I was just thinking about what Markit has implied that many post are AI! Does this mean that a computer program is posting like a real human? Now I am freaked out, if this is the case! If the post are artificial intelligence and not from a person, then, how will we know how to respond? Are these post designed to make us say something foolish and incriminate ourselves? To what end? I don't really give a shite, because I have nothing to lose, and I am only expressing my opinion, which is... Read more ..read more

I had to go into the Tabanan tax office today to file my income tax returns. Armed with passport, tax number and a tax department document with a breakdown of what I had paid in 2023 in Jakarta , it was with some trepidation that I entered , expecting all sorts of hoops to jump through. Well, I thought that I had landed on a different planet! The staff there, all young were incredibly helpful, even filling out the forms, enrolling me on the system and even filing the tax returns and were so... Read more ..read more

Another sad story about people being conned by a smart operator offering an investment opportunity in villas. Bad enough being conned but the pathetic lack of serious response by various police forces and authorities is rather depressing. Reported today by the ABC. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03...mmed-in-bali-villa-investment-putry/103604512 ..read more

Turned on the TV and had channel 86 open with the 71st Miss World contest and the parade of the beauties. Where is Terry Wogan when you need him. If anything needed Wogan's tongue in cheek send up it is this preposterous show. The contestants had obviously been coached in the manner in which to present themselves. They were in high heels to emphasize their ludicrous style of pulled back shoulders, swinging hips and trained to hold the widest, teeth displaying smiles which must be truly... Read more ..read more

Hi everyone, I am looking to do my own jewelry line in Bali, does anyone know a good reliable jewelry manufacturer in Bali or any where else in Indonesia? I am looking to do gold plated on silver or brass with semi precious stone. Thank you in advance ..read more

Hi, I am relocating and bringing a few items in, one will be an espresso machine (can't find it anywhere locally) What's the general feedback on brand new or second hand with duty and carring it in? Kitas not as yet, have a residence though and Pt. PMA. I've heard that second hand items are a no go now for fear of re selling, and if new (or second hand I guess) to have the recpt and under USD500 Thoughts ..read more

I'm possibly the only one finding it amusing that posts almost religiously stop on weekends? Almost as if the members think "that's work and I'm damned if I'm gonna work on weekends ..read more

Hello all, I have been checking the Balipod expat forum and have not seen any news posts in a long time. Is this just my connection, or are there not any new posts for a long time ..read more

Hello all, I was just watching a made for television series called New Amsterdam. In one of the segments they had a young girl wanting to get a sex change operation to become a boy! I always thought I was open minded to homosexuality and had many gay friends. I figured if they loved each other that was what is important regardless of their sex. But now with all the medical breakthroughs they can change a persons sex to the opposite sex! I heard they even promote this in western schools to... Read more ..read more

Hello all, Happy New Year. Does anyone on this platform have any contact or know a kick-ass e-commerce website designer with Shopify experience? Should be based in Bali. I am looking for a freelancer who could take on a new website launch. thank you Preeti ..read more