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You changed by 25 years.

I have no doubt one night stands are very common between Thais. And one night stands between foreigners and bar girls. IMO foreigners would have to be young and handsome before a non-prostitute Thai girl would consider it.

If you don't have the transcript, how can you know how deep it went?

I don't have to do anything to ensure my GF keeps me around, except a flow of funds. Having said that, it is good to have a hobby. I might take up fanarkeling.

During my sojourn in Thai quarantine during COVID, the hospital kitchen would provide me with ham and lettuce sandwiches for lunch. Instead of mayonnaise, the lettuce was anointed with strawberry jam.

UbonJoe was an encyclopedic authority on all the nuances of the Thai visa system, his achievements were in being unfailingly accurate, and always helpful in the open forum or by PM. IMO everyone will miss his sage advice. I still have some of his responses copied from my PM questions. This is sad news. RIP Ubon Joe. A giant of ThaiVisa and ASEAN.

I would have thought condensing all 4 scenarios into one 183 day rule in a meeting would have got far more attention than a 45 day law. Perhaps you can show evidence from the full transcript 183 days was even mentioned. Any sensible expat working overseas for big bucks would ensure they stayed in Australia for less than 45 days, either in a financial year or calendar year, thereby preserving their non-resident tax status. So where is the money? In taxing pensioners on about $26,000 a year, or classifying expats who fulfill two of the four criteria for Australian residency as taxable? It seems to me contradictory to have both 45 days and 183 days operating in tandem.

You're saying Sally Struthers was laughing to a script?

No surprise there, Australian humor goes straight through to the wicket-keeper with many Americans. Films such as "Malcolm" or "Kenny" completely baffle them. Use a spellchecker, it's hemorrhoids.

So hilarious it needed canned laughter to tell viewers where the jokes were.

Tom Lehrer?

What do you find funny?

Never heard of it. This is humor, I defy anyone to watch this without cracking up.

In my golf bag.

Sneer humor might rate with you, it doesn't with me. I'll bet you enjoyed Seinfeld.

People die, mostly in circumstances not of their own choosing. I don't understand why the OP is invested in the death of someone 77 years old. Nasty neighbors, I think everyone gets those at some time in their life. I have made sure my GF and her family have a vested interest in keeping me alive for as long as possible.

I drive myself. Perhaps you are under the impression I got dual licences just to frame them. And here's me thinking stupid questions don't exist.

Is there any independent audit of those measures Grab uses? Back in the day, I learned it was quite possible to have 100% compliance to a standard, and generate 100% defective product. It depends on where Grab sets the bar.

"Under changes put forward in last year’s federal budget, expats who spend more than 45 days in Australia and who also satisfy two of the four proposed “factors test” – being an Australian citizen or permanent resident, having access to an Australian property, having direct family members in Australia or Australian economic interests – would be classed as residents for tax purposes "Under changes put forward in last year’s federal budget, expats who spend more than 45 days in Australia and who also satisfy two of the four proposed “factors test” – being an Australian citizen or permanent resident, having access to an Australian property, having direct family members in Australia or Australian economic interests – would be classed as residents for tax purposes" It seems to me you have used statements by the Assistant Treasurer, regarding expats who meet 2 of 4 criteria, to be classified as RESIDENT in Australia for tax purposes, as justification for claiming expats outside Australia more than 183 days will be NON-RESIDENT. Which makes no sense, as said Assistant Treasurer never even mentions the 183 day rule, which at present is only one of four scenarios. I think the polite term is grasping at straws. BTW, I am 4 out of 4 on the criteria Stephen Jones actually referred to.

Does this statement not contradict the 183 day rule?

It's very unlikely IME the OP will be stopped at Customs, the only caveat perhaps might be meat-based protein supplements. E.g. beef jerky. I have been coming into Thailand with six months' worth of prescription meds plus a doctor's letter for 10 years, never been stopped or questioned once about what I am bringing in. IMO the OP has nothing to worry about.

Yindii or Yin Dee is Thai for "You're Welcome". IME perishables like food are better bought locally. I don't even buy Grab or Food Panda meal deliveries, it's anyone's guess how long the food is in a bag on the back of a scooter.

Getting on a scooter at age 68, having never ridden one before. I have dual Thai and Australian motorbike and car licences. I'm still here accident-free, so I must be doing something right.

Invariably sales people will try to upsell the amount of BTU needed. Provided the roof is insulated, 18,000 BTU IMO is enough for 35 sqm. I've had some issues with a couple of Panasonics, flaky circuitry. I have never had a problem with any Mitsubishi aircon.

Known to me as doof-doof music.