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I also have a 'cash management' account card w/Fidelity. Been with them since the 80s. That's where my pension goes, and actually lived off that last yet, while banking my whole Soc Sec DD @ BBL, actually wife's BBL to avoid filing FBAR. SS is more than enough for ret visa extension. Daily limit @ $500, which is fine, since pension is only $357, since I took it way early Strangely, haven't touched either yet, and still living off some leftover baht from last year. Also haven't taken any long O&A this year. After Songkran, out the door for a nice one, planning now.

So this thread is just total BS. As nothing in the news blip states 'triple' fare. You obviously never use the rail lines, or you'd know there is no 80 baht fare. Until recently, with the expanded lines, the highest fare was 45 baht. Seniors like myself, (60+) got half fare on MRT line, which I think has been discontinued for non Thais. Highest on BTS is 62, MRT is 71, I think. Unlimited day pass for all is still 150 baht. Use to get that, no matter where I was going, then give it to a Thai person, at the end of my journey day. I don't use them myself any more, as simply too crowded. Gave my BTS card to daughter, still have MRT card, and will give that to her next time I see her. A 20 baht fare will really make them too crowded, and a good thing, as some may benefit, instead of being on the roads.

Wouldn't that be British Roulette, or just plain 'Idiots Roulette', since no Russians involved. Pulling the trigger of a gun, pointed at your head ... you really just can't fix stupid. Will there be 'go fund it' popping up soon.

You first ... 😎 or do you already walk everywhere ?

Crystal clear down here, PKK, though no mystery why. Had about 2 weeks of rain already, some of it, major downpours. All water tanks (12) topped up & beyond. No drought worries this year. Since always concerned about our carbon footprint ... Wife took the 'no open fires' warning a bit serious and beyond. Oh no, not a block or stone circle, or even barrel, to burn our trash. It deserves it own oven / kiln. Even without the finishing touches, door & chimney, it burns damn near smoke free. For others, if caring, Google 'smoke free barrel', may be an easier option. At very least, burn your plastic bags ... Save a Turtle From surfside about an hour ago ... VS a bad day, and thankfully we don't get too many of those, compared to most point North of us. 5 Feb 2020

This is spot on how most Yanks think, and the reality, being under 50 years old, and trying to raise a kid or 2, while simply being an employee for a company that really could care less about you. Why only half the income earners pay less than 4% income tax, and what govt, the markets do, they don't care about. Everyday life and what's left over in the pocket at the end of the month is all that matter, for far too many. Sadly, their 'education' has done nothing more than teach them how to be an 'employee' The 30% above that 50% of income earners, simply have a bit better job, and might actually be able to 'own' a home, or a new car. Still trying to save though, since probably owning to many 'look at me' things. Tope 20% can relax, and can even afford to be sick https://www.facebook.com/reel/1162876258491776

I'm a Yank, and I don't care about elections in the USA, or anywhere else. They have very little effect on my life, though good to simply pay attention. When Bush 2 got appointed, I moved my stock buying to speculative oil stocks. Bit of no brainer. Aside from info to use while investing, they're irrelevant to everyday living.

I read it as, if the borough, town, whatever, didn't make the driveway / dropped kerb, then the private part doesn't exist. Though not sure how you get permit to have a garage, but not legal access to it. We must be missing something. Like who's responsible for the dropped kerbs ? So back to Ms Google, and 'council' is responsible for dropping the kerbs ... BUT ... homeowner pays for that. Guessing CCs roll the dice, and hope nobody parks in front. More curiosity ...

Might want to learn how to use Google, as all I did was highlight, right click your 'title' and clicked on search google for ... Results ... Wonder why you'd even care if you don't live in the UK.

Really ... economists 🙄 That means what to who ? I've traded stocks, and other investments, and I've never heard of the 'consumer sentiment index' or ever heard another trader or business person mention it. About as important to the USA economy as the Dow or S&P's ups & downs ... meaningless. Notice the consumer sentiment was up during most of Trump 1, but the value of the dollar, exchange rate with THB dropped almost 15% at one point ... hmm The opposite with Biden's low, and dollar strength was highest against the THB than past 15 or so years ... go figure.

That's the new definition of 'vaccine', so covid shot, could be called a vaccine. Same definition as 'PReP', and helps you fight an infection. Doesn't provide immunity. Changed after mRNA shots were marketed. It was changed from 'provide immunity' to 'provide an immune response' what ever that is. You can't vaccine against a coronavirus, because it constantly mutates, and why the covid vaccine was a failure from the start. An honest pathologist will tell you that. Although they'll then be investigated, chastised and called a quack. But the person lying through there teeth, will tell you to 'follow the science' they paid for. That's my thoughts and opinion. Has to be an opinion, or it will be deleted, but feel free to Google, and enlighten yourself. Googled that for you ... https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Evolution-of-the-CDC-definition-for-vaccination_fig1_367030584 Besides misleading the public, to it's effectiveness, it also provides the makers, protection for most lawsuits in the USA, and qualifies for the VICP. Google that ... VICP ... "Vaccine Injury Compensation Program" ...

And you're surprised ... ... why did you leave again ? As much as I do love the USA, no way could I return, for anything more than a year of cruising the National Parks, then I'd have to leave. No way could I actually stay longer than a holiday.

More silliness ... '12 month "expectations", so it didn't happen yet ...

I only typed, searched to see if OP was even real, as never heard or cared about such a chart. Type in U or M bla bla bla, 'historical chart', and that's what came up. Could care less about researching any further, as that silliness doesn't affect me. Just notice his, Trumps 1 was at a high, and Biden a lower than low. Stop cherry picking. And of all things, 'opinions' of people. WTF That's the best you hateful people can come up with

Me too ... not that I ever had a problem with alcohol. I think the cycle of life is hitting my, and past 14 ish year, I've pretty much quit drinking alcohol. For not particular reason, just prefer water over alcohol. Will have a beer once in a couple months, and it is tasty, but no desire to have a 2nd. Quite a reversal.

Want hold my breath for an apology ... https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/UMCSENT

Agree ... one does have to self entertain @ PKK After a year or 3, since there really is no east or west to explore, as all of 13 kms wide at one spot, and not much more elsewhere, you get to know the immediate 100-150 kms away, very fast. We know the N & S of PKK, like the back of your hand. It's a really 'long' province. When we do go O&A, the first day is getting to somewhere that's not already familiar and been to 10 times. With 'downtown' side of Hwy #4, (1 km X 0.5 km), and only having <26k people, well ... nuff said. Still 'Lovin' It', but definitely not for everyone, unless having a garden / greenhouse, and a few hobbies to keep yourself busy. If an Alky, you can always sit surfside and chain smoke all night, if that's your thing

Yes, and I was amazed how fast they grow. From hatch, to feathered, to leaving the nest. Streak-eared Bulbul ... https://aseannow.com/topic/900969-birds-in-your-garden/page/51/#findComment-18009396 https://aseannow.com/topic/900969-birds-in-your-garden/page/52/#findComment-18030738

Yea, Buddha forbid people should actually think for themselves

I'll make two, thin, 75gr patties, just for that reason, as the charring does add quite a bit of flavor. Especially since cooked in the cast iron, instead of a charcoal grill. Advantage of quick cooking also, and no need to pay as much attention as with a thicker burger.

I'm sure they will, in 75 years, along with all the covid trials data, I think they're still waiting for. If you look at the patent filings for the covid vaccine, that's exactly what is discussed. They were labeled as 'gene therapy' or PReP at best, and getting them classified as a vaccine was a struggle. Though the did successfully get the definition of vaccine to fit 'PReP' definition. What a joke, or scam. FDA, CDC & WHO are too corrupt ... IMHO The above is my opinion of course, from my reading of said filings. Which I do believe I posted somewhere on AN, may or may not still be there, if not deleted. After the fact, they are looking into it ... sad: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37445690/ Still fighting the classification of covid vax as gene therapy ... https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2024-000355_EN.html

Speak for yourself ... ... I like my toys 😎 Are you going to tell us how your subsistence farming lifestyle is going

Don't see any kudos for Trump, when it was on a high, one of the highest, just before covid. Y'all are so transparent, the hate is mind boggling. Here's another example of Biden good, Trump bad, I pointed out yesterday ... https://aseannow.com/topic/1356941-thanks-to-donald-finally-we-know/page/6/#findComment-19724778 2+ months in, and y'all might want to actually give him some time to actually fail. As I'm sure he will in some aspects. Then y'all can jump for joy and relish if things start to slide downward. Amazing how people want things to go bad, just so they can say ... "see, I told you" 🙄 So far he's doing OK, but it's early. Got a few wins already.

90% of the threads are now in 'Political Soapbox' forum ... ... go figure Economic speculation from the mentally ill ... IMHO Seems to be a common theme on AN, no matter what the comparison is, too funny ... ... Trump - bad ... Biden - good Lowest since 2022, when who was president. BUT, not as low as 2022, when who was president

Title made my think of 'holding tank' for all the tears of the crying (snowflake) customers ... Just another 'hate Trump' thread