No, she does not have a tapeworm and yes she has been checked. Like many people of Southeast Asia she has high metabolism.

After 23 years in the military I receive a sufficient pension and I have substantial personal investment.

I first arrived in the Philippines in 2016 and Thailand in 2019.

After 3 years in the Philippines I decided that Thailand was better fit for my needs.

Not at all. You get used to it after a few hours and couple hundred kilometers. It’s really not that difficult.

Yes, monthly there is a meet up usually on the first Saturday and various places around Pattaya. We usually announce it on our social media platforms about a week out. We would love to do more one-on-one meet-ups unfortunately that would take up more time than we have available.

No one has yet to show me how that would be beneficial to me in my current situation. Marriage is great choice for those who desire it, but it’s not for me.

Hot and humid for most of the year throughout the country, but there are many variables depending where you are and when. Check out this site for more info.

Thailand Weather

You must possess an International Drivers License (Good for 90 days on each arrival), An ASEAN license, or A Thai drivers license to operate a car. Be advised that motorcyle license require an additional endorsement to be considered legal.

This is an impossible question for us to answer without knowing you personally but Agoda.com is an excellent resource for accomodations in Thailand and beyond.

Agoda

Honestly, there is always something fun to do in Thailand so anytime is the best time. It is advisable to check when the most inclement weather is expected in the area you plan to visit though.

Yes, but unfortunately we don’t operate a dating service. There are literally millions of singles in Thailand so please visit soon.

Not knowing you personally there is no way we can estimate your monthly income needs, however please watch this video to get an idea of how much I spend.

Thailand Budget Video

Yes, any service connected disabilities are covered under the Foreign Medical Program. Bangkok Hospital (multiple locations in Thailand) is the easiest to receive this care.

There’s no specific meaning to her tattoos, she just enjoys the art and process.

Dragon King Tattoo Pattaya has done a signigicant amount of her work. Please click this link to see more of his work and to schedule a session.

Dragon King Tattoo

From American International Tax advisors:

American International Tax Advisors

Once you have lived in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year you are considered a resident. Prior to that 180 days you are considered a non-resident.

Thailand taxes worldwide income, just as the US does. But unlike the US, only residents are taxed on their worldwide income while non-residents are taxed only on the income earned in Thailand.

Thailand uses a calendar year and your Personal Income Tax return must be filed by March 31 for the prior year.

Thailand uses a social insurance system where employees contribute 5% on the first 15,000 baht of income, and employers pay a matching 5%. The Thai government adds a 2.5% contribution to the insurance system.

Thailand and the US do not have a social security agreement with each other. This means some US expats will be required to pay into both social security systems on some Thai earnings.

If you are a US citizen or resident, you will still be required to file US taxes each year. If you have assets in foreign bank accounts, you may be required to report those as well. Specifically, anyone with 10,000 dollars or more in a foreign bank or financial institution during a calendar year will be required to file the FBAR.

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can lower or eliminate your US tax obligations. The first is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, which allows you to exclude a certain amount from your foreign earned income on your US expat taxes.

The second is the Foreign Tax Credit, which allows you to offset the taxes you paid in your host country with your US expat taxes dollar for dollar.

And third is the Foreign Housing Exclusion, which allows an additional exclusion from income on US expat taxes for certain amounts paid for household expenses that occur as a consequence of living abroad.

If you have any questions about filing your US expat taxes, please contact us at James@aitaxadvisers.com

Since I was under 50 years old, the Elite Visa was my best option. For more information about visas please watch this video.

Visa's in Thailand

Supposedly back in the Viet Nam War era many G.I.’s were referred to as “Chocolate Man” both for their inability to survive the heat and others because they gave chocolate bars to the locals. Later this term became associated with people of color as a playful and descriptive term. Most agree it is not meant to be derogative.

There are many ways, but honestly I only use a taxi service.

Mike Taxi Pattaya

Most likely, yes. The Thailand telecom system is state of the art and compatible with most modern phones made in the last 10 or so years. Sim cards can easily be obtained at the airport, convenience stores, and phone service centers in malls with your passport. Note: your phone must be unlocked and able to accept new carriers. E-Sims may also work.