Most of what is printed seem to be bullshit to me. Help for ex-pats in Thailand is virtually non-existent. For example: what benefits? As Nick keeps reminding everyone, there are no benefits. As to pensions, yours is frozen in time when you receive it.
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@Yorky You know as well as all of us that by virtue of our living permanently in Thailand, our pensions are frozen and no increases will be forthcoming.I can imagine what that advice will be. "Please contact your local MP because we don't give a shit". And I'm aware of the failures when contacting my local MP.
So what are these do-gooders offering then to us UK expats?
It's just a load of bollocks!
No. Is it worth watching? In my honest opinion, the British Embassy has very little to offer the retired ex-pat in Thailand.Did anyone watch the video?
A partial yes, I have just watched the first 10 minutes or so, watched being the operative word. I could not hear a single word spoken by the gentleman. And I am sorry, while I could hear the lady in question, what a load of waffles! There is no chance that I can sit through a further 1 hour and 23 minutes of that.Did anyone watch the video?
A partial yes, I have just watched the first 10 minutes or so, watched being the operative word. I could not hear a single word spoken by the gentleman. And I am sorry, while I could hear the lady in question, what a load of waffles! There is no chance that I can sit through a further 1 hour and 23 minutes of that.
All taken care of Bandy--updated 2 months back.I posted the video because some of the stories about the difficulties that some Brits have got into in Thailand might be a reminder to make some preparations.
For example:
Do you have a will and have you appointed an executor in Thailand and the same for the UK if you have assets there?
Have you setup a power of attorney in case you become incapacitated or suffer from dementia?
What happens if you loose access to your bank accounts such as forgetting your passwords or pin numbers?
Does anyone else know the details of your medical insurance if end up in hospital?
Largely taken care of although I have not set up a Power of Attorney.I posted the video because some of the stories about the difficulties that some Brits have got into in Thailand might be a reminder to make some preparations.
For example:
Do you have a will and have you appointed an executor in Thailand and the same for the UK if you have assets there?
Have you setup a power of attorney in case you become incapacitated or suffer from dementia?
What happens if you loose access to your bank accounts such as forgetting your passwords or pin numbers?
Does anyone else know the details of your medical insurance if end up in hospital?
Largely taken care of although I have not set up a Power of Attorney.