KhunLA

Every relationship is transactional. Possibly even one's first love interest. There's always an end game, goal to reach, and what you'll do (prostitute yourself) to get it. You just have to decide if it's worth it. Why I quit so many jobs, 30+, as they didn't pay me enough to lower myself to their expectations of a life the low salary would provide. Sorry, I deserve more. It's also why so many marriages fail now, as it's socially acceptable to be divorced. Lots of sex while dating, but once married, and the 'lifelong contract' is publicly officialized, then both side fall into ... "well, I don't need to do that as much or anymore, because, I have a contract" Just like jobs, why I'm on #6, long term, live in relationship. Along with can't eve count how many short term relationships. My one ex wife told me, "I go through women, faster than she goes through batteries"

Bangla rd and the P4P scene is easily avoidable on Phuket and at Patong beach. Guess you missed ... "and around Phuket a little fishing" Although others may simply enjoy the festive atmosphere and people watching. Nothing forces you to engage in P4P, especially if with a partner.

It would be nice to have a 'free market' here, but CP simply has to much influence & control. How they were allowed to monopolies the food chain is almost criminal in a free market. The dominance of conglomerates worldwide is the future, sadly. When all the competing brands are made by the same company, your freedom of choice is an illusion. Not far off from the movie 'Demolition Man' where Taco Bell is the only restaurant chain

Guess he's not a fan of African women, oh well. People are allowed to give opinions "“African women can earn millions of baht, despite their ‘bad features’, including their skin colour.”

Sorry my reply wasn't as useful and contribute to the thread as much as yours. With such insight, I think I may be looking forward to the next grammar or spelling correction post I'm not using to many emojis, am I As I wouldn't want to upset your day any more than I already have PEACE ... LOVE

Spend it, as if saving money in a Thai bank, it's worth less tomorrow than it is today. If interest paid, it's less than 1.5%, while inflation is 5-10% yearly, and I'm being kind. SPEND IT Or, invest it ... ... elsewhere out of TH ... IF having trusting partner, then buy land as investment in TH. That's what we do, and best investment around IMHO

I'm correct in assuming the house was not simply built on a pad, and does have 'footings' supporting a column & beam constructions ? Any cracks in the walls or floor ? If proper column & beam construction w/footings, simply dig down around, and under walls, below present ground level, and wall it back up. Or at least screen it in, to keep the critters out.

If I left TH, I'd never peek at AN again, even if returning for holiday every year. Sometimes I wonder why I still do ... Which might be coming to an end, very soon. Same with I don't belong to anything in the USA, and why would I, even hobby wise, I don't see the benefit. I did belong to drone & photography group, and very short lived, as nobody from TH was in them. Still a few like minded folks I enjoy chit chattin' with.

My brother felt the same about me, but opposite, said I never worked a day in my life. Never had a steady job till 1988, 33 yrs old, one that I was at more than 1 year. With a few exceptions, lucky if I lasted a month. Even the first 3 airlines I worked for were only about a year each. 2 others with career possibilities (steel & printing), but only worked there about a year, went belly up. 3 of 4 airlines filed bankruptcy and 2 went belly up. Which actually was the game changer for me, after leaving the 3rd one, as went self employed, and concentrated on my RE holdings. Best thing that ever happened, as showed me I can only trust and rely on myself in the future.

My trading days were quite successful. Part of my retiring @ 45 yrs old. Dec 1979, I was just getting out of my Sex, Drugs & RR mode, 1st marriage, (25 yrs old) and hadn't even bought my first house. Didn't even start trading till a year or so before the Y2K scam Rolled RE holdings (liquidated) into the market, for better return than a savings account, till I decided where to retire at. Those Y2K stocks doubled & split a few times, and sold right before they all crashed. Switched over to day trading, pennies/options, and did even better. In was in the market <5 yrs, with one hold exception, as simply didn't need any more, so retired, and sold the last one that popped about 2006. Only one I held after 2003.

Personally never did defense stocks, as morally against them, though very profitable. Usually due to the war mongering. May want to hold off, till after Trump administration, and see who wins in 2028. Maybe buy 7 months out of the election, if the Dem run someone who can even come close to beating a Vance / Gabbard ticket in 2028. Then sell a day before the election See it peaked just before the Nov election, and now down 20+% from $614. Trump being anti war isn't going to help their stock price for the next 4 years. Guess rumor buying pre-election and people actually thought Harris might win, and why you should not listen to MSM ... oops

How a simple query turns into an anti Yank thread, by non Yanks of course. Mind boggling. Thought this topic might actually be interesting ... but the usual happens. WTF Note to self: why do I bother any more ?

No, most white fish has little to no flavor at all, and Cod being a notable exception. Have sampled pangasius, and agree, they shrink down to nothing. Good for a seasoned batter fried fish or sandwich, with lots of other flavors added. Have to agree with mom on that one, and worst thing to do with fish, is bread/batter & fry it. If you want to eat fish that is. If you want to eat bread, just grill some garlic bread Usual eat Salmon, shrimp, crap, lobster (Maine), mussels or scallops. Only eat 'white' fish when O&A, and only bbq'd, as that adds the nice smoky flavor, and maybe the lemongrass stuffed inside.

Yes, I prefer the 'corrupted' USA version of Italian fare. Yet to eat in an Italian restaurant, owned & operated by an Italian, that tasted better than same food, served in USA restaurant, or even my kitchen. Even the Thais do a better job of serving up Italian fare. Guessing most are simply expats, that think they can cook, and open a restaurant. Admittedly, have not sampled any high end Italian restaurants here/TH. Especially since the silly prices they charge, for some of the most inexpensive dishes to make. Pizza & pasta has a high enough profit margin already.

I find that story hard to believe, or that all 20 people paid. I certainly wouldn't, and good luck trying to toss me off the boat

Not sure how this post can confuse anyone. Think someone needs to do a bit of research, how to eat, to control insulin spikes from carbs/sugar. How to, eating order ... Taking a walk after eating ...

Same same, and conx to PEA, JIC, and only thing on the grid is the BEV wall charging cable, which rarely gets used. Not a DIY install, but at the time, don't we would have saved enough to bother. If another system wanted, very possible, then I would DIY it, as install would not be on a roof, and just a stand alone frame, or storage shed, large enough for 5kW off grid inverter & ~9 panel system.

Our preference and use mostly, EV Station Pluz & PEA, usually at Bangchak locations. MG Super Chargers if first 2 aren't available. Have used Elexa, and like, but not a lot of them around. Do need to test the Altervim app one of these days, as having at local Lotus's. Regrettably have the eVolt app w/1000 baht on it, that I doubt we'll ever use, as very few fast charger outside of Krung Thep area. Avoid registering on that. Haven't needed to use any other app, and think we only have EA Anywhere on the phone, just never got around to using.

Ignorance is bliss. You apparently have no idea how the market makers control the trading. You may need better software for your trading, unless you simply buy & hold things like Mag 7. But if day trading, you need software to show you every trade. When the market makers sell 1 share of stock, and ignore the hi/lo market price of pending buys & sells, that tells me everything I need to know. It's a SCAM.

I trust wife & daughter in TH. Have about 7 trustworthy family & friends back in USA, and why I only have 12 FB friends that I keep in contact with. Don't need or want people I don't know or trust in my life.

We buy almost all our protein from Makro. Seafood, usually frozen. Chicken breast, no prob, but don't buy the local, scrawny free range chickens from fresh market. Only the fat, plumb, tender ones from Makro, and CP product, I believe. Breasts are not very forgiving, so don't overcook them. No later than 165°F. Do use a thermometer. Thighs & legs you can abuse to damn near 200°F, and still tender & juicy.

Termite control is easy ... NO WOOD in house. First house, lots of wood, and termites got into all of it. None for structural stability, so after they got done munching, what wasn't replaced with metal, just used wood putty & painted. 2nd house, wasn't suppose to be any wood, but somehow, wood door framing snuck in, and yes, termites got to them. Minor, and simple wood putty & paint, fixed. 2nd house had the spray system under the floor, and maintenance contract for upkeep spraying, and dousing the entire perimeter of house & ground. Failed miserably at keeping termites away. Present house ... NO WOOD at all & NO TERMITES. Go figure, So, if don't want termites, don't build with termite food.

From USA for first 45 yrs, now TH, past 25 yrs, no plans on leaving. Settled in, wife of 19 years, and daughter, knocking of 26 yrs old. No reason or desire to leave, even if not having wife & kid. Final decision to stay was ~5 yrs ago, when contracted to build 3rd house, for the purpose of staying. First 2 houses were built, simply because I needed a comfy place to live, till kid was done High School. Reality being, after high school, I had no reason to stay in TH. Especially since she attended Uni in a different province. Daughter now lives in a different province. 3rd, present house, built for the long haul, having solar, greenhouse/garden, even chickens soon. Bought extra lots on dead end soi, for investment, but more to ensure no neighbors. Will buy the last 3 lots, when available, for same reason. BEVs, that will probably out last me. Plan on staying till the last bbq.

I now know 2 people that have died from the C19 vaccine. 1 personally, and one, good friend of my brother. And people still injecting that sh!t in there bodies. Mind boggling.

Through her savvy investing and contract negotiations, she's been carrying my butt for about 19 yrs