Old Croc

I'm married here and had to provide a police clearance but am not from the US so won't comment further.

Well said. Good to know the reasons. I get the same rider on my Australian pension funds and worked out it was something like that.

Been retired here for about 5 months and already has a "financial nightmare" from the frozen pension increases! Must have done zero research about his pension conditions before jumping on the plane expecting it alone would sustain him for the rest of his life as an expat. Did he come without any extra savings or income? What did he do with the money earned as an electronics buyer for 40 grueling years? If it was so poorly paid that he couldn't accumulate savings, he should have found a real job about 35 years ago. As others have pointed out, what are his plans if/when a major medical event hits? Has he found any sandy beaches to bask on in sunny Bangers? Does he eat the cheap, exotic cuisine to be had everywhere in that city, or does he only dine at a place with his favorite British fare with a side of blood sausage? Like these 3 whingers I'm also in my 70's. My government also makes it nigh on impossible to apply for any pension when living overseas, so I haven't made application. I live here as a facsimile of a rich man on my own personal pensions and investments accumulated from 40 years of real grueling work. I'm amazed at how many people, from many different countries, expect a basic age pension, and Thailand, to provide them with a hedonistic lifestyle in their dotage.

Giant African Land Snail. Invasive pest has parasites that can infect people. Do not eat, toxic I've eaten snails (escargot) in a French restaurant. They are purged before considered safe for consumption.

You just don't get it! Sixty plus years ago, before the Beatles, popular music was dominated by America and was mainly about R & R and Blues. Lyrically, this music was in a phase of Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy Do, Leader of the Pack and Tutti Frutti. Music was more about dance, volume and beat. The Beatles took the world on a Helter Skelter, Magical Mystery Tour in a Yellow Submarine through Lucy's Diamond Skies. Sgt Pepper came along with his band in case they needed Help with the Fool on The Hill and his Money. Nobody had ever written lyrics that told such fantastic tales before, and it was accompanied by groundbreaking harmonies, musical devices and sounds. They started the Revolution that took music lyrics away from simplistic love themes into a world of storytelling. Eilish and her brother may have written a better love lyric in your eyes, but they haven't reinvented the whole music industry and changed it forever to a higher plane. The Beatles did. Music these days is very focused on lyrics and of course some weave fantastic stories of modern life. However, one recent song with a lyric that touches one soppy poster on social media doesn't override the Beatles genius and legacy in music. Incidentally, I consider "What Was I Made For" to be a better Eilish song.

Rubbish. Citing one aspect of his life and highlighting it above all else he was, may convince a MAGA moron, but is a poor ploy for someone with a brain. Go and vote for your god figure, but don't use my posts to try to convince others with your lies.

I have liked Eilish from her start and think most of her work is brilliant. Much of that comes from her brother who writes (co-writes) the songs and is a genius producer. Of course, he has the advantage of being able to use modern digital technology not available 60 years ago. Bands like the Beatles and The Beachboys invented and revolutionized how music was produced. 10 Beatles Innovations that Changed Music - Listverse This song's theme is taken from a very old saying and is at least the third I know of with the same "Birds of a Feather" title. Hardly original and not comparable to most of the Beatles groundbreaking work.

I hope to live forever, I expect to die in my chosen country of Thailand.

I'm still waiting. It's probably better described as brunch in my place. Yesterday it was a boiled egg, toast and half an avocado. The day before a banana pancake and a plate of noina. Before that cornflakes, with bananas and yogurt. It varies.

Hard to tell if you are preparing for a day of ploughing the fields or a shopping trip with the other ladies.

As you are checked in to your final destination you seem to be a transit passenger and wouldn't need to be processed in and then out again. Although it sounds like you are changing airports? Are you arriving internationally and departing on the same, or a partner, airline? Your airline or travel agent should be consulted instead of a forum. They have access to your ticketing.

Obviously so old you don't remember how many times that so called joke has been trotted out on these pages. It's staler than the last time England won the world cup.

I'm surprised petty theft only occurs in Thailand and is considered such a heinous offence it requires a flying squad of officers and accompanying press to effect the arrest and get it on the front page of the papers and social forums.

Only a hypocritical Brit would find it funny.

It seems quite a reasonable assertion that the sign should principally be in the language of the country. Unless it's in Wales.

Money buys power and protection in prisons. No one will dare touch him.

"Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet at least seven times between 1993 and 1997, according to flight logs made public during various court proceedings. As the Miami Herald reported in 2021, Trump was accompanied by his then-wife Marla Maples and two of his young children on some of these flights:"

So, who's lining up to buy his crypto? All 3 of his sons have recommended it.

I seriously considered moving over the bridge a while back, but instead decided on a completely new lifestyle in Loei. The jury's still out if I made the right choice. Just sold the villa in Phuket so no returning there.

Nearly come the full circle, Simon. So, the location of Laos on the left is out of date. Hard to keep it up to date I suppose 😊 20 years anniversary this year.

Sounds good, but a bit cold for many.

Try Raja Ampat.

Good point, my ceilings are quite high.

When they consider themselves to be in danger, they will stop their attack (unwind) and attempt escape. They don't continue trying to kill prey.