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Don't forget eyelash extenders, hair relaxing stuff, etc. quite popular among certain groups of people. then of course the finger nail talons. I don't get it except I think the several inch long finger nails are meant to show the person doesn't need to work or do manual labor? Now nothing against a decent manicure or pedicure, but the painting I never understood.

Got it. Thanks

well I will be wiring in the deposit, so how ever that happens

As of today 800k baht is about $24,728 USD, give or take so that would be about the amount I would have to put on deposit for my first one year extension. Over the course of a year during the non imm o visa retirement extension the amount of baht in ones account could fluctuate to below 800k baht due to an exchange rate, even though the retiree did not take any money out of the account. Is it up to the retiree to make sure the converted Baht amount is always above 800k? Just wondering if maybe the retiree would get consideration or relief if the exchange rate got worse, as long as the initial amount deposited satisfied the 800k amount.

Now that is an interesting idea. I have used the western union branch once that is in the BIg C up on Pattaya Klang in Pattaya. I will check with my financial banks and credit union. The fee for both domestic and international outgoing western union transfers is $14.50 for Navy Federal Credit Union.

All good ideas. I had an ATM card swallowed once just because I took too long removing it! I had made the withdrawal, the card was pushed out and waiting for me to grab it, the machine was beeping, I was fiddling with putting the money in my wallet, Suddenly the card went back in! This was in the USA at a wells fargo. So there seems to be some time out period which makes sense. No idea if that is universal across machines or banks. So take the money and card run!

yes and give any files a good descriptive name. I had to attach my last three bank statements with my Social Security benefit payments in each month underlined in the document so I used those words in the document title to help them. As for the airplane flights I think somebody had an issue with,I think the poster here was trying to do one way to Thailand which would make sense if one was intending to stay , but I am not definite on staying and intending to extend. I had not booked my flights yet when I submitted the application, I was not going to book them until I was sure I had the Visa. On the application I just listed flights that I was likely to book and that matched my visa times. (Roundtrip for now) as I am a bit away from actually deciding on doing the one year extension after the 90 day initial visa period. same for Thailand place to stay. I did not book anything yet. I just put down a place with all the address information I was intending to stay at. No proof of reservation for flights or hotel was asked for .

I have a mole, for lack of a better work on my face that I would like to get it looked at, and diagnosed and maybe removed while I am in Thailand for the next few months. I am on USA medicare here in the USA and I could get it checked here, but I am currently nowhere near my home address or doctor, so I would be interested in getting it looked at in Thailand. Yes I know I would be paying out of pocket in Thailand, but just for a look and a diagnosis that's OK

Thank you. I understand. I was trying to keep things simple because a month or two later if I go for the first one year extension, I would think having a different address from my initial address from when I opened the bank account adds some complexity. Tm xx forms, pictures of my residence and me i front, etc. All the stuff that seems to pop up.

yes. it works fine. Next time try not liking the seats you saw the first time. You can not back up and just change the flight at that point. Got to go back to home page and book another flight. And you will see that the first attempt now shows as a booked flight. Not paid or any money due, just booked. I was told that may fade away after 3 or 4 days

Yes, thanks. I was hoping to stop into a few rental offices and hopefully they would know what might be available. Places like Bolton comes to mind but I know there are many other rental offices all over the place. Over the years I was rarely in country more than one month each trip so I never really looked into it. Longer stays are coming such as my upcoming as I arrive on the 90 day non imm O for retirement visa to start laying some ground work. I have been 15 times but not since 2019

same with me on EVA. I always flew Premium Economy and a decade ago all the seats in that class were the same. Lots of space between seats, never rub elbows, all seats had foot rest, all seats reclined quite nicely. however, later they changed the seats. Now there are no foot rests that come up when you recline. Instead there are foot pegs on the back of the seat in front of you. However, there are a few "secret" seats that still have foot rests. This is on the 777 planes anyway. And these seats are very guaranteed when one pays the full fare for premium economy. The only downside now, is that one row with the seats I like, are sometimes reserved for baby sleepers because there is a lot of floor space compared to other rows. But on about a dozen flights I only had one baby in the row and it was a quiet sleeper and two seats over from me.

Because they can sling without any consequences.

If only. My first trip in 2004, Thai baht 44 to 1 USD. Over the years some prices there have not changed much and I chuckle when a lot of Thais say "price not change!". While that was true, the buying power went from 44 to as low as 29 I think one year and now is at 32 or so.

yes. It is quite tedious and awkward. There is no "back" feature. once you get to the point of being able to see seats.

well, son the subject of nuclear codes, when I was in the Air Force and stationed at Vandenberg AFG back in the early 1980s, I had to brief the SAC 1Strad commander on our F 15 Anti satellite missile system. He had no idea what liquid helium was. he thought it was fuel. My point being this three star general was one of the guys that flew on the back up flying command post and could be launching ICBMs in some scenarios.

FYI follow on: My round trip Premium Economy ticket from LAX to BKK and back to LAX cost $2,500 USD. I first flew these types of flights back around 2010 through 2019 and the prices used to range from 1,500 to 1,700.

question on what they mean by "earned "? In the USA, Earned income is only income received due to wages, i.e think W2 form for your tax filing returns. Monies from dividends, bond interest, capital gains, and some other things are NOT considered "earned income". And it is an important distinction between earned versus other monies because things such as SsA deductions are only based on wages/earned income, as well as are other things

sheeesh! It is like you are there but your property is surrounded by a moat full of alligators, ready and waiting to take a bite out of you or do some other Draconian thing. Retirement or long stay should be looked on by the Thais as a good thing as you by definition have brought money in or are regularly bringing money in to the country.

c 130s are pretty solid aircraft. Had it done or wast it preparing for aerial refueling prior to this?

oh man, village meets civilization? Road is dry and a good surface for what she wanted to do.

You judge and make assumptions too quickly. Thanks for the original time taken to respond.

True, but one can take steps to improve the chances of staying on this earth. This young driver did not. He was speeding in what apparently may have been a very heavily loaded car. And those tires look really bad. Here come the lawsuits

Walmart seems to sell that Ultra International SIM thing. I presume it is valid all over in the countries it lists. As far as me being alone in Thailand, I have not idea what you are talking about. I have been there 15 times as well as in many other countries. I am fully funded for retirement and do not need to work, although since I do enjoy engineering work I plan to do some work part time of every year for the foreseeable future. It keeps the mind active, Trade that work time off with more holiday time of course, maybe even all holiday time

Yes I understand and that is what I am intending to do this trip as I lay the groundwork for retirement. But in case I do not, is why I ask if I can get an international SIM card and pre paid plan here in the USA before I travel