save the frogs

Yeah, so that's why the guys in pattaya take the bargirls for breakfast the next morning. Because sex is not enough. But there is a lot of karma associated with relationships. It's not like you can just snap your fingers and attract the perfect woman and then keep the relationship going forever and ever. At one point, I was attracting a string of emotionally messed up women, and I stopped dating for a while because it was screwing me up psychologically and affecting my work. A good relationship is better than P4P, but a P4P is better than a bad relationship. Some people may never be able to have a good relationship and may be better off resigning themselves to P4P, Or at least in some parts of their life. If you've gone through a divorce, maybe take a break from dating to heal and just use P4P for a while at least. One girl in the bar scene told me her bf cheated on her with a ladyboy. So broken heart = dissociate sex from emotions to not get hurt ... psych 101 But what do I know?

get on the couch and talk to Dr Jim

exactly.

you don't need to be rich to enjoy retirement. although money can enhance retirement, it's not that necessary to live decently. pattaya is 1000 times better than the craphole I come from, with the miserable winters. phuket might be better than pattaya, but pattaya is good enough.

yes, but his family back home must have friends? they can do a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help raise part of the funds maybe? donorbox.org Nonprofits run spaghetti dinner fundraisers because they’re easy to run and have an excellent return on investment.

Requirement 500,000 thai baht, which not everyone has, but anyone who can afford an Elite Visa does have. Also, you need proof of an online business, but when they iron out the "Soft Power" option, anyone with 500,000 baht will qualify. that's my understanding.

Yeah, one guy's theory is that human beings used to be quite barbaric back then. So religions were useful for keeping people in check. The fear of hell was necessary to prevent violence. People say religions cause wars, but that guy's theory is the fear of Hell by religion prevented a lot of violence. Now, maybe people are a bit smarter and less barbaric so we don't need this theory of Hell anymore? Anyway, that's just one guy's theory. Who revived this thread? God bless you!

the economics of the future are somewhat different. money doesn't exist in the 24th century the aquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in our lives. -- captain picard

Exactly, you can't predict what will happen in 20 years. Also, even if DTV gets cancelled, you can always buy the Elite at a later date. Most people who already have the Elite will not admit that it may be an unecessary expense now that DTV has been released.

take it easy with your sweeping generalizations man.

chicken

yeah jim, you're really up on the freak sh*t.

Correct, but there is an absolute standard for ridiculous threads.

as far as I know, vietnam has no retirement visa. long term retirees are doing 90 day visa runs .

Magnesium helps alleviate constipation. Your magnesium levels may be low, and magnesium is important for a lot of other stuff besides constipation. There are different types of magnesium supplements. Magnesium CITRATE is the one for constipation. Most fruits contain magnesium as well as fibre, so eating fruit should do the trick? Or maybe not for everyone? And maybe some folks don't like fruit?

the jury is still out on whether polydextrose is a safe ingredient. eating fruit cures constipation .... but I guess not everyone likes fruit? https://slate.com/human-interest/2009/03/don-t-be-fooled-by-polydextrose-and-other-fiber-additives.html Don’t be fooled by polydextrose and other fiber additives.

ok, i confess. i was extrapolating.

If you don't work online ... https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/dtv-visa-thailand#:~:text=As of July 15%2C 2024,is valid for 5 years. Thai Soft Power Activities However, if you do not work online but want this visa anyway, you can still qualify for the Thailand DTV Visa if you plan to engage in “Thai Soft Power” activities. These include: Muay Thai courses Thai cooking courses Sports training Medical treatment Seminars Music festivals These activities enhance the prestige of Thailand’s culture and improve the country’s standing in the international community. This is why the government will let you acquire a DTV Visa Thailand to help spread the word about how great Thailand is. Unfortunately, the government has yet to release details on which specific activities are eligible, or which organizations have been approved to conduct activities that qualify for this visa. So, at this point, the easiest way to qualify for the DTV is to be self-employed or work remotely for a foreign company.

Maybe the first part has already been mentioned ... sorry if it has. But Thai Embassy website confirms it is extendable once per year https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/dtv-visa-thailand#:~:text=As of July 15%2C 2024,is valid for 5 years. Visa Duration: 5-years Visa Type: Multiple entry Length of Stay per Entry: 180 days Extendable: Yes, once per year

No, just based on the OP where it stated the place has high unemployment. Why would the article mention it? Not that the journalism here is always great, but ... The guy is on camera, so he will pay the price and do jail time. Are you using this incident to make sweeping generalizations about immigrants in Europe?

People who have nothing to lose can be dangerous. It's the way it is. Anyway, who cares about a bus?

yep, high levels of unemployment will cause people to become violent.

Unfit .... and .... they're both "crooks". That's why the fake shooter's name is Crooks.

both candidates are unfit. so USA need to come up with a better system to elect leaders. hopefully, this election gets canceled and it's the last time there has to be this nonsense that passes off as an electoral process and someone invents a new way to elect a leader that has more integrity why are there only 2 parties / candidates in the first place? why not 100?

just got this reply from a visa agency. You have the option to stay as a remote worker or participate in cultural activities. You must provide bank statements showing a minimum fund of THB 500,000. The required documents vary based on your choice. The visa is valid for 5 years. You can stay in Thailand for up to 180 days at a time. After that, you have the option to extend your stay for another 180 days or leave Thailand and re-enter.