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In todays market, it seems that "interest-rates" is the dominating factor. Everything else is just a "side-dish". Lower interest rates means more "liquidity". This liquidity can go into stocks as well as Gold. (or the purchase of fancy underwear). Once the "mesmerisation" of declining interest rates takes a backseat and other factors gain weight again, the "tandem-run" of Stocks and Gold may come to an end.

Main thing remains: If you live in the "sticks", in case of "stroke" or "heart attak" you are always too far away from the nearest hospital. Living in Bangkok: By the time an Ambulance reaches your home, under such circumstances, you can only be declared as "death on arrival" due to constant "traffic chaos". Conclusion: Die quickly or carry paperwork with you that shows that you have insurance for 5 mill Bht or have 5 mill Bht in your wallet. Otherwise you will be classified as a "pennieless farang". Probably the worst thing that can happen to a Farang.

Well, like I said, I have Bank Records dating back 7 years. This paperwork weighs about 2 kilos. If that's not enough, they can lock me up in Alcatraz for the next 10 years. So be it.

I have tried to make sense of positive or negative correlations for the last 500 years. In the meantime, I shy away from any correlations, like the devil shying away from Holy Water. Conclusion: They work for a while, then stop working, until they start to work again. Unpredictable. I am polishing my cristal ball with more vigor than ever before.

Hmmm! Only kept my Bank Records for the last 7 years. Diden't think anything older would ever be of relevance to anyone. What now?

Quote: "You can fool a few foreigners, but not your own people, not forever, no frigging way!" - Our "western soldiers" are very well informed. They know more than anyone else, how "undersupplyed" (in any way) they are. Do you really think, this social media/party generation will lay down their young life for some "fatherland" once more. Cannon fodder, once more? Or fight for a political/economical system that they don't understand anymore? It might well be, that especially the "western soldiers" might find a thread going by "where to go as a European fugitive" might find much interest when the time should come.

The possibilities to invest in different kinds of bonds is amazing. I call it the Bond-Zoo. US treasuries still very popular. Would like to remind that in the meantime, compared to GDP, the US is at 125%. To pay for existing dept (interest) is over 10% of the budget. The US treasury borrows 6 million Dollars per minute. The upcoming "infra structure projects" will cost another 7 billion. Definitely catapulting the US into the club of highly indepted nations (Italy, France). Ergo: Even if US inflation should drop back to pre-pandemic levels, investors may find a "net risk-premium" of 3% as a minimum. In other words: No more "free money" for the US.

How to stop a bad guy with a gun? = With a good guy with a gun! After 20 years of "underfunding" it's armies, Europe has no more enough "good guys with a gun" left. All it takes is a President Trump once more. In such a case, the contributions to this thread will explode as it becomes "a real issue". Even for those that think "this can never happen".

Unmarreied. Less than 50K. Does that mean that I can ignore (not do) the FBAR filings?

Rats! A Russian Occupation will likely bring a halt to pension-money transfers to some European "refugees". No matter where they are. Even in Thailand. Respect: You are the only one that has (so far) adressed the subject in connection with the headline.

This topic should be moved to "The Lounge". Before it ends up somewhere in the "dark-net".

For the first time since 2006 I have to ask the moderators to close a thread of mine. Current posters staunchly refuse to comment on the headline of this post, instead trying to turn this into another Ukrainian/Russian ping pong game. I would therefore suggest, that unless posters focus in on the "Headline" of this post, this thread should be closed, with my approval.

Interesting. How do you bring this in connection with this thread?

Again, please back on topic.

By openly disclosed figures, issued by defense ministeries, German Defence Minister (Mr. Pistorius) has confirmed this dismal situation on public TV a few days ago.

Please, back on topic. What (and where) if we should end up as Western European "Fugitives"?

Yes, now I remember. Thanks.

Adressing US guys. For US citizens, living outside the US, some annual "asset-reporting" has to be filed. (how much money is in your foreighn Bank Account etc etc). Forgot where to report this, it's a 4 letter abbreviation but even that I can't remember. Anyone?

Currently the standing Army of Germany consists of around 100'000 soldiers. The ratio in other European countries is about the same. Compared to Russian capabilities, western Europe is basically "defensless".

Lets's suppose: Putins hunger is not satisfied by the Ukraine and marches on into "western Europe", turning you into a "Fugitive". Where outside of the EU would you go? US, Canada, Australia is "out", as only highly skilled labor and/or wealthy persons will find entry originating from Europe. Where would you go?

Very valuable information. Thanks. May this spread among Farangs, heading for the Philippines.

By all means, keep us posted. Does your handle "the fugitive" has anything to do with all of this?

Only remedy: Pre-marriadal agreements. Setteling matters in case of divorce. Remarkably: Single since 10 years. Have met several women, willing to marry me. But as soon as I mentioned some pre-marriadal agreements, their desire to marry me has evaporated quickly. Especially when I stipulated that "My money is my money and your money is your money". All said. Not to worry, 20 years from now (at least in "the west") marriages without pre- marriage agreements will not be officially approved.

Unless the law has changed: It is easy to marry a Philippine female. But the same law makes it impossible to divorce (Catholizism in it's purest form). Ergo: Think twice boys.

Clearly, OP has disclosed something to the lady, that he shoulden't have disclosed in the first place. With this knowledge she is practising "Extortion". As simple as that. Recommendation: If you have murdered your mother in law in the home country, of have been operating a Opium-Den in Thailand, never tell something like that to your Thai Girlfriend. Over.