Ben Zioner

What are you doing when you have a snake in your living room? Does it give you a sense of power to kill it? When I read a read a post I hope I'll learn something or see a different perspective, When I write a post I share my view on something, sometimes facts or knowledge, When someone is funny I laugh, When someone is consistently obnoxious (anti semitic) or looking for a fight I block. Happens rarely though. And nobody is perfect, but where is the sense of power? And how many times did you read me saying I was using the block list? One? or Two?

And you are just looking for a fight. Off to the block list.

I find it interesting that one wants to prove his innocence by collecting signatures. Even Trump..

So the never look at Japan. Deliberately I don't mention Western European democracies, which are far too advanced to be mentioned here.

Thailand is has now a "mild authoritarian regime". The word "democracy" is not more applicable.

I got the LTR as I could show the 80K just with one of my pensions. On that basis it was a total no brainer. On the other hand, investing 250K in this country? I couldn't as I don't have the cash and live from hand to mouth, and if I could I doubt I'd trust this place enough.

He paid her well.

If you like fat ones..

I hope they condemned Putin and Russia. I admit that I didn't follow these "talks" as we are way beyond meetings. WU needs an across the board 3% VAT hike to finance the war.

I guess it is because locals tend to have small "milk". I do enjoy the scarcity.

Ok, young guys may have more fights and accidents. But how about Cancer, Strokes, Diabetes, Heart disease, Joint replacements, Cataract, and.. death ?

"able" or "unable" ?

Yes, I was aware that government/state pensions are taxed at source in many countries. But my point was that very few will reach the 80000 USD threshold with such income. Therefore they must have other forms of pensions (or whatever) that remained untaxed while living in Thailand. The US being the exception as their citizens, wherever they live, have the duty to declare their worldwide income. tax exempt Also, I never "structured my income", I just chose the right employers.

It does "read contradictory", I agree. But examine RD 743 carefully, and IMHO it could lead to this somewhat absurd interpretation. Not so absurd from BOI's point of view since their job is to bring money into the country.

This is probably true if you reduce the Planet to the US. None of the EU countries taxes citizens, some tax Government pensions at source though. But how many Gvt pensions will amount to 80000 USD?, so evidently many of us have lived [near] IT free while here. Tax exemption therefore remains an important issue. Important enough to live 186 days out of country if needed.

When I was a child I asked my Dad if dinosaurs could catch rabies. Thailand just gave me the answer.

"demonizing narrative"

To proceed with expatriation without a proper health was reckless 20 years ago just as it is today. And should Thailand bear the burden of healthcare for a population of uninsured Geezers? The least the Government can do will be make sure that all new arrivals have a proper long term health cover. Now what to do with the people who thought they were entitled to quality, low cost health care in Thailand? I have no idea, but the Thai authorities would have to admit that have been guilty of too much leniency with these visas issued in the past.

While I tend to see anti-vaxxers as dumb & dumber I agree with your post, it seems that OMICRON outruns vaccine developers.

Being shameless must be seen as a virtue here.

"key advice, raising funds for vote buying, intimidating opponents, manufacturing pre-filled ballot boxes, and brain storming on electoral tools..."

R u a "teacher" ?

Maybe our days we would be able to prevent AIDS to spread amongst the normal population?

Correct, so masks should be mandatory situations were some people are particularly exposed. For instance last week at Rutnin they handed out masks at the reception. Their highly skilled staff is in close contact with dozens of potential carriers every day.

The PM being an exception...