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Knowing it would be a “challenge” to retire in the USA on my sustainable $2400.00 a month income ($1604.00 of that from earned Social Security)I started looking for lower cost countries. Mexico, Ecuador, Panama, Philippines, Thailand. In the end … Thailand. I lean Buddhist and, yes, attracted to the Asian female looks and being petite (I am vertically challenged. Fourteen years and counting.

Agree that is important to differentiate between criminal acts … I certainly had that brought into foucs on Jan. 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Just sayin … I agree.

Threatens them with cutting all federal grants and federally sponsored programs. Consistent with the economic treats being used in international commerce and Ukraine.

Obviously, in Trump’s mind, just part of the plot to abuse the USA. He is hypocrisy personified … (OK, among other items personified).

Availability not an issue here in Chiang Mai as it is locally produced. Might want to check out availability to you.

Waxing a bit philosophic, glass of Cabernet in hand. I thing the scene in “Noble House” handled the subject very well. Here in Asia, not having had the Puritan sexual guilt thing as part of the culture … sex is no more abnormal than eating, or breathing. Why should one not just enjoy the pleasurable experience for what it is. Much more normal treatment of a human experience. Thank you, St. Augustine … I have outgrown your outlook.

He may have to explain Thailand is not Taiwan …

Just 555. Should be charged with working a job reserved for Thai native population?

Like WW I and WW II?

Would that reality saw anyone overpowered by a bigger bully could defend themselves. That said, I do not oppose a stronger Europe. Do you have refl3ction on Orwell’s “1984” where there is three regions of the world … ?

Beat me to it!

I started a tread inquiring about alternatives now that Skype is shutting down. Ordered my monthly wire transfer last night (Bangkok time). Rep just said to use the Fidelity international toll fee number from now on. I’ll give it a try before the next regular monthly transfer. They have both my Son’s USA address, telephone number and my Thai address and mobile number in their system along with the Thai bank acct. on file for the no charge wire transfers (BKK charges 200 baht).

Recommend using the app, “AirVisual” as I do here in Chiang Mai for the daily AQI posting.

I have used Skype regularly to contact the US from my computer here in Chiang Mai. No issues, especially calling for my monthly income wire transfer. But now that Microsoft has announced the end of Skype, I am asking if others have regularly used an internet calling app with success and without cost?

Ask her to watch, “Taken” with Liam Neeson. Then talk with her about the need to be careful as trafficking is well known here. After which tell her not to be paranoid … good luck with that! Thailand is great but …