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@Marco ******
Got it. I'm 60. Not sure yet, but might wait until 62 to retire in Thailand. That way I'll have 2 Pensions then*1 private pension from 32 yrs at a Union job and S.S. at 62. I have no pre-existing conditions.
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@Robert ********
It's Thailand. 😆 'Make it make sense' often does not apply unfortunately
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@Mma ******
Biden is gone buddy. No more open borders. The US is well aware NOW who is entering in. There's a new Sheriff in town now pal. Very few illegals in, but MANY getting deported now. That's what We The People voted for. Promises made, promises kept. Darn Skippy We bombed Iran. Just made the world a safer place. And Trump made it clear to Iran We will bomb again if they begin enriching uranium. Russia, China, N.Korea didn't buddy up and help Iran. They're on their own. And sanctions galore. Takes a LOT of money to rebuild their nuclear programs(and time). Iran is screwed in that respect now. They hold no cards.
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@Tony *********
Fiancé Visa (K-1) is the easiest route to take by far. Financial will be all on him. And it's not that much. He says they want to get married, so K-1 is a no-brainer. 90 days to get married after her arrival. If she puts in 5 years, she should be a U.S. citizen. She'll be eligible to receive his S.S. even if they move to Thailand to live. IMO it's by far the best option. Ironically, a K-2 Visa(married in Thailand in this case) will be a much slower process. Usually over 1 year. A K-1 is about 6 months, give or take. A lot of farangs dont see their Thai gf for 6 months or longer anyways. So no big deal.
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@Steve ********
Not so if it's a Fiancé Visa (K-1). The K-1 is the easiest way by far. He says he wants to marry her so that would be the way to go. How much she makes isnt even looked at. Financial support lies with him. And it isnt that much
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@Greg **********
Its cheaper in Vietnam. And can stay in Thailand up to 5 yrs with DTV, so..
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@Ulrich *******
Right? If it was 350k, he'd save up 800k quick fast. In fact, he'd have way more than 800k saved up in the bank. 😆
Michael ***********
If you dont have 800,000, then you best drop a zero. More like 35,000 baht/month pension. If you had a $350k pension, you'd save up $800k in no time. Lol. Try again Sparky