Travelingguy

So, perhaps the Gogo boys should ditch the briefs and g strings. They could wear loose boxers instead. Make the customers use their imagination

I think that you should plan a trip to visit Thailand. Maybe a few trips at different times of the year. Do the tourist things. Do the gay things. But also go the the markets. Take the bus/train/subway. Take a cooking class. Go to the temples. Read up about Buddhism and the history of Thailand. Try to get a feel of the place and then think about whether you want to retire there. Thailand is a great place to visit. It might not be your cup of tea for retirement. You may figure that out during these visits, but I would bet that you will enjoy the visits even if you decide that you don’t want to retire in Thailand. I have no intention of living in Thailand myself, but I would not pass up an opportunity to go back.

Navarro with or without a Harvard PhD is nothing more than a cheer leader. This train is being driven off the cliff with Trump gleefully at the wheel. Also, Elon knew that Trump was going to impose tariffs on everyone. He should man up and accept his responsibility in bankrolling this mess. (I know, I know. Foolish me expecting any of these losers to take personal responsibility for their actions).

Schedule of Thailand tariffs on US imports: https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/Import-Tariff-Table_Thailand-Update-June-2024.pdf Various sources on line cite 3 to 4% overall. The list that you cited from the US Embassy covered various food products with varying tariffs. Interestingly, none of those tariffs were more than 60% on any particular product. And only products that had import tariffs where listed. The list is fairly short and there are no zeros. But more to the point, Trump’s tariff decision has zero to do with Thailand or any other countries tariffs. It is strictly related to balance of trade. In 2024, the United States had a goods trade deficit of $45.6 billion with Thailand, with Thailand's exports to the US exceeding US exports to Thailand. Here's a more detailed breakdown: US Goods Trade with Thailand (2024): Total Trade: $81.0 billion US Exports to Thailand: $17.7 billion US Imports from Thailand: $63.3 billion Trade Deficit: $45.6 billion Thailand's Trade Surplus with the US (2024): Trade Surplus: $45.6 billion If you take the trade deficit ($45.6 billion) and divide by US Imports from Thailand ($63.3 billion), you get 72%. This is where he got his number. This applies to the rest of the countries as well. Don’t fall for the BS that the White House accounted for tariffs and non tariff factors to come up with their estimate of “reciprocal” tariffs. There was no thoughtfulness put into this policy. Trump isn’t really capable of thoughtfulness.

Thailand does not impose a 72% tariff rate on all goods imported from the US. I believe the actual number is in the single digits. I believe that Trump used trade imbalance as the proxy for determining what tariff to impose. A 72% trade imbalance makes perfect sense. The average Thai cannot afford to buy most of the products that the US exports. This is why the tariff rates that Trump came up with are disproportionately high with regard to low income countries.

Moses has made his Russian propaganda bonafides pretty obvious. Is he moonlighting now for Chinese interests? Enquiring minds want to know.

It never occurred to me to ask, but 9Teen always struck me as “barely legal.” Was that the intention with the name, or am I off base?

Interesting. I stand corrected. I just checked the UK.gov website and they say that you do not need it if transiting and will not go through UK border customs. They recommend checking with your airline to be sure that you will not be going through customs/border control.

South Korean students are under tremendous pressure, with frequent reports of suicide. I think that some of those other countries in the top 10 might have found a better balance between achievement and dispair.

You will need a British ETA even if you are in transit at LHR per my understanding, if you aren’t traveling on British or Irish passport or have some sort of permanent residency in Britain.

My guide in Thailand years ago told us that the best way to deal with hawkers of various kinds is to say nothing. Just smile and shake your head to indicate no and move on. It worked quite well. It is pleasant without ever engaging. Never been to Pattaya, but worked well enough on ladyboys in Bangkok

I would assume that he is taking testosterone, whether he would admit it or not. Like I would tell my partner if he asked. How old do I look? You are 46 years old, so by definition this is what a 46 year old man looks like.

@floridarob I agree with the others. Get the eye symptoms checked out as soon as possible. TIAs are a warning sign for a possible stroke and some only involve vision. You could also have a retinal problem. Wishing you well.

None of the options includes wings or a parachute…

I have found that if your account is registered with a North American number, you cannot add Line accounts by phone number. But you can add Line accounts with @ and with the QR code. You can also call with in the app, using their phone number. When I originally set up my Linde account, I did so in Thailand, but used my North American phone number. This always sort of worked and sort of didn’t work. I had constant errors. I finally deleted my account and made a new one in North America with my North American number. Since then, no problems except not being able to add people by phone number.

I would think the legendary Vinapu would be capable of bridging this division and reestablishing balance.

I guess they are focusing on the killings during his time as president and not the killings during his time as a local official before he became president.

I can just imagine how convenient it will be for two British citizens living in Spain to have a marriage certificate written in Thai. I’m sure it won’t present any complications at all

Like Confucius

I wonder what @bkkmfj2648 would say about this question.

What could possibly go wrong?

Why not ask him next time. Worst he can do is say no

There is no need for antisemitism

Don’t do meth.

The Thai guy who lives paycheck to paycheck regardless of how much he makes or what bills he has is not going to change. The passive aggressive Filipino who smiles as they stick to the script and you get nowhere is not going to change. People very rarely change in fundamental ways, and that includes you and me. Cultures are even harder to change. So we have to accept people how they are. That does not mean that you cannot set boundaries in your relationships, but life is too short to be trying to change people.