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555, no I didn't think I was "special" at all. I only spent $12 k for the watch in 2009 which was 1/3 of my monthly salary at the time. I also owned a Corvette in 1972, but I walked for 3 years to save up the down payment. Not special by any stretch.

Back when I was working I bought a Rolex Submariner because it was on my bucket list. I wore it for 1 year and sold it. It simply created way too much attention here in LOS and abroad while travelling. Difficult to insure and I didn't have a safe to store while away working.

Our house came with a pool.We used it all the time for the 1st year or so. I had major surgery and couldn't use it for over a year. My Thai family seldom use it anymore.I finally drained it and roped the area off. My electric bill dropped by almost 3k as a bonus.

Mason,FYI,I,ve given my Dr a signed copy on a 'DNR" paper aka "Living Will" which instructs the Dr not to keep me in ICU until I expire or the money runs out.My family and Dr both understand this. I'm 74 and have survived a quad bypass and colon C. Thats enough for this old dog. I also exercise daily and only drink a couple beers weekly after a lifetime of being a boozer.

This man is single-handedly ruining what is left of any credibility in this LOS.From the zero jail time spent in the VIP Police hospital to the neck brace,arm sling and eye patch, wheelchair farce. Does the Thai population swallow this BS hook,line and sinker? That is my question. I love LOS but this ain't even funny anymore.He's playing everyone for fools! IMHO

Thats exactly the reason I pay an agent 100b to do this for me.I used to do my annual extensions myself for years. Until I was told to get another copy one time too many ...with all the same/correct paperwork ..f that no more for me thank you very much kap! I no longer go to Soi 5 except to get a quick pic and out! I gladly pay for that service. Its really what they want anyway.Easy money from the agents and they can stamp a ton of passports on their lunch breaks. I,ve checked and the signature is exactly the same pre agent and after. I rest my case!

I have the gold card from Fascino which gets me a 4-5 % discount. 1 year the girl announced that I could use the points I had accumulated the past year. About 20k baht in purchases. I wasn't expecting much and wasn't disappointed . I was gifted a lovely coffee cup.555

vi, I agree with you. Condo? I moved from my house in the moo ban of 17 years because they built an Air bnb pool villa next door. Then the 3am pool parties started. I moved to a condo and it is (was) very quiet with a strong no ABNB policy. Last week a Ruskie couple moved in next door. Never a peep until they come back drunk about midnight and the fight begins.She's a screamer and door slammer.After about an hour or so they pass out. Unfortunately we share the same bedroom wall so Ive got a front row seat.It <deleted> up my sleep and I struggle to get back into the slumber zone. Be very fussy which condo you select. You just never know who will be your neighbour.

As much as I've loved living here in LOS for the past 20 years , I'll be so happy when this clan is gone! Corruption from Tony all the way down and I'm quite sure the whole family is being groomed for future generations.

RW,Sound advice. I've spoken to the manager fellow a couple times over the years.I bought 10 k Euros from him and he gave me a "special rate" better than advertised. He will deal.When I used to go to Cambo a lot I always bought my USD from them. Nice clean bills.

In my opinion, this silly job is probably given to the most junior person in the office. When they see what looks like a signature on the line that's good enough. Exactly which rubber stamp from from anywhere on the planet are they looking for? The Boyscouts among us will go to the authorities I suppose.

Over the years I had a mate sign it over beers. Like you say, they only want some scribbling on the paper then their job is complete. Never to be looked at again. BS really. When I stop spending the $ I'm probably dead.

Proud owner of a GED diploma. Had a rough start but joined the navy at 17 for 6 years (submariner) 1 year vocational school and 30 years as a stationary engineer. Took early retirement @ 55 and moved to LOS in 2004. Took a few HSE contracts in the O&G Industry in the usual ME <deleted>eholes. Had all the toys over the years, HD,s sail and power boats rv,s and a Rolex. Retired on pensions/savings and happy I didn't piss it all away. Only regret is not obtaining the NEBOSH certification.

Prerequisite being having small hands and a waterproof watch?

After surgery a few years ago I suffered renal failure. Until I got it under control I had severe itching mostly on my back but all over my body. No bed bugs in my case. Antihistamines do help.