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The land crossing in Nong Khai is planned to reopen on 24.XII on the Thai side. However, so far there was no indication from the Laotian side that this will be reciprocated. There are plans to reopen some parts of the country for vaccinated tourists in 2022, but it looks that initially these will be schemes similar to the Phuket Sandbox. So I wouldn't could on doing visa runs to Laos anytime soon.
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Ah, clear skies finally. ????
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On 12/5/2021 at 12:50 AM, ilikethai said:
So If I buy 10,000$ how much?
400 USD paid twice a year for the 10y bond.
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The coffee-shop nomad stereotype may be slowly becoming a bit tired. You will of course have the usual group doing gig jobs, living on shoestring, backpacking and working from cafes as they don't really have anywhere else to go, but most will work from co-working spaces etc.
And some co-working spaces can be quite plush - check out The Great Room for example:
https://thegreatroom.co/coworking-spaces-bangkok/gaysorn-tower/
Personally, I don't like spending too much time around larger groups of people, so I rarely work from cafes. I tend to rent a tad bigger houses/apartments and convert one room into a study. This way I have a clearly defined, separate space used for work, which is quite important for mental well-being.
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26 minutes ago, BumGun said:
So I am happy to rent in Thailand when I am there and arbitrage the ridiculous rent I can get on my place in Aus. rather then buy a place in Thailand I have no right to live in (but would own)
That's exactly what I am doing.
I own a small, but very centrally located apartment in one of the European capitals and renting it out covers a major chunk of the rent I am paying here. Plus the apartment's value appreciates like crazy, so even letting it sit there empty makes sense from an investment perspective.
At this stage I definitely prefer to rent in SE Asia. I haven't yet decided if I am going spend the rest of my life here (most likely not) and I like to change houses every year or so.
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As someone, who has been working remotely from Thailand since 2016 until end of 2019, when I got a bit tired of the whole visa mess and moved to a neighboring country, I would really need just one thing: a long-term, multi-entry visa that allows you to work remotely from the Kingdom.
The 10y visa proposed a few months back would be just fine, provided it's finally implemented. I don't mind the requirements, most people in my line of work (sr sw engineers), won't have any problems meeting them.
It's really simple - just implement the visa, publicize it a little bit, and people will start flowing in. Not sure if I would come back for good, but would get the visa just in case.
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5 hours ago, Peterw42 said:
Show me a real example of someone that is an actual digital nomad, not just someone who's only business is talking about being a digital nomad.
Here is one!
More of digital expat, but the underlying concept is the same.
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Get whatever jab you can get ASAP if you are not vaccinated yet.
Get any booster you can get ASAP if you are fully vaccinated.
Sitting out there unprotected, waiting for the "good" vaccine to arrive, while the virus mutates freely, is an imbecilic strategy.
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*paid semi-annually, obviously, sorry.
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13 minutes ago, dddave said:
I did both AZ vaccines at Bang Sue.
The only document I have is my vaccine appointment sheet given after my first dose giving the date for the 2nd dose. Only number on the sheet is a 7 digit number starting with "H"
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Blurring out the personal details and the bar code might be a good idea.
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I suggest asking on the Expat Laos FB group.
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Interest calculated (and paid) per annum, not capitalized.
You can also find USD term deposits that will pay around 7,5% pa for a 5y tenor. Much easier to liquidate. Check, for instance, what Indochina Bank has to offer.
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I've ordered one of the mid-range Irontecs - should get it within the next few days. Will share initial impressions and some more long-term reviews.
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3 minutes ago, JAS21 said:
I have an Irontec Viva V4. About three months now. It hasn’t broken down yet.
The treadmill is never flat but you could chock it up to be.
It was 16500thb and I’m paying over six months.
Like many the built in pulse rate from you hands isn’t too reliable. You really need a belt. Also I only walk on it.
Thank you very much! Exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for.
I've got a belt for HR, so no worries here.
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I guess I just know what I want.
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Thanks mate, but I am strictly a runner.
I was an amateur marathon and ultra-marathon runner a decade ago, then switched to other activities, now getting back to running, but in a less competitive context.
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1 minute ago, RafPinto said:
For you or for your wife?
I am a strictly-no-wives kinda guy. GFs only.
But no, it's for me.
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Hi All,
I am currently looking for a treadmill and I am little bit lost when it comes to local manufacturers. I've found two local companies/brands - Irontec and World master fitness - which have machines that look suitable, but I am having a hard time finding any reviews. Anyone had any experience with these?
Are there any other brands I should look at? I want to spend around 30k THB (not fixed, can do more if justified).
It will be mostly used for daily light running (10-12 km/h). I don't weigh much and don't plan to train more than 1-1.5h per day, so I don't need a heavy duty machine, but would like it to last a few years with no or very little maintenance.
Pointers much appreciated! Thanks.
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Instant high.
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No brandname, just Trazodone.
Dosage is an individual thing, so best talk to a professional.
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Are antidepressant medications available over the counter here in Thailand?
I managed to get Trazodone for my dysthymia in _some_ pharmacies. Others would strictly refuse to sell...
The prices would also differ dramatically - 20 USD for 3 month supply of a generic in a pharmacy in Udon (been buying from them ever since) - compared to 150 USD for a similar supply in Bangkok Hospital or 70 USD in a pharmacy in Bangkok. So if money is an issue, it's good to search a bit.
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1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said:I take it, in case of being ill, you have to foot the bill first, before trying to recover the hospital bill from the insurance firm? - Who in their right mind will pay a lot for such an insurance, and still having to pay when sick, with no guarantee that he will get his money reimbursed.
Just look for an insurance with a "cashless scheme" or something with a similar name.
Many providers have agreements with the major hospitals - agreements which allow you to just show your insurance card in order to be treated.
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It's a good decision.
As many posters observed before, Sinopharm is a pretty good vaccine - better than some of the "western" vaccines if you use the misleading and unreliable "efficacy" measure - but Sinovac is clearly subpar.
China should make a more determined effort to phase out Sinovac.
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Regardless of whether it's going to be implemented or not, it seems like a perfectly reasonable requirement for people staying in TH mid- to long-term.
Clearly an issue for some washouts, but a no-brainer for anyone with a sliver of a gray cell.
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US SSA retirement benefits paid into Lao bank
in Laos General Chat
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Hi,
It most likely is the SWIFT fee charged by a correspondent bank. I am regularly transferring funds from EU to LA and the correspondent bank costs for amounts around 10k USD are somewhere between 10-15 USD.
You may try asking the party sending the funds to change the SWIFT instruction (e.g. to OUR instead of SHA/BEN) and see if this will help - most likeky won't make any difference, the amount will still be deducted at some point of the process.
Another option would be to receive the funds into your US account and then use a money transfer service such as Wise for the transfer to Laos - it _might_ be more cost effective.