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I'm not sure how effective spraying would be when it comes to termites. Their nests are underground and they construct tunnels to reach houses. I think best practice is to use treated baits.

My preference would be to use US-based advisors for anything to do with US taxes, investments, and estate planning. I would not engage any individual or firm domiciled outside the US legal system for advice in these areas. There are firms in the US that specialize in helping expats with these issues. Here's one: https://creativeplanning.com/international/

Although this is marketed as a pre-paid card for use while traveling, it will work within Thailand as well, both online and at merchants that accept Visa: https://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/cards/prepaid-cards/planet-scb-card.html If the pre-paid card balance isn't sufficient to cover a submitted transaction, the transaction will be rejected, keeping your bank account safe from being drained if the card number is hacked or compromised. Safer than using a debit card, especially for online purchases.

Trump's initials = 4:20

Same thing happened to blacksmiths, tack makers and stablehands early in the last century.

The lines for Thai passport holders at Suvarnabhumi have used automated gates for many years now, but there is usually one manned desk on exit and several on entry.

I think most of the aftermarket head units available here with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have only 7 inch screens. If you want a really large screen, you will likely have to go with a tablet and a windshield/dash suction or vent mount. I have tried using Waze as an alternative to Google Maps on my iPhone and it does have some features that Google Maps does not, but I've gone back to Google Maps.

We had to replace our license plates for this reason. We took the car to the DLT with the blue registration book and registered to get the replacement plates. We were contacted a few weeks later to come back to the DLT to get the replacement plates. We went back with the car and removed and turned in the faded plates and were given the new ones to affix to the car. I don't think there was a charge for this because the fading was due to defective paint and not damage to the plate.

Bangkok Bank's New York office isn't licensed for retail banking. You won't be able to set up an account with Bangkok Bank's New York office. You can open an account at a Bangkok Bank branch here in Thailand and set it up so that your SS payments are routed via the NY office directly to your account here. Or, better yet, simply have the funds sent directly by the SSA to your account here in Thailand. It then would not need to be a Bangkok Bank account as this can be set up with any Thai retail bank.

Since Emiratis are Arabs, and therefore semites themselves, it would be strange for them to be anti-semitic. But in my time in the UAE I did hear Emiratis make anti-Jewish statements, so, yes, I understand the extent of their anti-Jewish sentiment and I find it deplorable. Many also have contempt for atheists.

Dubai now officially has a synagogue.

The female form, ads for booze, articles about Israel, articles about Saudi, and more, caused the censor to pull out the black pen. Sometimes the International Herald Tribune would have entire pages missing or simply wouldn't show up at all.

Is it the Nariphol tree?

She would need to be a US citizen or green card holder in order to claim spousal or survivor's benefits under your SS record.

A clever ruse to avoid being in Thailand more than 179 days this year.

I visited Khao Phra Viharn a couple of times back in the previous millennium. At the time, there was a downed helicopter of Soviet make that had been used by the Khmers Rouge attesting to their use of the site as a refuge. There were also signs warning not to venture away from the temple area due to landmines. I think the Cambodians have removed the helicopter, but am not sure about mine clearance. A bit off the beaten track for most foreign visitors, but popular with Thais. I'll visit again if/when the gate is reopened.

I was going to write a response to this post, but I can't remember what I was going to write.

Bob, with such strong ties to Thailand, I wonder why your haven't gone for Thai citizenship. Then you could lecture foreigners about how they don't understand Thainess.

Looks like possibly another layer between the policyholder and the insurer: Mrkumka -> Roojai -> Krungthai Panich Insurance.

I knew the people who ran Transpo back in the day. I think they sold the company some years ago and it is now called Asian Tigers. I am quite sure they offer insurance to their customers. I don't know which other companies do, but it is common practice for professional removals companies, both for local and international relocations. Perhaps an internet search on "removals companies Thailand" or something similar would be of help. I apologize for not having more specific and up-to-date info as it has been many years since I arranged this type of insurance program for a removals company.

Roojai is a broker.

Didn't seem to help Bob Marley very much.

Roojai is partially owned by Krungthai Panich Insurance and, unless things have changed recently, the only motor policy Roojai can offer is one from KPI. If you wish to stay with AIG for your motor policy, you'll want to find a broker that has a distribution agreement with AIG Thailand. Perhaps you could contact the AIG call center and ask which brokers they work with in CM that cater to expats,

Tumi is probably a bit higher quality than Samsonite, but I think it also commands a higher price.

Marin is correct. If you want real Samsonite, Central Department Store is the place to look. The branch in Seacon Square on Srinakarin Road has a large selection and we were referred there from the branch in Mega Bang-Na where the stock was limited. The main store on Chidlom probably carries a large selection, too.