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    Being With Someone Underage

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Title 18, Part I, Chapter 117, Section 2423, Subsection C of US federal law states:

    "© Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct in Foreign Places.— Any United States citizen or alien admitted for permanent residence who travels in foreign commerce, and engages in any illicit sexual conduct with another person shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both."

    (f) Definition.— As used in this section, the term “illicit sexual conduct” means

    "(1) a sexual act (as defined in section 2246) with a person under 18 years of age that would be in violation of chapter 109A if the sexual act occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States; or

    (2) any commercial sex act (as defined in section 1591) with a person under 18 years of age."

    FYI: Definition of "special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States"

    TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 1 > § 7

    § 7. Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States defined.

    The term “special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States”, as used in this title, includes:

    (1) The high seas, any other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State, and any vessel belonging in whole or in part to the United States or any citizen thereof, or to any corporation created by or under the laws of the United States, or of any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, when such vessel is within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State.

    (2) Any vessel registered, licensed, or enrolled under the laws of the United States, and being on a voyage upon the waters of any of the Great Lakes, or any of the waters connecting them, or upon the Saint Lawrence River where the same constitutes the International Boundary Line.

    (3) Any lands reserved or acquired for the use of the United States, and under the exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction thereof, or any place purchased or otherwise acquired by the United States by consent of the legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of a fort, magazine, arsenal, dockyard, or other needful building.

    (4) Any island, rock, or key containing deposits of guano, which may, at the discretion of the President, be considered as appertaining to the United States.

    (5) Any aircraft belonging in whole or in part to the United States, or any citizen thereof, or to any corporation created by or under the laws of the United States, or any State, Territory, district, or possession thereof, while such aircraft is in flight over the high seas, or over any other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State.

    (6) Any vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space and on the registry of the United States pursuant to the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies and the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, while that vehicle is in flight, which is from the moment when all external doors are closed on Earth following embarkation until the moment when one such door is opened on Earth for disembarkation or in the case of a forced landing, until the competent authorities take over the responsibility for the vehicle and for persons and property aboard.

    (7) Any place outside the jurisdiction of any nation with respect to an offense by or against a national of the United States.

    (8) To the extent permitted by international law, any foreign vessel during a voyage having a scheduled departure from or arrival in the United States with respect to an offense committed by or against a national of the United States.

    (9) With respect to offenses committed by or against a national of the United States as that term is used in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act—

    A. the premises of United States diplomatic, consular, military or other United States Government missions or entities in foreign States, including the buildings, parts of buildings, and land appurtenant or ancillary thereto or used for purposes of those missions or entities, irrespective of ownership; and

    B. residences in foreign States and the land appurtenant or ancillary thereto, irrespective of ownership, used for purposes of those missions or entities or used by United States personnel assigned to those missions or entities.

    Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to supersede any treaty or international agreement with which this paragraph conflicts. This paragraph does not apply with respect to an offense committed by a person described in section 3261 (a) of this title.

    Basically everywhere except in a foriegn nation. I particularly like number 6.

    Western Transgender In Bkk; Ok To Dress Etc?

    in Gay People in Thailand

    Posted

    And where exactly are we today? I have a news flash for you, gays are merely tolerated. Sure we don't get openly called faggot or queer as much anymore nor are we beaten up for being gay as often, it is not politically correct, but the feelings are still there. If any gay person went to a family gathering and announced "Hey, I'm not gay anymore, the family would be overjoyed.

    You guys can do all the appeasing of the straight community that you like, but we didn't get as far as we have (we still have a long way to go) by not pushing it in the others faces. Btw, I am from the generation which you mention in your post.

    Back to the topic, Honey come on over, doll yourself up and have the time of your life. Remember life is not a rehersal.

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    Cloud Ring Around The Moon

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    A lunar halo is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light through ice particles suspended within thin, wispy, high altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. As light passes through these hexagon-shaped ice crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, creating a halo 22 degrees in radius (or 44 degrees in diameter).

    :)

    But ain't it purrty :D

    source:http://www.farmersalmanac.com/astronomy/2009/08/17/ring-around-the-moon/

    Please Get A Grip On These Forums

    in Forum Support Desk

    Posted

    Actually the topic is moderation, the report function came up after SBK suggested using it.

    Guys, you really need to get a better grip on moderating the News and General forums.

    I've been a ThaiVisa member since 2002, but I have never seen such a level of openly abusive and childish posts as is occurring now.

    Whilst Thailand is trying to move on after the terrible events of the past few days, ThaiVisa threads/posts seems to have got permanently stuck in a groove of abuse and threats against Thaksin, his supporters, Red Shirts, Issan people - in fact anyone who does not agree with the views of the person who posts his/her comments.

    Posters are personally insulted and threatened. It is impossible to carry on any decent level of discussion.

    Why are such posters not banned? It cannot benefit ThaiVisa in any way to allow these types of posts to be published. It makes your forum look totally unprofessional.

    I know that many posters feel strongly about recent events. But if they are unable to control their feelings, then they should not be allowed to post - end of story.

    Simon

    PS - I very much appreciate the efforts of the mods, but your work load would be greatly reduced if you banned posters who break the rules and require new registrees a 7-day grace period before they can post

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