Nemises

Not the slightest problem with either of your perceived scenarios: 1/ Buy a better phone to avoid “crashes” and 2/ set up automatic back-ups of your phone to the cloud in the event of it dying or loss. Get with the times. Never carry a wallet again. Everything these days is on your phone including your debit card… obviously! Hope that helps. You’re welcome!

Don’t need a debit card. Use your phone instead for all purchases and cardless ATM withdrawals

could I just leave the super where it is as an asset and not have a home? YES https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/assets-test-for-age-pension?context=22526

That’s correct, you will get the pension straight away but it won’t become portable for two years should you want to move back overseas. You will find the cost of living very expensive compared to Isaan, but if bored and lonely in Thailand then going back to be with the grandkids etc should be a good option for you…providing the pension is enough to give you the lifestyle you want. Good luck. Let us know the outcome!

Can't read the words, but thanks anyway. (just wondering why a government would dictate such a ruling)

Subtitles is your friend. You’re welcome!

Apparently it is illegal to go out in public without underwear in Thailand. But why? Anyone know the real reason? Asking for a friend.

They start between THB80K - 120K.

Starting salary for a doctor at a government hospital is around THB50-60K per month. Psychiatrists at a government hospital start a little higher than a doctor but at a private hospital earn anywhere between 120K - 300K….or more.

What TF is that growing out of her bellybutton?

Another reason never to buy in Thailand.

Happens everywhere. I had valuables stolen by staff from my luggage at San Francisco international airport and a friend had the same happen to him at Honolulu international airport.

Actually yes! And the sister is a nurse at the same government hospital.

Sorry to disappoint, but it’s 100% true and can send you a photo of the happy couple (with her in uniform) to prove it. FYI 25 years age difference is not uncommon in Thailand. Your assumption of him being an “old man” is also incorrect. Care to elaborate on why “it’s a nightmare waiting to happen” or are you just jealous? I think the latter.

Disagree! My mate is/will be much better off for marrying a government worker for the huge health care cost benefits - will cost him something like 50 baht for any eventual operation, regardless of duration in hospital. She is also a nurse - perfect for his day to day care when required. She is also incredibly attractive, and oh, about 25 years younger. Good luck convincing him he is "much better off single".

1/ Yes. 2/ No, of course not! (Can’t believe so many people thought they would)

I parked my 800K in blue chip shares in my home country stock exchange. After 10 years of 10% pa return, the 800K is now valued at over 1.8M - and that includes paying a visa agent to do everything for me! ‘nuff said.

Wow! Maybe the water quality has changed “tremendously” also…

In other words nothing has changed. But thanks anyway!

It’s important to keep abreast of what’s happening back home. For example today’s major Australian news is about a man finding his hat.

Don’t bother. Simply use your phone for cardless ATM withdrawals and for all purchases.

Don’t forget to take the Mrs and kids to the SCG to watch the Test cricket! 🏏 Only $214 each day for the cheapest (unsheltered) family pass, $21.50 for a burger & chips and $13.60 for a beer 🤗

GFC perhaps? Google it. Hope this helps.

Absolutely correct - as I have found out firsthand already. Don’t expect to be paid out for any major prize if playing NZ (& various other countries) lottos from outside their country as you are in breach of their rules.

Attached video shows what happened at a traffic-light controlled Thai zebra crossing. The video opens showing that the pedestrian still has 23 seconds on the clock to “safely” cross the road. This video should be played to all Thai newbies. E5426DFB-36FA-4DF1-A1AC-C430B769C4FC.mov