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This thread is insane. People think the new rule applies to incoming transfers or income in their own country already taxed because the new reg doesn't explicitly state they are excluded. The tax residency regs in other countries I've read also don't explicitly state incoming transfers are excluded. Why? I think they feel it is common sense they won't be taxed and it would take a very paranoid individual to come to such an outlandish conclusion. The OP on this thread was terrible and should never been made. What type of person would come to the conclusion that the post would do anything but cause more fear. If he just had one friend read it and tell him what he thought, it would have caused him not to post it I would hope. In the end, the thread is entertaining so please ignore the above.

@thecyclist -Assuming you are a cyclist, this is an issue I forgot about and frustrating if you want to climb some of the great climbs in the parks on a regular basis. Not that I would do it but a friend ???? easily was able to get into all the parks for free carrying his bike a few hundred meters. around the entrances Did it in Khao Yai 10 straight days and saved 6,000 baht.

Yet with all the nonsense that some see the hordes are returning. They will be above 2015 numbers by end of the year and then off to the races. Miss the early 2000's when tourism was not out of control here. How many tourists can fit in this country is my question because I think we are soon to find an answer in the next 5 years. IMO, tourism is just going to become the unavoidable nuisance that it has been since shortly after the 2008 financial crisis.

At 56 I get 5m coverage with 200k deductible. I've used the company twice the last 10 years and one was for 2 week stay in ER. and another 2 weeks in a private room. Pretty much handsoff and nearly 100% of the bills paid. The high deductible is a recent adjustment because anything under 200k is not a major worry. I'm extremely heathy and since giving up cycling ( too many broken bones) my health is much more predictable. There are bad outcomes that can be had at any insurance company. Many nightmare stories on this forum but we are only hearing one side of the story. I've been fortunate I guess and never experienced an issue. If I was an alcoholic (borderline in my case ), had high blood pressure or any of the issues that being overweight brings, insurance would be a much more tiresome process. I do many stupid thing and venture to say I'm stupider than the next guy but I seem to have stumbled into good health and reap the benefits which one is insurance.

Travel all over Thailand racing and for fun the last 3 years and no issue. It would be hard to find an area in Thailand other than the deep south threat I haven't spent time in. Like I said my situation is probably unique. For me the visa, 90 day, and TM reporting is a breeze. I feel your pain but just isn't mine.

Ironically all you say is true and has been true for decades but Thai tourism numbers have grown exponentially. They seem to have zero impact and many I surmise it may be why they come. Been here 25 years and never been too inconvenienced by the corruption ( I beg cops not to give me a ticket and take a bribe ). Opened bank accounts easy years ago and last year. The TM and 90 day notices take me 30 minutes each year. Arguably the easiest country to retire for "me" but I'm sure my situation is deferent than most. Guess I'm lucky. Sorry it so difficult for you - that kinda suckss

There are a lot of what ifs but if you prepare for all the possible bad outcomes you might find yourself ready to enjoy the glory years on your death bed. I spend more than 60k but could easily stay here on 45k and have a good life. Where you live is important as well as tastes. Preparing for the worst health outcomes is wise for you but might be out of his reach. He can get decent insurance (high deductable - 5M coverage for 1-3k baht a month ) not a huge expense.

Read the quote and stop being foolish. He never told people to inject and you know this. He was asking questions and commenting on what he was told. He never told people to inject bleach or anything for that matter. Hey, I'm not a fan of Trump but get over it. He "never" told people to inject bleach or anything(vaccines excluded) in this news conference. He stated it was interesting and doctors should look into it. He was told disinfectants kill the virus and his mind made the leap that doctors should look into injecting it. I never claimed he was rational and have no idea how he comes up with some of the things he states as entertaining as some of his off hand comments are and I wouldn't have been surprised I he told people to inject bleach in the news conference but he simply did not. If Biden or Fauci told you injecting clorax was interesting (not told you to inject it) and doctors need to look into it, would you replace sugar with clorax in your coffee. I'm a little wiser than you I guess. How you get from the quote supplied that he is telling people to inject bleach is mind boggling and entertaining.

Wow - thanks for a whole lot of nothing.

Again, Trump never stated injecting bleach or any disinfectant. Source other than an article misstating what he said. You know he never stated this and it easy to confirm he didn't. This is how you build trust? Even CNN's fact check makes it blatantly obvious that it isn't true.

Biden said it not Trump. Biden made a false claim that Trump stated drinking bleach prevented Covid which can be fact checked. I don't blame Biden. Fools will be fools. I think the location (not Texas) has something to do with the logic displayed here.

Cleaned my Dynavap B really good and took dainty inhales as one poster suggested and it was a better experience, Go figure -more smoke than the prior big inhales. Maybe it was more me than the Dynavap I still hope the Xmax delivers an even better experience for my light usage.

No he did not and do a fact check. It is Ok to be wrong but please think a little before attacking the keyboard. You claimed he said inject and drink bleach which you know he never said at this point but you are still determined to be right. You do know that many disinfectants kill the virus? Wouldn't advice consuming most if any. They were used extensively to clean surfaces during Covid.

Injecting bleach? Drinking bleach? Keep reaching

You are so cool. My internet idol.

What a hypocrite you are - amazing how determined you are to be taken seriously. Show me where the Orange fella said we should drink or inject bleach. You can't because it was said by Biden when he incorrectly claimed Trump said it.

I agree with you mostly but at the same time I can listen to others that think differently and don't indiscriminately label their beliefs false. Not doing this leads to bad outcomes in my personal life even if I initially get what I want and historically has been proven the wrong approach.

I think he cares Brian. He feels he can't trust the guy and you seem to lack empathy. Bashing those that don't share your beliefs is kinda childish - No?

This a what i was for all along. I think this is great advice. Up to individuals to decide and to be honest if I was in poor health, I would be the first in line for another jab.

He now has limited people you can trust and the President of the USA I guess is not one of them. I think he may be right here though. I voted for the man but in hindsight maybe the orange man might have been a better option. I think his last post he informed us that only members of the medical community should be heard and I bet if you push even further, only a sub category of medial professionals that agree with his stance are valid. Dan O has found a place to feel important and he pushes his tribes beliefs to no end. Many of his beliefs may be correct but telling us what sectors of society should be listened to is ridiculous . We all have a voice and we should be able to express our opinions. He will get supported by certain members and he will mistake this for relevance. Sad but that is how things roll online. I could almost guaranty Don O wouldn't be an obnoxious know it all if you met him in real life. Weird...

Thanks and I hope to have a similar experience.

I'm a runner and I feel that vaping is much better when it come to lung issues. Not saying you might be right but a conclusion that I came to after doing some research.

Thanks and hoping I don't regret the Xmax V3. Maybe I should have forked over more money. I only smoke for a few minutes in the evening and am a lightweight so I chose the Xmax.

Thanks I missed that and my apologies to TallGuyJohninBKK. My bad..

Strange post. May I ask how old you are? In your world nice drug reps never convince doctors to use drugs they probably should not be prescribing. You came to this conclusion because your lovely wife is a good person and a drug rep. Congrats on finding your wife but it is just a tad more deep than her ethics. You seem to have good intentions and as I stated a good wife but your reality might not be the end all. This conversation is over for me. You are set in your believes and they may be correct. I just have a different opinion and we aren't having a productive converstion. Feel free to respond, like I have a say- lol, that is only fair but I'm done.