JimTripper

I have been thinking about that as I get older. One thing I'm starting to realize is that it won't be that easy to move when I'm elderly. They could also easily increase the income or deposit needed. That's a main reason why I'm considering Mexico permanent residency. At least I will have the option of staying where I am no matter what happens. Also, in my 70's/80's I figure it won't matter much where I am. Most people that age stay at home the majority of the time.

How did you get my picture, bro?

I always get a price before ordering either on a menu, wall sign or verbally. It also lets me see what drinks are available. I don't like negotiations after ordering. If you don't do it, don't complain about prices later on.

Prices are on the menu. Don't like them, leave.

Not for me. I'm an outdoors guy.

It's a way of dividing people into groups or a hiearchy. It's too hard to see people as equals. Another thing, they left out the nationality of the tourist. That's typically the first thing mentioned.

Male shaving is "in". All kinds of products on the market today cater to the trimmed man. We got's the manscape (landscape), bushwacker, ballbuster, hedge trimmer, the skull...

I do a full body trim about every 2-3 weeks. I use a cordless clipper with no guard, so it's very close, but not a true shave. I finish my balls and arse with a true bic disposable since I can't really do that area well with the shaver without risking cuts. I feel great afterwards and clean. Also cut nails, as well as trim head hair using the same shaver and longer guards. Takes about an hour total. Much less tolerant of people with unruly body hair these days. Seems funny and odd when I see people with long arm, back and leg hair. Seems unclean when I see it and I think of them as slobs.

Residence certificate? May be more where I'm staying though, not proving residency. I'm not sure how strict they would be on that requirement.

https://www.mexperience.com/financial-criteria-for-residency-in-mexico/ May have gone up to $293,000 to qualify now as a permanent resident, or $73,200 for a temporary resident (180 days). It looks like one can go in as a temporary resident, then just renew. Please note: Your first Temporary Residence permit will be granted for only one year. Renewals may be for 1, 2, or 3 years and is up to the discretion of immigration. Remember after 4 years of being a temporary resident you can apply for the permanent residency.

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Has anyone secured a Mexican Retirement Visa from the Bangkok Embassy? Is that possible to do as a US Citizen without returning to the USA first? I'm interested in getting the visa while in Thailand and just flying directly into Mexico on the new visa. The embassy website seems rather cryptic/unclear on the procedures.

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Nope

I'm not sure where the Op is from, but that's not on par with a grocery trip in the Usa, for example, filling the trunk of the car and backseat with groceries, usually around at least 5 bags per trip. For example, at a safeway, costco or walmart. The Op will also likely be disappointed by the Foodmart if they are used to shopping at large western grocery stores. Op will need to focus much more on getting food daily in Asia, rather then weekly grocery trips. It's part of living here for most people and takes much more time here for some reason, unless you have a car.