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Lawyer for Thai/USA will
Just a couple of observations: The oft repeated advice is that it's advisable to have separate wills for each country. However, such advice suggests that it is possible (if not advisable). The few online US will websites that I've looked at so far start by requiring your address, and only accept US addresses. (You have to enter your state.) I also very much doubt that such sites would handle important aspects such as ensuring you don't unintentionally revoke your Thai will, and make it clear that the will is only for assets in the US. That said, I think I'm pretty close to being resigned to getting a US will, even though that will make things more complicated (and more expensive) for my executor - getting probate twice, for example. -
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Cycle Lane chaos...
Who's upset - I'm just utterly perplexed at the complete absense of foresight. And, Yes... Its 'only a small piece of street' so why even bother with a cycle lane there ?... no cyclists can get there without first mixing with what was already an extremely congested area. Cutting out 'one lane' to created a cycle lane that will only be used by motorcycles already created additional grid lock that extended KM's from the 'choke point'... so, its not really 'only a small piece of street'... Jomtien and other area's also need serious traffic measures - but much of that is caused by volume of traffic, though tourbusses can be a major cause of congestion. -
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Biden lifts restrictions on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deep inside Russia.
😆...............Very funny, you are a complete fool, an anti-Western bloke sitting in your safe haven bubble protected by the things you despise, a 100% hypocrite....................😆 -
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Appeal Launched for British Teacher Gravely Injured in Thailand Crash
Obviously not. Judge much? Your comment is insensitive and very judgmental. -
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Bank Savings Interest Rates 2023
I've been living in Pattaya for several years now. Of course, I move funds on a monthly basis to cover living expenses. With WISE, money is in my Thai bank account within seconds. Should I need more funds to cover something unforeseen, or larger purchases, I just move the money as needed. I also keep a "float" in the Thai bank account. I'm single, so no need to leave a lump sum to a Thai women should I pass. I have never said I am rich. I have said I am comfortable. I rent a nice condo with water views. I rent the condo for the same reason I do not move the 800k baht here, and that is, I will not put any money into a 3rd World Country where I have no rights. A retirement visa is basically just a 12 month tourist visa. It gives you no more rights than someone on a 30 visa exemption stamp. Also, the cost of my condo, invested in my home country, more than covers the monthly rent, and then some, and it's safe, and government guaranteed, and I have the freedom to move if and when I like. Also, I am not stuck with a depreciating asset where supply massively outstrips demand, thus, driving property prices down. Not to mention fees, taxes, and maintenance. I did earn good money when working full time, so did my ex-wife, and our divorce was amicable, and we still maintain contact to this day. We made some good money during a property boom also, where we flipped some properties at the height of the boom. Yes, it's the illegal path, but I would rather give the money to the agent, and the immigration officer, than a Thai bank's share holders, and my money is safe, and earning more in my home country. It's more about risk v reward, than affordability. There certainly is. So, here's a link to a bank in Australia. https://www.judo.bank/personal-term-deposit You will see they are paying 5.15% interest on a 6 month term deposit. 800,000 baht x 5.15% = 41,200 baht per annum. So, as you can see, it more than covers the agent's fees, and some. Not to mention, the convenience of the agent. No immigration queues and bureaucracy to deal with. What I think is "strange" is people giving a Thai bank a "donation" and then complaining about immigration queues, but them bragging how their extension only cost them 1900 baht. These people actually think they have saved money. :) -
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Yingluck Must Follow Legal Protocols for Thailand Return, Says Minister
Don't worry your brother will find a way to short cut the justice system for you. he' an expert at it -
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Food delivery rider fined 1,000 baht for firing gun at dogs
I wish he got this instead. Effective, silent, and easy to Open-Carry. Making No Headlines...
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