@Steve *********

wow, I still get American stuff at the Villa in Pattaya. Guess each one is different.

@Steve *********

try Villa Market they have a few in Thailand and offer brands and food from US and other expat countries.

@Nathan *****

you can take a trip over to Cambodia as they have a lot of good Mexican food in Phnom Penh. I found a lot of American brands and foods we Americans are used to during my visit.

In terms of peace of mind and financial stability the VA’s Foreign Medical Program covers several hospitals here and as stated before is direct with all the Bangkok Hospitals throughout Thailand. There is enrollment documents online search VA’s site for FMP. It will only cover what your primary care providers says is service connected but there are many things associated with that and FMP will provide you an enrollment package that says what is actually covered. It is not the same of cover all like in the states.

@Catherine **********

use electric hot plate that sits on the counter and most often not a gas one. Most high rise condos expressly say no open flames.

Yes because they will fill in US tax forms to report your foreign bank account. Required for US citizens

A friend of mine just went through the married visa process and it’s already over 1 year but they are close to getting it. He came to Thailand and married her then they started the process about 1.5 years ago. Took some time before starting the application by getting translated docs.

If finances don’t prohibit then why not do the Elite and come and go as you please. Many years all at once and no worries about bouncing or visa runs. One time get it for 5/ 10 years or however many years.

Octenol is one such attractant for mosquitoes.

If you wanting to kill mosquitoes then you need to use an attractant to draw them in. The light alone won’t attract mosquitoes. The light will attract flies , moths and a few other bugs that enjoy the light.