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Obviously, in Trump’s mind, just part of the plot to abuse the USA. He is hypocrisy personified … (OK, among other items personified).

Availability not an issue here in Chiang Mai as it is locally produced. Might want to check out availability to you.

Waxing a bit philosophic, glass of Cabernet in hand. I thing the scene in “Noble House” handled the subject very well. Here in Asia, not having had the Puritan sexual guilt thing as part of the culture … sex is no more abnormal than eating, or breathing. Why should one not just enjoy the pleasurable experience for what it is. Much more normal treatment of a human experience. Thank you, St. Augustine … I have outgrown your outlook.

He may have to explain Thailand is not Taiwan …

Just 555. Should be charged with working a job reserved for Thai native population?

Like WW I and WW II?

Would that reality saw anyone overpowered by a bigger bully could defend themselves. That said, I do not oppose a stronger Europe. Do you have refl3ction on Orwell’s “1984” where there is three regions of the world … ?

Beat me to it!

I started a tread inquiring about alternatives now that Skype is shutting down. Ordered my monthly wire transfer last night (Bangkok time). Rep just said to use the Fidelity international toll fee number from now on. I’ll give it a try before the next regular monthly transfer. They have both my Son’s USA address, telephone number and my Thai address and mobile number in their system along with the Thai bank acct. on file for the no charge wire transfers (BKK charges 200 baht).

Recommend using the app, “AirVisual” as I do here in Chiang Mai for the daily AQI posting.

I have used Skype regularly to contact the US from my computer here in Chiang Mai. No issues, especially calling for my monthly income wire transfer. But now that Microsoft has announced the end of Skype, I am asking if others have regularly used an internet calling app with success and without cost?

Ask her to watch, “Taken” with Liam Neeson. Then talk with her about the need to be careful as trafficking is well known here. After which tell her not to be paranoid … good luck with that! Thailand is great but …

True, true. They send it to the federal government who, in turn sends it to Mississippi (and other Southern, Bible Belt states).

Sadly, as an American, I have to recognize some truth here. Richest country in the world with Trump and his ilk whining about any redistribution of the wealth gained from global trade. Not inconsistent with their domestic affairs outlook.

Concur. I did get to avoid that bully. I told him he was bigger and would, no doubt beat me but … Since I knew I was outmatched and he was insisting on a fight … the first thing I was going to do was go for his balls. End of the threat …

At 78 my running days are over and I am quite content to watch movies at home while sipping wine. I always told the girls: 1 glass I am relaxed. 2 glasses and I want to get “cuddly”. 3 glasses and they are safe again as I am sleepy. Guess I am more a lover than a fighter. Hope this brings a smile … as intended.

Very sad statement

Concur.

Not what if, the Musketeers are already accessing. To what ends?

Irony, I can support the goal. I cannot, will not support the way this is being done in an unconstitutional means.

My Wife is looking forward to visiting another country for my retirement if Thailand decides to tax my already taxed income in the USA. I know my unimportance to Thailand (spending my 1 million baht a year here) but then again, I am a free person able to seek settlement elsewhere and some of those countries allow me to join their national healthcare scheme after a period of residence.

Wait, what? Does that apply to those of us who recognize the year as 2568?

Been here 13 years. No denying the air pollution. Today difficult to see Doi Suthep from Airport Mall. But generally, I am moving from air conditioned closed home to air conditioned closed car to air conditioned closed Mall so the smog months do not bother too much. Couple of years month long smog breaks in Samui or USA. Would travel more but I am an economic refugee retired from the U.S. ( anyone can donated half a million usd and have rightful claim to making me a millionaire!)

Not fair! It is a plot I tell you. Dangling the idea in front of Trump that he has the opportunity to not only unilaterally dominate (OK, with Musketeers help) the government of the USA but … he is increasingly viewed as a worl leader of the right wing globally!

Fortunately, here in Chiang Mai, I go to the drive-up widow, hand in the form and Passport. Computer update, stamped form and Passport handed back to me. Done and dusted.