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Ah, I can only speak for myself (with a bit of history background). Give it a couple of generations and the reality is most all our forebears lives are forgotten. Might call upon those who reflect to consider the question … what meaning has it ultimately?

There have been others reporting the same in Chiang Mai. Might be good to use an agency as they can do a “work around”. I plan to exit Thailand at the end of March, letting my O-A (US) expire and re-entering on an Evisa then converting to an “O” for reason of Retirement at the end of April. My plan also is to continue using the income qualification of 65K a month as I have done since my arrival in July 2011. Hopefully, you just got an IO who only had the 800K in their mind.

Best to show an official government document rather than a commercial business list. The official documents are difficult enough.

In the US, immigration legislation is needed to be passed by both houses of Congress. That is why nothing meaningful has been addressed. Neither political party has had any idea as to how to address the issue.

I cannot work up much hope as immigration has a way of getting, "kicked down the road" for decades now. Still, the vast majority do seem to recognize a major overhaul is needed to be addressed by Congress. OK, Republican Party, you hold the majority in the US House of Representatives and there is reason to hope that the US Senate recognizes immigration is an area where there is a bi-partisan desire to address the issue. So ... let's see ... oh, I acknowledge the Republican radicals in the House will be looking to make political investigation points rather than proposing legislation. The only hope there is a centralist bi-partisan House coalition to out vote the radicals.

Sorry, can't advise in BKK. Here in Chiang Mai there are several reliable Apple services companies. I have had battery and hard drives upgraded over time.

Conflicting thought with me. End the war ... yes, that would be good. But at any cost? Hmm, fight an invading country but not be allowed the equal ability to attack/defend against the attacking country? Hmm, I cannot support that. Putin will only end the war facing an inevitable defeat and allowed an acceptable way out ... nukes? I don't think so but, ... if the citizens of Russia are willing to end any remnant of an independent Russia? For myself, I personally cannot let my freedom be taken away by a threat of a strong bully. But that is just me ... and as an American for supporting Ukraine. I only had to face one determined bully ... hS. He was determined to fight me ... why? Only because it would be an easy "notch" in his belt. Finally, I said OK, but you are bigger and sure to win so the first thing I am going to do is go for your balls ... he left me alone after that.

My immediate thought after reading the headline but then Russia, India and the US came to mind also.

Maybe Air Force 2. Air Force One is a 747.

In the US working before retirement cholesterol at 247. Put on Lipitor, dropped to 147. then 2005, 5 by-passes (seems there an inherited problem). Retired, everything fine, exercising, continued here on Atorvastatin. 2015 heart attack. Stent plays two angioplasties (seems that where the bypasses where done formed scare tissue narrowing the blood flow). Cardiologist care, she also put me on Ezetrol. Last check up 91 up from 71. Stopped the cream cheese ... now back to 71. Excecise has added to the background, maybe 2023 walking! Good luck.

Not sure about that already having the effects of syphilis. Both have (had) their attorneys.

Perhaps a different take on the accusation that treatment of, “The Donald” is uneven. After dozens of separate court cases trying to claim an unfair election (certainly the result was uneven … his multiple lies were rejected), and a more than substantial abuse of the courts to try legal maneuvers to stop investigation of wrongdoing, I would say he has been treated more than even … under the law. This particular subject is Donald Trump, not the FBI or any other subject. If there are others doing wrong … well, we should all know the basics … Prosecutor brings charges before a Grand Jury of independent citizens. If they decide there is sufficient evidence, they hand down an indictment against the accused ordering a trial. Then a separate citizen Trial Jury hears both the evidence against the individual and the accused, represented by their Defense attorney (s). Gives the argument for the evidence being insufficient or wrong. All things considered … like the decision by the voters, a decision will be made. Yep, I am betting that “The Donald” and his ilk will face a judgement on his words, actions, policies. Wait, what … several have already been sentenced.

I have not researched it. How long did it take the Feds to get Capone? New Turk, President here. Steady as she goes the Captain says.

Funny. After halving watched the hearings, I think they well documented, “coming up with something”.

I read the driver was making a right hand turn into a side street. While I agree U turns, if not a protected tun (allowed by light), are a problem but I did not read any reference to a U turn?

I must have missed the statement about an illegal turn being in the mix …

I think this is the one I pass regularly on Chang Klan. Sign offers monthly rates. I do not know anything more - Bua Rawong Hotel.

It is good that the regulation on financial standing reads "or" for those of us looking to change for an "O-A Visa" to an "O Visa". While most will need the 800K baht for an "O" for reason of retirement. My years of "O-A" extensions showing the monthly transfers from abroad should be accepted (includes this past years monthly deposits). My US Social Security is deposited automatically into my US bank, then I transfer $2200.00 USD via Wise at the end of the first week of the month. Arrives in my Bankok Bank account as FTT deposit. If you use Wise, make sure the reason stated on the Wise transfer says it is for supporting long stay in Thailand.

I seem to recall getting a ticket decades ago for the same reason … oh, Kentucky.

Just a word of thanks. I am not involved but am thankful that you gave supportive advice.

Czech friends refer to Czech beer as "liquid bread".

That was my first sad thought. He owes an apology to all of Thailand for denigrating the Kingdom of Thailand. If he wants a court case, a Thai prosecutor should charge him with "Lèse-majesté" as his actions have caused embarrassment to the Thai nation.

I have used UPS, FedEx and DHL. UPS was the deliverer of a credit card from the US sent by the issuing company.

Sorry but it does cause thinking people to ponder … you have money? Post bail. Don’t have money? You remain in jail. “And equal Justice for all”. Right USA such a shining example for the rest of the world. “Shining City on a Hill”? “ A beacon for all the world”? Hogwash …

Wife and Stepdaughter use our Phillips Air Fryer all the time and are very happy with it these past two years.