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gdsnow New member

Member since 09 August 2016

gdsnowNew member11 August 2016 01:31:42

Thinking of moving to Chiang Mai sometime during the next 24 months, for retirement. I am substantially concerned about the victories of the military junta and the future of democracy there. I'm wondering how expats living there feel about all that.

Thanks.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert11 August 2016 02:42:47

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I have spoken to a few, none of whom care in the slightest as it makes zero difference to them in any way.
Unless you intend to be a political activist it's unlikely to be an issue.
Maybe people over there would comment on the changes (or lack of) caused by this.

gdsnow New member

Member since 09 August 2016

gdsnowNew member11 August 2016 13:44:28

Thank you. Will foreign retirees living in Thailand also be required to use a SIM card for tracking, do you know?

Straydog Serial expat

Member since 21 May 2010

StraydogSerial expat12 August 2016 08:17:51

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The latest on SIM card tracking:

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/08/ … -thailand/

Fred Indonesia Expert

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A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert12 August 2016 10:27:57

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It seems there might be a potential issue for expats.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37046943

There are suggestions this is political terrorism rather than religious. Watch this space.

gdsnow New member

Member since 09 August 2016

gdsnowNew member12 August 2016 17:00:07

Thank you. Interesting stuff!!

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