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  1. Galong
    Chiang Mai has to deal with the smell of slash-and-burn smoke. Phuket will have to get used to the overpowering smell of male cologne. 🤦‍♂️
  2. Galong
    I just asked her if she wanted me to buy her something nice or just give her some money so she could buy whatever she wanted. She opted for money. She also said she bought and boxed something for me already. I don't like shopping... she likes shopping. This is perfect. BTW, every Thai I know celebrates Christmas. It has nothing to do with religion for them and everything to do with gifts for and from loved ones.
  3. Galong
    Ah, teachers... yes. Small business owners like myself do just fine here and play by the rules. Thailand has been a very easy place to run a small tour company.
  4. Galong
    There are quite a few of us who make a nice living here. We pay taxes, employ a lot of people, and generally contribute to society. We don't tend to bang on about it. 😉 I'm not sure why working here and making money makes us "idiots".
  5. Galong
    I've worked here for 30+ years. After 15 years (180 months) of paying into Thai Social Security, you are eligible for life. When I eventually give up my Work Permit, I have the option of a lump sum payment, monthly payments, or healthcare for life. I'll choose healthcare for life of course. I am very grateful for the Thai Social Security system and the healthcare that it offers. I use it often unfortunately.
  6. Galong
    Um, no, the Thais voted for Move Forward, not Phue Thai, by a substantial amount. This is not democracy at work. This is more like a political coup. Phue Thai put themselves in control. The country will not prosper under this new regime. It'll just be different people getting rich off of the backs of the working people.
  7. Galong
    "All foreigners"??? Not at all true. I don't remember taking any survey about wanting change.
  8. Galong
    This is sort of my situation... US SS directly deposited into my BKK Bank + 2 small pensions [not brought to Thailand unless I need some $] Plus, I work legally in Thailand and have for 30+ years. I wonder how that combo might affect things.
  9. Galong
    Yeah, seriously!! Just parking tickets alone in Phuket Town could generate massive income!!! As it stands, there is ONE CORNER that ONE COP gives daily parking tickets to. On that same road there are dozens of other illegally (and highly inconsiderate) parked cars, taxis, and vans. I've seen cops just ride past them. It's as if its too much to ask to have them do their job. ????‍♂️

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