Ricky HKT

Out of this world and out of your mind Just like it don't matter what you're leaving behind Trying to change your life you change your point of view But no matter what you do it's the same old you Wherever you go there you are You can run from yourself but you won't get far And another thing, you need to be located (positioned) where you have the best opportunity for success! In other words, live close to the spigot (Central Bank printing press). Easier in the western nations to catch and store coin.

Gold has been holding above $2000/oz for a couple months now. (Seems like $2K is the new support level). Small moves are just noise. Gold is a LONG TERM (years) investment in my opinion. You should do better holding than the paltry interest rates paid by the banks these days. I hold, and am pondering buying more. Yes, gold is held for emergencies.

We had the same problem with Mitsu pumps (tank rusting). We changed to Hitachi brand, which has a Stainless Steel tank. Also rusting. (Tank, and fasteners / bolts) We eventually changed to Hitachi TM-P turbine pump, as it is mostly plastic/fiber. It rocks! Dependable, high pressure. More money, but seems to be worth it, so far.

I was informed of this (65000/month transfer for retirement extension) by immigration this year. Have you actually done this, and were you approved?

I have used the services (heart stress test, blood testing) at Vachira Hospital. Excellent service and great staff. My wife had an operation there (removed a salivary gland). Excellent Doctor, surgery, results. Good and fast services. I personally know some of the nurses and staff. Kind and hardworking people. The facilities may look a bit dated, but it is a government facility which serves the Phuket province, other provinces, and foreigners. Sorry, but this like a hit job on the hospital. For what purpose?

Just replaced the old truck 2012 Vcross with a new Isuzu 2023 Vcross. The old truck had a Carryboy canopy, and we had many problems: paint faded and was redone, front canopy seal leaked (replaced), rear window drain channel leaked into bed (silicone added), Rear window "shattered" (replaced), remote lock eventually failed (used the manual key), headliner molding.... I like and want a new canopy, but not a Carryboy. I am leaning towards Aeroklas, as they don't have a headliner. (We sometimes carry a full load, and garden plants, rocks etc.). We have been known to treat this equipment rough. I am open to Sammitr TL1 also. Nice styling... Does anyone have experience with the "new" canopies? Opinions and comments on these, and any other brands, please. Thanks in advance.

Instead of all of this ranting, someone who knows about Thai law and procedures please educate us. Are they (those "injured") legally entitled to any compensation? If so, how much money is normally paid for "numbness." I thought this type of thing was handled at the local police station "mano a mano," so things can be finalized in a quick fashion. And not "muck up" the court system with frivolous lawsuits. Anybody have knowledge of this? I am genuinely curious!

As young teens, we used to raid my grandparents liquor cabinet (normally Old Crow brand boubon), or go to the local liquor store and get an adult to buy us beer (Schlitz or "Old English" malt liquor). We were too young to drive, so we ended up passing out in the bushes! Better living through chemistry!

I just went through the retirement extension process late last week. I used the >800k in the bank method. I submitted full 1 years copy bank book, 1 year statements, bank verification letter. (Note: while at immigration, I saw one man have his O-A visa canceled because he let his balance fall below 800k. They told him he must leave Thailand and restart the visa process. Be careful!!). I have about 80k social security income, so I asked if I can use this as my income requirement (in place of 800k bank balance). I showed them some backup paperwork. 2 officers in room 103 Phuket Immigrantion told me they will accept >65k regular monthly income from overseas. I was a bit shocked and pleasantly surprised. They said: 10-50k bank balance ok Full copy bank book showing >65k monthly overseas deposits (note any "glitch" i.e. one month deposit not received = you are disqualified) 12 months bank statements Bank verification letter I WILL hold 800k bank balance just in case. But I think I will try the monthly income >65k next year just to see... P.S. my wife is from Phuket and knows some of the immigration staff. I believe this does help me...

I wonder how many jabs he had (and what brand). ???? RIP

Start trying to do the online report 14 days before it is due. IIRC, you cannot online report after the due date. Also, maybe they just want to see you to verify you are physically here (or for some other reason).

In my experience, these higher rates were "teasers" to get your business, and expired. Thus, you have to keep moving the money around to chase this (extra 1%) yield. Is your interest rate fixed? Bank of Thailand posts bank interest rates here: https://www.bot.or.th/english/statistics/_layouts/application/interest_rate/in_rate.aspx

Please help us with this... How much more interest (baht) will you realize by moving the money around? 10000 bht? I remember doing the same thing as you years ago... Moving funds to different banks with higher yields. After awhile I became bored with keeping track for a few thousand baht more (and I am not saying you are wrong to do this).

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FYI, cash/baht is being decimated (due to inflation. E. g. Eggs are up ~10% this week). And the property market is stagnant at best here. Certainly not like in California.