floridarob

Wishful thinking ☹️

Even more reason to try Panama.... take a break at the midway point 😁

It's there, but not in the quantity and ease or D.R. or Brasil..... but variety is good.... Since Copa is the major carrier to PTY, do what I do..... incorporate it into a trip going/coming from SDQ, Colombia or Brasil .....2 trips for the price of one. Copa allows stopovers for days at like a $50usd increase in ticket price. I do a lot of 24 hr stopovers which doesn't increase the price of the ticket.

I don't think I do the circuit.... more Temu and MercadoLibre, but you already knew that 😁

I can't speak for Malaysia, but other countries I've been to where it's banned a VPN gets around that. Or in many cases, not sure why, my cell phone on data roaming let's me connect yet if I'm connected to the hotel internet, it won't.

The Australian moved back to Australia it seems.... it sounds like there were thai investors or partners and perhaps they had a difference of opinions or falling out..... end result, he felt Thailand wasn't right for him any longer.

So debating whether to buy the kerosene by the glass or the family-size bottle? The bottle just gives you an original label to admire while drinking whatever they refilled it with and For 5,500 baht, you get to leave with two boys and both functioning eyes. ,,,, ++ 😵

And your right hand was.....🧐......

looks like @Olddaddy ISN'T staying with you.....

On the other hand, Thailand is broke. There have been recent warnings by economists that Thailand is running out of money, and since there is very little domestic tax collection (less than 5 million people in Thailand are active taxpayers), revenues are dwindling. Especially with tourism down due to fewer Chinese arrivals, this hurts, so why not look for another money grab? Thai Style. https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/08/thailand-considers-additional-1000-baht-departure-tax-for-all-travelers/

They taking lessons from Trump?

Even though they can be found, they've never been memorable enough to go in search of them there..... Asia kicks ass in massage. Sex on the other hand, you've found the pot of gold!

I like the more direct, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP get back on course method.

He's a Lawyer...

And now “Dismissed”? Good grief, you've gone from Julie Andrews to headmistress. Do you actually hear yourself? For someone who insists he's having fun and couldn't care less, you certainly spend an extraordinary amount of time explaining just how little you care.... 🙄 Anyway, do let us know when your next farewell performance is scheduled. The last three didn't seem to take.... What will your next screen name be, Same Windbag, Different Username? At least it's honest.,,,,🤷‍♂️

USA... I go back pretty regularly.

Desperate for confirmation? Hardly. 😂 Keith asked you a simple question. You're the one who turned it into a Broadway production. Nobody needed confirmation. Your writing style announced your arrival before you even finished the first paragraph. And darling, your purse fell out of your mouth. That was another dead giveaway ☠️ Counting my paragraphs now? How flattering. Too bad you don't put as much effort into making yours worth reading.....by others. As for hearing “no” often, is that really the best you could come up with? All those words, all that vocabulary, and you end up with a schoolyard insult. What a waste of a perfectly good thesaurus...... And weren't you leaving, Again? For someone who says “adieu” so often, you certainly have trouble finding the exit. Perhaps your next reincarnation could come with a map and a gag. 🙄

Oh, Riobard, still can't manage a simple yes or no, can you? 😂 “Amateur identity archaeology”? Good grief, nobody needed to dig. You arrived wearing a fake moustache, a tutu, and announcing yourself with the same old verbal 🎢 And now you're reviewing my pizza without ever tasting it? How very you. At least my customers come back for more. Can't say the same for your audience 🤷‍♂️ “Adieu to you and you”? Another fake farewell performance? Careful, you're going to wear out the revolving door....but please do😘

They have a night market inside the rooms 😲

You've seen it in the mirror? What about your ass, tougher to see, no 😘

From Google: Getting residency in Bali for retirement is quite structured, but highly achievable since you meet the age criteria. [1, 2] Pathways to Long-Term Residency in Bali The Retirement KITAS (E33F Visa): Since you are 64, you are fully eligible for this temporary residence permit designed specifically for foreigners aged 55 or 60+ who do not wish to work locally. It is issued for 1 year and can be renewed annually for up to 5 years, after which you can apply for a permanent KITAP residency. Financial Requirements: You need to show proof of a stable passive monthly income or pension of at least USD $3,000, along with recent bank statements showing an ending balance of at least USD $2,000. Other Requirements: You must provide a local housing lease agreement, hold a valid health insurance policy for at least a year, and commit to employing local domestic helpers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The Second Home Visa (E33): This is a sponsor-free 5- or 10-year multi-entry residency pathway aimed at self-funded expats and retirees. Financial Requirements: This option carries a much higher financial barrier. Within 90 days of arriving, you must commit to either placing a USD $130,000 deposit into a state-owned Indonesian bank or buying luxury Indonesian real estate valued at a minimum of USD $1,000,000. [1, 2] Working with a trusted local visa agency is highly recommended to navigate the sponsorship, lease documentation, and electronic filing smoothly I'd live in Bali or somewhere around there.....but the distance ☹️

I stay on my own turf.... I leave the priests to theirs. ⛪

Something I'm incapable of.... which you probably knew even before we met in person 🤣

Oh Keith, you asked a simple yes-or-no question and got the entire Sound of Music soundtrack in return. 😂 Different screen name, same verbosity. Either he thought nobody would recognize him, or he simply forgot his old login credentials. You can change your name, but that unmistakable trail of verbal diarrhea follows you everywhere. Welcome back, Riobard! 😂 And speaking of reincarnations, I wonder if Peter might be lurking somewhere under a new name too. Perhaps trying a little harder not to be recognized? 😏

I spoke to Reader and he texted me this the other day: Saphan Kwai indeed going strong as @macaroni21 says. I'm up there about five times weekly when I'm in town. Here's a capsule report: It's about a 25-minute trip from Sala Deang (47 baht each way with change of train at Siam). Lots of ice candy both ways. My most frequent stop is LoveBoy (formerly Phetboy) Massage. Large roster of Lao, Myanmar, Thai and occasional Vietnam guys. Second favorite is 15M Masssage with somewhat smaller but well curated selection. Third is Star Masssage with not dissimilar crew. All of the above are no more than 5 minute walk from BTS stop. Loveboy and 15M shop fee is 400 for one-hour oil. Minimum tip is 1,000 baht with a handful a boy higher. Fee to the shop is 400 baht. Star shop fee starts at 500 and escalates with type of room. Minimum tip also 1,000. Loveboy is open 24/7 and other two I believe close at midnight. It's been my experience that Loveboy and 15M are most likely to have guys hanging around shop during evening hours. Star not so much. You can reserve guy you see on websites on same day without paying deposit. Other shops I've visited include One Spa (15 minute walk), KMan Spa (5 minute walk), 27M, Home Spa and Phoenix (all about 25 minute walk). Shop fees range from 450-500) with minimum tips in1000 to 1200 range. There's another small shop, BT House, about a 20 minute walk, on same road (Sutthisan). I encourage visitors to sample the shops in Saphan Kwai. And for the record, my favorite shop in Silom is Sun Massage on Silom soi 6. Hope that helps! Thanks to Floridarob for passing it along.