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  1. You would wager correct. Replace the current shut off valve with either a double valve, or one with two outlets. Then attack a standard flexible hose and spray nozzle as found on most kitchen sinks.
  2. Silly fellow. There's a rocker switch on the wall behind the sink for the garbage disposal installed in the sink drain. You're good to go unless you suffer from Pica disorder.
  3. If that's what Hunter's been sniffin',.......'splains a lot!
  4. Why the "scare quotes"? These particular foreigners are illegally in the US. But would you change your mind if you were to learn only the allied foreigners who celebrate Ramadan will be sent?
  5. Hi, I’m Steve Kirsch. I used to be a high tech serial entrepreneur before retiring at age 64. Oh, c'mon, man! He's not even a chiropracter!!!!!!
  6. In that case it is NOT a mortgage and will not be recorded on the chanote. Only what is necessary. I do not report non-assessable remittances, but can do so if ever required.
  7. The money sent thru Wise is your money until it reaches the receiver's account. You are remitting money to Thailand. The gifting happens when the receiver receives the funds. If your Thai friend has an offshore account, transfer there, let them remit their gift to Thailand.
  8. In that case it's not a gift. Assume you(r wife) owns the land.
  9. A gift from abroad, or domestic transfer, a gift is a gift. Technically, it COULD be taxable............for you. The funds sent through Wise are technically in your name until deposited in the receiver's bank account. Depends on whether the funds are considered assessable, and what particular set of constantly changing rules you bring them in under. For the receiver, it's a tax-free gift. Gift tax rates in Thailand are structured to favor transfers to direct relatives. For gifts to ascendants, descendants, or spouses, the tax-free threshold is 20 million baht per year to a single recipient, with a tax rate of 5% applied to amounts exceeding this threshold. For gifts to individuals who are not the taxpayer’s parent, descendant, or spouse, the exemption is up to 10 million baht per year per recipient, with a 5% tax rate on the excess. ***FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY, DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY***
  10. Where's the "hub"? "There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering hub-boom!"
  11. In my case I flew from China with a 5kg carry-on. Couple days in hospital for tests and prep, then a week in hospital private room for recovery after valve replacement. Food was excellent. This was followed up with a week at a beach-side resort. Eat at buffet, sleep, treadmill at fitness center, long walks on beach. Lather, rinse, repeat.
  12. I'm not worried. I have confidence in the vaccines I take. Sinopharm x3
  13. Nothing to worry about. The Germans still have protection under France's nukular weapons. I suspect no change to the French cold war policy: Wait for Soviet tanks to advance through the Fulda Gap, then launch missiles. Sure, it would leave half of Germany a radioactive wasteland, but that was a sacrifice the French were (are) willing to make.
  14. Slowpoke. The record for the fastest speed on a bicycle is held by Dutch rider Fred Rompelberg, who reached 268.8 km/h (167.0 mph) while cycling downhill in 1995.
  15. Dude, that's BEFORE tariffs! Factor those in along with the affects on the still non-existent supply chain, and the price will likely be $3,000+. Note: you can't spell "chain" without "China". It gets bigly better'n that! Works out to about 75 phones per month. Imagine the lines outside the store extending to the next metropolis when the new model comes out. Winning!©
  16. What's the problem? So what if they need to spend an extra week or three in one country waiting? If they truly are "digital nomads" then they should be earning a living regardless of location. Seems more like the DTV is gonna be used by unlicensed dive instructors and illicit tour guides.
  17. To be fair, there IS an engine on offer. That engine happens to be a legitimate submarine propulsion system produced in China under license from the German corporation. But as the German corporation falls under EU law, they are not permitted to provide German manufactured engines for installation on Chinese boats, which they could not anyway, as they have been out of production in Germany for nearly five years. The Chinese authorized manufacturer is still producing the same engine, with some minor improvements, under a Chinese label.
  18. Why would you need an agent? Make your selection, contact the hospital direct. The bigger hospitals or hospital groups will have an office dedicated to serving foreign medical tourism. It's almost as though they were a "Hub of Medical Tourism"! They'll help you get the medical visa, arrange transportation in country, arrange recovery lodging at a suitable resort after the surgery, confirm pricing and payment options. All you need to do is visit the embassy for the visa and book your flights. Nowadays you can get the visa online. When I did this, had to physically attend the consulate in Guangdong. Now its "super easy, barely an inconvenience!"
  19. Perfectly logical. 2-5 PM is when the majority of work gets done. In the "Hub of Lack of Advance Planning", few workers have the forethought to bring beer to work with them.
  20. You research hospitals and individual doctors. Just about all you need can be found online. I cheap charlie'd out and selected the second-best cardiac surgeon in India, with only a few thousand surgeries under his sherwani. A significant bump in price would have obtained the services of the PM's personal physician, yet still cheaper than the then current cost in Thailand.
  21. I have no complaints with the Indian surgeon who replaced my aortic valve. Cheap at 1/3 less than Thai cost at the time, 1/10th the cost of surgery in the US. Six weeks after surgery I was able to bicycle a century, six months later bicycled from Kunming to Chiang Mai. Less than a year after surgery completed the Chiang Mai marathon.
  22. I contacted one of the acceptance agents on the list a couple months back.....when considering filing a joint US return. Cost was $250 (9000 baht). You'd need to file the application with next year's joint tax return, or file an amended return for this year. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand
  23. Probably. Immigration will ask for a long-term lease, which you will not have. You'll need a statement from your girlfriend that you are residing with her, a copy of her ID, and copy of her lease or ownership book.
  24. The airport is (mostly) clean. The VIP car is clean. The VIP section of the hospital is sparkling. The hotel you stay in after is clean. Problem might be insurance declining payment because you traveled to another country for treatment. If you must pay yourself, India is a bargain even with airfare. Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in India - Get Cost Estimate. Minimum Cost 5500 USD. Average Cost 6000 USD
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