission to enter stamp' of 90-days will be extended by 12 months. Thereafter, renewal is for 1 complete year periods. Although an application for this type of extension may be problematic the first time (proving your qualification), upon expiry a repeat extension for one year at a time will be granted to this group of people as long as they continue to meet the requirements as earlier stated, but is at the discretion of the immigration department. Each further extension currently costs 1900 baht/year (July 2009), provided you continue to qualify, without the need to depart from Thailand at any time. (alternative) Applicants for a retirement visa may use income as part of their financial support (pension or other guaranteed income), but must get their Embassy to confirm and stamp the original proof of income documents, and confirm the amount, for later application at Immigration. Original documents will be inspected by Immigration - and returned. Source...Expats Club

What does that mean? I looked it up and found 'walk through the bible'... I know what the post above it means,,,,,,

James Hampton

I did I did, you are you are!

In your dreams.....