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I advised he forget that idea but … I have been here 12 years and my Thai gf was given her 5 year US Tourist Visa. My now Thai Wife was given her 10 Year Tourist Visa in March. So, yes, it can be done if all is documented but not easy for any young, good looking Thai girl looking for a short time holiday … too many have overstayed.

Forget that idea. Sorry, my best advice having some familiarity with the application procedure. There are easier places to visit for a short holiday.

I only addressed my current experience on the highways mentioned. Thai drivers were a far greater threat than slowing down from 120 kph for the police highway constrictions.

I’m thinking there can be no revision/ rebirth of a Republican Party unti a stake is driven through the heart of the current embodiment … submitting to the Tumpets.

With the opposition within his own caucus, I don’t think he has a chance. Far too many seemingly fail to see that the Republican Party is increasingly earning its disrepute. I actually have some sympathy for those offering a positive alternative to addressing the nation’s issues. Unfortunately, currently those voice are either drowned out or are coward but the vocal minority within their own caucus. The result in either case … the current Republican Party fails to offer any solutions/legislation to address the real needs of the working middle class, upon whom any hope of a participatory democracy depends.

Agree with your sarcasm but … it may well reduce the irritant resulting in numerous Expats reporting the double pricing to their friends (or on public websites) which discourages potential visitors. Like it or not, a number of cultures view this unequal treatment as patently offensive. All kinds of alternatives … I hold that Thailand has a great natural parks potential to enhance tourism … much as I have experienced in the USA. Years ago I was given a Seniors Pass that allowed myself and my Thai Wife & Stepdaughter to enter sites free on our recent US trip.

Just drove Highway 11, and Highways 1 & 31 today, Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Four highway spots but only two operating. First one, waved through. Second one just a hello, as my Thai Wife said she was from the Bangkok area … a handshake and off we went. Personally, I do not find Highway stops objectionable whether on the motorbike (always with our helmets) or in the car.

Sansai Noi

A little off center in my reply as I have not lived in KK. I spent 4 months in 4 different visits, traveling around "casing" Thailand in order to find my retirement city. Excluding Bangkok (too big for me), I found Chiang Mai to have everything I would possibly want. It has been home for 12 years and I am still quite happy here.

So, they changed that from the $10,000.00 USD limit for reporting? I would recommend checking on this as we must still report any foreign bank balance (and/or combination of accounts) holding more than $10,000.00 annually.

One possible alternative I was told about was, switching your UK Bank Account to the Isle of Man. Might be something worth checking out for my Brit Cousins.

Boston Legal M.A.S.H. The West Wing come immediately to mind. Not in that order.

My air conditioners have a setting on the remote symbolized by water drop(s). This is the setting I usually have on any time the Air conditioner is used. It acts as the dehumidifier and, if I recall correctly, uses less electric than the snowflake air conditioner setting.

USA, England, Australia and Denmark, if I am up to date, have not issued these letters for some years.

I suppose it can vary with which immigration officer handles the renewal. I have been here 12 years, the Bangkok Bank letter showing that I have 12 monthly deposits as FTT has been enough although my bank book accompanied (I do not have every deposit entered in the book as I do not update regularly). I however, have always found using an agency clears away any issues I may not be aware of. I would add that I had been on an O-A Visa for Retirement. This year I switched to an O Visa for Marriage to a Thai Spouse. I still bring in the 65K from the USA every month as that is what we spend in Chiang Mai as a family of 3 (includes teen Stepdaughter).

Ageed

Then again, the Great Wall was not so successful in the long run. Og course, more than a wall or a Maginot Line is involved.

Agreed, although I would observe that this is true with other belief systems, as well. In my home country, those who believe they will get good in try urn or at least will avoid the fires of hell in eternity.

As the Zen Master said, … we’ll see (tip of the hat to the movie, “Charlie Wilson’s War”).

All of us Americans are required by law to report our worldwide income on which we are under USA taxation law. As we already are subject to taxation on that income, where the USA has taxation treaties with other countries, we are protected from double taxation on that same income. From all that I am reading and listening to from companies filing our tax returns from here in Thailand, our US- Thai tax treaty remains covering us. My only income is derived from US retirement sources, I anticipate no change in my annual US tax return. If you are in Chiang Mai, the last Saturday of the month, a speaker from American International Tax Advisors will address this at the meeting of the Chiang Mai Expats club scheduled for 10:00 at the Melia Hotel.

Chiang Mai is interesting in that parts get drenched while other areas remain dry. Yesterday (Sunday) the Daughter was home to experience a real “gully washer” resulting in flooded Sois in the Moo Baan. Wife and I were South of San Sai Noi and … only a light intermittent spray barely wetting the ground.

I can appreciate that you fail to see the relevance since the topic is the age difference.

I have that beat! When my Wife was 12, I was 40! Damn! Deal with it! It can be stated as FACT! Then again, for those capable of critical thinking … I would have been in the USA and my future Wife in Thailand … that too is FACT. Additionally, while there is a 26 year difference in age … FACT … we did not meet until 2017. Thus FACT needs to have some thinking applied (for those who are capable). Today, I am 76, my Wife 50.

Had a Thai attorney draw up the prenup. Registering the marriage, the prenup is to be filed at the same time. Amphur office lady refused saying it was contrary to Thai law …

Cannot identify with the former but Tai Pan is one of my all time favorites. A step down and it is watching the movie, Noble House.