KhunLA

Full on RV is to expensive ... already posted this, and would use low key van or truck converted, or again, just a nice scooter, 750cc or 900cc

Too many variables. Am I retired w/$5k a month, or working. 24 yrs ago, I was working, shy of 50k a year, but only a 2 day work week, with 5 days off to do whatever. Last 10 years in USA, all I did was pretty much travel, party and scuba dive. If there now, I'd probably be nomadic, and check out all the national park and nature there was to see, Either in a converted van or truck, or simply a nice scooter. If the country wasn't so big, might even do on an ebike, as PAS mode makes it easy when you don't feel like pedaling. If I'm allowed to have buy in money, then a sailboat sounds good, as crossed my mind a couple times. Options abound.

$5k a month should be easy to live on. You're leaving a lot of info out. I'm actually not even seeing the point of the post. Are you in the USA, or plan on going there. $5k a month, 60k a year, assuming net (tax free or paid). First you're single, then have a husband, which is it? Although just another mouth to feed, so not that much difference. $500-1000 ... rent & utilities, or $1000-2000 ... rent & utilities, you still have $3000 to feed yourself on $100 a day ... not seeing any problems

Good start for me, as nice dessert after an in house Puerto Rican Haven't popped in for a few months, it's a work of art, besides delicious ...

If you got here, (if here at all), in Feb 2021, then your USD cost hasn't changed as offset the inflation. Only due to the exchange rate, which doesn't negate inflation for those born here, or got here when it when you got 40-45 baht to the 1 USD, like me, and many others. Along with most things being at least half the price they are now, so yea, i've seen 100% to 300% inflation across the board almost, if not much more for some things. Especially the essential foods, eggs, meats, seafoods & veggies as I mentioned earlier, since arriving, 2000. Use to get three -0- eggs for 5 baht, now you get 1. chicken, pork, beef & seafood price all about tripled, or more. Milk has more than doubled Butter at least 4X as much and smaller packaging, as stated earlier. Buy bulk now to help offset that. Aside from food, hotels have gone up 50-100% since 2020/20, and hear people complaining about airfares. Not sure how you say there's no inflation as that 20% jump in exchange rate from Feb 2021, surely isn't covering those increases. And no, I don't think it will go much much higher, and actually surprised it as remained about 35 to 1 USD as long as it has. Mind you, I'm not complaining.

Sadly there's way too much money to be made by special interest groups to push their agenda in a very aggressive way. BLM proved that, made 100's of millions, and the result was the complete opposite. For the cause anyway. Got their 15 minute of recognition, statues, air time, but created an ever larger divide and resentment toward them, in their tactics. Same happening now with the alphabet folks. Shame really as it casts a shadow on some issues that should, could and would have been addressed, and probably in a quicker, favorable way. Shoot themselves in the foot, but organizers are raking in the money, but sacrificing the message.

All look tasty, though most I wouldn't order, as seem to be a challenge to even each. Aside from probably some silly pricing for the selfie with and impractical burger that won't fit in your mouth.

I find people and interaction to be the same, worldwide. All the good, bad & ugly of it. Slight culture difference, very slight, and Thai gals seem accepting any age difference a bit more ... if you're not a smelly, fat, alcoholic slob

EV vs ICEV ... 25 vs 1500+ per 100k vehicles source

Stuffed Puerto Rican (Cuban wo/ Swiss) Cooked the pork & pickled the cucumbers

NO ... don't plan much in advance, booking wise, as weather & seas will affect your schedule. Ferries cancel to the islands quite often if rough, and it is the season for rough. With that, use extreme care 'in' the surf, know what a rip is, and how to get out of it. First timer, I could easily spend 5 days at Ao Nang, Railay, Krabi town, Lanta & Phi Phi each. Really depends on your interest, budget, and or time restraint. ENJOY

A bit premature, as still not law yet ... is it, or did I miss the memo ? "To mark Pride Month and Thailnd’s milestone of being the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage"

Again, where do you come up with this crap. I simply stated ... "minute minority crying" ... defined as a small amount of the total. "weak minded' ... you and 2 other posters do nothing but create things in you mind and repeat them over & over. They're still not true, no matter how many times you repeat them. BYE BYE

I didn't post about gays, (my original post). I posted about a silly headline. Somehow, that went way over your head. Then you brought your usual silliness into the thread.

You really don't read my posts, do you. Your replies aren't even close to applicable. Have a nice day

Reading comprehension .... site was linked in the OP, which I stated, and linked to. And Trump ... really, can no thread continue without him being mentioned. With that ... off topic enough, so why bother as suspect all will be deleted soon.

You forgot to add the pork satay ... a little bit hung up on those 2 post, aren't you. Move on, or come up with some better material.

Doesn't say much about me, but how some things are presented on the internet. You have to admit, tht is one silly A$$ headline. Unless you think CC affects different folks different ways ... that would be a bit telling about you. I really hope nobody is that ignorant or stupid.

I agree to much of that. Damn fun folks, though can't say the same about the minute minority crying about their imagined lack of civil rights, with exception of same sex marriage still not allowed, even in some 1st world countries. No different than all the fun, sensible expats & tourist who enjoy life, without creating problems for the rest of us.

Agree, long live that MMCC ... it's lovely ❤️

One vendor gives you the option, different spec'd lead-acid, model dependent, or can swap out and order lithium ... Chemistry still ? mark, but contact before ordering, for those interested. ... "1. The 60V32AH Lead-acid battery-powered e rickshaw can run the range anxiety of 30km. If you wants use Lithium-Ion battery we also can supply for you." Of course an intelligent person would just order from a local DECO dealer, who offers removable / swappable batteries on some models. Comes with option of 1 or 2 batteries, and if wanting to extend your range, could actually buy extra batteries. It really isn't rocket science ... extra large fuel tanks on ICEV, extra large or more batteries for EV, if applicable. Although if I'm going that far, I'll just take the car

Shh ... don't tell him most have 2 charging options at home. We need comic relief whenever it's available. If his wife is away from the house with the family Celerio ... he's stuck any way ... I see I haven't missed much by utilizing the ignore function of the forum. Does make for a quick read though.

Disagree with that assessment, as O&A quite a bit, and off the beaten track, and no problems. There is little if any holes in the 'network' within 100 kms radius of most people's homes. If you top up before leaving the house, and on the return, then there is no issues with lack of CSs. Uncommon common sense really. Don't have to do the math in your head, use a calculator of the car will tell you ... go figure. When we return home, I top up 250 kms away, if needed, as like returning with about 20% battery reserve, so I top up at home with the solar. Saving almost ฿300 ... yay, free lunch.

Just finished all 10 seasons of Stargate SG1. Some I remembered, but most seemed new, since so long ago. Got Boston Legal lined up for my next time killer binging. After I finish watching the current series and movies that I downloaded while watching SG1. Most season near or ended, as not a fan of waiting weekly for next installment. Happy viewing