DrPhibes

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Paraphrasing Leon Wilson, and validating the assertion of my OP.

Never heard of the guy but probably heard the phrase (or saw on a golf shirt) in my youth somewhere.  Thanks!

So, as far as the dating app.  She could be looking for a husband that was financially secure that she would date first and then marry (and then sex) knowing she would outlast him and inherit his wealth.  Happens all the time here.

Could also have been entrapment where the guy pays up a ton of money and all of this goes away.

My 2 satang...

2 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

No quick answer to your quick mention. Read it here:

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/thailand.pdf

Agree, no quick answers.  Ex: If you look at Articles 10, 11, 12 for dividends, interest, and royalties, they may be taxed by the country you live in as a tax resident but there are provisions on how that taxation works. 

The only way I would fly with them again is if the Stews dressed as Vietjet Stews!

Sounds like the Golden Triangle high ends lusting after the casinos across the river 😉

There are a few in BKK with city views that are pretty spectacular and drinks as you describe, but I have yet to visit ones that rival CM for the more intimate city views and mountains (at least between flights out of the airport).  Have had some Mekong river places, but would not call them "roof top" bars.  I am prejudice, I love living in CM despite the 2 mo of burning that you can hop down to an island to avoid for a while.  Good luck with the search!

Have never been to Vietnam but looking at Phu Quoc for some island beach time.  We have been living in Chiang Mai for the last 8 years and have hit all but Koh Phangan and Koh Lipe but COVID took out about 4 years of travel to neighboring countries.  Being only 1hr and 20min flight from BKK is enticing.  How is the island and if we wanted to get off the beaten path for food (as in authentic Viet food) where would we go?  More of a beach trip as a prelude for a longer trip in the future to see the cultural sights next time.  Any tips would be greatly appreciated.  As always, thanks in advance! 

56 minutes ago, TravelerEastWest said:

He is friendly and honest.

 

You were smart to bring the part you needed installed - I had a computer that needed parts and he told me to try somewhere else - but he didn't charge me even when I wanted to pay him for looking at my computer...

 

The computer ended up needing 4 chips from other old junked computers that someone else had on hand - works well now.

He probably did not have the chips in his junkyard of computers.  Your spot on with being friendly and honest.

If anyone could suggest Hi8 to mp4 at as high a resolution as possible, I would be VERY appreciative.  The tapes have all our early lives including live births of our children (where I got to chew through their umbilical cords) and other cherished memories.   Have asked over the years but have yet to find anywhere!

31 minutes ago, Nickcage49 said:

Do they seriously think one shooting is having an impact on their tourism?

 

If that was the case the USA would have no tourists.

 

That's just bunk.

 

And I doubt Israel's situation has much effect either.

Gotta blame somebody aside from here.

On 9/29/2023 at 10:20 AM, VinnieK said:

Are farangs allowed to participate?

If they win, are they allowed to cash in, or the govt confiscates it..?

For the children, of course..

 

I'd swear it was set to stun!

I want to arrive at my death late, in love, and a little bit drunk.

6 minutes ago, ukrules said:

At what rate do Americans pay tax on for the first $120k ?

 

It's zero isn't it......

Your thinking of Foreign Income Exclusion while working in a foreign country for a certain amount of time.  That is working income only.  Not retirement nor investment income.

19 hours ago, Sir Dude said:

"Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia... by Chinese criminals."

 

There, fixed it for everyone.

That was rather bold of you!

17 hours ago, Gknrd said:

BS,  Chines are saving their money and not spending at home or abroad.. 

Bad times are coming to the Chinese economy.  Being almost 100% focused on real estate as a means of preserving or increasing wealth for the average citizen is an "all your eggs in one basket" problem. 

3 hours ago, shortstop2 said:

Here's a link to the USA-Thailand tax treaty.  

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/thailand.pdf

 

Article 20 deals with pension and Social Security payments. 

Article 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 are an interesting read.  Yes, retirement plans and Social Security are sheltered from Thai taxes, but other US derived income has the possibility of being taxed at both ends.  Anyway, any tax paid to Thailand would go on form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit where there is a very high probability you will get all that Thai tax applied to your US tax obligation. 

Or else!

20 minutes ago, Mahseer said:

Can be done at Festival but hours are short 0930-1200 or thereabouts. 
  

 

Absolutely what I needed.  Thanks!

I have visited the Chiang Mai Immigration website and have downloaded the TM-8 form but can not find any instructions for documents needed or fees for a multi-entry one.  Also, can it be done at the Central Festival office or does it have to be at the Airport one and are there specific hrs to apply?  Anyone with recent experience on this that can help?  I'm hoping to not have to go there multiple times.  Thank you in advance!

12 hours ago, fondue zoo said:

 

Yes. less Buddha Holidays and more Boom Boom Holidays!

And on those days alcohol is half price.  (That way we the fatties and uglies can get it on too  do our part.) ooohhhhh yeahh

 

 

 

chick, chick chika

I volunteer!  I have a 21, 19, and 5yr old from the same woman.  The first 2 made on the night we wanted to mak'm, the 5yr old was the only 1x unprotected moment of passion in 15yrs.  Of course it helps she comes from an Issan lineage where the women have kids until almost 50!  65 with a 5yr old, not sure if keeping me young or wearing me out faster!  Seriously though, there are too many of us to support well by the world's ecology.   I think 3 billion tops and well separated to keep enough genetic diversity would be fine.  Yes, economies will have to adapt.