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I have never been asked to show 20K, But (at least in my case) there appears to be some rule that I must spend this amount within the first day or two.

OP, sorry to hear about your situation.

But this has nothing to do with alpha dogs, reading the right book, culture or any other BS. The FIL just does not like you and is taking advantage of the situation.

You made the move by leaving and moving to a new apartment, ONLY because he would not move and why should he, free house, free food, free whisky and people waiting on him. What has he done to deserve this life ??? NOTHING.

I would stop the whisky now and any additional money that goes into his pocket. If he has a problem with this tell him to get a job.

If the wife cannot see the problem and will not support you, maybe time to move on completely.

Good luck.

I thought the negativity between members was a sign of affection.... May have to rethink that.

Yeah, taxi drivers are telling me this all the time. I am usually alone in the taxi.

I do enjoy a good taxi ride.

Question regarding the 800K Baht in a Thai Bank method.

Does it matter what type of account you place this money in ?

Must it be a Savings account or can it be a Fixed Term account ?

I am glad that I am not an "Extreme Couponer" I don't think I could stand the stress.

Don't worry about the dishes or other things. Just take along your Bank statements, this will provide a good discussion point. You will be talking for hours.

Lostsoul... You are most likely the first guy that has listened to his BS in 30 year. He now thinks you are best mates and waiting at the bar for your return.

Life in the trailer park, never a dull moment.

As for the OP's question, unless you know this guy very well stay out of it and even if he is a good mate it may still be best to stay out of it. Problems are on their way.

Ghosts are like religion, there is no real proof but a lot of stories. Myself I don't believe in either, I need proof.

If you want to believe in something strongly enough then you will believe it. Maybe Walt Disney could help out with this.

They must have lost a lot of customers. I for one will never fly with them again as it is too difficult to get to and from Don Meung.

I think they may have gained as many customers as they lost. Air Asia at DM works great for me.

The waitresses never let my glass become half empty.

And I try to keep it below half full.

Are you Cheap, you make the tight asses look loose with their Baht.

What, tell her everything and take away the surprise when I die.

I don't ask her how much she has in her accounts and I don't really care, I am however happy that she does have accounts and saves as opposed to just spending it all.

Maybe just a tribute to the European guy that paid for the car.

_{OP, after reading your story / problems I know why the first farang left.}

_{If doing this makes you happy, OK. But if you have had enough tell them to solve there own problems.}

JDG, I thought you had school age kids. They'll sort you out

Would have to agree with this 100%. When I go to an electronics store to buy anything I always look for the youngest salesperson.

I could just imagine the competiveness between the mum and the 4 daughters to see who could siphon the most.

Sandman - I think your friend must have some way to contact his run away wife. If she wants him to send money via Western Union he should be able to contact her to collect the money, unless she checks for incoming money every day.

His arrest may have come just in time for the shooting of a new Monkey House movie.

14 years overstay, I guess after the first 10 it ready does not matter anymore.

Less social - I would have to say that I have become less social as I have become older.

The other thing I have noticed is "Patience", I seem to have used all mine up many years ago. Now I have none.

_{Maybe a new car will help spice things up again ?}

Are you talking about a Hammock or a Rollercoaster ?