Isaan sailor
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I beg to differ. The legendary Teflon Baht seems to go in the wrong direction each day. Up and up with the currency does not portend a healthy economy.
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Someone needs to tell the US Government what happened to the first Moderna shipment. Which arrived a couple weeks ago. The bulk of the vaccines went to the Thai government and the military. Only a small percentage got to Thonburi Hospital Group, and this the people who prepaid for Maderna last July.
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Thai Baht, increasing in value??
Isaan sailor replied to HAPPYNUFF's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Currency traders did this. Once US Congress voted another 2 trillion $$ for Biden Build Back Better, they dumped ISD—which in turn sank other currencies. USD hit hard losing 54 Satang in 24 hours—a record I think. When will traders sink the Baht for a change? We’re all waiting… -
Thailand steps up efforts to attract more expats
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
May not get too many American tourists now that USD tanked 54 Satang—due to fears of Build Back Better overspending. And when USD sinks, it brings many other currencies down with it. -
PM Happy with 80m Vaccine Doses Administered
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
You better believe the PM is happy now. The bulk of the half million doses of Moderna vaccine have gone to government/military people. And only a small number made it to the Thonburi Hospital Group—and the people who actually paid for it last July. -
Unpleasant reading. Best not to read it.
Isaan sailor replied to swissie's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I have a catastrophic health insurance policy with a high deductible. It costs 72,000 Baht a year—a little more than US Medicare Part B or Part D. When I reach 71 years, it will rise to over 100k per year. May look at higher deductible or less coverage. Will consider self insure at some point—or return to America for Medicare. -
Problem with eligible Chinese girls—there aren’t enough of them. China’s one child era begat far more boys. So many more that Chinese men seek wives in Cambodia and other poor countries in SE Asia—and it doesn’t always make a good marriage. Of course in my biased view, you can find beautiful, intelligent girls right here in Isaan. I believe I did.
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Thailand refuses to sign COP26’s pledge to end deforestation by 2030
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Burn, baby, burn. Gotta have the red eyes, scarred lungs and incessant coughing—just like big brother China. Oh yes, and keep jacking the Baht, for good measure. -
Thailand seeks connection with Laos-China Railway, say top officials
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Belt & Road for China’s benefit. Do not fall into China’s debt trap, Thailand. -
Chinese tourists to return to Thailand - but not until late 2022
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Too busy planning their invasion of Taiwan. And lest you think they’ll stop there—look at what they’ve done to Cambodia and now Laos. -
Thailand ranked among the top 6 places in the world to retire
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thai Baht exploding now. What’s up with the high Baht? Do they really think anyone will come here for tourism or retirement? -
Thailand ranked among the top 6 places in the world to retire
Isaan sailor replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
For me, I think the mighty Teflon Baht needs to go south about 5% more. Then you’d have a shot at retirement haven status. Did not like today’s western currency thrashing.