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Some proof of that would be acceptable, otherwise it's just your opinion. I used an agent and worth every baht to eliminate the stress. I did have the required money in the bank for the required time. The only thing I really disliked about Thailand was the immigration office, with their made up pointless rules about such as size of photo, colour of pen, and the worst one of all- having to update bank book on same day. What difference does one day make, especially when a withdrawal would be printed in the bank book? None, but it does make it far more difficult than it needs to be. I reckon they sit around making up stupid rules to annoy us.

I don't know how many in NZ do, but with the prices I don't expect many young people will be buying in near future. I, for one, am hoping for a house price collapse, as it might bring rents down from the stratosphere. Entirely forseeable when thousands of immigrants come in and not enough houses being built. I heard on radio that many thousands of families in motels as no state houses for them and can't afford rents. One of the most stupid thing a previous government did was sell off state houses.

Good looking gogo girls thought they were special, so never an option for me as a long term option, though there was one that really was a bit special. I still dream about the good old days when every night was in a gogo and every dawn had a new face to look at. Happy days back then.

Only to those care about coffee. I only drink it to keep me awake. Works hot or cold.

Couldn't stand Crowded House either. I didn't even like most of the singers on Let's Go, especially Mr Lee Grant. I do/ did ( died 20191 ) like Peter Posa though, so not a blanket dislike of all NZ singers/ bands. I'm sure there must be others I liked, but can't remember off hand.

Even if they do want to be a cop, I reckon they will be turning a lot of blind eye's to crime by certain ethnicities. It's all going to end very badly for a lot of folk, IMO. At least in the US, people can own weapons and are allowed to protect themselves and property by lethal force. Every time something like this happens I expect gun sales will increase.

I lived in the UK from 2000 to 2009, and it seemed pretty third world back then. The NHS hospitals I worked in certainly seemed to be from 19th century ( actually some really were ). Perhaps that was one reason I liked Thailand more than UK- more modern.

Because apparently according to some ( not necessarily on this forum ) only white people can be racist. https://www.nas.org/blogs/article/where_did_we_get_the_idea_that_only_white_people_can_be_racist Where Did We Get the Idea That Only White People Can Be Racist?

Count yourself lucky you have someone you care about in your life. Treasure beyond price. I'd leave nothing if I could because I have no one I care about that much. My wife was my last chance, and that didn't work out very well.

Are you looking to obtain one?

I only use mugs and the coffee is always cold long before I finish it. Don't care- coffee is coffee, hot or cold.

I never said that so stop making it up. I don't hate all the people, though I never could stand Split Enz.

@Sparktrader Did you think it was funny that my mother died of diabetes? You put a laugh emoji on the post that said she did. Says much about you as a person.

Last movie I saw him in he looked ancient, I mean really, really old.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd hate to live like that, and I mean really hate. I gave up cakes and most sugary snacks because of diabetes, but if not for that I'd still be munching on the sweets large. To me that would be just not worth it, but I guess it's worth it to you.

While "modern" people scorn religion, if not for it humans would never have developed as a species. Humans need leaders and people that became leaders because they could kill more people than someone else didn't make good leaders. The intelligent people went into the church and developed art, writing, books, and health care etc. It was a product of it's time, whether we believe in it now, or not.

100% agree. Why go somewhere new if you like where you are/ what you eat etc? I stopped going to different countries after I discovered Thailand, except for one mistake to Sri Lanka. Didn't like it at all, and stuck with LOS thereafter. Perhaps I missed out on some great experiences, but that I can live with, though perhaps I should have made the effort to see Petra. As for eating, I mainly ate at Geckos in Chiang Mai. Not the best decor, but the food was great and the waitresses friendly. I did try Dukes a couple times, but too expensive and the food didn't taste any better. So, basically, if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it

Even when it's non white people doing it?

Doesn't have to be the wife. Any friendly Thai will do.

I'm not familiar with British visas ( didn't need one ), but why would anyone get a 2 year visa for a 6 month stay?

Yes.

My rule #1 in LOS- NEVER, EVER buy land or buildings. Waaaaay too many potential pitfalls to be worth it. As for those happy with their purchase, everything is OK till it's not. Are you feeling lucky, are the omens auspicious, did you win the lottery recently?

For some, only the "right sort" of political person deserves lawful rights. Apparently people they don't like should be incarcerated without due process. Democracy seemingly only applies to persons they approve of.

?????????????? Is he a threat to society or a flight risk? IMO that is the only reason to deny bail. How many Americans that are not either are remanded?

I really liked him before he became PM. After not so much.