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Usually when farang woman gets married to the US prez the whole home country is proud. Not Melania's. Poor woman... had to suffer humiliation. Maybe the new one of bronze has long life? Melania Trump sculpture in Slovenia set on fire on US Independence Day. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53343671

Here's an excellent sample of Trump voters....

Rodney King; I just want to say – you know – can we, can we all get along? Can we, can we get along? Can we stop making it horrible for the older people and the kids?

Puzzy.... "If you give kids a knife and piece of wood they shave and shave till they end having a toothpick" "If you give men an item to talk they talk and talk until they end talking about puzzy..."

I've been in Vietnam for 2 weeks. First in Da Lat, then in Pha Rang/Thap Cham and now in Nha Trang. I like it here! Awesome beach boulevard, nice long beach that looks like mini Ipanema and clean sand without hundreds of ugly sunshade sellers etc like in Jomtien and Pattaya. This city is way nicer than DaNang. People are friendly and many speak English. Children want to practice it too. I was amazed to hear some 3-5 yrs old spoke very well and told they learned to speak with Apple App! What ever that is... I also took a train from Thap Cham to Nha Trang and that was interesting. I'll do it again. Ticket was 76000vnd or $ 3.15 for 100km. Come and see youself; Direct flight from DMK to Cam Ranh, then cheap bus to Nha Trang centrum. Hotels are dirt cheap; I got nice room, 1 block from the beach, in modern apartment hotel $ 16/nite. Russians are still here but they are well off type and educated and nice. I got lost 2 times in dark city and they Googled me home. Every time I get lost in some place I always ask tourists - they know better than locals! Ladies are not easy like in Thailand but you can make great friends which is what I did and I'm 100% happy.

Not quite true; https://abc7news.com/archive/6331218/ I remember that time and it was controversial and I see why Putin felt Russia being attacked. I don't say US and NATO did wrong but it wasn't handled skillfully. The whole Ukraine thing sucks. Never before we Europeans had as good relationship with Russia and now that's gone for ever. Many Americans went to visit Russia too. I love to visit museums. I had planned to get a visa and go to St Petersburg to see art collections which are one of the best.

The problem started with Obama for not taking action when Putin stole Crimea. That was a clear signal to Putin.

swissie; better read IRS pages; https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-and-residents-abroad-filing-requirements "Your income, filing status, and age generally determine whether you must file a return. Usually, you must file a return if your gross income from worldwide sources is at least the amount shown for your filing status in the filing requirements table in chapter 1 of Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad." Immigration has nothing to do with IRS problems. However, Trump may change that too...

I agree. Where's Ross Perot? Is he alive? Would be more qualified than Donald 🙂 - He is from Texas and as everybody knows "the best comes from Texas!"

I don't think so. Donny Boy's been on Israeli Jews short leash all the time, supervised by Mossad planted son-in-law overlooking secret docs over his shoulder. "American president Donald Trump, who signed the presidential proclamation, also ordered the relocation of the American diplomatic mission to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv."

Thank you for many great stories about happy time in Thailand! I'm still looking for a place somewhere in the world. Or I may go back to work. I've done that twice already and was more happy than doing nothing meaningful. To have a good relationship is a key for good retirement - I think. So hard to find....

The whole election system is a fraud. It should be; one person - one vote, directly. Period.

Yes, IF you're working, but if you only have SS that's less than 15k (I think) no reporting. The yearly limit is on the tax form. I prefer to report "just in case". It's easy. I also report all bank accounts and interests even if they are below the required limit. IRS is nothing to mess with. My long time IRS official friend told me; "IRS is looking variations on income. If there's no big changes they don't bother to look closely." He also said; "If there is no tax burden better to report too much than too little." I've been doing that.

You feel more happy to be here or any farang soil. And unfortunately, it's "when", not "if".

"If there's a will there's a way"

Now checking out DaLat, Vn. It's been 6 years from my last visit. So much better now! The weather is perfect for me; humidity 1% 6am, 8% 6pm. Nights are 13 to 18 C at night and 24-26 C during days. A little cold but still very comfortable. The air is VERY FRESH. Last night's New Year's how was beautiful (Jomtien "war man" would have died...) way to welcome 2024. Could I retire here? Yes, I could but many other places to check first along the sea. Good video w/o hype:

Yes, but what a party! Da Lat is SO beautiful now. And women give money! In Thailand they always ask or even take... Yes, I got a new 100 000VND bill from hotel's owner, an attractive lady, in colorful envelope. PS. Good luck to you. I was like you, not overly smart or clever in international travel but always had fun.

I suspect it's TAT making Ruzzians and Ukrainians feel home...

Cheap living (or just surviving and suffering?) in the U.S.A. https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/category/rtr/ Great movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9770150/

I love low-rent Ryanair! It's what Sir Freddie's Laker Airways used to be in late '70s for us poor world travelers. Cheaper than bus... but you must be aware of all tricks and always remember you get a lot for pennies.

I feel for you but next time follow the rules; "You may prebook Special Assistance (Wheelchair Service) at the time of booking or via Purchases at least 4 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. Please note that failure to prebook may result in wheelchair service unavailable upon your arrival at the airport. For health and safety reasons, guests in wheelchairs must check-in at the airport. To view the charges for wheelchair assistance, you may refer to our Fees and Charges Schedule."

Route 332 has couple of cool places if you're on area; Fantastic cakes; http://www.sweetinfinityresort.com/index.php/fruit-cake.html Vintage spirit motel close to it; https://www.apinyaresortbangsaray.com/

Could be "Last 3 months bank statements" They ask that for visas etc. Time to PhotoShop....

I didn't know this was mandatory to be in Thailand!

Because we are only Cash Cows to all; Girls and the Government... Either you like it or get out.