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Many insist that I am a ghost. I tell every Thai person I meet that I really want to meet a ghost. Please.

I am not an expert on this topic. Have only talked to a few "landlords". But I believe that, if the landlord has a valid extension, and they are hiring Thai nationals for any "work" involved, and they are reporting their income to the Thai government and paying taxes, I believe it is all fine. The difficult part is proving you are not "working" if, say, you are on a retirement extension. But one guy I spoke with indicated that he hired Thais for everything, including meeting potential renters and executing all paperwork. Another simply had a management company to handle everything - I believe as part of the development.

Not much to say. IO suggested a way to "expedite the process". I declined. The number was absurd.

When I renewed two years ago, the IO insisted on the deed to the condo, as the owner was not in the blue book. (it was her daughter who was registered in the blue book and managing everything for her elderly mother). We produced the deed and all was okay. But it was a small battle over my unwillingness to provide an envelope. This was at CW.

Young Place / Grand Le Jardin in Ratchayothin, Bangkok. Rooms are generally 70sqm, but some are over 100sqm. Walls and floors are quite thick, so minimal noise. Building has an open interior that you will never see in a new building. The building is reasonably well maintained and in good condition. A pool is the only "facility", but it is nice and on the 7th floor outside. 350m from BTS station Ratchayothin. Rents run from 12,000 to 20.000 per month.

When you mention "35w versus 65w", I assume you are referring to the charger (the power brick). The difference is nothing more than how fast the batter will charge when you are plugged in. If you need really fast charging, select the 65w. If you do not care how long it takes to charge, select the 35w.

Sounds like every politician since the beginning of time.

Trump believes this move will bring jobs to the US, something he wants to accomplish. It is not designed as some sort of punishment, although anyone who understands economics knows that any action that benefits some people (bring back manufacturing jobs) also hurts some people (increased prices for tariffed products). Trump has far too much on his plate to spend time worrying about a few expats. I am more concerned about the financial pressures on social security causing unpopular changes that affect expats.

That is interesting, since pharmacies here sell a version of Kamagra manufactured in Thailand.

He almost certainly had a Non-B visa, which he used until he obtained an extension based on work permit. You are correct that, by this time, the original visa has expired.

I bought mine at HomePro.

Thank you for confirming this. I was told by numerous people (an agent and a CW IO) that I could not get a retirement extension using my Non-B visa. It is good to hear confirmation that someone has done it with a Non-B. Sounds like immigration just wants to create more business for itself (in my case).

Wow. Looks like a genuine glitch in the system. The algo forgot to check and not offer the same product at any price.

Thank you. That is good to know.

Came to meet a girl. Fell in love with the country. Had to wait almost ten years to make the "jump". Before the jump, I spent a full month here twice. Each time, I just wanted to stay. Fifteen years here full time, and I am still very happy with my decision.