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I just renewed at Jomtien also. The deposits from my Canadian bank are labeled "TRD" Trade ----Deposit. The IO knew exactly what that meant and never questioned it. (Definition: "TRD" usually stands for Trade/Transfer, highlighting the source as an international transaction)

When I worked in Libya ( Wafa Field) 700kms from Tripoli in the desert they managed the call to prayers every day. Rude wake up I must say. Terrible assignment but salary was ok....

I like your philosophy. In my opinion its all about quality of life.@ 75 I've given my Dr the "living will" form already. But what will reality bring? Like you say ,maybe in and out of hospital trying to put off our fate? Who knows whats around the corner. In a perfect world one may just go to bed one evening and just not wake up.Time will tell.

I've seen news reports of dot Indians raiding food banks on certain days and passing along tips on how to game the system. They came over for years to get diploma factory credentials. They've been exposed. Not all Canucks are as welcoming to those type of foreigners any longer.

I've done my 1 yr extension both ways over the years. Last year I utiized the 65k/ month reqiurement. Worked great. Previously I used the agent for the 800k because my retirement pension income did not meet the requirements. I'll keep doing it this way until the Cdn dollar tanks and then back to Soi PO. I hate entering the immigration offfice mainly because I don't appreciate being spoken to like a dog that pissed on the carpet. I'm always polite but never receive the same in return. Reminds me of the stone faces Imm officers at the airport.

Found a tube early 90;s in Ma Pop shop . My friend bought it. Last one.

Darkie Toothpaste.We actually found a tube in a small Ma & Pa shop in Prachuap in the early 90,s. My friend bought it. The image won't download...probably just as well. I use original Darlie all the time and sometimes Glister from Amway.

Admittedly I indulge about 3 x month. I only smoke half a "j" at a time. I the bathroom exactly over the exhaust fan. I spray a bit of air freshener after and leave the fan on for a while. No one is any the wiser or I would have been caught by now. The unit above smokes freely from their balcony. I hope I don't get blamed for them.

No point at all...

I've renewed my dl both ways.With and agent and without.The agent was a waste of money.I googled the requirements and watched the film etc. I brought my Mrs along and and it all went very smoothly . Its not like the old days anymore and much more user friendly.The agent did nothing other then hand over the documents.If you have a Thai to help you it's easy. Just did mine 3 months ago.

I discovered slip on Skechers last year. Good quality and the best for me for walking or most occasions. Very comfortable, I only wish I found out about them years ago.. I only wear flip flops around the house.

I carried one similar when I was working on rota in ME. Contained passport,travel docs,wallet,USD currency, keys and other important items.I was away from home from anywhere from 4 weeks to 2 months at a time. Very useful then. I rarely use it these days (retired) and only when flying abroad. Had a scare once at Tehran airport. I left it in the ex-ray machine by accident for several minutes until I realized it. Very fortunately it was still in the machine at the end of the small conveyor. I can't imagine my problems had I lost it. Lucky day!

If you can afford 400 E per month that's great.The only caveat here is what can be considered "pre existing" conditions. At 67 there's a good possibility you may not be 100% defect free which will give the insurance co. an excuse to deny a claim. Is there a way to avoid the chance that you'll have paid hefty premiums only to have a claim denied. That would be my main concern. Have you never had one health issue in 67 years?

I recently cancelled my medical insurance @ 75 yo.I was paying 50k/ year baht for 300k baht coverage.Very low amount because of bypass surgery 16 years ago. A full page of exemptions. Basically I was covered from my chin up and knees down. Like you, I have 1m set aside plus a credit card for future medicaI expenses.I also have a living will signed by my family and given a copy to my Dr.(Gov't hospital) I'm feeling fine for my age and am still walking 3 x a week. I also don't want my families inheritance going to a huge hospital bill for limited gain. My bucket list is complete so no regrets.

I recently ordered some smoking supplies from Ali Express .All good...shipped directly to Pattaya...