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Booked about 3 weeks ago flying Emirates out of Newcastle £832 managed to get that down to £610 with miles.
Just checked now its came down to £750 usual price for this time of year would of around £500ish.
Arriving end of November for 4 weeks 

thanks but I pay a small amount to renew my retirement visa each year, sometimes it's a work permit - an agent gets my 90-day reports stamped for free - no need to leave the country.
I walked into Bangkok Bank 2 weeks ago, they gave me a new a/c just by seeing my tourist visa. So basically I'm paying 60-65k over the 5 years and life is dandy.
 - but if you're under 50 or can't find a way to stay, I can see why people would pay that much. In special circumstances, sure.

You have read wrong mate. There are many other benefits but whether or not they are useful depends on the individual and their circumstances. 
If you looking at the cost alone then sure it is expensive but it comes with the convenience of no border runs for at least 5 years if you don’t want to leave. If you do want to leave you can leave and come back anytime as it is multi entry. Can legally open bank account, get post paid accounts on your mobile and internet etc rather than prepaid. Assistance with Thai drivers license. 
Free limo to and from airport. They do your 90 day reporting for you. Large discounts at major stores and duty free which is good for big purchases.
This is not an exhaustive list.

The Pulse Clinic told me that 35% of LBs in BKk have HIV

Oh! Im sorry i missed that point. Yes the pills are genuine. Not fakes. 

cheers! I was in that Foodland last night, will return 2moro

Chemist in Foodland soi 5 it’s just on your left when you enter Foodland.  

i too have purchased from them for a couple of years. there are others in the vicinity that are also reasonable. 300B for Sidegra and 400B for Apcalis.
1. well lets say the closed pharma is on the left of you (same side of the road) with JWMarriot just up ahead. Turn around and walk some 100m (or more) and you will come across a small than av-sized shop (almost a half shop).
2. in fact the pharma shop, immediately next to the now closed one also has it at the aforementioned prices.
3. similarly, across the road from no. 1 you will also find a pharma selling at the same price.
 
hope this helps. 
 

I can't speak from experience about this place but they're expensive
I can vouch for the Pulse - good service, market leaders in STDs, I would say