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At least Thailand is going up in the ratings,, USA lucky to make the top 20,,, and continues to trend down in the rankings. Not all countries participate in the PISA exams.
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News flash... 77% quoted, is actually personal plus government debt to GPD... again not too bad really.
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Most people refer to 2008 as an event, the Thai economy like most economies are still in the aftershocks of that year, and it's not over yet. Banks are in business of making money, loans personal and credit cards will always have a element of risk, but they cover themselves against that risk. Thai economy may well be finding its true level after the initial keynesian approach. True recovery to the world economies is still a long way to go.
If household debt is 77% of GPD, its still in a better place than most world economies.
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if you want to watch the ashes,,, site on the internet called
Wiziwig.tv watch it for free, link computer to tv,,, no problem. any sport.
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A great movie,, is "the intouchable",, a french film, some time ago I posted, a movie site 2k movies, that has been deleted, restarted as 4k movies. The site gives you a choice of latest releases.. must have good anti virus protection, its a good site for people in the CR region.
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Alas, reaching 60 a milestone in life, when we were young, it was over the hill! Yet here we are. I turned 60 this year, I'm lucky, still have friends from my school days. We often talk about body changes, regardless of how fit you are there are changes. As Villagefarang suggested its mainly the recovery time that can be a problem. Last year I looked at my future, decided to close my business and dedicate life to what is next, mind and body. I now go to Uni and swim, cycle and walk every day. If you can stay dedicated the quality will still be there. Whatever is next.. I agree with Villagefarang,, better to go at 75 fit than 85 in a nursing home.
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"All the world is a stage",,,my deepest thoughts are with you, may god bless
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So we are in agreement Sceadugenga, that 30K Baht per month, is more ( ever so slightly ) than enough to live the life style of the middle class Thai. Anything above that is up to the individual. I think the original question didn't relate to, live's of the rich and famous, more towards the average cost of living. I chose the teachers salary to provide some clarity to the original question.
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Its a contentious issue, do you move to Thailand to live a farang lifestyle, or do you move there to live like the Thai. Personally I enjoy the simple things, local market as opposed to big C, I can live without western luxuries, my only passion is fitness, as long as I can swim, I'm happy. Sometimes we get the rational wrong. When in Rome.
Cost of living to me, essentials from one month to another,, capital purchases should not be included,as they are deemed a variable cost, at the discretion of the individual.
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A teacher earns around 330,000 baht P.A.,,, allowing, they are not well paid as all teachers, it does give a basis of a middle class cost of living. So If your budget is 30,000 per month, that should provide a very reasonable life style.
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Actually I agree with Dr Robert, once their hormones settle that will go to be first class citizens.
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The guy Darren 84310 refers to on youtube was a University Professor, he got off lightly. What does that say to the community. He should have been sentenced or community work.
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There appears to many sick puppies here, who obviously hate " man best friend " shame on you. Lucky they put the crocodiles into farms, can you imagine, how big would your stick be? GET A LIFE...
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Your right Krobert6 we have been spoiled by our OZ beaches, anyway as you approach a certain age the beach has less appeal. Six foot swell becomes too big, where as in your youth would be considered average at best. Being dumped has less appeal.
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Has anyone canoed or rafted from the border into Chiang Rai or Chiang Rai downstream.
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Another question, motor vehicle ownership and registration for farang operating on visa entry? Is it possible.
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Maybe choose somewhere between the Mai and the Rai , enjoy the amenities of both.
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maybe the bird has flown
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OK, best place for Coffee as a take away or beans.
best place for cheese. (variety of cheeses please ).
best place to swim laps ( and cost ).
best Gym.
best place for massage.
best place for a quiet beer.
best place for a loud beer.
best washing ( laundry ) service.
best place to buy fresh produce ( no outer town locations that would be difficult to locate )
best place for a haircut.
and so on, I realise some other threads may cover this, To have on one thread would be convenient .
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Site for movies 2k movies ( must have the space), however must have good anti virus software. only choose stream2k within the site.( as the others will send you around in circles)
Tip,,,,,,,,when u select a movie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,advertisement will come up with PLAY NOW,,,,,, omit this by X in right hand corner. Then your ready to go.
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Not Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp as Tonto, movie trailer available online.
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Good question VF, I seek my own nirvanna (nibbana)
I'm sick of the cut throat society to be honest. I guess I've always been a buddhist, even before I'd heard of Buddha.( or maybe it's the movie "LORD JIM'' that left its impression since childhood)
I have travelled the world, I know how small earth really is. The idea of boundries is beyond me, If your born there u have to die there, is beyond belief. ( I blame air travel speed for that, has not changed for 45 years, well before the first PC, hard to believe )
Chiang Rai appeals for a number of reasons.
Climate I'm one of those farang who likes to walk, not for any other reason, only that I can. Thai people are dismayed that I would rather walk 5 km rather than sit in a taxi in traffic Cooler weather would be nice given my age in ten years on. Would love to meet a local that likes to hike for more than 100 metres.Many rivers,streams to explore.
Location Whilst I have never been on a visa run the prospect worries me. I have had an APEC card previously, so the experience will be new. I like that it would take only a morning. Not sure visa yet, maybe retirement, if still current in a few years
International/regional airport with flights to BKK daily at a good price.Previously a would have preferred krabi, but as we know the beach holds less appeal as we get older. Then again three months by the sea might be nice.
Always been a country boy, prefer outdoors to indoors. Further south maybe be too hot.
Price Point Nirvanna is possible.
The People nothing against city dwellers but I prefer the country swagger,always have.
But you have to love thailand, thats the key.
Sorry hope that helps.
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Alas VF, you are right, most would prefer to read than contribute.
oouuch to One Zero, sorry just trying to keep the thread alive. C'mon lets hear some more stories, good or bad.
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Rumpole first screened in 1978, whilst I may be wrong can swear I hear the term prior to that.
News flash, old term from she novel published in 1886.??? So there may have been many cases of plagiarism over the century. But I guess VF, you knew that.
Want to set up small food area in my home
in Chiang Rai
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You can say that you provide specialist supervision. A farang paradise, watching his wife work.