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    Where to find Western groceries in Jakarta?

    Grand Lucky is a bit closer to a cash and carry with more bulk items (no where near cosco standard though). Kemchicks Pacific Place is more boutique, i guess trying to be a bit like a whole foods but smaller. It does have the regular items too though.
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    Harry and Meagan

    Personally i used to support the royal family and deep down i guess i still do but only marginally at best now. Between the Harry and Meghan stuff and the new King trying sticking his nose into politics, I think they need reform or just to shut up, cut the ribbons, wave at the crowds etc. I...
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    Where to find Western groceries in Jakarta?

    the best for me is Grand Lucky in SCBD or Kemchicks in Pacific Place basement.
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    Hello. What are some things I should know before coming to Jakarta?

    All hotels supply bottled water. One thing to watch out for (especially for newcomers) is to brush your teeth with bottled water rather than tap water, even in hotels.
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    CBD Oil

    Personally i think Thailand has got worse since the legalization. Attracts the wrong type of tourist, crappy sellers everywhere and from what i read its mostly smuggled in from places where they have better organized commercial farming rather then benefitting the smaller thai growers.
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    How much do you pay for a good driver in Jakarta

    6 mill as a base. 7-9 including overtime.
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    [FOR SALE] Brand New Villa in Cluster One-Gate System Pecatu Bali

    whats the rental rates like in that complex?
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    Indonesian police involved in 31 extrajudicial killings so far in 2024 ?

    Like this? https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2023/12/21/densus-88-killed-two-terrorist-suspects-during-crossfire-earlier-this-year.html
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    Indonesian police involved in 31 extrajudicial killings so far in 2024 ?

    Havent been any major terrorist attacks in a while and if thats partly because of the extra judicial killings then maybe its just the price to pay.
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    Immigration Autogate for eVisa/ITAS/ITAP/Visa Free

    Been through it many many times for the past 3-4 months. In and out. Couple of times it didn't work but I moved to another machine and it was fine
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    A problem with a healthcare insurance company

    Dont you know anyone with cancer or had a car crash and their bills were hundreds of thousands of dollars? I know the Indonesian insurance with such low max claims is bad but most other insurance covers 200k usd and above. Its really for when something very bad happens and at that point it stops...
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    A problem with a healthcare insurance company

    My company health insurance plan increased 12% for the rest of Asia but doubling for Indonesia this year. Yes we went to get a lot of quotes. Previous years though saw a very small increase so i am hoping this is a one time thing. Another issue is that compared to other countries and even travel...
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    Cold cuts in Malang

    That is the old airport. I doubt its that busy now.
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    [FOR RENT] 4 BR House for Rent in Cempaka Compound Cipete

    Has SNpark left the forum? Normally would be all over this thread.
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    Press release Immigration 🎫 🛂

    Just like the rest of the internet.......the americans take over a thread and make it about them.
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    Indonesian Property Ownership Options for Foreigners

    I take it the daughter is over 18? If younger then im sure that creates even more problems.
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    Getting an e-sim online

    Anyone manage to gt an e-sim and register it online? I have a ktp but it doesnt seem to accept it. i dont want to have to go and get a tourist sim....Do i really have to go there?
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    Retiring to Bali with my Harley

    Isnt the current main draw of Poland the fact that they are not letting migrants in, which makes it a catch22 for any Brit wanting to migrate to there.
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    E-VOA, e-visa, B-1 Visa on arrival

    Just going through the process of getting visa's for family visiting and the immigration department seem to want to make this as confusing as possible. I know that on arrival its extremely confusing as well and my goal here is to get the e-voa so that they can go straight through the autogates...
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    The Various Court Cases Against Donald Trump

    You can be french and a Mercenarie and nto have anything to do with the legion. There are people from all kinds of nations who went to Ukraine to fight. Some went with a sence of honour but i suspect most just wanted some action. Either way they know the risks.

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