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My boys need a house!

Lazada was absurdly overpriced, but Amazon was 950 baht for 9 pair including shipping. Which is reasonable. I was just hoping to find locally again

Better last line: Seems like all the men's briefs sold in Thailand take the word literally and hug my hips like a desperate lover.

Where can I buy the tighty whiteys I have been wearing for the last 60 years? (Not the same pair.) In the past I have occasionally found them at export shops as they are manufactured in Vietnam and Bangladesh but I had to buy them from Amazon this time. Central used to sell Hanes briefs just like my Mama, god rest her soul, used to buy me, but, alas, no more.. Seems like all the men's briefs sold in Thailand take the word literally and hug my hips like a desperate drowning sailor. (I have no idea what I mean by that but you get the drift.... )

Golf umbrella from Decathlon.

I think you are thinking of Medicare Part B.

Yes, it was for self-employment using Schedule SE. I did not submit any documentation and none is needed. Even if you were living in the USA you might receive income without the employer filing a 1099 form so it is not required. I hope it works out.

Actually I am not sure about the residency requirement for green card holders. A little too technical for me.

You are eligible for Medicare if you are a US citizen and over 65, however it does not cover you in Thailand. It is free if you have accrued the 40 SS quarters. The 5 year rule is for green card holders.

Oh, that is worrisome! Hope it works out for both of us.

Thanks for your suggestions. I will just wait and let the system progress as I have Thai insurance and was just hoping for Medicare next time I travel to the USA which won't be for another year or so probably.

And why does the 90 day report need to be "approved" anyway? Wouldn't be that big a deal if it was just a reporting requirement. Oh well, I know the answer more or less..... Best not to go down that rabbit hole.

Premium free Medicare, I mean, to be clear. What if I’ve worked, but not long enough? You can still get Medicare Part A coverage, even if you don’t fully meet the work requirement of 40 credits. Here’s what you’ll pay in 2024: If you have 30 to 39 credits, your Part A premium will cost $278 per month.

OOPS!

Yes, it does help! Thanks. I was hoping to be able to enroll in Medicare at my 65th birthday in October, but it seems that was unrealistic. Not a big deal.

So I am 64 and lack 3 social security credits. I've been living in Thailand for 25 years. This year I declared and paid self-employment tax on $5500 to hopefully pick up those 3 credits. Has anyone else done that? I am curious how long it takes for social security and therefore Medicare to credit the quarters. I mailed in my return and it was received a month ago but I don't think it has been processed yet.

I am very curious to know how many 2000 baht fines they collect per month by not doing anything you suggest.

Me too! 1997.

Hah! Motorcycle charged me 40 baht from the pink line station and drove far too fast. I took the shuttle from exit 4 back. 🙂

I think they benefit from a dysfunctional system by collecting many 2000 baht fines.

I ended up with this Epson and so far it has been flawless. https://www.powerbuy.co.th/en/product/epson-printer-epson-ink-tank-l3250-270260?~campaign=|PL%3APFM|CN%3APerformanceMax|TA%3ANC|MIX|&~ad_set_id=&~campaign_id=17874686150&~channel=x&~keyword=&~placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgpCzBhBhEiwAOSQWQYYQPBEes9eTr_vHqBep8XE_PeJEqJ0q-0aBoKmrIIZnSU4lO1aStxoCRfgQAvD_BwE

The vendors are conveniently located within 100 meters of the police station making the crackdown easy.

Does anyone have an agent they have used for this? I would like to avoid a trip to Chaengwattana! Thanks.

Unfortunately, my old style work permit with my address has been "upgraded" this year and can no longer be used for license renewal or to purchase a motorcycle. What documents do I need at Chaengwattana to get a residency certificate? Can an agent do it for me? Thanks.

They have moved one step past the "mulling" stage.