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Are the anti-Israel terror events in Asia false-flag operations? It will be interesting to see how the Thai investigation develops.  Don't assume right away that the Iranian govt put them up to it.  It should be remembered that Israeli intelligence is known to operate and fund terror cells within Iran.  Who recruited the Iranians to do the job is the question--and it's definitely not beyond the stretch of the imagination that Israel's mossad agents set it up.  

American journalist named Geneive Abdo pointed out in an interview on Australia's ABC national radio network the very strong possibility that these recent attacks were Israeli false-flag operations.

http://www.abc.net.a...12/s3430070.htm

When the King David hotel was bombed, the Israeli terrorists dressed as arabs.  The same thing occurred in the Lavon Affair.  These are historical events that can easily be researched if you want to learn more.

Terror is theatre... Theatre's a con trick. Do you know what that means? Con trick? You've been deceived.
- John Le Carré, The Little Drummer Girl, 1983

yawg, on 2012-01-13 15:41:20, said:

Nice to know there are skeptics, who view the status quo with suspicion.  Unfortunately anyone really paying attention now knows that US govt is corrupt, and the fear-mongering is just a part of the gameplan to keep people depending on them.

Thanks for the input.  I appreciate the concern about Pattaya.  I have not been there for a very long time but I recall there were housing areas that had an international presence.  Maybe we will settle in Ang Sila, as I like that area, and my wife has some family around there.  

My wife is probably just afraid of change but I want to get out of here.  I think she believes the kids are getting some amazing education here, obviously it's better than formal Thai education.  We live in a nice area, people promote that a big advantage of living here are the schools.  I think the kids will get much more practical experience by living in Thailand however, and we'll do a bit of exploring nearby countries.  

I would not consider us wealthy, as I am still somewhat KEE NEO, and so is my wife.  We don't like to be flashy but we can afford most things we want.  We saved up over some years, and bought a big piece of land (about 10 acres, or 25 rai?).  Not much debt on it.  We have a nice home here and big barn and garage, farm animals, etc.  One of the largest pieces of land around.  There are hundreds of thousands of people in this county but very few own land like we do.  My wife does love the land.  I have no intention of selling it, but I want out of here.  I have a staff person who will caretaker it, we're going to lock up the house and leave.  My wife I love her dearly but over 15 years she has filled this place up with "STUFF" and I am just getting so disgusted with the stuff.  Every room is full of clutter, this is not a Thai problem because so many locals here live like this.  I clean it out, and she fills it right back up.  I want to get out of this rat race and go back to a simple life in a small home with no property to take care of, a few chairs and a table and that's it.  My wife knows I can minimize and be content.  I don't need stuff.   Also, I can earn up to US$90k and have no tax, because I am overseas.  I believe I need to spend at least 11 months overseas to get that exemption.  That is my goal.

It is funny that someone suggested my wife might not want to move because others would think she is a former working girl.  I suppose that is an issue for some Thai ladies.  My wife is the daughter of a Bangkok "na yai" who had a big sense of humor.  He was well known among a group of merchants there in Yaowarat.  My wife is a walking comic, full of jokes, and good personality, and she is not a hot looker.  Chinese-Thai and a bit chubby, and she just looks like a mom not a former bar girl.  When I married her she was a little doll but you know, we all get old.  We have traveled back to Thailand as a family over the years and nobody gives her a second look, for being with a farang and having luk krung.  

We can pay for international school but I don't think it's a good value.  I am planning to setup homeschool.  I have a 12 month visa so that base is covered.  Really looking forward to coming to Thailand.

Thank you very much for these replies.  As we get closer to the move date I will really focus on these things.  Thanks for all responses!

Thanks.  That is very good info.  May I ask one more question.

"The company must be capitalized to at least Baht 2 Million while operating fund must be at least Baht 1 Million"


Does that Baht 1 million operating fund must be in a Thai bank account?  Thanks for any further responses.