Isaan sailor

I took my Thai wife to CA just before the Wuhan flu. Even then, we saw homelessness in SF, brownouts in the Tahoe area, and a dry waterfall in Yosemite. But Sonoma/Napa, Carmel/Big Sur and Hollywood did not disappoint. Have a wonderful trip.

Help processing aliens? I don’t think it will deter millions more from crossing the southern border.

Get rid of bribery with those brown envelopes—it’s a start.

Now looks like two factors could drive out expats from LoS: An extended period of Baht inflation, and/or a taxation of our pensions, dividends, interest and cap gains brought into Thailand.

Hate America much?

I file jointly taxes every year to the IRS. I even pay Estimated Quarterly taxes when appropriate. As a retiree, I don’t normally owe much if anything. In return, I collect Social Security. No way I would give it up for Thai citizenship.

He should do time for his part inciting protesters. Months in prison—not a misdemeanor. That’s my point.

What about purchases made from our western bank credit cards, i.e. Visa/Mastercard? How could they see and then tax those purchases?

Interesting point. If we bail on Thailand for tax purposes 180 days , could we send our gains to wives/girlfriends here in Thailand to avoid taxation? So many questions—so little time.

We shall see how strong those tax treaties really are. It’s their country, and they can do as they please.

A misdemeanor? Did you see the video?

The good news—your currencies up with the panic. The bad news—no one has a clue.

No way Uncle Sam will give up their tax reach and control of American expats in Thailand. A quick look at the Tax Treaty of 1996, Article 10 makes the distinction between dividends earned in the US vs. dividends earned in Thailand.

Looks like a little panic has set in. Western currencies have jumped up. Could high rollers be pulling Baht out of banks?

Well said. Should have an age limit for any Presidential candidate. I suggest 65, with no exceptions. They adhere to this in some corporations We don’t need cognitive decline in the White House.

I look forward to Taiwanese tourist arrivals, for some balance.

Good thing I never bring in more than $100k per year!

Could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Tax extra money we bring in (cap gains, dividends, interest)—and Thai wife and I will shut down house, rent out farms, move to America and begin working on her citizenship. She has a B-2 visa now.

Thailand to tourists—please come. Thailand to expats—please leave.

As good as the latest iPhone Pro cameras are—they still can’t compare to a decent digital camera with a great telephoto zoom lens, when it comes to long distance photography. Yes, the best camera is the one in your pocket, Sometimes you need a bit more.

Based on Apple’s reputation, and the recommendation of my daughter-in-law, who sells phones at AIS. If you bothered to read the reviews on the iPhone 15–you’d realize it’s very much the same as the 14.

Last March, I upgraded from my memory-hogging iPhone 7 Plus to the 14 Pro Max. Outstanding phone, camera and speed. Last month, my wife got the 14 Plus. I would recommend the iPhone 15s to anyone looking. And Apple claims some 15s will come from India instead of China.

How about at least one good picture of the bride—so we can help determine how much sinsod?

Interesting topic, and I’ve often wondered about it myself. Might try PI, but not sure about the typhoons. Lately I’ve started wondering about Guam. Yes, a little outside SE Asia, I know. Medicare kicks in for American expats. As long as they have decent hospitals and a low cost of living—could make the short list.

As someone earlier stated, you can live cheaper in Isaan.