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Spoken by a long-term CM resident who obviously doesn't care about his health or his family's health if he has one. If you can't find a better alternative to living in CM and think running air purifiers and walking around with a N95 mask is the solution, you've got more problems than just the toxic air. Also, you must be joking if you think the government is doing what they think is best to handle it, but if you are serious, then you are also delusional.

Great way to live.

What happened to all the posters who live in CM that say the pollution is not that bad and doesn't affect them? Are they all gone or embarrassed to admit they still live there?

So does this mean every time I order supplements from the US, which I do regularly, I will now have to waste time going to the post office and waiting in line to pay this idiotic tax? No problem, as I will only be in the LOS (Land of Stupidity) for another 3 months as I move on to a more hospitable environment. The best part of Thailand for many should be leaving it and that's exactly what I plan on doing.

One word Idiot

Get ready for the dominoes to start falling as all this unpayable debt continues to skyrocket. First, the consumer defaults which then drains the banks as their cash inflows continue to decrease requiring government assistance which itself does not have the funds to bail them all out. Money printing starts sending inflation through the roof which in turn brings down the currency making things even worse. The same thing is playing out in the US and this, along with several other things will dethrone the US from its current world position. All in all, the coming months are going to prove quite challenging which is probably a great understatement to where things are headed. Those not fully prepared are going to be in for the shock of their lives and all this is just around the corner. Tic toc, tic toc........

You just confirmed my last post.

Why is there even a Cambodian forum as there are hardly any replies to the questions asked? Total waste of time.

Somehow I don't think "brave" is the correct word for it.

I read where Cambodia has a CBDC called Bakong. Does anyone have more info on this and how it works as I am considering a move to Cambodia this year?

Want to move to Siem Reap with my Thai girlfriend. I'm over 55 and retired but she is only 50. Will I be able to get her a 1 year retirement visa?

Not meant to be funny. I am someone who prefers to be a realist and sees the world for what it really is, not what some people want it to be. On the other hand, too many ignore the facts for what they are and suffer from cognitive dissonance and a normalcy bias, however, what is coming next should change all that. Tic tock, tic tock......

Align with the US and you will go down with them and the few western allies they have left. The handwriting is on the wall - the West goes down while the East rises. US hegemony is about to come to an end and sooner rather than later.

Even if you are exempt from paying taxes on retirement/pension funds, they may still require you to file out another gxxdxxmn form(s) each year. It'll be just another way to track you and the assets you have. Instead of making things easier for long-time expats they continue to find ways to do the opposite. Face it - they don't like farangs - they only like the money you pump into their economy. Time to head out and that's exactly what I plan to do as I think the best thing about Thailand will be leaving it.

Does the 7500 baht agent fee include the 1900 baht fee for the renewal visa?

So let's see. The visa fee is 1900 baht and someone is willing to pay Curious. Does the 7500 paid to the agent include the 1900 baht annual fee or is that separate?

With all those posts you have and you don't know how this could happen? You must be living in a cave somewhere.

Eleven pages of praise and condolences. I think that sums up what kind of man he was and how he lived his life. May you RIP.

I've got an older Toyota that is putting out some not so cold air from the air con unit that I need to get checked out. Also, would like a reliable mechanic to do routine oil changes and maintenance as needed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Actually not a hard decision. Either go with the country that will be on top going forward or the country that is totally broke, likes to start wars and is going down faster than the Titanic.

Any more info on Maurice? Knew him back in the days when he had the True Blue.

LOS = Land of Stupidity, Land of Savages, Land of (FAKE) Smiles

Just noticed many of the guys who used to post about the pollution problem in CM not being much of a concern are not posting anymore. Some I know are dead, others likely moved away and others are probably just too embarrassed to admit they are still there. Then you've got someone with multiple medical issues but because he doesn't believe he has any respiratory problems, he's good to go. Really? Do a little research and you will find how dangerous air pollution is and how it can have serious affects throughout the body with even limited exposure. To be subjected year in and year out to the pollution levels in CM is nothing short of lunacy and anyone who thinks it isn't having a serious negative impact on their health is delusional. There are enough things in this world trying to kill you, just don't add to it.

Forget about it. I contacted a couple of sources advertising it and you can't get an answer from any of them on how this program actually works. Good luck trying to get anyone to invest when they don't know what they are investing in or any other important details someone would need to give this serious consideration. I wouldn't be surprised to hear this was scrapped due to lack of interest, when the problem is they don't know how to market it properly.

So reading this, the US takes the position if a non-US citizen was issued a green card and they no longer live in the US, they are still subject to US income taxes on any worldwide income they earn. I find that hard to believe as it's equivalent to financial slavery over subjects not only who are not US citizens, but not even residing in the country. Then again, the US is a hegemony and they do think they are the world's police but fortunately those days I believe are about to come to an end. At least, let's all hope so.