ChristianBlessing

You base your "categorical" statements upon anecdotal observations and how people and places "looked" to you. That a barber shop owner who just opened his shop is struggling, whether he's an immigrant or not, is hardly news. But the empirical data reflects a different reality. The US economy is the strongest of all developed countries. It may take a while for most Americans to come to realize this given the heated anti-incumbent rhetoric of the coming election season. I too have been back for the past two months and everywhere I look I see hope and heightened expectations, tempered only by the fear of a reversal driven by ugly partisanship. Like you, I hope that fear is unfounded.

Contact Wandee at T. K. Express on Changklan Rd. She's competent and reasonable.

May I ask why you find this a certainty?

I've done several METV applications and always book 1-2 nights at my destination (typically Chiang Mai). That has always proven sufficient. I suppose one could book accommodation with cancellation if one planned to immediately travel on. As @Tod Danielsnoted do make sure to have a flight out of Thailand by your 60th day already booked.

Well stated. Being unaware is far from being stupid. Those who have traveled and have awareness of the possibilities of a life abroad might be more inclined to consider retirement abroad. It has little to do with one intelligence.

Is the chain worn or stretched? It sounds as though it may be.

He may well have read it on this forum. Plenty of posters here who dismiss the smoke and haze as harmless. Only they can't tell the governor to go back to his own country.

With 4 METVs under my belt, "tourism purposes" is the only reason I've ever offered. Approved without fail each and every time.

Curious post as Thailand didn't start offering the METV until 2015. And the requirements aren't at all ludicrous.

Ignore this comment and heed the more hysteric comments above it. Go see a doctor!

I go to Bkk once a month and noticed several times when walking past the bars around Nana area that there are many fat white guys sitting there staring at people walking past. One time I noticed a few of them arguing really loud at each other and the thai seller close by was not impressed at all. Non racial tone here. Just interested in why they are there everynight. Anyone know?

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I am so very sorry sad to hear of Nancy's passing. My condolences to her husband.

I've bicycle-toured throughout Thailand without issues, and have transported my bike via plane, train and bus. However I don't imagine I'd want all that hassle just for a daily driver given how cheap and easy it is to get around most SE Asian countries. Furthermore, it's clear you're worried about theft. I think I'd rather have a mediocre bike with low-end components lifted then the same with expensive high-end components.

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