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"Investors Corner", perhaps?
Thailand J replied to swissie's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
small cap will go up 50% in 2024 according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/12/14/small-caps-could-climb-50-percent-in-the-next-12-months-says-fundstrats-tom-lee.html -
Large private hospital in Pattanakarn Soi 50 area, Bangkok
Thailand J replied to Puccini's topic in Health and Medicine
I know what you are doing. Don't get yourself in trouble. -
SET50 vs Thai economy
Thailand J replied to RotBenz8888's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
SET end of day value not including dividends compared to S&P 500 assume dividends reinvested, 5 yrs, 10 yrs and 20 yrs. -
Renewed my 5 year license last week. Had to goto DLT to make an appointment in person first. Documents needed on appointment day: 1. Passport, original and copies of photo and visa pages. 2. Driver license, original and copy of front and back. 3. Residency cert from Jomtein , original and copy if you also renew motorbike license. 4. medical cert. 5. Print out of the proof of the online class completion. Took 40 minutes to get the new license. I went there the day after my birthday, my new license expires on my birthday in 2029.
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Charlie Munger dead at 99.
Thailand J replied to Thailand J's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
S&P 500 companies profit margin is 12.7%. I have never looked at my long term index investment as gambling. If you don't invest in stocks, find something you feel comfortable to invest. Don't just hold cash. I am much younger then 74, I am more concerned with what stocks to sell rather than which investment to get into. -
Charlie Munger dead at 99.
Thailand J replied to Thailand J's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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Charlie Munger dead at 99.
Thailand J replied to Thailand J's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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Charlie Munger, the longtime vice chairman and second-in-command to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, died on Tuesday morning. Munger was 99, and would have turned 100 on Jan. 1. Munger had been a Berkshire vice chairman since 1978. https://nypost.com/2023/11/28/business/charlie-munger-berkshire-hathaway-vice-chairman-dead-at-99/ 50.04% of BRK/B is invested in Apple. About 80% is invested in top 5 holdings. Brk/B vs S&P 500, 10 years:
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Power of Attorney for condo sale?
Thailand J replied to wpcoe's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
if you so chose not to use a lawyer, Power of attorney forms are available at land offices. A competent real estate agent should know. -
Immigration queues Jomtien
Thailand J replied to twozeds's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
1. Waiting time in the queue depends on your luck. Last week I was there twice, waited 25 minutes the first visit but only 2 minutes the second visit. 2. For 90 days report go straight to the right building. For TM30 and Residency Cert, goto left building to get a number before going to the right building. All others goto the main building after taking the number. -
By "self health insurance" you meant keeping $100,000 cash in a bank account, Thai or foreign bank. Keeping cash is not what I want to do. in 2013 i poured all my cash holding of my portfolio into Berkshire Hathaway at $103 per share, at market closing yesterday BRK/B was $361 per share. At the same time inflation has eroded the dollar purchasing power by 25% in the last decade. Next decade could be worse as high inflation may linger around for a while. If you add another $250,000 brought into Thailand to qualify for the visa, the real cost is HUGE. I am sure you have your own reasons to do so, and I hope the benefits out weight the real cost of your visa. This is how much cash I keep :)
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My Pattaya next door neighbor parked his car at the border when he went to Siem Reap. You should be able to do the same. May be search " parking" on google map near the border and start from there. I have never heard of any problems with immigration if you have non-o and re entry.
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220 volt NON USB speakers for desktop pc/laptop - help anyone?
Thailand J replied to cliveshep's topic in Audio Visual AV
For movies on big screen TV I have an Onkyo amp and Polk tower speakers, which I am about to upgrade to the Reserve series soon. For PC use I have very old Creative T20 which I believe is not on the market. Edifier has taken over Creative market share on PC speakers. This one looks interesting: Edefier MR4, about 3200B on Shopee.