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No. I'm only interested in this as a backup to Thailand in case I'm squeezed out of Thailand as has happened to so many people over the years. BTW, Mexico is in North America.

Yeah makes sense. For Americans the easiest permanent residence visa option for most is Mexico.

The renewal detail is important as 60k is real money and if you do need to show it more than one time for even one renewal based on bank cash thats not trivial. The income method is similar to Thailand except lower requirement and must be imported with no embassy letter option for any nationality. The irony is you can live decently in Thailand for 1000 a month but not Costa Rica. If it was based on basic cost of living Thailand's income requirement should be lower and Costa Rica higher.

My info says the retirement income needed is 1000 not 1500 and that it must be imported every month. Are you sure it is 1500? Also my info says the 60k is an option to the income method not an AND.. Also you need to renew every two years under the same rules.

Almas Not Normal https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/20/almas-not-normal-review-tv-comedy-at-its-rudest-and-most-fabulous

AZ also has the advantage of not being an mRNA vaccine for the large segment of populations that don't trust mRNAs because they're perceived as too new or scary. Speaking of new, traduced is a new word to me and that's not scary.

It won't.

Maybe poppers. Illegal in Thailand. But what isn't?

A restaurant called Chinese food on the Grab app which I'm.sure is actually a front for <deleted> Man Lou on 2nd North Pattaya offers crayfish either with garlic or mala style.

Really? You still feel bad? That reminds me that I never stole PAPER money from my parents but my Dad was constantly leaving loads of quarters in his chest of drawers and I picked those up very often. Never taking ALL of them of course. They really added up. We never spoke of it and it never occurred to me to wonder if he knew I was doing that or not. Now I'm wondering. For example, why did he even have so much change in quarters? Did he have a secret vending machine business?

I think there are two kinds of bad. Badness as defined under the law, and badness in your own ethical estimation. Under the law, I won't post about. Based on my own criteria, it was betraying a coworker sort of friend who was madly and blindly in love with a Mexican muchacho who he had personally imported (and delusionally thought it was monogamous and true love), but his Mexican lover threw himself at me, I couldn't resist, and I didn't tell the coworker. Of course he found out and I never felt like such a cad in all my life. There was no excuse or apology that would have been adequate. He was crushed. A good and ethnical friend would have resisted and spilled the beans about the not so perfect Mexicano,

Tijuana is notorious. The place I've spent the longest there is Puerto Vallarta including a two month trip. I found it very safe. The government protects the tourism there.

Neither have I. The places I've visited there include Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca, Mexico City, Mazatlan, and Zihuatanejo. Including being out alone late at night with some Tequila in me.

I'm assuming you don't want an mRNA type vaccine so why not AstraZeneca?

It depends on WHERE in Mexico.

I don't think most people need to consult with a doctor about this unless they have an unusual medical condition. Otherwise if you're older and or have common high risk conditions such as obesity just book a booster if you can.

You can also use Astra Zenica as a booster after two Astra Zenica shots (if you could get it). After about six months, I'm open to different options for boosters but will definitely seek it out.

It's not a contest.

The Squid Game.

It's in my self Interest to vote no as I own one. They're valued higher.

No soup for you!

Obviously not the only one but your loss. I don’t get grouping Letterman with Larru David's shows though.

Or maybe 1 5 million. https://www.businessinsider.com/american-move-to-mexico-2019-5?op=1 Thailand has a tiny number of American expats compared to that. In general Americans move to Mexico for different reasons than Mexicans move to the USA. There are many on both sides doing that without permission. Any place can change for the better or worse. A good reason to rent rather than buying. Merida is only one of several safer destinations in Mexico. Another one is Queretaro that has very well off locals relative to Mexican averages and mild year round weather but of course it's a higher cost option (but still good value) for expats. For those that actually believe the negative stereotypes about Latin America are true everywhere in that large region, well, enjoy your perceptions. Also we're not all blonde hair and blue eyed and Latin American has different choices for ethnic demographics from heavily indigenous Ecuador to heavily European Argentina.

I disagree given the current environment there that it's fair to make such blanket assumptions anymore. On the other hand, I've never suggested that people should panic or even worry. Just keep a watch on it.

OMG, you don't get it. As an expat even with just 1000 dollars a month you can live in a wonderful and safe place in Latin America. Not everywhere in Latin America. That's the point of the importance of matching the specific destination to your situation and needs. A pleasant middle class or even higher life, wanting nothing. You could eat out daily not at fancy places but still nice food. In the USA, you're totally screwed on that. You'd be lucky to find a place to live in slums you mentioned. Yes, I have an American perspective on this. You may not. Of course, it's stupid to make yourself an easy target for criminals anywhere. Even in "safe" Thailand, fools wearing gold chains get them snatched. As far as gated communities, that's a thing in the U.S. as well. I don't consider a high rise in one of the best neighborhoods in town with doormen/security guards to be gated communities. That's a better quality highrise ANYWHERE. Lots of expats live safely in Latin America in different kinds of housing, just as anywhere just as people live everywhere with different levels of risk. Obviously some choices are safer in Latin America than others, just as anywhere. One thing that is perhaps not a good idea in much of Latin America (again, depends on specifics) is living in rural isolated areas which as a foreigner would make them look like too tempting target. Again, common sense. Yes, for very sheltered people that grew up in very low crime countries, Latin America may be super scary to them, but again that doesn't describe most Americans. Someone prioritizing safety over everything else might choose Merida Mexico. Yucatán capital named North America's second safest city (mexiconewsdaily.com) Also lower costs relative to other choices in Mexico such as Puerto Vallara, but unfortunately hot as hell. Personally I think it's irrational to not look at safety levels in a balanced way, it's one of many factors, just as if you were moving anywhere. Personally I would be happy with "pretty good safety" if a destination shined in other important aspects. Also, please give us a break. NOBODY is suggesting becoming an expat in Venezuela! That was absurd to even mention. Another point, if you're fair skinned and blue eyed and want to blend in there are plenty of places in Argentina and Chile (now a first world country) for that if it's a priority. Sprechen sie Deutsch?