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2 minutes ago, Salerno said:
Can't say I'm up on this topic but wouldn't it be similar? Burn off of veg in Chiang Mai, burning veg in Australia.
On the surface this appears to be true, however, as Chai Jing points out, the composition of the particulates found in e.g.. Beijing contain pollution from diesel, lead, cadmium, untold factories, etc, etc.. Quite a toxic mix.
You are probably correct! Quite possibly the country areas, where rice stubble is burned, the "pollution" would have a similar profile. However, I was drawing the parallel between cities in your chart and natural vegetation.
Thank you for your coment
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7 minutes ago, Salerno said:
The "numbers" themselves are undoubtedly correct, what is missing is the "composition" of the particulates.
It is not safe to breathe this level of atmospheric pollution ANYWHERE, however, if one was in Chiang Mai, Beijing, Bangkok or Mumbai for example, the composition of the particulates would be exponentially more dangerous to ones health, than Canberra.
Simple searches across the internet, will confirm my ramblings, this Chinese documentary is brilliant, Chai Jing, is compelling. (NOTE: If you intend to watch, it has been "dubbed" into English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiTgzoZQewM
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14 minutes ago, scorecard said:
Example, born in Oz in 1945, stayed in Oz full time until 1992, except for:
1). several longer holidays after retrenchment then finally moved abroad in 1995.
2). 1yr 3 mths active service (conscription) in Sth, Vietnam, however I'm hoping that would not be counted as any break in time in Australia.
I can say with some certainty, you qualify for FULL portability of "whatever" pension you are entitled to. Forget your holidays and your conscription. You spent a "qualifying" 37yrs in OZ.
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This is my experience:
When the 25yrs qualifying period was increased to 35yrs under the Abbott Liberal Gov. I too wondered, as I was "marginal", being a 10 pound pom. When I had my interview, they asked about my time outside OZ, I said I was employed by the Gov, and used my holidays to travel, to many countries. ALL dates, of my travels were on computer (which surprised me, at the time - it does not surprise me now).
Bottom line: I received my letter from Centrelink, stating I had qualified with a minimum of 420 months (They did not state MY maximum, however, is was unnecessary to do so, as it would have changed nothing) and awarded full benefits AND portability. I have kept this letter in a safe place.
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I came through in March (Chiang Mai international Airport) with three computers, no issues. Not sure which airport you are intending arriving at? It may be different than Chiang Mai
Off topic somewhat - Only issue was IO refused to honour my tourist visa and gave me 30 days visa exempt. I went to immigration in the airport and escalated my complaint. He took me from outside, back inside, to the IO that processed me and told him to "fix it", to which he did promptly.
Hope it helps
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AUSTRALIAN PENSION NEWS
For those that do not get by "Snail" mail - https://www.humanservices.gov.au/sites/default/files/int001-1909.pdf
It will be published ANNUALLY from now on, the way I read it.
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15 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:
I believed this has been happening for some time already.
Yes Mate, it has!
I limit my trips to Thailand (Under the current "Thai rules") to a max of 183 days or about 6 months. After 42 days, the supplements drop off. Last year & this year 42 days here was enough.
We MUST get the Libs out. Gough Whitlam, for all his shortfalls, did more for us OAP's than anyone since.
{snip} Mr. Whitlam said the Labor Party had promised in the 1972 election campaign to implement a policy of full portability of pension rights for migrants. This Would enable migrants, especially old or retired people, to return to their homelands without sacrificing their pension rights. "It can be seen from the figures prepared by the Immigration Advisory Council that we have fulfilled this pledge in full" Mr. Whitlam said. {END SNIP} https://pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/release/transcript-3420
Of course "discrimination" legislation meant ANY Aussie could retire wherever they liked - The libs have chopped our rights up in EVERY successive Gov.
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Don't assume that they cannot see your bank account...
https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/government/centrelink/is-centrelink-checking-your-bank-account
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3 minutes ago, Goinghomesoon said:
Normally easy to determine, you don't need to put in any personal details, it's under "Work Out Your Residency Status" https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/International-tax-for-individuals/Work-out-your-tax-residency/
GREAT resource, Many implications for many scenarios - surprised I did not know about this ☺️
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16 minutes ago, BB1958 said:
Hi Mate,
I can answer most of your questions, however, there is no SINGLE answer to ANY question except perhaps the last one - NO medical required whatsoever.
See my answers in the quote above - BE PREPARED for other members to have had different experiences.
As an addendum:
Rent in OZ (Entirely depends where your "ties" are) - For me PERTH WA.
Someone I know does Homestay $125.00 per week, ALL UP - private room, Air conditioned, INCLUDES 3 meals a day cooked for you, ALL utilities, NBN internet - unlimited. They ONLY do travellers, max stay 28 DAYS.
It is just an example - if you look hard enough you will find them too - It will consume half your Centrelink "NEWSTART" allowance. However, if you do not have other bills (Or smoke/drink), you can live quite comfortably on $130 per week "Pocket money.
AS you are over 60 (Born 1945?) (63 for some younger than you) you can apply for a seniors card NOW :-
https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au - Plenty of extras here. Free transport, Free drivers Lic, Bulk Billed Medicare, Free Ambulance cover.. etc., etc.,
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9 hours ago, scorecard said:
I'm going to return to do the 2 years to re-establish residency, and hopefully soon, I've been searching everything I can find but I'm somewhat lost as to a step by step process. Some specific points I can't find answers to:
- Should I / do I have to advise Centrelink in advance of my intention to return and re-establish residency? If yes should I contact Centrelink in Hobart? Or... NO
- What do I need to prepare to take with me to Australia? (Too many variables here, however, if your birth certificate, etc, etc.. is in Thailand take it with you.)
- Once in Australia where do I lodge my application? (ANY centrelink office can help you)
- Once in Australia can I lodge my application by e-mail? (Best answer is NO, but entirely possible soon BUT you can do online - see here:- https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/age-pension/pension-eligibility/how-to-apply-for-an-age-pension )
- Is there a different application form for citizens who have gone back recently to re-establish residency? NO
- Is there an interview which I must attend as part of the process? Any tips? Any bewares? (YES - you will be called - just tell the truth).
- I've read that approval (or denial) is mostly within a couple of weeks, on the other hand I just read a Centrelink website which says around six months. Can some members who have been through the process please share their experiences on this point. (I Will leave this to the Forum - It took me 28 Days)
- I can't find any specifics about rent etc., assistance whilst doing the 2 years. Can some members who have been through this please share their experiences on this point. Are there other allowances? Search here: (https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au) - HERE https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/age-pension/pension-payment-rates/rent-assistance-20-march-2019
- Is there a medical examination as part of the processing of my application. NO
Any additional advise, tips whatever much appreciated. Thanks. (You can apply 13 weeks prior to pension age)
Hi Mate,
I can answer most of your questions, however, there is no SINGLE answer to ANY question except perhaps the last one - NO medical required whatsoever.
See my answers in the quote above - BE PREPARED for other members to have had different experiences.
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5 hours ago, Caldera said:
I think that's not even a gray area by any stretch (unlike remote work) - anyone doing any kind of work locally needs a work permit. Even if they aren't compensated (e.g. volunteers), but your visitors are, just not in cash.
Yes I checked a few other sites, seems there is no wiggle room. Despite, no money involved. Sad really, these "were" great cultural exchanges.
First touched base in Thailand in 1967, but most of my time here was in the whole of the 90's. Bit scary in 1992, was in soi ngam duphli, during it's heyday, when that took place.
So many changes, some for the better and some not. Oh well
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This is what the OZ embassy says...
"To perform volunteer work. A supporting letter from NGO in Thailand together with a copy of its registration certificate is required. (Category “O”)"
I am really not sure how to interpret these things
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We have been doing Helpx, workaway, etc.. for over 11 years.
WHAT IT IS/Does:- Basically if someone chooses to work for you (in any capacity) they get free accommodation and free food in return. No CASH changes hands.
The current climate in Thailand, regarding foreigners does appear to be somewhat toxic. Although I accept, that "observation" is open to negotiation? Does anyone know (With some certainty) if we are breaking any laws. (And if possible, what laws?) When these "helpers" come to our home?? - We complete all the TM30 formalities.
I do not want to break the law AND I do not want to encourage any 'tourist" to break the law also.
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14 minutes ago, stevenl said:Her husband has been taken by the Kurds. She is in a refugee camp, her 2 kids died, 1 of starvation.
Of course she wants to come to the west, everybody in her position would.
One of her friends she left the UK with is also still alive, the other one died in a bombardment.
WOW Considering what you wrote above
"One of three schoolgirls (The Girl on this thread - Shamima Begum, now 19) who left east London in 2015 to join the Islamic State group says she has no regrets, but wants to return to the UK."
Source:- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47229181
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look what you can do for your country. Not what your country can do for you.
Remember,those who are not ELEGIBLE for the Aust Age pension HAVE PAID A HELL OF A LOT MORE TAXES
7 hours ago, Will27 said:And?
It's "click Bait" Will - Everyone knows that it is the rich that plunder a country and those less well of pay more taxes - always have!
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7 hours ago, moojar said:7 hours ago, moojar said:
it was fairly recently increased to 35 years, by Julia Gillard's government I believe
It Is a Liberal attack - Abbott Gov. ALSO They used to allow full pension for 6 months, whilst overseas (Now six weeks) away from OZ. The Liberals hate the elderly - unless they are wealthy elderly.
Labour was very much against the changes, however, when they are put back in power at the next election, they will not remember this.
READ THIS:
<SNIP>The report also found that the Australian government contributes less than half the percentage of its GDP to old-age benefits than other OECD countries – spending just 3.5% of GDP on the pension when the OECD average is 7.9%.
This is in the context of Australians having one of the highest life expectancies in the world, meaning more people are on the pension, and for longer. Men have a life expectancy of 80 years, women 84 years. Approximately 80% of all Australians aged 65 years and over rely on the pension.<END SNIP>
SOURCE: https://thebigsmoke.com.au/2018/05/03/australias-pensioners-living-in-poverty/
It is wrong on every level for Aussie pensioners to be in this situation. I meet with my (Opposition Labour) MP in late January - I do not expect it to make a difference - but, I feel compelled to try.
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29 minutes ago, NanLaew said:
Talk about "quick & dirty" math. Gotta say, I'm interested in the 'science' behind that postulation. Does it come with its own batteries?
I will spell it out as I can see the ambiguity, 10x2500 = 25,000 Baht per month 20x2500 = 50,000 Baht per month. The ++++ is for those that import more than 50,000 Baht per month.
Given the flippant nature of the rest of your post relating to "batteries", I suspect that it is possible you want to insult... Not sure on that one?
I will close for this evening, as I find... evenings to be "fueled" not by batteries.....???? Good Night.
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1 minute ago, onera1961 said:
I am only advocating for Thai embassy to accept 65K/month transfer to a bank account in Thailand without embassy letter. This is simple and solves all the problems.
For you!!!
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3 minutes ago, onera1961 said:
Ok, from the Regulation, it seems insurance is required only when you apply for a visa. People form the USA or Singapore, or japan, or Korea, or a host of other countries don't need a visa to enter Schengen area and they don't have to buy any insurance.
3 minutes ago, onera1961 said:SOURCE https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa/ - you are absolutely correct.
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4 minutes ago, thailand49 said:
I wonder how is expressing an opinion comes out as "drivel or bashing" yes there are lots of negatives comments regarding Thais but last time I look we are talking about Thailand. Provide another subject outside I'm sure you will find negatives too. Just because of an opinion isn't spoken or written the way you want doesn't mean it is drivel or bashing. The reality the majority are negative isn't because people woke up one morning and said to themselves let's get the Thais?
Personally, I wish Big Jokes or whoever is in charge make themselves available to the Expat community I would love to speak out as to what my opinion is regarding any subject he wants to discuss about his country not because I hate Thailand or it's people but provide solutions instead of being part of the problem. I'm here because I want to help and at times criticism is painful to hear but without a bit of pain there isn't any gain.
I find your post utterly confusing and disjointed, but then that's just me...
Thank you for your contribution...
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4 minutes ago, onera1961 said:
Chinese tour buses are now making stops in Condo sales offices at Jomiten. I rented in a brand new condo and most the units in the complex are sold to Chinese or Russians. The one I am renting is a one bed room condo from a Chinese lady who lives in China. It is good for renters though. As Thai developers build more and more condos and bought by Chinese who has no interest of staying here, they will rent it out and there will be abundance supply of condos for rental.
You OF COURSE are clearly an EXPERT, I will defer to your expertise and admit I cannot compete with your massive intellectual prowess..
Enjoy your day...
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11 minutes ago, onera1961 said:
I (US passport) don't remember giving a surcharge while entering Schengen area. Nor my friend (with a Singapore passport). Is it added to airfare? I just came back from Switzerland and Portugal and don't see any insurance surcharge in the ticket price also.
Extract from “Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009”, which entered into force on April 5 of 2010:
“… Applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Member States.
The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen Arearea Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000” (…)My understanding is that A US Person and a Singapore person is exempt from this requirement - A THAI is not exempt.
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1 minute ago, HHTel said:
Ahem. My quote came from the same article as the one you are quoting and if you read the whole, you will find that the Chinese are not here to retire but to invest, work, study etc.
You do not know how much I did or did not read... But I will leave others to ascertain the value and relevance of this statements WITHIN THE ARTICLE
{SNIP}As the expatriate Chinese community grows, real estate investment is also on the rise as Chinese look for second homes in Thailand.{END}
I will not engage in semantics with you it is both counter productive and pointless..
Thank you for your post..
Australian pensioners $750 ???
in Home Country Forum
Posted · Edited by BB1958
OP This is the ruling...
{SNIP} To be eligible for the first Economic Support payment you must be residing in Australia and be receiving one of the following payments or hold one of the following concession cards....: {END}