Rumpelstilskin

Very cogent answer. Cooking and baking both take time and are rewarding. Growing weed has time consuming attributes. If you move back to LOS, live near other expats. You could meet similarly bored people for coffee. Living on an island is seldom varied and lonely by yourself. Good luck.

Bangkok banging you say. Sounds like you've made a smooth transition.

No, We need more expensive weapons deployed worldwide by robotic troops taking orders from AI. The 'helicopter $$' they keep throwing out won't last. 20-year environmental reconstruction isn't in the budget projection.

Promise them we'll never cut Medicade and the Hoi poloi don't give a whit because they can smell lies. Caveat Emptor with any such political BS. The billionaires are entitled to the tax breaks and more, thanks to future generations.

Why didn't he have his chow mein order disguised with a Taco Bell take out sack. Problem solved senor.

The Thai baht is accepted currency here and you will be able to exchange USD into other denominations easily. I have a Charles Schwab International account with free checking and 0 ATM 🏧 fees, accepted everywhere. That way you get to own and trade stocks and keep the money in your account.

This applies to any bank changes for SS direct deposit in countries served by FBU Manila.

Forget about using the My Social Security website. The applicant must have an ID certification from the US Embassy in Bangkok. When completed that must be sent via hard copy to FBU Philippines along with banking info. The ID certification can be done via regular mail.

From your post it seems like there is a systematic review occurring, which is fine to weed out the non-compliant or illegal aliens. We either can bear it, deal with it or get on our horses and go -- totally up to the individual. Thailand seems to have a reasonable idea of where aliens live and IDK what is so wrong. Been here 20 years and no one has asked me anything. Stopped once for speeding and once to show a policeman my bag exiting a bus at Ekammai.

Curious to know what you think of Da Nang and if there is anything different than here. Been 3 times to N and S and found food options very limited outside of sandwiches and soup bowls.

Dank!

Unless you are American then the executor must get an IRS transfer certificate (at least 6-9 months) AND your joint account will be frozen by your bank/brokerage. Best to withdraw the money and put it in her name before you go-go.

JK nurse in Pattaya has caring nurses 24x7, wonderful people. 1500 the per diem. The funeral also important and Buddhism has a wonderful and caring tradition. I just went through this process with my mom at home, peaceful and no pain. PEACE will come, in Thailand or UK.

Sea Sand Sun resort in Bang Saray. Not far from Pattaya and good breakfast. Lots of trees to ching-chong on.