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Best advice for now is to rent for a year in area you plan to build and see if you like. You have many years ahead of you so don't rush into anything.

Hard to believe someone is asking this question.

Open new account in CM and then transfer funds from other banks into new account

My Bangkok Bank account allows me to move money to other named banks using ATM without any problems. You should be able to do the same if other banks have that option on their ATM's. You will get hit with one time fee from each bank you empty but all funds will be in one bank.

You've made all the mistakes on this deal.

Talk to wife and in-law about getting lease or usufruct now. If construction not completed until October you still have a halt construction card to play.

Another thing you can do is keep detailed records of all money for construction of both houses if you provided funds. Your trying to create a paper trail to prove you provided all money. Not sure how it would play in court but if all your money before marriage it sure won't hurt having this paper trail.

Retired at 50? In what country can you retired at this age??? I come from Belgium, we must wait until we are 60-65 before the government pay us retirmend. So what are you guys doing? Eating your savings or pays de government in your country at this age?

You will find a mix of people that retired at 50. Many will be doing it on saving but in the US there are companies and government agencies that you can early retire at reduced and sometimes full benefits starting at age 50 depending on years of service.

I retired at 53 and have been living on money saved/investments from 30+ years of working. Based on my current and planned yearly spending these funds should last till I'm 80 but most likely will last much longer because I have pensions that kick in at age 62 and 65.

Perhaps I won't make it to 80 but you must have some kind of plan before you early retire.

Chefsxp is a winner in my book. Use a couple times each month.

As others have said have friend get phone unlocked. Although there is a difference in overall size of contact area on SIM it will work after his phone is unlocked.

Have you lived in the village for at least 1 year before building the house ? How long have you been married ?

I would never build a house (or even hint that I would) in a place I did not know unless I had lived normally there for at least a year, probably longer, unless I had money to burn.

Although you have already responded to this comment I believe you should not blow it off so quickly. Retirement in rural area of Thailand is not like living in rural area's of western countries, where you were working. Remember a lot of things you took for granted back home may not be available in rural Thailand. Eating out at western food restaurant or taking in a movie at the local theater with english sound track are just a couple that come to mind.

Another problem you face when moving to the wife's home town is being left alone. She will have many friends and family to visit everyday and although you will be invited you will feel like a fifth wheel. Even if you know the language the difference in cultures will leave very little to talk about after a few visits or conversations.

At your age don't underestimate the amount of money you will need for the next 30 years. Many people I know forgot to factor in exchange rate fluctuations and inflation or even cost of health care insurance. Remember one major illness can wipe out savings quickly without insurance. Or how about the UK guys that saw the GBP exchange rate drop from around 68 to as low as 50 baht over the last year. It has since moved up to 55 in last several weeks.

OP you might want to ask Mod to move this to Health, Body and Medicine forum.

Across the road from Central Gneral hospital in Bkk suphon Mai area.

I seen one in the last year while purchase'n a few items. They also import any item you need.

Sorry don't know the phone number.

Thanks Bp for the lead. I checked out and they carry one US made model and will order other models from same manufacturer. A bit expensive so will continue to search for other shops.

You may have a problem finding a place that has both snooker and pool in Sukhumvit area and maybe in Bangkok. Most places I have seen have one but not the other.

Gullivers on Suk Soi 5 has pool and is smoke free.

As jack states don't replace hardware until you try things he mentions.

Although not necessary since I assume it worked okay before you might install Service Pack 4 for Win2k while your trying different things.

Have you tried using any other type device, like flash drive, in the same port?

The simple answer and the one I imagine you'll hear most on here is, if you're only thinking about it then don't.

You should just get out of it. There's nothing useful you can do anyway. You're not her husband and if you go sticking up for her against someone who possibly still is, then it's you who'll end up in the monkey house.

Move on.

That's very easy for you to say, but i have feelings for this girl. Although your advice is probably the wisest.

Best not to be involved if she is still legally married because you could also find yourself being sued by the guy as cause for marriage breakup.

BKKBTHBK. I´m sure of it. Sent money yesterday!

Yep, that's the one and only code for all Bangkok Bank branches in Thailand. That code along with your account number will get the transfer to the right branch.

one important question. shall i not put water with coolant?

i usually do this at the Shell.....i saw them putting water and coolant. then about the engine corrosion?

Shell is doing it right. Most coolant additives state a 50/50 mix with water.

Looking to buy electric wheelchair and hope someone can point me toward shops selling them in Bangkok. I have been to the shops across from the hospital at Victory Monument and found two models. Other shops I have visited will order but do not stock but I would like to find more shops that have them in stock so can compare different brand quality and price.

If you have seen shops in Bangkok that have electric wheelchairs in stock please let me know location. Don't want to look at pictures in a catalog I want to see the real thing.

Long term parking I think is 150 baht per day but not covered and very few car plus hassle of traveling back and forth to terminal. The terminal parking is 250 baht per day and is right next to terminal and its covered.

Pay what you feel you can afford and won't miss and let them come up with the rest.

Years ago when Don Muang was the main airport I lost mine on a number of occasions and just filled out new one at airport without any problems. Never asked for police report or even questioned about reason for different number.

Stepping out of an airline cabin into the oppressive heat at Don Muang Airport in April. This after island hopping across the pacific on a flight that departed from San Francisco. The year was 1970 and I have long since forgot how many hours it took.

I have the same question. I am planning to move to Ubon in about two years. I have the option of a marriage visa or retirement visa. My wife is a US citizen plus a Thai citizen also. She has been in the states for 20 years. The last time we visited she received her new Thai ID. It took about 3 days with her sisters' help. We were in Bangkok at the time. So we had to go to Ubon where she was raised and went to school for the paper work and interviews.

Go with the retirement visa because less hassle.

You might try a few of these companies.

http://www.yellow.co.th/YellowPages/Thaila...ance_map.1.html

Pantip and Fortune town for sure but don't know about other places you mention. It usually can be found in accessory shops that sell adapters, cables, keyboards, blank CD/DVD disc, etc.

Thanks bb but I am moving to the back of beyond (Pechabuhn) which would rule out some companies but I'll certainly pursue fi you care to offer up options.

Cheers

I think your better off driving around your area and looking for satellite system dealers. Some look like mom and pop shops and sell systems made by Infosat and I think these guys are a bit player now because of prices. You will be surprised how many very small towns will have these shops. I live in one such town and I noticed they now have a shop that sells the systems. You usually can tell by seeing a number of sat dishes sitting in front of shop.

PSI is one company that is located all over the country in most major cities and are a big player. (www.psisat.com)

Another company is JSAT tv which is located in Bangkok. (www.jsat.tv)

I bought from one of these small shops because they had the best price although PSI was a very close second. Comsat and JSAT were no where near the same price the other two offered.

I can relate to what the OP is going through. I tried living in Korat for 8 months and found it boring most days of the week. Towards the end I started making more and more trips to Bangkok till I finally moved to Bangkok for good. I have never looked back.

You should personally update wiki then, as it says the Lao Government owns 50%, while Carlsberg and TCC own 25% each.

Update has been done.