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Pattaya Condos: History and Future
A few corrections to your post. I made my first visit to Thailand in December 2009, not 2005--I don't know where you got 2005. I moved to Thailand in June 2010, at age 59. Yes, I did retire early and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Also took American Social Security early, at age 62--no regrets there, either. Second correction--I never said the time on the market for our Pattaya property sales was never more than 6 months. We had some that took more than 6 months and one that took more than a year. I might have said 6 months could perhaps be an average TOM. Third correction--I never said I have only experienced 'peaks' in the property market here. What I have said is we have not lost any money on selling a property here. Not the same thing. Also, we are not living in Wongamat, although we liked that area. Except for 5 rental condos that we owned at various times, we live in all the properties that we buy and, after a time, sell. We owned 2 condos in Rayong before moving to Pattaya in December 2010 and we have also owned 2 getaway condos in Bangkok, one of which we still own. Spouse and I recently bought our 23rd property in Thailand, a house on the Darkside. How long we will be living here is anyone's guess. We're trying to figure out if we want to build another house or look for one to buy. Meanwhile, we have a roof over our head that we are enjoying living in and putting our stamp on. Life is good, wherever we are. I consider what we do a hobby. Yes, it's a hobby that makes some money but we know going in that there's no guarantee we will make any money when we get restless and decide to move and buy something else. Several times we have risked what was, for the small potatoes we are, a great deal of money when we bought, first, a large wreck of a 3-bedroom condo and, several years later, an even worse wreck of a 3-bedroom pool villa. Either one could have been a money-loser but I've said many times that we like to own and would own even if we might lose money. That's us. Just us. Yes, there are peaks and 'troughs' in real estate--and the stock market. However, during a trough, that doesn't mean that every stock is decreasing in value. Nor does a housing trough mean that every property goes down in value. If the stock market hits a trough and my 'X' stock loses value, I'm not required to sell the stock at a loss. I can continue to own it and wait for it to regain value. Again, it's the same for real estate. We sell only when we can make a profit--not seeing much 'Wolf' there. -
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UK M&S Apologises over transgender employee in the lingerie section
I'm guessing you are not a teenage girl. -
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Crime Singapore Tourist Arrested for Flying Drone on Walking Street
Singapore has regulations concerning use of flying drones, albeit less restrictive than Thailand. For example: Drones weighing more than 250g must be registered, and permits may be required based on weight, flying height, and activity type. It's crucial to be aware of no-fly zones, such as those near airports and protected areas, and to maintain visual line of sight with your drone at all times So Mr Goh being aware of laws affecting use of flying drones in Singapore should check with Thai authorities regarding any regulations before he uses his drone in Thailand. He was negligent not doing so. -
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Report Thailand Advances Jomtien Beach Sand Replenishment Phase 2
...Ah yes ..the relentless complaints column The locals are trying to improve things ..the air the water the traffic the environment but all these whining idiots in the complaints column out compete each other for the most disparaging comments ....the keyboard warrior lives on ...slowly dying out .....kept alive by validating themselves in a coffee fuelled echo chambers of like minded cave dwellers fending off the Loneliness of empty lives & superficial human encounters and/or relationships. -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thai Authorities Detain Cambodian Soldier for Espionage
Double bluff? /sarc -
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Blood Pressure Measuring Universal Standard ?
I remember that 120/80 was a good number. Now, maybe not so good?
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