donmuang37

I'm an American and I bought our house on the northern edge of Bangkok for my wife who is younger than me. We've lived here rent free for 23 years, and have made upgrades and modifications to suit our preferences. Our house is comfortable, roomy and pleasant. It's been a great investment in a nice gated community with good neighbors. Most problems with neighbors occur in inexpensive properties, just like in any other country.

We have a 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak with the Bi-Turbo engine and 10-speed automatic. I have over 140,000 km on it. It looks new and goes like it's new. It's not a sports car, but it's not slow either. Remember that horse power is often lower in diesels, but torque is higher, torque is what you need to get off the line and for passing. Mine has 213 HP, BUT 500 nm of torque. We have been very happy with our Ranger. When it's time to replace it, we'll buy either a new Ranger or a new Everest. Good luck with you decision.

Duh... why not just take it to a computer shop who know what they are doing. That way you don't screw it up yourself. Should be very cheap, maybe the cost of a couple of beers.

Yes, same scam when I imported an Amazon Fire Stick 4K. Same routine. Get an import license. It took my wife (who is a Ph.D.) a full day and over 10,000 baht of various "fees" to get it. Apparently, UPS has buddies at Thai Customs. Needless to say, she was furious, but persisted because she knew I needed a new Fire Stick for my TV streaming. But if anything is sent by UPS in the future, we'll just send it back!!

I have problems not moving for an MRI, so I take two Tylenol 8 hr. time release tablets about 30 minutes prior. That helps a lot. Good luck.

I usually get my letter, statement and update at the K-Bank in the basement of CW Immigration. They are quick and expert at doing it. 👍

Wake up! Poverty is not romantic. Get a job. I mean a real job. Earn some real money. Stop whining! Good luck!!

I'm American and have received an international driver's license in Bangkok for 505 baht without any hassles except waiting time. Obtained it when driving from Bangkok to Singapore through Malaysia, but never actually needed to use it.

You should have ensured that you received a brown book from your dealer. We forgot to write our destination in the brown book, were stopped but the kind policeman only gave us a warning. You can travel PROVIDED you log your travel info in the brown book. Thereafter we did so, and when stopped on a later trip, policeman said no problem, everything is in order.

I've been living in Northern Bangkok since 2002, and in my experience power to our house is stable and very rarely goes out. Any outages any normally are. restored in a few minutes, and very rarely over an hour. Overall, much better than my home country! If you live in Nahkon Nowhere, your mileage may vary.

Agree with Transam, I waited until I was having difficulty driving. Had both eyes done the same day because I needed general anesthesia and didn't want to go under twice. Anesthesiologist and ophthalmologist agreed. Excellent results; could drive without glasses for the first time in my life. Should have done it sooner.

Fully agree with Dinsdale!

Depends on the amount of your SS (some get $500, others get$3,000) and your lifestyle, of course. What about medical coverage? Can your wife put you on her gov't medical? If so, big, big help! Good luck to you!!

I regularly buy from iHerb. Good products. Prompt, hassle free delivery.

Agree with Quack. Stop whining and just pay the guy 5,000 baht for the meter. It is a trivial amount!!!