whittler

Thanks, guys for the responses. I do file federal income tax, and pay the taxes. I don't pay state tax, as I am a resident, of Thailand, for at least 11 months a year. I was wondering, if I would have to pay a Thai, tax on my pension that I already paid tax on in the USA. Thanks again, whittler

A man from Norway,was telling me that they now have to pay income tax. I am from the USA, and have a retirement visa. Does this mean my pension is subject to income tax ? whittler

Hi Pete, cain't wait to come over and try your place. It sounds like you have hit all the bases. Hope to be there in 3 months. whittler

what do you charg for electric & whater whittler

Hi guys, the 1,500 usd, wasn't from rent, but from my retirement. When I sell the house I will have $2000 a month net. I have talked to some people who hwve rented out their homes and got some bad reviews. A couple rented out and went to the PI, ok for a couple of months, but they moved out and trashed the houes. I just don't know, right now what I am going to do. Thanks again for the input. whittler/ Mike

I want to thank everyone for their input. Not sure what I am going to do. But it is good to hear from others. I will keep you posted on what I finally decide to do. whittler

I want to thank all of you for the fast response. I think I will hold off at least untill next year, and try to build up a nice savings acct. for a back up, and maybe in that time I will sell the house. You know I am 67 yr. old when it comes to Thailand I revert back to a kid, and I want it NOW. I will try to keep a mature state of mind, but it will be very, very hard. Thanks again, whittler/ aka Mike

Hi guys, whittler here. I need some advice. I am selling my house, here in Indiana, and the market is shit. My son said I should rent the house and move over to Thailand. My problem is after I pay my bills, I will only have $1,500 usd net a month. I don't drink or smoke. Last yr. I had a condo in Jomtien for 6,000 bt a month, which would do me fine until I sell the house, maybe a year or 2. Iwould like to go out a couple times a week, and find some company. If I can hook up with the girl I was with last yr. I am pretty sure she would be my live in. Well that is it. Can I make it on $1,500 a month, or am I stuck in Indiana till the market breaks? Thanks whittler/ aka Mike

Hi Paul,did any of the girls from the old Blue Lagoon stay whittler

Hi Pete, it looks like you hit the right venue. How much are soft drinks,& soda ? How much are coolers ? I think most of the girls wanted Spy . Thanks, whittler

I have a WAMU account, in CA. they told me I would have to have my son on my account, and he would have to go once a month, and fill out a form to wire money to my BKK bank account. What bank do you use, and is there a branch in California ? Someone else told me it would be better to wire the money to BKK bank New York branch . I don't understand the purpose of this????????????????? Thanks, whittler/ aka Mike If I don;t sell my house it wont matter.

Does anyone know the most money you can draw out from ATM card at one time ? My limit in the US is $500.00. Can you use the card in the bank , instead od the machine ? Thanks, Mike / aka whittler

As soon as I seel the house, I plan to move to LOS. Right now I have my money in wa mu. If I want to transfer money my son has to sign a form each month, to send me money.Is there a bank in US where I can do this either online or by phone? Thanks, whittler

Hi Gary, whittler here. Could you tell me about the cost of living in Mae Ram Phung, compaired to Pattaya/Jomtien? They are the only places I stayed. I want to stay near the beach. Are there baht buses, and would it be safer to drive there? How far to Ban Chang? Are there condo's or would would it be better to rent a house? Just trying to get a little info before I get there, and so I don't go crazy waiting for the house to sell. whittler/ aka Mike

When I come back this summer I plan to take my lady friend to have her eye operated on. I took her to Pattaya Bkk Hospital, and they said it would be lazer surgery, at 14,000 baht. I have heard that BPH is not the best hospital. Would Sir Racha be good for this surgery also ? Thanks , whittler