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Portugal nixes F35 order cos of trump
According to a Ukrainian media outlet site. -
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To become an expat
My primary expense in the way of food whether its a trip to Dukes in CM to an occasional splurge to eat "Western", or to go to Big C and Makro and Rim Ping. But those are the "big ticket" items and I've noticed since 2020 that my usual trip to Big C / Makro for food has gone from about 2000 THB to 3000 THB. So much for inflation. Other than that, everything else is bought in markets which are cheap beyond belief when compared to the West, or eating at Thai restaurants - same same - inexpensive, or just taking what the garden offers for free. My outlay for land and housing was 15 years ago. Out of savings. Done. Two houses and a rai of land. No debt. No monthly payments. Car - out of savings. No debt. No monthly payments. Drinking and chasing bar girls? Been there, done that - it's lost it's luster. In my 70s and it doesn't have the appeal it did in my younger days. Fond memories and I'm good. Bored? I'm not bored. I stay occupied with family, home, garden, bass guitar, reading, meditation, etc. Life if good as I count-down and prepare for the extra-celestial parting from this body which is wearing down. No desire to go back to the "home country." And no particular desire to live in Thai expat communities (never have, always have lived with working Thais in Thai communities) or to be buddy-buddies with other farang. As I said - life is good. I don't suffer from Western Expat Angst. Honestly - you think too much. Take up meditation and a hobby, and considering marrying a Thai gal. You'll feel better. -
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The new enemy: The rest of the world.
Lefties just telling each other how intelligent they are and that anyone who disagrees with them is stupid . "You're stupid" isn't a good way to begin a civil discussion -
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Drill Baby Drill?
You dont know much about the oil industry do you? You have no facts to justify your conclusion other than drill rig numbers, which is one of hundreds of factors to be looked at. You dont like low oil prices btw? Neither does Vlad. -
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Tax Filing Experience: Jomtien [March-2025]
The print receipt popup window is asking for a payer TIN. My understanding is that is NOT your taxpayer TIN, but the TIN of a financial entity that paid you and withheld tax. Try one of the TIN's you entered when reporting income. In MY case, either my bank or brokerage worked. -
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Democrats Face Backlash for Supporting Arrested Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Really ? remind me please of the nationality of every single member of the terrorist organisation Hamas; and remind me of the nationality of every resident in Gaza that voted for Hamas to be their recognised government in 2007, and have supported them ever since. And when you’ve done that, please remind me on the nationality of every person, both Hamas and civilian, that took part in the most barbaric atrocity in modern history on 7th October 2023; and then remind me of the nationality of every civilian that lined the streets of Gaza, jeering, hitting and spitting on the wounded and dead bodies of innocent Israeli citizens that were paraded through Gaza on 7th Oct 23. And finally, please remind me of the nationality of the members of the UN relief agency UNRWA, that have been hiding hostages in their facilities in Gaza, and some of who’s members took part in 7th Oct massacres. Take your time, I know these will be difficult questions for you.
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