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Uncertainty Over U.S. Troops in Europe Sparks Anxiety Among Allies
wwest5829 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Like WW I and WW II? -
Uncertainty Over U.S. Troops in Europe Sparks Anxiety Among Allies
wwest5829 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
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 … ? -
US Charles Schwab Residency?
wwest5829 replied to BKKKevin's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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.
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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?
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Tips for first time tourists, especially western teenage girls
wwest5829 replied to OneMoreFarang's topic in General Topics
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 … -
Tourist Brawl in Phuket Sparks Debate on Visitor Behavior - video
wwest5829 replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Concur. I did get to avoid that bully. I told him he was bigger and would, no doubt beat me but … Since I knew I was outmatched and he was insisting on a fight … the first thing I was going to do was go for his balls. End of the threat … -
Tourist Brawl in Phuket Sparks Debate on Visitor Behavior - video
wwest5829 replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
At 78 my running days are over and I am quite content to watch movies at home while sipping wine. I always told the girls: 1 glass I am relaxed. 2 glasses and I want to get “cuddly”. 3 glasses and they are safe again as I am sleepy. Guess I am more a lover than a fighter. Hope this brings a smile … as intended. -
Thailand May Ease Overseas Income Tax Rules Amid Global Changes
wwest5829 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
My Wife is looking forward to visiting another country for my retirement if Thailand decides to tax my already taxed income in the USA. I know my unimportance to Thailand (spending my 1 million baht a year here) but then again, I am a free person able to seek settlement elsewhere and some of those countries allow me to join their national healthcare scheme after a period of residence. -
The Phantom Time Hypothesis – Are We Really in the Year 2025?
wwest5829 replied to CharlieH's topic in Off the beaten track
Wait, what? Does that apply to those of us who recognize the year as 2568? -
Been here 13 years. No denying the air pollution. Today difficult to see Doi Suthep from Airport Mall. But generally, I am moving from air conditioned closed home to air conditioned closed car to air conditioned closed Mall so the smog months do not bother too much. Couple of years month long smog breaks in Samui or USA. Would travel more but I am an economic refugee retired from the U.S. ( anyone can donated half a million usd and have rightful claim to making me a millionaire!)
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Fortunately, here in Chiang Mai, I go to the drive-up widow, hand in the form and Passport. Computer update, stamped form and Passport handed back to me. Done and dusted.
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Michigan State Rep sterilized herself to protest Trump
wwest5829 replied to connda's topic in Off the beaten track
Brilliant thinking. Much better to encourage having many children (go forth and multiply). More poverty (don’t care … are there no workhouses, no prisons?). It would cost more for social services but as we are stopping all that burden on the taxpayers … we don’t care. -
Hmm, wonder if the ratio of those croaking while in the missionary position (male above) versus the cowgirl position has ever been studied …
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Minimum insurance coverage Non OA extension
wwest5829 replied to sghanchey's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
True that the O-A I entered on became untenable as an aging heart patient for insurance requirement reason. Fortunately, two years ago I was able to switch in country, to marriage reason for O Visa = no insurance required. Today I pick up my third marriage extension in Chiang Mai. I use monthly income method so lots of paper pages to sign!