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This makes such good sense!

Yes, it is absolutely shameful when someone dishonestly avoids going to war and does not take action to stop a riot when it is in their power to do so! I agree completely.

I don't know anything about weed really. I would like to try some to help me relax and sleep better. Any suggestions on what strain to buy and where to buy it in Bangkok? Approximate cost for a gram? I stopped by a shop on Saladeng Soi 1 that someone recommended to me and they said they don't sell weed by the single gram and wanted 1000 baht for what they said would be useful for my purposes. I really just want to give a gram or a joint a try and see if I like it. Thanks for your suggestions.

Just curious, I applied for SS on 16 August and it is still under review in the Philippines. How long did it take for you before they approved it and you got your first payment? Did anyone contact you for further information? And did they contact you to get the information for direct deposit into your Thai bank. Thanks.

I am thinking of forgoing Part B for a year or 2 after I turn 65 in October. $4000 dollars just about covers my Thai insurance for two years which gives me 5 million baht hospital coverage, but not such great outpatient coverage for cancer. It is a small risk, I guess, but tempting. However, I don't know how much they will jack up my insurance this year though...

Look, let's build walls where they are efficient at stopping boarder crossings and let's not build walls where they are useless symbols intended to pander to ideological beliefs. Instead let's spend the money for unneeded walls on bolstering the legal and enforcement systems. Duh!

Look, let's build walls where they are efficient at stopping boarder crossings and let's not build walls where they are useless symbols intended to pander to ideological beliefs. Instead let's spend the money for unneeded walls on bolstering the legal and enforcement systems. Duh!

I just happened to be walking past there at Emquartier and noted that the biscuits are 35 baht each, takeaway. I will satisfy that nostalgic desire soon, before they close down.

He is clearly a genius. Just look at how he handled Covid and the love and respect he commands from all who worked for him in his previous administration.

Interesting!

There are some mini computers sold on Lazada that do come with a warranty. Beelink has a warranty service in Thailand, although I don't know how good it is.

Off topic, but I guess the argument against providing Medicare benefits to expats is that Medicare would be unable to deter fraudulent claims. That does make sense, but they could certify regional hospitals around the world for expat Medicare claims or something like that, if they wanted to...

Thanks!

Unfortunately, you can only enroll in an Advantage plan if you reside in the USA. Is that correct? I am turning 65 in October and just figuring it out. Can you enroll in an Advantage plan while in the USA and then live in Thailand most of the year?

I am considering the possibility that you might be cantankerous.

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Ikea has the best prices on bedding in Thailand, I have found. I am happy with the mattress protector I bought there.

It depends what you buy, Amazon follows the actual tariffs. Computers etc. are low tarrif and bedding is insanely high.

I was there a couple of weeks ago. I don't think taking the Pink LIne from the BTS makes much sense as it is a quick trip and 60 baht or so in a taxi direct to the immigration entrance door from Wat Mahatat BTS station, if you are coming on the BTS. However there is a Pink Line exit on the correct side and the shuttle bus runs from the mouth of Soi 7. Leaving immigration I walked to exit 4 in the same building, caught the shuttle bus to the mouth of Soi 7 and took the Pink LIne to the BTS. When I did this in June the shuttle bus was a red truck but a couple of weeks ago it was a new bus. There is no English signage on the bus and there seems to be several routes so make sure to check that it goes to Pink Line station or the start of Soi 7.

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Wait until the various immigration offices and borders get their mitts into it as DTV holders attempt to renew the visa or reenter Thailand. Should be interesting...

Jeez, people have nothing better to do than insult you. I am not sure of the bus schedule or if the red trucks are still allowed to pick up at the airport itself, but if you walk outside to the main road you can get one that has just dropped off people at the airport. Should be 30 to 50 baht to Huay Kaew. That would be cheapest. Using the Bolt rideshare app from the airport might only be 80-90 baht.

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Fond memories of the Lek buffet in the 90's. 99 baht and mediocre in every aspect, if I remember correctly. Still, pleasant enough and interesting people watching.

I didn't see that review. I am not yet shocked. The CPU is plenty fast for my uses which are MS Office, torrents and streaming and playing video.