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There are some weird people here.  Next he will want to gather his own salt from the sea.

19 hours ago, Destiny1990 said:

Are you saying Panama city its climate is more hot that in Thailand? I am unaware about that. 

For me personally if thinking about South America my top 3 would be.

Panama Argentina Brazil..

Good pick up and thank you for exposing yet more fake news on this thread. 

Panama City is in fact much cooler than most of the areas where vast majority of expats stay in Thailand, such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket.  And yes, I provide back up data.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City

The average low throughout the entire year is 18.5-21.3 degrees

22 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

As the cup of fruit you refer to was in. Colombia perhaps you will find this item of interest. Or maybe not. It's all good.

Does the fruit come with a kevlar vest?

On 4/27/2019 at 12:42 PM, Jingthing said:

retirement visa programs also offer paths to permanent residence and/or citizenship based on retirement status. In some case the permanent residence status is actually granted upon approval of the initial application!

Very little incentive for any country to offer permanent residence to retirees, in their final non income-producing years.  In most cases, they are not paying income taxes and are using social infrastructure free of charge.  It is a net negative economically.  Why would any country offer this?  Better hit your economic text books! A long term visa is more than sufficient.

On 4/27/2019 at 1:42 PM, Jingthing said:

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Busted!    Snippets are okay.  Altered quotes are not! 

On 5/3/2019 at 1:17 PM, Uptooyoo said:

I've been to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize. I chose Thailand because I feel safer. I can ride my motorbike anywhere anytime and not feel threatened. Unlike in Mexico where it is highly advised to stay on toll roads and avoid secondary roads where bandits, cartels, and killers roam. The paranoia and fear is very real and justified when travelling in Mexico. The military does patrol the main roads, but it's unnerving while being approached by armed, camouflaged 18 year olds at check points. Some would argue that traveling in some gringo enclaves is safe. But who wants to feel like a prisoner in their host country? Another issue that contributes to my general feeling of uneasiness in latin american countries is when I see doors and windows fitted with prison bars and walls topped with glass shards. It kind of kills the community spirit. Thailand isn't perfect. No place is. But at least I don't have to worry about someone beheading me because my family didn't send the ransom money quickly enough. So when everything is taken into consideration; cost of living, health care, infrastructure, culture, friendliness, safety, I'd rather be here. But this is just my opinion.

Well balanced and realistic assessment.  So far there has been zero back up data on the OP's false scaremongering premise of this thread,  "Expats in Thailand considering moving to Latin America prompted by Thai visa changes".   Unlikely that anyone would want to take such a security risk in order to eat a cup of fruit. 

46 minutes ago, Luckysilk said:

Excellent post.

 

Thanks for sharing the link.

 

Crime is rampant in that part of the world, a mega turn off.

You are most welcome.  Not only was the info directly from their website, the source is about as credible as you can get, The Overseas Security Advisory Council of  the US Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)

The poster that  that called validated information from this trustworthy source  "fear mongering" is being very irresponsible.  Not sure why he is so focused on gossip and hearsay and refuses to address facts.

22 hours ago, Jingthing said:

a path to permanent residence (or citizenship).

Dont know anybody who cares about that.  More fake news.

Or maybe rumba is  your thang

1 hour ago, JaiLai said:

He might be doing some research into a reply he's putting together or masterminding a poll?

 

( or be on a baht bus )?

It might be a test to see if we can keep the thread going in his absence.  How about this???

15 hours ago, JaiLai said:

Your ‘bait ignored’ has been acknowledged.

Thank you


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You must have really upset him as the "bait ignored acknowledgement" has actually been ignored.....or has it?  He may be performing a "non-verbal bait ignored acknowledgement denial"

22 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

Is this another one of your rules for this topic? ( in bold )

 

After some more research i've discovered Guyan has waterfalls, i like them. They also have some mountains, i love a mountain.

 

It's looking promising, i'll continue with more research.

 

Thank you.

 

 

Guyana is best known for hosting a previous group of expats, the doomsday apocalyptic, People's Temple, led by Jim Jones.

https://www.history.com/news/jonestown-jim-jones-mass-murder-suicide

It resulted in an often used phrase which is applicable to this entire thread, "Don't drink the kool-aid"

29 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Bait ignored.

An erroneous statement based on a false premise.

There was no bait.  And you have not ignored it.

Therefore, you have not ignored something which wasn’t bait, rendering your assertion not only incorrect, but unintelligible.

21 hours ago, Jingthing said:

shameless disingenuous fear mongering

Isn't that the underlying premise of your thesis on this thread?

21 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You are welcome to post about Mexican food if you wish but I don't really require any guidance on what to post here. Thank you.

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On 4/22/2019 at 3:09 PM, Jingthing said:

declared Queretaro a peace zone

Unless you have a helicopter and plan to live in an underground bunker, then this is not relevant, and is terrible advice.  You still have to get there and from Mexico City it will be a white knuckle perilous ride up highway 57d.  Just ask some of these other poor souls who ventured out onto the roads either by car or in a taxi or bus.

You could drive yourself

https://www.insideedition.com/couple-kidnapped-bound-and-beaten-while-scouting-wedding-venues-mexico-45436

https://www.businessinsider.com/narcos-location-scout-killed-in-mexico-state-2017-9

Or take an airport taxi, or play it really safe and go by bus

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/20/mexico-43-killed-students-

Next you will create another one of your myths, no doubt saying that certain roads you are recommending have a ceasefire declared!

How about another food video, or maybe an infomercial on the merits of tequila versus mezcal.

23 hours ago, Jingthing said:

an urban myth

Almost this entire thread has been a myth, filled with misinformation, unsubstantiated nonsense, and hearsay, but I think that was the whole point in order to keep it going.   How about some more Mexican food videos, haven't had any of those for a few pages now?

On 4/21/2019 at 1:23 AM, seasia said:

Whilst searching around for on line info on Colombia ( Medellin specifically ) I came across the following youtube clip.

Whilst you were whilsting, the video you posted is actually quite funny.  The 2 lasses with the large toot yai cabooses, are seen accosting a tourist, before they are intercepted by a police officer who interrogates them.  Great tourist promotional video.........not!

Meanwhile in other news, one of the OP's highly recommended places  Veracruz one of Mexico's most dangerous places, shows up in the news again.  13 killed at wedding

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/20/americas/mexico-family-party-shooting/index.html

You just cant make this stuff up!

On 4/21/2019 at 6:48 AM, JaiLai said:

Note: Your personal time frame for a possible move to Latin America is 2 to 3 YEARS ( minus 1 day )

LOL.  Perhaps we could get a digital nomad reading this high drama thread to embed a countdown clock in the corner of this thread. We are now at day 1093 (didnt check for leap year mind)....almost like an apocalyptic doomsday countdown to an event that will never happen????

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

ECONOMICS being the strongest motivation.

So with cheapster lifestyle being the top of your priorities, why have you ruled out Africa.  Some great places and beaches there on a shoestring like Senegal, Morocco, and others.  Or your could go full Colonel Kurtz, or Bogart's River queen and command a river boat into the heart of the continent where costs are a pittance.  Then there are other real cheap places, like Bangladesh or Bihar India....why the fixation with Latin America.  Don't spit the dummy on us and throw your usual tantrum, just asking...