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11:06 2-5pm no alcohol sales? Why?

@EagerExpat

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That's the rule. Maybe driving home drunk? No sale from Midnight until 11am too

@RC94332

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@@EagerExpat yikes. Gotta stock up for an early morning bloody mary

@EagerExpat

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@@RC94332 I hear ya

Joe, with AIS, do you have a local Thai number or you use WhatsApp with your San Diego number?

@EagerExpat

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It might be a waste, but I keep 2 phones. T mobile has a magenta 55 for $55 bucks. Good for traveling. Free 3g, text in most countries and 20 cent a min calls worldwide. It's easier to verify banks, etc.. when they send a code with a US number. When I have to wire money from Navy Federal, they have me read back a text code. I asked the rep, she said they won't use What's App, only US numbers. So, I keep my US phone in the condo attached to WiFi calling only. My buddies can text me free, and then I call them on WiFi. I need a Thai number for Bangkok Bank, immigration, etc.. I use AIS about $30. Most Thai plans are limited talk. Mine is 300 minutes a month with unlimited 5g. I think it's $30 a month. I've never had a phone call. It's almost 100% Line app. Everything is a text here. I guess you can video chat on Line, but nobody uses it. I also have What's App on the Thai phone, but 50% of my relatives, etc..hate apps. So the wifi calling works fine. Plus, I need that US number to apply for a credit card, banking, etc.. Maybe I'll drop it one day, but that's what I do today

I enjoyed this video, as usual, Joe, but it was a little hard to watch. I'm on day 32 of a low-calorie, vegetarian diet... No beer, either. There is a great selection of food in the supermarket. The "Sunday Roast" sounds fantastic. Do they have cilantro in Thailand?

@EagerExpat

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Yes, they have cilantro. I forgot the Thai name. I eat pretty healthy, but I also have a pizza once in a while. Everything in moderation. OK, it's time to hit the gym. That helps me keep things level. It is very easy to eat vegan or vegetarian in Thailand. I eat way less beef here than in the US. But, I still enjoy grilled chicken.