@Steve *******

I understand the point about the USA, a very different system to Australia. Billing in Australia may depend on the doctor and your relationship with them (if you see the same doctor, or go to the same Medical Centre all the time). The Medicare System does have rules, or maybe in some instances, guidelines as to what they can or should charge for the various services.

@Steve *******

it might cost nothing in Australia, but then, it could cost about $AU40. As the Medical System in Australia has become fairly overloaded in the past year, GP's apparently underpaid & a big shortage of them, they may consider it a 'non-standard' consultation, not bulk-billable and a way to earn a few extra dollars. The 'system' would determine that though. I'm not saying that's right, but a possibility in my mind.

@Brandon ***********

I didn't realise that you were a comedian...that first paragraph gave me a laugh.

Is Doctor Donna related to Doctor Phil? 🤪

@Neil *****

is it limited in what's available to watch compared to say, Australia, USA, or other 'Western' countries?

@Richard ********

I am currently subscribed to Amazon Prime Video in Australia and if all goes well, in about 18 months, I'll be living in Thailand and would like to continue using the Amazon Service (especially since they've just got a deal signed to cover ICC Cricket Matthew matches for 4 years.

An Android Box would only be needed if one doesn't have a Smart TV, right?

What do you mean by "adons"? Are you referring to whatever streaming services that you want?

The answer that I was looking for has been answered sufficiently in this and another group, thanks

@Sharn ************

it's better you ask in a post of your own and seek answers from those who have been living on a pension in Thailand. I'm not there yet.

@Stuart **********

that's exactly what I was thinking...if the relationship with the 'wife's' family is good, hopefully they'll agree to

@John ******

continuing to live with them. Legally, if John had owned, or part owned the house itself (foreigners cannot own the actual land), he would maybe have had some right to stay.

@Stuart **********

thanks again for your response and comments 🙏

@Stuart **********

when you say 8000 Baht, was that the Agent fee to do the original Marriage Visa application?

What is the "Thai ID card" and it's purpose/uses? Do you have to become a Permanent Resident or Citizen to qualify for it? As I said to

@Brandon ***********

, based on what he told me about Permanent Residency and Citizenship, I wouldn't go that far, as I am planning to enjoy retirement, not continue to work.