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Thanks. I don't know the woman, but have passed your comments on to our mutual friend.

I think that that is the advice found here - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand?fbclid=IwAR1IMUzsv3UwLG3BTNFqP51Wwy3B17GeTcocQsueZDkOUiNMSJn2_8sJPI0 You will see that it relates to RESIDENTS in Thailand. Edit: It also applies to British nationals in Thailand temporarily.

A friend of a friend here in London was intending to spend a few days in Thailand en route to NZ, to where she is emigrating. She had the test all lined up at a cost of £60, but at the last moment decided to go straight to NZ as a result of the closures in LOS. So it can be done. I, too, was surprised.

Why is that?

My opinion is that you should get back as much of your money as you can, by whatever means possible. Forget postponing - it'll be many months (possibly years) before you'll want / be able to do the trip.

Thai and EVA are both part of Star Alliance, and are competing with each other on the LHR/BKK route. I would expect some sort of deal to happen if passenger numbers fall, as will inevitably happen.

I'm meant (and booked) to be flying to LOS on 20 April for a 4 week stay in Patts. As I see it, there are 3 hurdles to overcome, and I think the chances of doing all 3 are less than 50:50. The three are: * Thai regulations on visitors; * UK regulations on travelling; and * travel insurance.

Are you saying you haven't had a reply to your email, and your arrival date is getting close?

As of 3 weeks ago, she certainly was. I suggest that you email her.

Then it's just the Cambodians who can be blamed!

Sorry to TF but I'm curious. Are the Chinese buying them up to live in or to let them out?

Could it be that the treatment of people who own their accommodation is different from those who rent?

This has become a regular annoyance of mine on public transport in London. Everything from old black ladies listening to sermons, to guys taking in football matches and, inevitably, kids sharing music. I suspect it's not helped by some phones now coming without headphone jacks.

"Optimistic" is not the word I would have chosen!!

And what about the the soapies! ☺️

Didn't Central Marina appear between Harbor and T21?

Unfortunately, circumstances are such that I had to go for the one FEWER day option. ?

Yes, it is possible, that's why they quote a "selling" rate. Obviously, it will depend on whether they have the currency in stock, though. You might need to give them some notice.

Surely you can simply put them on an external drive?

I had a 'phone call from EVA this afternoon to say that my flight from BKK to LHR on 19 May has been cancelled. I accepted the option of 18 May. I pressed them as to the reason for the cancellation, and was told it is for maintenance. I find that surprising, and am wondering if EVA is consolidating again.

.... or possibly because it wasn't funny!

Worst drought in four decades looms https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1829304/keeping-taps-from-running-dry Thailand has been battling seasonal drought for decades, but this year, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is worried the water shortage may get out of hand because of the potential for conflicts in drought-stricken areas. > > > Bangkok is also expected to launch a number of short-term measures to deal with the water shortage, including the deployment of extra tanks to drought-hit areas and the drilling of wells for groundwater extraction.

Were you late doing this report?

Wot Yogi said. And if I remember correctly, Reagan was treated in the same way.

https://pattayaone.news/thai-baht-is-facing-a-reversal/?fbclid=IwAR1qug7Zkq351jdOdCafr9B4cAm-Cyroqm8QUvDHKB592azOfadkCP-u7Qc by Mark Kelly December 23, 2019 The Thai baht’s heady gains are petering out, thanks to slowing growth and a central bank that’s bent on taming the currency’s strength. After clocking an 8 percent rise this year, Asia’s best-performing currency is losing momentum as easing United States-China trade tensions damp its appeal as a haven. Falling yields on local bonds and equity outflows are adding to the pressure. The baht has defied the broad weakne