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LOL, who comes to Thailand for the Pissy these days.. Only ones coming for that is the India guys. They are the only one still gullible enough to fall for the sick buffalo lines.... Or what ever the latest Thai women are spouting these days..

And I will be spending my money elsewhere! From LOS's to POS's Thailand

You nailed that one. A country that live on GDP of tourism and then excludes the richest nations.. These guys are idiots. Chinese politicians are laughing their A$$es off at Thailand... While the countries with money are avoiding them..

Number one answer here...

When I was living down there they were coming in by the droves to the the Pattaya of the South... Kolok......

Don't get the wrong impression, I make a few bucks extra every month on other things. But, I would miss my SS check for sure. It would hurt. But, I do not support this government, so it is more a political thing for me. I also see it coming in the future. British and I believe Australian already have such a plan in place. And some European countries pick where their benefits will and will not be cut I think. Basically if benefits were cut it would seriously deter retirement in Thailand. Other countries with more favorable views and more alined with the US would not be cut. If you want to support a government with money from the US that does not support the US then I think you should be penalized.

Let's hope they push threw a bill that cuts SS benefits for all US citizens retiring here. After 6 months here 1/3 lost and all medical back home lost. It is a long time in coming. I will vote for any politition that pushes this. After the first year they will have to live in the US for one year before any benefits restored.

Yes, but government employee's will get a big raise.. Why do they not mention that????

Land of scams, best to be avoided IMHO

Yes, 800 million. 30 years of growth. 30 years of growth which took others 100-200 years to achieve. It was basically thrust on China and China did a great job exploiting it. But, it is over. This subject has been in think tank discussions for years. Nothing new here.

Thailand is pretty a pretty cool place. A few years ago I bought a truck here and traveled all over. I have asthma so I cannot live here but love visiting from time to time.

Couldn't have said that better. Same here.

I love BKK in the rainy season. The only time I come into BKK is in the rainy season because I can breath here during the rainy season.. haha... I avoid it like the plague otherwise. I also love MBK and Siam square. BKK is one of my favorite cities in the world, but only when it rains daily.. ... I know I am being selfish, but I hope the zero covid policy in China lasts for years. Keep it locked down. I am enjoying my self here more than I have in years. Thanks Xi.

Most of these people are just haters, and most don't know what the market is doing IMHO. Anyone that trades stocks know that the Chinese stocks are a nightmare to get information on and have to be taken with a grain of salt. The reason they are being delisted and in such bad shape is they are not transparent. The US definitely has it's problems but if I dig deep enough I can get good information. China! It is a <deleted> shot at best. There is some good undervalued stocks out there now. I am sure China has allot of good stocks that have been beaten down just like everyone else. Getting good information out of China is just a nightmare. At this point best to leave the Chinese market to themselves.

I think the glory days of Chinese stocks are over. They had a good run, but it's over.

I personally do not see much hope for Chinese stocks on the US stock exchange. After opening up and trying to get Chinas currency as the global currency , China had to slam on the breaks. The Chinese were buying everything they could to get the currency out of china. Even they did not want it. If they keep turning inward and stop travel. It may get ugly fast.

Wish I was as optimistic as you. I have seen it take a plunge unlike any other. Mexico stock has taken off like a shot.. Amazing.. Personally I am only holding to see what the climate is like in a year or so. I think I will jump ship. To much turbulence for me. Mexico is looking so much better.. I will take a loss , but with the political climate best for me I think. Best of luck.

We will know this time next year. I hold some Chinese stock. It is the worst performer in my portfolio. If they can pull out of it so much the better if not??? Personally I see a serious problem , and the currency flight is staggering.

As a US citizen that used to live here full time, and still visit some times. I could care less. The Thai government made their choice a few years ago. I personally tell everyone that I know back home to avoid Thailand at all costs. I vote with my dollars. I am not putting up with their nonsense. This is just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. The Chinese were going strong and wanted their currency to be the world currency, Chinese were coming into Thailand by the buckets full. Chinese diplomats came in and sold Thailand on the idea that China would take over and wanted Thailand to push out the US and its allies. It worked, the US and it's allies have been pulling out and so have the expats and tourists. Curious to see how Thailand comes out of this. But, no matter how they come out of it. I refuse to spend much money to support them..

Thanks for the tip!

I am heading for a bustling high season also, just not in Thailand... Heading for pristine beaches, clean beaches, clear water and no air pollution. Now if I get a Thai babe with me perfect. Guess I will settle for a Mexican hottie.. Only problem with the Mexican gals is they smother you with affection...

Too many other places for westerners to go now. I am here now. And am enjoying myself. But, I would never come here to live. Pristine beaches of Mexico and South America. Beautiful jungles and nature. Just no comparison what so ever. There is absolutely nothing here anymore that you cannot get 10 fold elsewhere. IMHO only ones coming here and thinking it is paradise are the poor and uneducated.

I'm in Pattaya now. Lots of Thais on the weekends and lots of old men like me... ????

Forecast is extremely grim for 2023 .. For the world pretty much. Of course TOT will have Thailand as the hub of tourism and back to 2019 numbers ... Haha

She will get away with it. Simple case of her talking to the spirit of the man after he died. Take it all baby, I love you mak mak, Phee in Thailand trumps all.