KhunLA

I eat eggs everyday for first meal, and as stated, a 'perfect food', of fat & protein. At least 2 XL (-0-), if not more later on in the day. Keto - ish for me. Still addicted to bread, though in moderation now, vs the staple it used to be. Did cut most sugars & starches out of my diet. 2 XL / #0 eggs = 140 gr

Certainly shouldn't surprise anyone. Thinking 1 or 2 drinks a day wasn't unhealthy or even considered healthy could have only been funded by alcohol groups. Luckily never addicted, but certainly is habit forming. I stopped indulging 'almost' completely. Don't miss it at all. Definitely a hard habit to break, as the marketing is very effective.

Judging from AN, this statement is obviously spot on ... ... "While most regions have experienced escalating risks, the UK maintains a "low" rating in security, medical, and climate risks, although its mental health statistics indicate a notable proportion of the population dealing with mental health issues." ... Contrary to that unstable mental thinking, 'how unsafe the gun toting Yanks are' ... ... "In contrast, some countries remain relatively safe from a security perspective. Nations like Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Morocco, and Vietnam are considered among the safest, offering a stark contrast to the high-risk regions." ... Certainly won't be going to Africa anytime soon. List for those seeking retirement locations, though don't think some were in anyone's top 10.

I guess you should have brought that in last month. Not like people didn't have plenty of warning.

Don't want to go off topic, but if at Korat, click on a few of those photos in the link I posted (left side), and some tasty looking dishes.

Tried ... that started off a bit ominous Ouch ... that's going to hurt 2nd hand market. Even the new market, for folks not paying cash, and like new cars every couple of years. Good luck selling the old one. Need to take what ever the tent folks will be offering, and that ain't going to be what you hoped for

Again ... mine #s base on single person, no deductions, age 50-64, on visa for retirement, bringing in ฿800k income Myself also, if having taxable income, would be exempt for 60k+60k+150k+190k=460k, plus another 30% deductible, due to her retirement funds. Don't have any other deductions, I don't think. Wouldn't leave much, if any taxable income, if our income was even taxable, which none of it is.

Don't know where you are getting 600k exemptions from. I did forget about the first 150k is exempt, so that would be 210k (150 + 60). Of course if 65 +, then another 190k exempt. My #s are for single person 50-64 on visa for retirement, with no deductions. Most negative scenario. 300k (150k) @ 5% = 7,500 next 200 @ 10% = 20,000 next 90k @ 15% = 13,500 Total ฿41,000 That's not worth leaving for. Taxes definitely aren't an issue. Worse case scenario of ฿41,000

For others ... Never a problem, on 11 parcels of land, 2 different provinces, Udon Thani & Prachuap Khiri Khan. Only thing different than a transfer into a Thai / Thai married couple, is a statement I signed, stating all funds to buy, were hers, and I have no vested interest in the land. And usufructs were added in my name to each parcel of land. No lawyer or agents involved, and a fill in the blanks form, filled out and printed off by land office staff, that I signed, for all of a 70 baht charge, I think. All very simple and fast, once called up to start paperwork.

How do you figure that ? 800k - 60k = 740k @ 15% if no other deductions, as my example, most negative scenario, for a single person. Married folks, as I stated, especially if having kids, would haven't much if any taxable.

I can almost see taxes as the only reason for someone to leave, if having no other reason to stay. Thinking most, I would imagine, leaning that way, having a -0- visa for retirement. So if brought in the minimum, 800k, w/60k exemption, puts one it the 15% tax bracket, if having no other deductions. That's a bit of money, ฿112,500, (฿9,375 monthly) just for the privilege of staying in TH. If they tie your tax return to your visa extension, and you're one of the one's using an agent, to skirt the financials, then that could royally screw many, if not having the ฿800k required. Only thing to think about, would living elsewhere, cost you more than 15% to live. And any income tax burden at that location. Those married and settled, probably wouldn't be going anywhere, as with exemptions & deductions, may not owe any taxes, and not enough to be concerned about. That's if your home countries DTA doesn't exempt some or all your income, to begin with. For those not here, and thinking about it, single, visa for retirement, no deductions planned, then that ฿112.5k would be enough for me to scratch TH off the list of retirement places.

Living full on in TH for 24+ years. After 17 years, made final decision to stay and stop thinking about elsewhere. Not much has changed, just a lot more of everything, good & bad. Noticeably more tourists, again, but don't live in a tourist area, except some weekenders. Need a hobby or 2, to keep yourself busy. Getting O&A (out & about) exploring, locally or a far, is always interesting. The journey, if not the destination, as long as you're not in a hurry to go from A to B. There's quite a bit in between, many people don't bother with. It is a small country, relative to where one comes from. I'm a Yank, so very small to me. But still keeps my interest. No plans on going any where, and wouldn't have a clue where to go, as the world is nothing like it was when I arrived. TH is progressing, for good or bad, much slower than the developed countries. Make no mistake, it's still 3rd world IMHO, with many modern things. Just don't 'buy in' and test it out for a few years, in a few areas. See if it's for you, as living here, is much different than visiting.

BKK Hosp @ Udon Thani used to have an excellent physical therapist. She massaged away a major carpal tunnel issue I was have. Coincidentally, my brother had the exact same issue at the same time. He opted for the surgery (in slice & dice USA) vs my cute therapist. His issues returned, mine never did Although if consistently doing the ... 'stretching, massage, exercise, and of course losing weight', then may be as good as will get, without extreme care not to aggravate it. Manage with some meds, when a bit much, till you can figure out other options other than surgery. Assuming you know exactly what is wrong, which disc/discs or whatever is causing the discomfort. MRI done ? Never heard of the other treatments you are asking about, but haven't paid attention to those things for couple decades. Had back problems for decades, T12-L1 & L4-L5. Finally did have surgery, then retired, so not to aggravate any more. Good Luck

I'm sure it was just a coincidence. Same as when Reagan took over for Carter ... just a coincidence. Biden's had over 3 months to try to stop of slow the slaughter of civilians and or concentrate on hostages and or a cease-fire. Trump hasn't even been sworn in yet, and simply implied what to expect, giving them a '' what if you don't " to think about. Amazing how hatred blinds so many people ...

MIA since Still lurking though ...

The tax is not new, they just never enforced on foreigners staying here, that weren't working here. Or apparently, even Thais, that brought money in from outside Thailand, apparently. I guess now that they need more tax revenue, and now may have the means to collect, will attempt to pump up the coffers.

Can't help you there, as been disappointed too many times at 'western' restaurants, run by foreigners that thing they are chefs. Thais do western food much better, in my experiences, as strange as it sounds. I don't go out to eat food I can do at home, so usually order Thai food, that is too much hassle to make at home. Udon used to have a decent selection of western food, but most closed up. Just soi samphon and a couple other offering, last time there. Again, Patts better for western food, I think, or so I read.

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They could actually get a job, and contribute to society. Park their lazy butts next to a public train or bus station, as they provide public toilets. If the wife gets caught short in between petrol stations when O&A, she'll pop into the closest PoPo station along the highway, if nothing else available. Would imaging the homeless have the same available to them, where ever they are.

I'd consider food is unhealthy, if it consistently spikes your insulin above normal level, which causes numerous problems. Many Carbs, simple, sugars and complex, starchy, would definitely fall into that category. If you must eat them, then exercising a bit of moderation would be advised. Can be a challenge for many, due to their addictive effect on the body.

Maybe they should try entering the country legally ? That's what the UNHCR is for. I guess biden's appointed ambassador to TH, mr godec is pretty damn useless. How hard can it be to actually do your job, and ring up Tammi Lynn Sharpe, and point out the obvious.

Did you price the same brand & specs here in TH, from authorized dealer or authorized reseller ?

Getting things done before he's even sworn in ... ... " It also stands as a notable achievement for Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president, whose stern warnings that "all hell will break out" if the hostages weren't released seem to have played a crucial role in finalizing the agreement" ...

DSC can happen hours, or even a day or so after scuba diving.

Us Yanks (colonist) had a silly king a few 100 years ago ... ... didn't work out very well. No sense in going backwards. Kings now are just tourist attractions anyway, in developed countries, and simply rubber stamp the new govts elected. Total waste of existence ... IMHO