ChaiyaTH

I think we stopped using them like 2 decades ago in my country lol.

They have these State apps nowadays for the digital RMB money where you can deposit using visa/mastercard as well. The thing is that they not work remotely so you just can get that done once you landed. It's called the E-CNY app but there is various I guess, I used to just transfer someone in THB to get CNY on WeChat.

It is all these small things that add up fast in Thailand for real. It is same I just went to Cambodia and you then realize more easily as the EUR/USD is near the same today compared to when you are in Thailand: 50 baht only here, 80 baht only there, 120 baht here and before you know you spend 20 USD already before it is 3PM. One can maybe own a condo and always cook at home, sure, that really makes those costs little but then there is reality and a life too. I feel sorry for those at retired age to be here on so little, like what was 40 years work worth then. Is the entire reason I decided to do it the other way around and came here young 14 years by now, my entire adult life. I would not be that sure I want to even be here at a old age.

Is a matter of time. I mean just with a Mac Mini and DeepSeek's Open Source version from today available alone you essentially already have this GPT as known online today so far, for yourself, isolated.

Not impressed with main dealer Yamaha? Which one you mean? You been to the maintenance shop in the old city? They are like the best there is and also the cheapest for all real parts. Like all body work, mirrors a seat is barely 3K there. They do seem to have new front-end staff recently that you usually initially deal with and these people where absolutely careless. I will complain if it happened again next time. Used to be top notch. Doubt the owner likes that behavior of staff.

As far I know it is mainly the combination of a too full passport + appearance and basic good story that gets their attention. As well just by random if having the female IOs depending wether they like the way you look and how they feel that moment. If you have money and just state you have a girlfriend here and are still looking around for permanent options it's usually fine.

The chiang mai visa run service now also offer same day again but became really expensive. Otherwise 2 nights stay, 10K proof and possible question for a airplane ticket out + other hassle. Friend of mine did over 10 back to back now but always stays out 2-6 days in different SE asian countries, never a issue with airport or landborder.

One wonders why a owner would leave this to walk around a road with pick up trucks in Isaan though... Sounds like tricky, it is deadly on the roads there daily.

Checks lol, the fact they still exist should be illegal to start with lol. USA stuck in the past big time on banking.

Oh they will sure make it a drama there to ensure they get 3 times the value of cow back.

Depends where you live, it used to be easy fly CM to Hanoi too with multiple daily flights while now it seems to only be airasia once a day and easily costs you 10,000 baht round trip excl visa, taxi, hotel etc. Started to think they do this intentional to avoid even more going there.

Just to visit abroad / back home once a year aside from some other stuff you don't think about right away adds like 120-150K a year already. Let alone if you are also older and have higher medical costs. I really don't understand people here talking about amounts under 50K a month, that would really be bare minimum. And that as a budget after insurance / flying back home etc costs. All those I see doing this usually look like they are half homeless and frustrated or sweaty. If there is no better options it might still be the best choice but I would suggest Cambodia then instead. These basic fixed costs or the cheaper months are not that hard but it is all the other things that add up quickly here. Like just needing a new phone as it broke, some small repairs on a bike and 1-2 dental treatments can easily set you back 30K alone. And that is like a peanuts thing, let alone if you have a girlfriend here too with relates that die etc. These 1-1.5K USD budget nonsense suggestions work only for the shorter term, like a few years sabbatical. Over time you will have things to pay for that really not fit within that budget. It goes wrong 99/100 times. So like just basic unexpected costs or replacement of items + 1 trip a year back home easily is 20k a month more. That's before rent, before visa, before 1 cup of noodles or 1 beer of chang spent. I even assume Europe with that, USA is likely even more.

From 180 days you are a tax resident so the limit would be 179. Technically speaking you can still be considered an economic resident too if you would be here for less than that but earn clearly here while also having your main economic activities here.

Both myself and friends all had multiple (smaller) accidents here over the years (talking 5-10-15 years) while never anywhere else. I agree entirely that it has become absolute crazy here in CM due to mainly the cars driving on 2 lanes, too slow or crazy fast. But even to take a taxi to the other side of the city here became just like being in Bangkok, in terms of the time it takes. Aside from the fact that a taxi in BKK is actually cheaper than it is here for the same distance too. Guess you should consider to leave like I did too months ago. The burning season is also coming soon.

Of course they can, you simply default the slip with a wrong billed item, invoice the right one back and pocket the difference. One of the oldest tricks out of the scam cashier books. Is no different than when one returns a item. To then do that with cigarettes or a almost identical item but different price, is scam genius junior level.

Well pretty sure about it knowing what my girlfriend pays when having had both a outpatient and inpatient treatment + when I had the same, over the years. It is never a crazy bill for her, even I find mine acceptable enough too, I do pay more. Is just a standard thing all over Thailand anywhere isn't it? When I needed a lawyer I was also quoted 3-5 times more than when she found one for me. Learned the hard way to let them make the deal without knowing you as a foreigner exist. That's a bit hard to avoid when needing medical treatment however lol.

So much obvious evidence against him hence he got a pardon.

Lately quite a few times and typical in branches where there is a lot of tourists where they would scan a more expensive type of cigarettes then I always buy. No idea how many times this happened when I also bought other items, as that's when I not noticed. They look surprised/caught when I told them how much it cost out of my head. Have to admit it is a clever one.

They would rely on a licensed partner company which explains the delays.

AKA the new system where you own nothing but are happy with a Universal Basic Income that is minimal, and if you then work on top you get some more against lower tax rates. In reality you lose on growth potential, power, privacy and more while the real elites will just stay exempted and remain in control of the big plays. The gates are slowly closing... Guess in 5 years it is just normal to all be paying 15-20% minimum for those still here by then. I could see Cambodia getting more populair and not enforcing such things for years until their GDP is big enough.

Do people read in usa?

What you expect you abuse some dog for ages and then suddenly stop, you think the dog is no longer scared and traumatized, and not takes his chance to bit you back as soon your guard is off? Can't expect that, not that is justifies anything but that's reality. If I was one of them and my family bombed, I would also want revenge.

No idea what nazism really is clearly. Many things here resemble that too, so why live here then too.

Seems there is details missing to this story, to just be beaten up in a public toilet out of nowhere sounds like BS. Even if you came across of those random general rogue cops you would likely be able to pay them a bit.

Exactly that, just for starters and in the most simplistic way. Maybe you can get a life long extension when having tax debts lol.