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I'll ask. Why bring so much with you,? We moved from a Chonburi city house to Chiang Mai family: 3 adults and 3 kids. I found a moving advice site which helped. We worked all day Sat. and Sun for 3 week ends. Each item put 'on display' and then a quick : - When was the last time we used this utem? - Will we ever use it again. - Is there something on the market, cheap which would be more practical and easy to buy in Chiang Mai and more... Ultimately we threw away a very large amount of stuff. Son spoke to a few local truckies, and got very cheap quotes for on big truck to CM. Son offered a 2 day job to 3 reliable uni colleagues:help load the truck, go with son in his mini van to CM. Move everything a nominated position in he new house. Big dinner when completed, VIP bus tickets back to Bkk. It all worked very well.

Because they have owned houses/ condos there for a long time?

Seems you know very little about the whole subject area. -In modern supermarket operation everything on the shelves sells. The operators study much data before they add an item to the shelves, if it doesn't sell at an expected turnover it's deleted. -Cost of operation is taken very seriously and that includes costs of salaries and benefits. Night shift operation causes increased costs, and it's therefore avoided. And the supermarket is not going to use an 'all night time re-stocking just to avoid a small inconvenience to customers. -I guess you've noticed staff step aside very quickly if they see that a customer wants access to the shelf where they are working. -During daytime there's many supervisors on duty (all areas of the operation and they can quickly fix any issues, regardless of reason. At night time there would to be supervisors on duty just to supervise shelf re-stacking - not doing a multi-function role. Increased costs.

Well not sure about cars but a salt (human) body scrub is quite invigorating. I was offered this at a spa in Ho Chi Minh City, I imagined that it might 'rough up' human skin and be painful but the Spa owner assured me that's not true. It was quite pleasant, not painful in any way, my skin was much clearer and smooth and I didn't ongoing get any rust development.

I have a question, it's been suggested to post the question here: "And still not clear whether the Australian Old Age Pension, transferred to Thailand, is exempt from Thai personal taxation, especially where the recipient has no other income." Or perhaps the question is whether the Oz OAP (alone) is considered to be income under the Thai RD regulations? I'm just guessing but I suspect a few Aussies on the OAP living in Thailand will be interested in this point. Thanks for any advice you can share.

I have Thai PR (27 years) and replaced my Australian passport two or three times in that period, because of 10 year expiry / validity, but never tangled in any way with travel in and out, so I don't have any specific knowledge know about change of address / new passport number etc. But regarding the Red covered Police Registration book I'm aware that prompt update of address in the red book is not taken seriously, as long as the holder does the 5 year update. I do this at the police city centre here in Chiang Mai muang, my Thai adult son always goes with me, the cop who handles this speaks good English and is very pleasant. I was in Australia when the 5 year update was looming, my son went alone to the police centre with a copy of my red police book, explained to the same polie guy that there was difficulty to return to LOS because of Covid. The police guy instantly said 'don't worry at all about that, just be sure you bring your dad t with the original book quickly after he does return, so we can do an update'. Son responded 'but it maybe a year or more late'. Cop responded 'not a problem and he wrote a quick note in the copy of my red book and gave it back to my son. Police guy asked my son how old I was, son responded 78 yo. Police guy responded 'we are aware that several very old foreigners are several years overdue to do their 5 year update, it's not a problem, but your dad has your help so please watch this and keep it updated.' Son asked 'could I bring dad's red book and you speak to him on a LINE video chat?'. Policeman man said 'i've never done that because the actual regulation says 'report in person', but maybe the regulation can be changed, however as per our discussion it's not a serious problem.'

If you have say 7 to 10 days before it's critical, suggest you send an English language e.mail to: Division1 Immigration (at) gmail.com They usually respond within a few days and usually clear answers. Good luck.

No doubt there's several very snr officers who 'have baggage' and would not hesitate to make various claims against big joke.

Wow, if the 'too close to xxx' was applied consistently nobody would qualify (but of course too close to prayut and some others might not count'.

And still not clear is whether the Australian Old Age Pension, transferred to Thailand, is exempt from Thai personal taxation, especially where the recipient has no other income.

And ensure the sending bank add a comment re purpose of transfer: 'buy condominium'

Thanks for the suggestions. I've just discovered this is covered in my dental benefits with my Thailand Social Security Fund continuing membership. Their dedicated dental clinic at Rajavet hospital in Chiang Mai is excellent. Going tomorrow.

I've got some slight bleeding from upper gum. I guess it's gum disease. Should I go to a GP or to a dentist? Thanks.

Missing photos of European and/or Asian girls/women who pick up hot Bali beach boys.I've been on the specific beach where this 'trade' happens. Typical banter and he beach by invited to sit down on the girls beach mat, boys very attentive to get drinks / food etc., to light cigarettes etc. Then gone to the hotel, perhaps for an hour, perhaps for several weeks - full duration of the girls holiday. Quite busy sometimes. The Bali beach boys tend to be just 18 up to perhaps late 20s, usually very nice bodies, they have learned from more experienced Bali gigolo boys to take care of their shape and their skin. and learned to speak politely, most speak some to advanced English. Usually on the beach in tiny tight bikini speedo type swim suits. One day saw the beach boy sit on the girls beach mat, then girl asked him to lie down flat face down. Next think the girl is pulling the boys bikini fabric full into the crack in his buns and fingering his a'hole. Then she asks him to walk around so she can see him walking with a wedgie. Then gone to hotel.

So go to Immigration office in Chiang Mai city, just outside of the airport compound.

Do I get gold sneakers and a bible as joining gifts?

Perhaps the ladyboys have stolen them.

The report is in England, not Thailand. It's the world news.

Then there's 'Truth Social', surely the name suggests it's the ultimate genuine truthful broadcaster?

It's not compulsory to join.

Or an out of date telephone directory with a string on the corner.

In the typically hot Thai weather it dries off quickly, no need to additional dying actions.

Yikes, is bob making a return...

I noticed it in 2 restaurants / coffee shops in Sydney last year. Back in Thailand, 99% of toilets have a bum spray which is far more efficient / hygienic compared to toilet paper which just smears any residual faeces across the anal area and doesn't remove it all.

Point understood. Leaving netanyahu in place is just as bad.