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So people come to stay for ever or for 3-6 months vacation and 1h delay at BKK is a major problem?

Pattaya is a great place to get reformed; In other countries I've been accused being reckless, crazy, immoral, hell raiser, no good citizens etc etc In Pattaya I am one of the most normal....

One way to simplify life. Moving money around is a pain now. Moving money between countries even more so. Securing money I need many accounts to keep within insurance amounts. In the EU it's only $ 100k per account, except Norway. There it is $ 196k but they don't allow accounts unless you are a resident. The house has always been the best way to secure funds IF you select smartly the location.

Thank you very much for good info! I don't need any loans so I assume I'd be free to travel and spend any time I want to at home. I also don't need any income in future. Just a safe place to live and keep as my base in the US. I like to be close to Ft Lauderdale or Miami airports since I plan to travel often to Central and South America. Right now up and coming destination seems to be DR, Dominican Republic. Many European developers are building quality apartments and hotels there. The reason? Women... of course -:)

Interesting info. Seems worse places are Republican areas -:) How come? https://travel.alot.com/themes/the-most-miserable-city-in-each-state--17750

This is a joke? Or are you blind? Take a walk with me 4am. Homeless everywhere sleeping at front of 7/11 and other store fronts. Riff-raff staggering to home or hotel or? Left over whores offering 400THB specials at Football statue on Jomtien. etc etc Go share your values with them -:) One is sure; NO Police in sight....

Two nights ago I was at Jomtien Aiyaree hotel and had Korean neighbors in 3 rooms next to mine. Jesus what a animals! 2 fat women chased old man on hallway and beat him with hand bags, old fart run for life... fight continued later 1am in two rooms with more Koreans coming and going. I went and yelled "SHUT THE F..UP!" Fat lady gave a quick look at me like "who are to tell us what to do?" and continue to yell. Then it was 1 hour pretty quiet, then 2am they stated to rearrange furniture!!! They pushed beds etc. around. I gave up, put plugs into ears and watched movies all night. They left for breakfast 6am. The reason I didn't bother reception I saw there were only one young lady at night. I know Koreans from LA time. They can, and are, rude people. Some may not even know it. Must be cultural thing? I'd never rent or buy a condo next to Koreans.

They come to warm states like CA/AZ/NV/FL/TX and so on. I saw very few in cold states. The system is broke and stays so or gets worse. One more reason to stay out of USA.

Plug you laptop to TV and see if it works OK. If not get a new cable. To get a shock from it is not normal...

Do you put that strange stuff - Vegemite - to pizza too? PS. What is it made of?

Take them to Soi Cowboy and see how they react.... PS. When In Vietnam they may like to visit ex French city Dalat up in the mountains. To see beautiful pine forest grounds, like Switzerland, around near by Tuyen Lam Lake and French style hotels and building. Most are still work in process but many are like in Paris.

I keep going back so I guess I like it a lot!

I don't care to watch fireworks here but always watch Sydney's awesome show!

I have seen great rates by Russian travel agencies to Angkor, like those on Thap Phraya 12 alley and many Jomtien locations. Travel by luxury bus, everything included. Use ear plugs and enjoy the ride!

Great to hear. Vietnam even easier - no visa, just walk in for 45 days, FREE -:)

They are fined but the fine is pocket change compared to saved taxes....

I have it too but do I really want to challenge IO when I only have 2 days left on my stay? 2 days only thanks to Jomtien new rules. They won't process earlier... No, I become a sheep... and get extension rather than "win" argument in asylum.

Not always. Last time I was offended for being pulled from cattle line and guided to old farts line. I am over 70 but don't look a day over 50.

That's why I wanna be sure my money's already gone 100% PS. Seriously: I plan to give all to https://www.msf.org/ - Doctors w/o borders. I think they do a great job and all are my heroes.

Star small talk w ugliest Thai lady and walk w her through.... works every time!

So far I've tried 3 countries in Northern Europe. Can't take the weather... rheumatism is killing me when cold & damp. Summers are wonderful and inexpensive since I like country side. I also tried Big Island of Hawaii. Too expensive and no longer nice vibe after 9/11. Too many rich mainlanders with mega funds killed relationships with locals with tasteless McMansions and pushing their ideas and ways of life. I had great time in California for 36 years, and made a small fortune without starting with a big one, but it's a big mess now. No value for money at all. Last winter I spend 2 months on Cran Canaria island and it was near perfect except hi cost of lodging. It would be cheaper to buy on long run. However, an island is always an island... easy to get bored. I still love to take long car trips. I may return soon to mainland Spain, to Malaga, to see if I can take cool and damp weather. There are great deals since thousands of Brits are leaving thanks to gift from Boris - Brexit. Thailand, and the whole Asia, is too messy and disorganized to me to live permanently. My hot temper and tongue get me in trouble with brown and green men. The weather is too humid and hot except 3 moths or so. I like to visit and enjoy company of young friendly ladies. They are the main reason I'm here. Still I think often; The US has near everything I want but not in the same state! But I hate war crazy leadership and politics on every level. People used to be "us", now so divided and unfriendly to each other it may lead to civil war II. So, what to do? One friend said: "Just keep moving around. You never can settle down on any place." Sad but maybe truth. One thing is sure; I never will die slow death in any kind of nursing home!

Don't know... but in the US they make anything! For $$. I only eat real Italian pizza and they have very few ingredients; "But we must always remember the origins; Italian pizza is a dish born from the union of 4 simple ingredients for the dough (flour, water, salt and yeast) and enriched with equally simple toppings."

Me too! I stayed most at Sam Boyd's places, like California, Main Street Station and Fremond. No stupid "resort fees". California had great Hawaiian food and my Hawaiian in-laws got me discount rates. Now every casino hotel has $20-45 resort fee. Plain rip-off. When on area I go to Mesquite, at AZ border.

Why Jose? Just curious... No need to answer if too personal Q.

That's it! Answer why Queenslanders are said to be crazy.... in good way -:) I also remember INDY teams were so sad when racing at Surfers Paradise stopped. They loved local ladies...