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They should try just one day in NYC. Bangkok is dead silent compared to NYC.

I have been ordering my espresso beans from Simple Coffee for three years. So far, the best I have found here in Thailand.

In my experience, empathy is something Thais have in abundance.

Spoiled is the word I would use to describe Gen Z.

This is a very good suggestion. Just flew to Phnom Phen for a quick border run. The flights to Cambodia/Vietnam/Malaysia/Singapore are cheap and easy. I just booked a trip (one way) to Singapore - 1,505THB. Unbelievable. The trips will provide a nice changeup during your stay.

I still have, and still use, my 2014 Intel MBP. almost 10 years on, three replaced keyboards (I am really tough on keyboards), and some delamination of the screen (unnoticeable when lit), and it is still a workhorse.

I have the M1 MacBook Pro. Best computer I have ever owned. The screen is fantastic, and the keyboard is finally "back" to awesome. I have been waiting for the M3 (if 3nm) to upgrade. The only improvement I would like to see is a slightly smaller trackpad.

No need to record serial numbers. They will get a receipt for the payment,

And there is the Thai government openly admitting that 80% of the population here is "needy"...

Looks like lucky turtle is enjoying his new spacious habitat...

Agreed. Simplicity is best. Just say "Singapore too boring, need fun and relax."

Drat. Now what will I do in retirement.

I have sent credit cards from the US to Thailand. They are wrapped in 3 pirces of paper, then placed in a sealed envelope marked "Confidential". This is declared as "Documents" on the customs slip. No problems yet, after 3 time.

Agreed. The people who have issues (mostly) are those who are doing consecutive border runs over an extended period.

I worked on Wall Street (as a lowly programmer) for many years. The traders also had a famous expression they repeated often: If it floats, flies, or f___s, rent it.

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I vaguely remember 10 years ago watching the sunrise at a tiny sidewalk bar on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 7/1. Along with numerous other patrons, and, of course, the girls. Bangkok truly never slept. I would not even entertain the idea of such a feat today, but I am sure there is a wave of younger guys behind me who are perfectly willing to step into that void.

Why is the boy afraid of first class?

Smart men do not pay for sex. They pay for the woman to leave after they've had sex.

My work permit, and the extension based upon it, were recently canceled. The cancelation provided me 20 days to exit the Kingdom.

Once that Non-O expires, or is negated by an exit without a re-entry permit, it ceases to exist and you are back to being a random tourist - no problem. For example, I have been on a work permit extension based on a Non-B for 9 years. That extension, and thus the original visa it is based on, has been canceled, and shortly I will visit Cambodia to return using the visa exempt. I will then convert to Non-O and then the retirement extension. There is no requirement that you re-enter on the Non-O just because you are married to a Thai national.

Never underestimate a Thai woman.

I have never had to swallow my pride. Simply being polite has proved sufficient over these many years.

Or, consider never even looking at social media. That has worked wonders for me over the years.

Srettha should contact Putin's tailor.