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I think around 1,600 baht a month.

Do my sweating at Jetts Fitness in the Little Walk complex on Sukhumvit. While performing penance on the treadmill, looked at the cars parked in front. In ten parking spaces there were three Mercedes and a Porsche. One of the Mercedes left and another pulled in. Not unusual to see more than one high end car there such as these and BMWs.

Express VPN gets me into some US sites which I could not otherwise access overseas.

Retired at 62 so not really early. Could have retired earlier but there were significant financial benefits to hanging in as long as I did. The last five years were a bit month to month due to my boss. Looking back at those five years, the most positive memory was the folks who worked for me. A few months after I retired I found myself asking whether I had done the right thing. Then I thought about the commute which hadn't really been that long and almost had a panic attack.

I didn't really know when mine would have been due but for the amnesty. Last report was mid March and did my extension in late March. Always before I had headed back to the US within 90 days after my last report or arrival with the extension coming in between.

Knew that I was almost certainly going to have to do a 90 report so went today avoid the panicked multitude at the end of the month. Got there at 9:50 and was out the door by 10:05. Not all that many people. Two thirds of the seats have do not sit signs but no problem finding a seat. When my number was called, the officer handed my passport back in probably a minute.

On the biggies, this and atrial fibrillation, I've done well, although I did wonder about the delay. Had one or two misses such as overlooking a crack in my shoulder.

A few years ago I had cataract repair (other eye) at the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok and had been going back there for annual exams. That just wasn't an option for something this urgent. Perhaps a month before I had some blurring and floaters in the left eye and saw a different, male doctor, at the BPH eye clinic. He was a bit of a jerk and said deal with it. In the US, I might, for the first time ever, be giving some thought to a malpractice action. I might even consider it here, but seeing Dr. Attaporn and and other doctors in the hospital, that would probably be taking a dump i

That was my theory. Americans eat sausage for breakfast, both configurations. A hot dog is a sausage, more or less true. Something got lost in translation. My first thought on the original question was some sort of Mexican scramble.

Likewise. One was 30+ years ago, eh. Second one was 7 years ago at Bangkok Hospital, lady dentist. Other than the pain killer injection (upper palate ☹️?), no pain at all.

From another lifetime, a certified check would probably be accepted for deposit. It likely would not be credited until the check cleared. That might take a while. Don't forget the requirement to declare it to treasury if over $10K. Several years ago, brought about $4K in travelers checks to open a bank account. I'm risk adverse as to carrying cash. Had to have the account before making SWIFT transfers.

A couple of other things that reflect favorably on BHP. The room was a bit warmer than ideal for me but not enough to complain. The GF noticed and told the nurses, hey, he likes it like a meat locker (loose translation). Repair guy showed up, fiddled with the thermostat and it was cooler. Dr. Attaporn told me to sleep on my side after the surgery. Said I couldn't, the bed was too hard. They rolled in a bed with a thicker mattress.

Okay, it is 2020. Get up on Sunday, May 17 and there is a noticeable problem with the vision in the left eye. It was a shadow on the field of vision on the right side, couldn't see the tip of my nose. Detached retina came to mind, so I googled it. Yes, that's what it appeared to be and it's an emergency. Probably should have just headed for the hospital and presented myself, but didn't do that. Checked the BHP website looking for a doctor specializing in that area who had Sunday office hours. Picked Dr. Attaporn Suwannik, who is a woman. It was a good pick and the fact that she was

At the age of 34 (long time ago), I had no idea I had a hernia until the doctor said cough. There was no doubt as his finger was sticking in a gap where there shouldn't have been one.

There are some outbound flights. The aircraft have to get to Thailand but I very much doubt you are going to get on one of them inbound without very special dispensation or at all.

The answer should probably be that the airline would not allow you to board.

I've looked before and I believe Bangkok Bank codes transferwise the same as my OPM check. However, the last extension in March, I had the distinct impression they preferred a monthly pension/annuity.

Went to the Outback Restaurant (no longer Retox) the other night. Rather than a laminated menu, the waitress presented an I-pad or some other tablet with menu headings on the screen. I did have to touch the heading I was looking for. Obviously they should be cleaning the screen after each use and I can't speak to that.

Eva is showing Bangkok-Taipei flights from 1 June on. Still no transit through TPE and severe restrictions on entry. Obviously subject to change.

I wonder where the Chinese with money go other than the west coast of North America.

I doubt the PRC would have intentionally incurred the economic costs.

Went back to check. I made my reservations for an early June trip to the US on 29 February. That sure went to hell in short order.

We've had water continuously on the dark side for a couple of days.

I don't read Thai and the English translation is a bit wobbly but this FB post seems to indicate the eastside bypass will open on 22 November.

Came across this from the International Air Transport Association showing air travel restrictions worldwide. Of interest to some of us, Taiwan is listed as Chinese Taipei (no transit).