Chongalulu
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Remembering your V8 Muscle car........
Chongalulu replied to transam's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Well yes, I did track days on many of the UK circuits . Silverstone was my nearest. Not a cheap hobby and at 11.7mpg in my M3 £100+ in fuel alone was just part of the cost! Didn't see any Muscle cars amongst some of the more expensive participants. McLaren, Ferrari along with pure track cars and hot hatches made for an interesting mix! Live aboard dive boats and Skiing in top resorts also expensive...but worth it to me. Understand exactly what you're saying. 👍 -
Remembering your V8 Muscle car........
Chongalulu replied to transam's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
The best description I heard of American V8 muscle cars is ” How to turn money into noise” 😆 -
Three Thai Beaches Make it to the World's Top 100 List
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
We already know it's Blackpool! -
Am I a cheating bad guy, or would you do the same?
Chongalulu replied to 2long's topic in General Topics
I bet you stole that beer ?! -
Am I a cheating bad guy, or would you do the same?
Chongalulu replied to 2long's topic in General Topics
It is really. This is just a diversionary tactic! -
Whats the legal age of consent in Thailand. Its confusing.
Chongalulu replied to advancebooking's topic in General Topics
But he's not in those countries is he? Which is rather the point. Countries have different laws on many things ,so simply observe them when there -
Thailand Central Bank Blocks Additional 1% Fee on Credit Cards
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
DCC is an option the retailer offers you to be charged in your home currency at a worse rate than the card issuer charges. Simply ALWAYS say no! Charge me in baht. -
British Tourist Warned Over Criticism of Thailand Online
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The video is so grovellingly over the top it’s almost ironic. Quite clever if that was his intention (but I don’t know) and that subtlety would certainly elude the authorities . As another has mentioned the oxygen of publicity has done more damage than his original postings ever did ,again a concept foreign to those same authorities. -
Foreigner Assaults Phuket Tuk Tuk Driver Over Fare Disagreement
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Eeh,lad that were only a reet tiny slap. Foreplay we call that in Yorkshire. LUXURY! -
Thai-Brit apprehended for drug-induced car rampage in Pattaya
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Half now , another half later. -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It is not hypothecated,pensions are paid from total taxes, but you do have to contribute NI to qualify. However if unemployed or receiving benefits those contributions are made for you ! -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Then your belief is wrong. I know! -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Another post based on ignorance. Your occupational pension fund should you die before claiming it will be paid in full to your nominated beneficiary (usually wife) and tax free. Even if you die while receiving it often 50% of your normal payments will go to your spouse until her demise under most schemes. The state pension which is entirely separate if you die before retirement age will simply not be paid under current rules. There may separately be widows benefits but your pension is exclusive to you. The real issue is that many more people are living considerably longer than when the actuarial tables were drawn up ,hence the increase in retirement ages. But generally not enough was paid in NI to cover the real costs. -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Not quite - you have to have 35 years of NI contributions to get the full state pension (pro rata if you have less but subject to 10 years minimum). There have been discussions about it becoming means tested in face of the increasing burden of the state pension however. I think it will eventually come to that - not something I agreed with. -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What makes you think pensions are under the remit of the UN? Yes it’s in my view unfair,but an internal fiscal U.K. matter. -
Frozen pension policy turns British expat's dream into a nightmare
Chongalulu replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
No,it doesn’t work like that. You’d get the unfrozen amount for the time you were there then it’s refrozen when you leave at the rate it was originally frozen at. There’s no reset. -
British woman allegedly assaulted by Bangkok condo guard
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Last time a woman hit me it cost me £90 ...in Soho.. Madam Thrasharse’s spanking emporium..if you want a recommendation..? -
British woman allegedly assaulted by Bangkok condo guard
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
You'll look good together sharing a prayer mat! -
Never mind all that…how are the buffaloes holding up …?
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No they haven't got a leg to stand on..
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Thailand offers visa-free travel to Russian visitors for 3 months
Chongalulu replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Ah,the perils of making an @rse of yourself by failing to prove read. Wait for it, let's see who falls into the trap! 😜