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Just another confirmation that having money does not equate with having class.

A few days ago while traveling to Nakhon Phanom. MB accident, one of those who came to help direct traffic. I greeted him in Thai and he replied that he did not speak Thai. Seems he married a Thai but was from the Phippines.

Very funny but consistent with the studies of the right wing outlook. Everything is right/wrong, yes/no. So Democratic Socialist cannot possibly equal a better balance between a capitalist economic system AND services provided for the citizens helping provide a secure life style in the wealthiest country on the globe.

I was aware based on past experience that the Arrival Cards had been done away with, I was not aware that re-entering Thailand on a Re-Entry Permit by land crossing would require filing the same information Royal Thai Immigration has on me via my Extension of stay based on Marriage to a Thai National, my current 90 Day Report, and the Re-Entry Permit. I thought with the previous cited records, confirming my Digital Fingerprints (again, already in file) would have cleared the entry. Live and learn TIT. As to being a permanent resident, Jack, not in the official Thai designation … nonetheless, Thailand remains my only global residence since 2011 making me a permanent resident until/unless taking up residency elsewhere. “You require wife …”, no but certainly an added advantage as my Thai is very limited. Have I offended, Jack? Sounds a bit on the sharp edge to me. I posted to share a related experience which might help someone … no need for your reaction.

Thought I might post as I just returned to Thailand after a two night stay in Vientiane, Laos. Let me state that everything was in order … Marriage Extension good until next year, Re-Entry Permit purchased at Chiang Mai Immigration (with a reminder that my 90 Report would be from the date of re-entry. OK. Ready to re-enter Thailand … not so fast. Your have to register via the app. Thankfully my Thai Wife was present. Back outside, a Thai Immigration Assistant opened the app, entered the info … Passport #, name, citizen of, traveling from where reason for visiting Thailand (Yo! I am a resident for 14 years as reflected in my Passport … right, jai yen, yen … city of birth, Passport issued where, expiration date, etc. OK, back to the Immigration Officer, digital finger print and stamped in. Still a bit of a challenge to me … all information is already on file with Royal Thai Immigration … right, sabai, sabai!!!

Having traveled to .japan, Czech Republic and living in Thailand taking shoes off is anticipated. I was more surprised at a guy in a restaurant with no shirt. What’s with that? Guess my own cultural background … no shoes, no shirt, no service …

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national with a valid student visa.

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national with a valid student visa.

Understood. My skin Dr. used laser to burn off as laser seals the capillaries. Saw a new Dr. for same, used liquid nitrogen as the blemishes were not so deep.

Over the 14 years here, I have found it to be hit or miss. My Thai Wife and I are always together, I present my Thai Driver’s License and say I have lived in Chiang Mai for 14 years. Sometimes they give me the same price as my Wife. Sometimes not and then I say, sorry, so you get nothing and just leave. Life is too short for this to be a hill to die on. My only global home is Chiang Mai, after a decade of trouble free life here, here I see myself as a Permanent Resident whether the Thai government recognizes the fact or not.

True, Brian. Although it is also true that the incompetent handling of grabbing students off the streets or jailing for free speech is, in fact, have in g a chilling affect. So what? Not the documented fact, fewer students, tourists coming to the USA so there is and economic as well as a “good will” cost as other nations warn their citizens that going to the USA currently is not advised.

Curious so I looked for the number 1,100,000+ international students in US higher education. Like tourists spending their money here (never mind the opportunity to create good will). So, 4,000 committing crimes. Wonder how that compares with the general population percentages? Well, if charged with crime, given due process, I have no issue with revoking Visa and deporting as undesirable. Same with any foreign citizen … including the current gang member debacle … due process and out they go.

What is, “getting done”is chaos and instability. Still awaiting results of these actions. Ageeed, he certainly has caused movement.

Note my earlier reply.

I am reading crimes not free speech issues? Crimes, I support deportation. Free speech of higher education campus … that would bear a closer look and judgement. But I do note, my perspective is as Professor Emeritus of History educated in academic discussion/ academic debate/academic argument.

Not talking about savings filtering through. Fraud and abuse are legal actions to be initiated when found, if factual …

So, I am the Executor for my Aussie friend who passed in December 2024. As regards the bank accounts, I am dealing with that now. Now? Yes. As stated in the Will ,I am designated as Executor. BUT, you have to go to the Thai Provincial Court and give testimony so the Court can officially designate you as Executor having power to carry out the terms of the Will. Court testimony was given at the beginning of March, mid April document received (Songkran). Off to the branch bank. OK, copies of all documents, bank books, sign all pages. That now will be submitted to the District Manager, who will in turn submit all to Bangkok. Should hear back within another month. TIT. Yes, I accepted doing all as a friend but … I do recommend having an Attorney draw up the Will, he made the Court appointment, acted as translator for my testimony in English, accompanied me to the Bank. Hopefully, his time will no longer be required until I sell the Condo and the final inheritance payment is sent to Australia.

I only look for creditable sources. Self reporting, no. Waste, fraud, abuse … for the latter two where are the accusations, charges citizen Grand Jury indictments, citizen Trial Jury verdicts. Same due process given to the convicted felon occupying the White House.

Varies with countries. USA Girl Scouts. uSA Boy Scouts of America are now Scouting as we had long ago included girls in the programs aimed at older students.

You might confuse folks referring to Scouting being a catholic order (meaning universal) rather than a Buddhist one. I do not think the World Scout Organization deals with national Scout uniform requirements. I noted only the International Scout Symbol on Scout uniforms with whom I came into contact.

Certainly has changed over the years. I was involved from age 7 through 64 1/2. We Boomers were all involved. You actually were the exception if you were not in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts during my public school days in the US at least in Southern New Jersey. I had a very good run with many fond memories. I take your point about the military origins, the heavy post WW Ii equipment largesse and for some … a definitely right wing emphasis. Ha! I figured that is why they needed my internationalized, more liberal outlook. One of the roles I retired from was my Western Kentucky Council’s International Representative. It tied in nicely with my Sister Zcities work and my teaching role.

Just reflecting on our returning from visiting Rimping at the Kad Farang shopping area and that NiHao, as I was taught in Shanghai is simply “hello” in English. The only slight I could think of is purposely implying that the Thai was Chinese … but I can’t get to “fascist” from that … I could understand in you knew a Canadian and purposely called him an American (let’s leave off the all in the Americas are American).

Retired to Thailand in 2011. No plans to return to USA even if I won the lottery and could afford to do so. Certainly not under this administration.

Certainly not so quickly. FDR’s New Deal helped but it would be the buildup and the war itself that got the USA economy really going. Which would also drive the US global predominance during the decades of Asia and Europe rebuilding/retooling.

Yep … 1929, started recovering within a decade . No worries.