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Looking at fuel price at an Asda supermarket- for a very long time both petrol and diesel are almost at parity and a huge reduction from when diesel was £2 a litre last year !

On 5/21/2023 at 11:16 PM, boydeste said:

A night cap lakeside in France. 

Wow - two pints worth of booze in just one pint!

On 5/21/2023 at 3:01 PM, Stillearly said:

House Rose ..

Got a great spot there 👍

Just headed out to a small food festival which was okay. Driving back saw this beast in front of us. Sounded great 

31 minutes ago, Derek Dangleberries said:

I've had some fantastic nights out there ....

Is it because of the women that the place is pronounced Barkshire ???

Don’t forget Bwacknawl

10 minutes ago, galenkia said:

We are all hiso here in Royal Berkshire, would never consider shoplifting in shite like Tesco.

Do like Berkshire - having spent sometime living their and like the fact it’s rural but close enough to get into london 

4 hours ago, galenkia said:

Got an email from them earlier, so a nice little bonus.

Nowt received this end. Maybe soon….”this time next year…”

7 minutes ago, galenkia said:

 

Looks like ozzy !

47 minutes ago, galenkia said:

Thanks Ray,that means a lot, I just want to be strong for Jan, she’s my world and I want to keep my shit together for her.

She’s all I have, I really don’t know how I’ll cope without her. It’s a case of time will tell,

My counselor Sian will be the person that basically keeps me alive.

If you fancy a bike ride south west n get to bristol give me a shout for a catch up 

Cooking lunch. Nice rib eye - I’ve named it El Gordo ! 
 

1 hour ago, Krapow said:

I only have one main Pension, my Local Government Pension Scheme one, where i have worked for the past 15 years and continue to work bar a big lottery win . I had a couple of other small ones, but got them amalgamated into this one.

My wife's name is on the Death in Service, and Survivors Benefits Pension, Death Grants when i die whenever, via Expression of Wishes form.

As far as i'm aware, apart from a death in service which is quite a big lump and smaller yearly pension, Death Grant if i die under 75, when i die she'll get  -

Your spouse, civil partner or eligible cohabiting partner will receive part of your pension. It will be paid for the rest of their life. Generally, this is:

• 30.625% of the pension you built up from April 2014
• 37.50% of the pension you built up between April 2008 and March 2014
• 50% of the pension you built up before April 2008.

I wasn't aware of the age thing, Sa's 11 years younger. 

Think i'll call them on Monday to clarify a few things, age, tax, if she then moves back to Thailand which would be a strong possibility if we weren't already living there etc.

I have 3 properties as well, which would go to  both my girls, so they'll be fine, but i don't plan on dying anytime soon, i have Manta Rays and Whale Sharks to get to know first.

Edit - Also, hope you're just being prudent @Pumpuynarak, i know you had a few health issues, but hope you're okay. 

Get yourself a trust for properties. More informed on here than me though

2 hours ago, Bazle said:

A UK passport doesn't make you UK tax resident. Maybe Google "UK Statutory Residence Test". 

Useful 👍

Getting ready to mow the lawn - not mowed for 3 weeks due to rain ( and laziness) - tis a good few inches high !

So, my understanding is that should a wife have UK residency ( by way of a British passport) but primarily reside in Thailand then they would have the usual tax allowance of £12,750 ( at todays rate) and should the pension income be the same amount then there would be no tax to pay. 

Just now, boydeste said:

I think that was taken from the Brick House.

Oops yes I can see centara in the background !

2 minutes ago, boydeste said:

One more in the bar.

Very much looks like a view from The Sports Bar ? 
 

or De Sofia ??

6 hours ago, Aqualung said:

The other 9 are made up of top notch beers and a couple of brands of chocolate!!!!! 

Don’t forget the legend Eddie Merckx !

Enjoyed watching the snooker this time and resurrected my interest as a tv spectator 👍

Having a few in an Irish pub 

Raising the blood sugar levels - wife fancied it not me and the boy !

On 4/26/2023 at 9:23 AM, KhunDon said:

Saw him talking to Rick Stien on his program about Cornwall the other day. He was recounting how he fell down the cliff face they were standing above and luckily survived the fall. 
I liked his humour and like you, Sir Les was my favourite character. 🤗

I’ve watched that one - funny 

off topic- much as I want to dislike Rick stein, his food and coastal settings, travels overseas make for such good viewing.grr

From last night - Rare Breed , a nice pint 

7 hours ago, Horizondave said:

As I am now booked to go in September (licence runs out in July 23), even though my licence might be renewed for only 2 years, do you know if that 2 years would be from my next birthday which would be 2 years from July 2024.

That would almost give me 3 years if I fail to get a 5 year renewal, that is not so bad.

I will probably get it done in Hua Hin (I think Pranburi for renewal) and will try to find an agent that would be able to assist in getting a 5 year on my 30 day entry. Of course I could try and get a 90 day visa (non O, if it is possible) to help get the 5 year.

Either way I will go to Hua Hin for 10 days, need a break.

My experience was negative but I think different offices will vary - May pay to get a non o in cardiff before travel if they still do it as you’ll stand a greater chance of a 5. Not sure they add months on anymore