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Just a consideration for the young. Yes, I understand getting a tattoo is more acceptable these days ... depending on the culture, of course. My youngest Son is greatly upset due to having tattoos and having that as a reason cited for not being acceptable for some law enforcement and military services. Whether one agrees or not, take a look at the higher social strata ... tattoos accepted. No I am not talking about entertainers (that includes sports figures). Again, you are not required to agree but you may be faced with dealing with social reality.

Reason I do not get entangled. We saw in history what happens to Thai "neutrality" when push comes to shove. I do not fix blame on Thailand for wanting to preserve their nation ... and I recall how they were able to do that in the past, in all its aspects. I believe there are a number of retired US military personnel around Udon Thani who can tell many a story. Sorry, currently rewatching, "Air America'.

Agree as an American. Also agree with not selling the latest US fighter aircraft to Thailand. Maintain your balance ... Thailand has its hands full in suppressing Chinese inroads into Thailand.

Watching for this free booster in Chiang Mai ...

Biden? The current holdup was very publicly initiated by a US Republican minority. Clean vote on debt ceiling (to pay for already Congress approved spending). Then, absolutely a knock down ... drag out budget debate. What spending do Americans want ... military, social programs benefitting the working middle class upon whom any hope of a participatory democracy depends. and how to tax ourselves to pay for what we want the government to support.

Used up my lifetime beer allotment in college so I leave this to others. Now, if oenophilists become involved let me know.

I would take the bivalente Pfizer or Moderna booster here in Chiang Mai on the same free basis as my previous 3 shots.

I fear dealing with the ignorance is the price of attracting the tourist dollars/pounds/yuan/ etc.

I am done with this … if I was ever open to a radical Republican House minority holding me hostage … Pay the damn bills as required by the U.S. Constitution (how is that for “original intent”!). Then, yes let us see your Republican budget! The President presented his in March … where is your concrete proposal for addressing spending … what do you want restricted? Cut? What tax raises do you propose to pay for the difference in income and spending. Put up or get the hell out of the way of those of us that want progress not BS!!!

Good to know the 2017 Republican tax reduction primarily benefitting the wealthy and corporations did not add to the income shortfall.

??? Right to make their own decisions concerning pregnancy medical care ...

The greatest privacy protection most of us have is that no one cares about us … because they cannot make money off any reporting about us.

Ha! My Wife was 37k when we met … yikes! 41K 6 years later. Then again I arrived in Thailand 12 years ago at 66K and now clock in at 80K!!! Fat and happy.

You have an ally in wanting equal treatment of the retired working middle class.

Economic refugee, in reverse. I cannot have a sustainable monthly working middle class retirement in the USA on my $2400.00 USD total a month ($1526.00 of that from earned Social Security … based on my working life income). So … fairly significant pension? I have joined millions of other working middle class westerners retired to lower cost countries. You have issues with my statement of fact?

Currently biting my tongue after a 41 year career as a U.S. educator. Middle school, high school and retired as Professor Emeritus of History and International Programs.

Possible ... but I think that would go against the treatment of past coup leaders. Thailand has a long history of dealing with political/social unrest through coups, then trying again to allow greater political/social freedom. In the end, Thailand leans toward the Chinese government model of not letting political/social unrest getting too far out of hand.

Returned from USA on April 24, the 2nd half of a RT ticket. Korean Air agent at Dulles checked with supervisor. As I have a valid Visa for reason of Marriage (until February 2024) and Return Permission stamp ... no issue.

Citing Faux News as a creditable news source? Dismissed ...

I did experience an air conditioning condensation issue on a domestic Chinese flight in 1997. Think it was a DC-3 because you literally walked up the aisle. We left the airfield where it was unbearably hot and humid. As we gained altitude rolls of fog began to pour into the cabin from overhead (no smell of smoke so of little concern). It was like the "Twilight Zone" as the Stewardess walked toward the front of the plane and disappeared into the fog!!!

In my Thai beginnings I noted, it was a pleasure to work with a professional …

That answer, if I recall correctly was (translated into English): I am who I am … I will be who I will be … and, … I am who is hath sent me … Yahweh, Elohim, Adonai …

And in a related matter, Biden has been accused of theft of the 2020 election. What a crook! While I have voted, rarely, for Republican candidates in the past … congratulations current Republican Party … you have driven me to be a staunch opponent. You any anyone supporting you currently are anathema to all things American I wish to hold dear (not directed at poster here as I am thinking we think along the same line).

True. I drink my healthy fruit juice in the form of grapes as wine. Drs. have said the red wine is healthy for my heart both physically and mentally.

I did experience the paranoia when I tried weed. I’ll stick with sipping my two glasses of red wine in the evening.