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More what ifs ... how about living in the now. Pre 2000, debt was 5T .... thanks to corrupt politicians ... unnecessary gulf wars ... unnecessary broker/bank bail outs ... middle east conflicts ... invade & occupy sovereign countries for NO reason ... now silly UA/RU conflict. None benefitting the USA. debt @ 31T and still want to give away, what they don't have. When you want to talk about the present, how we got here (foreign aid) and stop with past or future what if BS, let me know. Have a nice day

This is why we don't shop at Lotus's

I could return any time I wanted, with no legal issues at all. Even live quite comfy. After a year or so, checking out all the National Parks, I'd be bored as hell. Haven't a clue where I'd live. Nowhere interests me any more there, than where I'm at right here. Pretty sure it wouldn't be walking distance to the surf though.

21st Century ... and who said anything about isolation? Just stop giving away what you don't have or can provide for your own. Spend those trillions an USA citizens, not foreign countries. After all, it is 'their money'.

I burned all bridges when leaving the USA, and knew I would never return to live there. TH, wasn't sure if I would stay when arriving. And without the daughter, I may not of, though TBH, only other place that was a thought, was Czechia, since after 5 yrs, can own land/house. Like it being a temperate zone, never was a hot weather person ???? and COL also low, at the time researching. Things would have to change drastically bad here, and for the good elsewhere, for me to even think about leaving TH. Can't see neither happening. I'll keep the Devil I know.

Don't have to be wealthy, just able to feed & energize yourself, which few countries can. Especially the feed part. Not a problem for the USA. Along with can obviously defend itself.

"I don't care"

Thanks ... I get bored at times, but not that bored. That said, it is a great feeling, being independent of the grid and petrol stations with the EV. I do smile too much at times, and arm gets sore patting myself on the back. To the anti EV folks: yes I know, I'm still using fossil fuel (govt's fault, not mine) when O&A to charge the EV. Save it for someone your trolling might work on.

This almost falls under free advertising, as every click is money for you. Especially since you are already monetized. Although expats or experienced travelers won't be impressed with you vid. Either been there or been done ... no hidden gems to be found. That said, my 1st impression, hated it, but didn't give it a chance. Now love it, although after a few days, happy to leave, and explore elsewhere. A noob will either hate it or love it, on first visit. YT'er of course, will love it, no matter .... $$$$$$$ to be made. I'll help you out though, open in another tab and let it play out, as don't have to watch. Yea, I'm that kind of guy. Good Luck.

Fear mongering of the next WW (3-4-5) that will never happen. Next one, if ever, will be the last one. MSM programming/brainwashing is working to perfection. Hard to believe people still fall for it. The rich get richer, and zombies get poorer ????

Batteries are indoors, in AC comfort ???? Treat my toys good, and they treat me good.

฿1M a year (not needed) for 20 yrs and he's 80+yrs old. Could easily live on half that. Barring stupidity or major health issue. Keep 3M or more as an oops fund, and should be fine.

All I know is, when needed, our inverter puts out max 8.8kWh If & when needed, on hot, sunny days ???? (18 X 540w = 9.72kW) https://www.suntech-power.com/wp-content/uploads/download/product-specification/EN_Ultra_V_STP550S_C72_Pmh+.pdf

They don't charge any fee. Only if use out of province, though TBH, not sure they even do that any more. The fee you are hearing about, 220 baht, is if using an international CC/debit card at their ATMs.

I'll assume that's rhetorical ????

No complaints from me, not 40/1 yet, but beats the hell out of 30/1:

Yes, I've tried a wide range of instant coffee, and none compare to fresh brewed. Some are drinkable, but I wouldn't call them coffee. Prefer Moccona Espresso, as a desert 'Cappuccino', considering it's a 3/1, and who added sugar & creamer to their Espresso. Buddy Dean & Super are OK also, but don't call the coffee. Nescafe ... all versions, is just vile. Never had their pods, but if they can't get the instant right, I'm not up for experimenting.

Ours are efficient till 42 ish C and temp rarely hits 40C here:

Isan is a big place and many factors would affect anyone's smile. Also that person's lifestyle if chosen or not, for what ever reason. If living in one of the cities, without transport or extra pocket money, then not the best place to be. Though most places wouldn't be, worldwide. Unless happy to sit on the barstool all day, then any place is heaven. Just outside the main, enjoying both worlds, tranquil countryside, with all the comforts of nearby city, <30 mins away, works for many. Did for me, only 20 mins away, and was quite tolerable, and a love/hate relationship, as I get bored easily. So need transport to explore, locally and points further. A hobby, or friends, or simply some responsibilities/routine (school runs) help, with things to do. One thing I couldn't deal with, and had little control over was the air pollution, and 4-6 months a year, it was bad @ Udon Thani. I could see the hills of 10 kms away from 2nd floor of house only half the year. Same if at top level parking @ Central Plaza, and nothing but a grey fog half the year. AQI #s of 100+, damn annoying, besides not the healthiest. Indoors, no prob, with purifiers, but boring. Landscape wise, it is a flat plateau, so unless living on the edge, not much to look at. Either lovely green fields of rice or sugar, half the year, or a dust bowl the other half. As always ... Rainy Season Rocks

Stated more than a few times, I would cut all foreign aid, and bring all military back to US soil & waters. Stop playing world police force & corporate security. Billion $$$ can pay for their own security. 31+ Trillion $$$ debt, can't pay own bills, and giving sh!t away. Can't fix stupid

Various news reports, and simple common sense. The Pentagon can't even keep track of in house finances,(trillions of $$$ unaccounted for) let alone foreign gifts. To think otherwise is ignorant. These are IMHO from my reading. Feel free to research Ms Google. You'll find more than you want.

That might be the issue, as there is so much more to Krung Thep, than the business & adult entertainment areas. Also, when was the last time you were there ? It's changed quite a bit is many aspects. So many more, but a short list of some green areas: parks

As if fossil fuel conglomerates didn't have windfall profits of late. They get huge subsidies: "Globally, fossil fuel subsidies were $7 trillion in 2022 or 7.1 percent of GDP' Source: IMF Fossil Fuel Subsidies Data: 2023 Update And they'll (corrupt govts) will tell you your tax $$$ are going toward slowing or solving MMCC/GW ... ???? Reads more like they are perpetuating it.

Only place I can think of that would be worse than Khlong Toei slums, would be living next to or near the Thai bashing, always complaining, cry babies on AN. Or sitting on a barstool next to them ... oh wait ... that's why I don't go to bars. Only thing I could imagine worse, would be the life their partners have to endure daily with their drivel, though I'd be surprised if any have partners in life.

Yank bashing ... great Though you might want to actually state some facts. Factor in the kids, and those numbers drop quite a bit.