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Young Thais skylarking on motorcycles? police laugh Young foreigner does the same thing? front page news Amazing Thailand

This 71yo Aus guy who’s just moved to Thailand (Surin) for a more affordable lifestyle is claiming that the OAP isn’t available once you leave Aus. Hope he joins AN and reads this thread for our expert advice on this topic… “Expats do not receive pension, despite in my case being an ex-Royal Australian Navy member and having paid tax for over 50 years,' he said. 'Once you leave Australia, that's it - you're responsible for funding your own retirement. It's one of the few countries in the world that applies this rules, and I think it's wrong.' Before making the move, Greg was aware that he would not be receiving a pension in Asia so he excluded it from their overall financial plan. 'For anyone contemplating doing what Yuri and I have done, it's important to factor this into your finances if you're on a budget,' he said. 'Did it influence our decision making? Yes, several features were deleted once we became aware of the pension not being available.” The comments section of this story may also be of interest. Lots of posters arguing both ways if the OAP is available once they leave Aus. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13964431/Great-Australian-Dream-Thailand.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawGCnypleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX8K1c_ARxBKuPjNSDHVYJdzz_s0JBoGDo9MPnfnBqR7NNlbJB7mtWcAiw_aem_lijYVw73iTxx5zxSwhI7Dg#fi7q0dn6eq

90% of pensioner’s who own their own home can no longer meet basic living costs. …singles need $595,000 by retirement age, plus a part-pension, to have a comfortable retirement lifestyle. These estimates assume you own your own home without a mortgage…. https://www.fool.com.au/2024/10/05/pension-and-home-ownership-not-enough-to-meet-basic-living-costs-in-retirement-survey/

Why did it shut?

Trying to stem tides of AN threads? Good luck with that 😂

The first 3 or 4 posters also answered a completely differently one also, so I followed their lead. You didn’t quote them for some reason. Interesting.

You are wrong I did read the question. I answered similar to how others before me answered.

8 times a year! 4 to the homeland (just me) and 4 with the TGF for holidays to other countries. Life is good 👍

You mean controlled crossings with big red lights like this? Right at the start of the video, look for the 23 seconds left on the clock to safely cross. E5426DFB-36FA-4DF1-A1AC-C430B769C4FC.mov

Many do.

$310,000 Pension reduces above that amount.

Small? The monthly AU pension is equivalent to about 50,000 baht and indexed. A single AU retiree can easily survive on that amount in many parts of Thailand.

Yes I know all that. My point is that the DH fails to mention that his $240 deal is not available to anyone else on here. It’s therefore worthless to this discussion.

Your $240 a week rent deal is not available for anyone else and is about a third of what a AU city apartment lease is these days, so no point continually boasting about it, over and over again, on multiple threads. Amazing.

That's more like a wine cabinet than a bar! But yes, it's definitely a bar, thanks again. Think I'll keep hitting the business class bar, more social 😀🤫

Interesting, thanks. It looks quite small compared to the one in business which has perimeter lounge seating in addition to the bar seats. I never seen it and have been on a few different planes but always head south to the big one in business. Got a YouTube link showing one?

Speaking of splashing out on a business class flight: 10% cheaper than last year…. Today’s AU newspapers:

Maybe there is now, never used to be!

If you’re tall and suffer discomfort from not being able to straighten your legs, then the extra expense can be worth every cent, especially if you can afford it. Doesn’t have to be business class or anywhere near $200 an hour extra as premium economy works for some, as do exit aisles. Can’t take it with you… Live once…

Emirates first class Dubai lounge also has its own air bridge leading directly from the lounge into the first class cabin of their A380s, ensuring all the rockstars and celebrities etc cannot be seen by other passengers making their way to the gate to board their flights. But should said celebs want to hang at the bar, then they are fair game for you business-classers, so keep your autograph book and selfie stick handy!

Hi mate. As mentioned, the Emirates A380 walk-up bar is shared between first and business class passengers. What isn’t shared with business class however is the Emirates first class lounge at Dubai. Best lounge I’ve ever visited - by far! Check it out

Don’t feel bad because us first class passengers on the Em380s need to share (your pictured) walk-up bar with you guys. Always a delight having a drink, or 6, with them!

Actually, it does get better. It’s called Emirates FIRST Class. I joined the Mile High Club in a hot shower @ 35,000 feet 🏆 Black Caviar served-up soon after.