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I got the joke. But I provided you with a real answer anyway. I guess you weren't expecting an intelligent reply?

Yes, drugs like Proscar can reduce output. And other drugs like Proviron will increase output. Clomid and HCG will also increase sperm count. But none of it really matters unless you are trying to have children.

Nice! Return of the stunt c0ck and the fluffer.

Nobody asked you to. 😉

In the photo those are small pieces of deep-fried chicken. I've seen it done with a deep-fried chicken drumstick too. Doesn't change much though.

Sounds like a dream come true. Less mess and less cleanup innit. Sign me up! For guys like bob though, already cursed by their underwhelming sized manhood, I can see how this can add to their already deep rooted insecurities.

I do too, but I feel much better knowing they don't know you/it/she/her (choose your own pronoun).

Trick is you need to have one person to hold a vacuum cleaner hose close to where you're drilling into concrete. Then no dust goes into the air. Common sense is magical isn't it?

Yup, saw that. Likely this won't be the real end of it though.

Sadly, I have a few friends in Thailand, more than a few in fact, who can't really afford to leave. Not sure what would happen to them if things really go tiits up. I'm just hoping (for their sake) it never really comes to that.

The cost of expat health insurance at an international standard is something that can cause many to eventually leave. It remains affordable up until the age of 65 for most, but after that the premiums can sky rocket. At that point many people, who still want to have medical coverage, could find themselves forced to leave and go back home to where they can get some sort of government provided healthcare.

The guy mops floors for a living in a mental institution, somewhere off in the desert in Australia. To him, trolling the locals in the subways of Manila seems to be a thrilling night out.

As I read your post I couldn't help to think about the fact that your Thai GF was lying on the mattress, while you were busy trying to drill holes elsewhere, that this just might have had something to do with why she moved on from you, but I guess it will remain a mystery. 😉

I'm glad you mentioned salad. I don't mind if it's just leafy greens. I like that too. But what gets me is this stuff they like to put on top of it posing as mayonnaise. Not only is it not like real mayonnaise, but who wants to eat salad greens with mayonnaise on top of it anyway? Oil and vinegar, fine. Even that Japanese sesame salad dressing is nice. But no mayo!

Agree. Guess if you don't have the extra cash, and your pension doesn't ever increase, then you don't have many options.

Yes, some embassies offer that, but many don't. That's why I asked more specifically about keeping the money in a Thai bank account. If one just has to show a letter or income statement that's easy. No financial impact. But if you have to tie up $50K equivalent in a bank account, but which earns no more than 2% then that's more of an issue. I honestly have no problem with tying up money as a performance bond if it is earning well. But it's really like dead money because what you can earn on it doesn't even beat inflation.

I agree, it is to some, but sadly not to all. I remember when it was doubled before. Some left. Some stayed. And some switched to family visas.

The HEPA filters are the only way to survive anymore. It's even worse for those in Chiang Mai and all the districts in between heading to and including Chiang Dao. From the above article link: Research focusing on emphysema patients in Chiang Dao, a locality known for high PM2.5 levels, shows that exposure leads to cellular changes, hinting at the potential for genetic mutations and cancer development. The adverse health impacts of PM2.5 pollution are further evidenced by a spike in respiratory problems, with serious conditions like emphysema, coronary heart disease, and strokes becoming more common during high pollution periods.

in many parts of Thailand it's already been hampered (sadly)

If say, within the next 2-5 years, the amount required to keep in a Thai bank (in your name in order to obtain a 1 year visa extension on the basis of retirement) is increased to 1.2 million Baht (50% increase) or to 1.5 million Baht (nearly 100% increase) on the basis of a higher cost of living in Thailand, then would you still consider extending your 1 year type-o visa in Thailand?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as a UK citizen living in Thailand you are not taxed on your worldwide income. And in Thailand you are only taxed on what you transfer in to Thailand, minus at least 210K first in deductions. But if you move back to the UK you will then be taxed on your worldwide income, right? So moving back to the UK would cost you more in tax, not less, right? Anyway, 2, 3, 4 I agree with. 5 would be a good reason to stay!

At least I'm not alone.

The sad reality is that many people living abroad for decades do want to move back, but find it would be very difficult to move back to the UK. Lack of job opportunities, much higher cost of living, etc. And some who did move back prior to the pandemic, only to realize, with the much higher cost of living, they were much better off before they went back. All sad, but true. Sometimes best just to leave well enough alone.

I like that one. Clever for a change.

semantics. so it's home until it's not home. if you live somewhere for 40 years, and then get deported, or denied a visa renewal, then it was your home for the 40 years up until that point. Papa was a rolling stone, (my son) Wherever he laid his hat was his home...