Hong Kong, she'll love going to the temples there. Strangely full of Thai people. YMCA great hotel, inexpensive but number 1 location.

@Rosie ****

Something to be aware of is working conditions. You no.longer have uk working rights. That might not be a problem if your employer is cool. Contractors basically have no rights, and it will be tough to be in Thailand, on a visa that's related to your employment status, and suddenly out of work. I know many contractors set up their own limited company. That might be worth doing now, if you are allowed to, and getting it bedded in.

Any professional organisation's lawyers would rightfully ask questions about that. Its unlikely in your case. But your employer might be concerned about an administrative burden placed having to prove each year the company has no Thai income. I've asked around and it's not clear even yo tax professionals

@Rosie ****

it's not permanent residency but permanent establishment, a completely different thing

They are concerned about Permanent Establishment, which means you being in Thailand makes them liable to Thai corporation tax. This is defined in the UK Thai tax treaty. It all depends if there is any risk that you are involved in any business with a Thai entity or your employer does any business with a Thai entity. It might mean your career prospects become limited as you won't be able to do certain things. I'm a director of research for instance, I'm not in sales, but I may have to represent the company in a legal sense. The treaty will refer to if your task is "habitual" which is a bit fuzzy. If PE, the Thai government can ask for audited accounts or risk a fine of 5% on global revenue. DTV is a tourist visa. Getting a LTR might be more professional view. Your salary should be more than $80k. But if you are postgraduate, then only $40. And LTR is 10 years. And you are never liable to Thai income tax ever.. At least that's what BOI says. If your job is strictly silod from sales, then PE maybe not an issue. Your company might not do sales in Thailand, but never say never, especially as the UK has a road map with Thailand to improve trade.

@David **********

That's not how a CHC review works. There are shysters out there claiming you need a lawyer. You do not. You have to be very clear abouts needs. The Reviewers themselves have no interest in pass, fail. I have found them to be professional experienced nurses. They make recommendations to the panel, who generally follow their lead. The social workers push people into it, but then don't understand the system. You make sure everything is minuted and you sign off the reviews. And you are wrong to accuse people, who don't know you, of not backing your mum because they have a different view on refugees. Do you, in general, support the work of doctors and nurses?

@David **********

You need to appeal the CHC decision. If your mum is in care because of being paralysed, then that is a health need not social need. CHC is based on NHS principles; if you need medical care, you will get it, in a non-NHS setting, which could be a nursing home, or your own home. Your mother probably has medical needs related to pressure sores, colostomy issue and pain medication. Depending on her history, she may been a turn every 2-4 hours. My mother is in a nursing home, fully funded by the NHS, due to her medical needs (needs turns, and now can no longer handle herself the controled drugs due to complications due to paraplegia).

The meeting wasn't just about immigration. It was about a "Roadmap" for a strategic partnership. Both countries agreed a general direction of travel, but there is no timetable. The major block will likely be Thailand reducing import duties on UK goods. Thailand has a similar roadmap with the EU, and probably the EU does a lot more trade with Thailand. ae4-e37b-4a04-b619-3bc8efbb40f8

If caught by the police, then it's the clink. You are then detained until a trial, miss your flight. The fine is reduced each day you are detained. You have to pay for the deportation flight, full price, from your cell. At that point many don't have access to ready cash, and need help from home. The police know where your friend is staying. I wouldn't waste time on Facebook asking for advice.

@James ******

Yes, which will be most of the time if selling out of choice.