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They had literally 1000s of people showing up and 'centers' during one of the registration or give away programs, on the deadline week, because they couldn't book or receive whatever it was, over the smartphones. That kind of surprised me, as thought those without was a birth defect

Another plus for retiring to TH, I won't have to participate, as doubtful it will be instituted here in my lifetime. They found out here/TH, how many don't have smartphone during covid.

IMHO ... any IMHO only, feel free to agree or not ... I consider the C19 vaccine one of the best scams ever perpetrated on the world as a whole, and brilliantly done. A test of how ignorant people can be and how easy it is to control the masses, while making billions of $$$. Next up ... digital currency. Those who participate, will lose all freedoms. IMHO IMHO IMHO

More to the story than her side of it. I can relate. I threw my father out of the house (previously my parents') the day I bought it. My mother lived there for free, in one of the apartments, and had my American. Express card for anything she needed. All 4 ignoring her ... something ain't right there.

If that's what you believe, but I disagree. He's simply a puppet, and I think most people realize that now. The world is controlled by people who can actually put their thoughts in a sentence, or at least read a teleprompter.

You must have me confused, as I never said that.

Apparently not enough, or you'd realize how wrong that statement is.

ignored ... save your future stupidity

??? I'm well travelled and consider myself an extremely seasoned traveler. 2 of my brothers, not so much, but have gotten out more than most of there friends & peers.

OK as a retirement choice, but been to many places much better as a holiday destination. Especially as a Yank, as it really is too far to travel, aside from the expense of airfare. East coast (PHL) or MEM, and it's 24-30hr door to door, and that was before the silly TSA security. If not married & kid here, or hindsight, probably would have went a different route. No regrets at all, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I can leave at any time, but I'm staying.

Just saw someone trip report of a few weeks in Japan w/photo, and pretty awesome place. Both city & countryside photo trip ... impressive. Brother & wife are pretty seasoned travelers, and I can't think of anything that would impress them here. My other 2 brother would like it, if weather & smog cooperated. Haven't travelled nearly as much as myself & brother.

Seriously ... a book. Prince Andrew, like any intelligent person, would ignore request to give details of their life, if not necessary. Not offering info, is not 'being protected by British authorities' US can ask, but nobody is obligated to comply, and who in their right mind would. He simply exercised his rights, like anyone, everyone should.

His wife & myself are like minded, give us a hotel, restaurant/coffee shop with good grub & a view, and we're happy. She sees my O&As that I put on FB, and likes them .... BUT ... that not the kind of itinerary they have when they'll be here. Unfortunately, they'll be doing the usual tourist route, which parts will be enjoyable, if the smog is knocked down before they get here, May 6th. Rains were late this year, so hopefully next May, it will downpour end of April till May 4th or 5th. CM certainly isn't going to impress, as they've seen all size mountains & waterfalls. Phuket surf is going to be crap. They're pretty worldly, so BKK being the smelly slum that it can be at times, might not put them off too much. Heat, humidity & open sewers will put anyone off. If anything, Nam will warm them up for TH, so the'lly be one step up from that, or so I read. Thai museums, culture & art is a bit of a joke. They both lived in UK for about 3+ year and toured all of Europe, back in 70's. I always hit Art Museums when I travel. After a couple here/TH, I stopped, as same same, not different. I am actually hoping for a typhoon, and Nam & TH gets cancelled 🙏

I thought Phuket was great, 23 years ago. And visited twice yearly 10 yrs after. Was excellent during Covid, after avoiding for almost 10 yrs prior to covid. We were there in June this year, and can't see us ever returning, unless another pandemic

He was, since never charged with a crime. Just like anyone else would have been left alone if not charged. Never let facts ruin a good spin.

Our experience has been different, and wife usually gets a cheaper rate, or at least same rate. Even though hotels/guesthouses are listed on Booking.com or Agoda. That's been consistent, at least the last 5 ish years. Only difference is Ibis chain on Accor site, and all seem to be about same price as B.com. Since no prepayment and day before cancelling, always go with Accor.

Are you asking as a husband of ? What ever is in that person will, or legal inheritance succession of ownership at death. If that is you, as a foreigner, as stated earlier, legally, you have 1 year, to transfer or sell land. Depending to who, they may or may not honor the usufruct (I think). Not sure how binding the usufruct is after death of owner. Always good to have a POA, to avoid any complication if you wish to sell. That & death cert. should suffice, and hopefully a will in place. On the POA, I had 3 with my ex-wife (living), 1 filled out, giving me rights to sell land/house. Also had 2 blank ones, signed & witnesses. Which I did need one, as land office wouldn't accept the wording of the one filled out. I asked & just filled it out as he wanted. Ex (already divorced) was out of province at the time. No issues at all.

I've seen a few, on subjects I've lived through, and man, they sure did change a few things. Along with things/history, I was taught in school, or I read & researched decades ago ... and again, amazing how documented history can change.

... as a holiday destination ? What motivated my thoughts for this … got my BD/Xmas greeting, family update from my brother. A yearly thing and he fills my in on his family, kids/grandkids, O&As. His son retires next year, (age 45), Holy Buddha we’re getting old. Anyway ... He retired 10 yrs ago, now 70, so he got to pick where for his BD. BD – Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay & Falkland Is. Other O&As in 2023; … Costa Rica (E & W coast) … Netherlands, Belgium … Portugal … Kenya, Tanzania (balloon ride over Serengeti), inspired by IMAX documentary he saw in 1994. His wife’s father passed, so had to sh!t can one trip. 2024 (May), he’s coming to TH, since in the neighborhood. Last stop, after Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania & Vietnam. He didn’t book the TH part, and I advised him not to, but who listens to me. Man … is he going to disappointed. Any luck we’ll have a good downpour before he arrives, as CM after BKK is on his itinerary. Then Phuket, and we'll hang out for 24 ish hours at BKK before he flies out. Yea, all of 1 day, and I haven't seen him in 20 years All I can say is ... "I warned you"

Unfortunately, it's hard to trust anything written about history today, as much has been rewritten for political & social appeasement.

23+ years here and ain't been hit yet. I do look before I cross the street though. That uncommon common sense

That's a big commission for a crappy booking site. I rarely use Agoda, and can't think of the last time I did ... 10+ yrs at least. I rarely go there for info any more. Gmap & Booking.com for info. Can't remember last time I used a booking site, aside from Accor, since covid, so 3 yrs. Only use Accor because Ibis & Mercure are under their umbrella of accommodations, and no prepayment required.

either ... bags are never mentioned, along with bags not offered. Pick one, Officer Lou, as I go into Helen Keller mode 😎

If I had to add all that to a usufruct, than I'd be dealing with someone I don't really trust, and I'd rent or by a condo. No piece of paper is going to protect you, if someone doesn't want you living there. Don't invest more than you can lose.

NO, just started charging for them ... And that's franchise & purchase amount dependent. Doesn't seem to be a standard policy. The plastic bag scam in TH, no prop, but now charged. All a bit of a joke, and everyone buys into it. Never seen so much plastic use in all my life, since they became 'eco aware' and tried to 'ban it' I always have my cloth bags with me, for 7-11s. Shop at Makro, so a mute subject.