KhunLA

The relevance of that is, you'll have extra pocket money, and not just existing. That's actually the amount of money I 'need' monthly for a comfy life here, and 30k is my 'living' budget. I bring in 65k a month, so more than enough to be frivolous if I want. I'm practical, but I have me share of toys. For a 'foreign couple', then 130k a month requirement, may be a stretch. But single retired person, and immigrations / visa is a snap. Prove you live here / address & income. How hard is that ?

I wonder how many people that reply, actually live in Thailand ? If you do, and don't like it, why are you here ? And the photo could have easily been taken in Thailand. I think a few of y'all need to get out and about more often. Bangkok ... maybe, if like the big city, But metro Chiang Mai or Hua Hin, sorry, you couldn't give me free accommodations to live in either, if not used just as a base.

Not sure if that's inflation, or just now don't need to discount, since Thailand 'opened up', though may be discounting again, in the not too distant future.

The trouble makers want 1 thing, the provinces back in their control, and not be part of Thailand. Only problem with that, the residents want to be part of Thailand.

Cool ... ENJOY

Been saying the same thing the whole 20+ yrs I've been here. Nothing will change until the trouble makers stop killing anyone they please; Buddhist, Muslims, citizens, police & military. And why should it.

Nothing is killing the planet, the planet is fine. Human WILL eventually destroy the natural resources then need to live on the planet, and become extinct, or close to it. But the planet is fine.

Y'all might want to pick another area of Thailand to visit long term / live. As I do whatever I want, when ever, and have done so for past 2 years. Minor exception to Krung Thep, still wear a mask there, but the only place. If you're an alky, and need bar scene & P4P, then maybe, greener pastures elsewhere.

Oh my ... Yellow Fever, I suspect. Take 2 long times home overnight, a few Long Island Ice Teas, wake up with a coffee & Bailey's to clear your head. Say 2 Hail Marys and repeat if necessary. Bless you my son ... may peace be with you.

Don't 'refuse to acknowledge', but 'most beautiful' statement fails to acknowledge, the world is full of beautiful women .... everywhere. Women and people are the same worldwide ... my experience anyway. For the record ... I'm male. Married 4 times, and on #2 Thai wife, been together, soon to be 16 yrs. Should be the last wife, although I did say that 3 times before.

May want to be a bit more specific; restaurants close, stop selling alcohol, malls / shops, public trans. Google new Blue Zone allowances. Make sure no updates today ... ????

Yep ... absolutely nothing special about Thai women. Just depends what flavour you prefer. Only difference I know, for SEA, they are cheaper to rent, than the USA, if renting is your preference.

Holy Buddha ... just convert over to ink tanks. HP cartridges are the silliest priced. If you can't convert, simply buy a new printer with ink tanks. Probably cheaper and better than what you're using now anyway. Upgrade & save money ... win win

'Anothercon' is the least of my worries. Need a N95 just to breathe outdoors, a few months of the year in Krung Thep & northward of. 'Green' areas & canals are coming along nice though. Can't wait till rainy season for a visit. ????

Did they find the other 3, is it safe to leave the house ... ????

That's the whole down side of living there, it takes 1 hour to do that, then once 'somewhere', enjoy an hour cruising around, leaving you with a 4 hr ride. More time than I want to be on 2 wheels. Even a nice relaxing 'destination' and it's still 2 hrs each way. Not enjoyable.

They're all over the world also ... ????

yep ... almost feel sorry for folks that live somewhere where the silliness is enforced ... almost.

and most other Asian & economically depressed countries around the world.

About the only fish I eat (at home), or at all, besides an occasion whole grilled fish at vendor or take-away. Makro, and <600 baht a kg, in freezer case. Portioned filets, and probably farm raise. Eat salmon once a week at home. Whole grilled fish from vendor, maybe once a month.

Approximately 80 % of reports are from healthcare people, and most verified. So for me, very reliable as a reference tools. Other opinions who don't research will obviously differ.

To the title...hell NO Forced hospitalization, a money grab, without the need for meds or a ventilator is just plain silly.

Thankfully the police have more common sense than policy makers, and reassuring many are now not living in fear of the air they breathe.

To the title ... greed. Because they can, and will, until they can't.

Agree. Title implied they did something wrong. It is called Test & Go ... they went. Not their fault the scheme is a complete failure.