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Move Forward Party’s Thai PM Candidate Pita Fails First Round of Voting
wasabi replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I've purchased a Spotify account for Pita so he can listen to some of his favorite artists like Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Black Pink and Drake nonstop to comfort himself during these difficult times. Meanwhile I just hope whomever wins fights air pollution in a meaningful way. -
I had an MRI at bnh hospital last year I don't remember the neurosurgeon but he was good. I also have claustrophobia and I was sedated for the procedure. It was IV sedation and there was an anesthesiologist present the whole time.
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Move Forward Party’s Thai PM Candidate Pita Fails First Round of Voting
wasabi replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Now he can form a boy band to perform a duet with Taylor Swift like he's always wanted.- 170 replies
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Amnat Charoen man defies death: claims afterlife encounter
wasabi replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
I had a near death experience. Tt was similar to what many people describe of seeing the light, conversing with divine beings and being told it was not my time to die. However, I do not believe this had anything to do with an afterlife. I have no idea if there is an afterlife. I think it was a combination of my body being in shock, drugs I received and my own life experiences. -
There is nothing in this world worthy of celebrating/honoring for an entire month. All these monthly events should be reduced to a day. All of them.
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A Florida School Has Pulled the Poem Read at Joe Biden’s Inauguration
wasabi replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
The question is not if it is a good poem or not. The question is should it be banned? I abhor all literary censorship but this poem in particular seems harmless and unworthy of any outrage even if it takes a few underhanded digs at Trump. I can only question what led anyone to want it banned? Who is harmed by reading it? As for me I felt bored but would never want to stop anyone who enjoys it from reading it. -
I've written a book and have decided I'd like to make an audiobook version of it which I will sell on Audible. I'm in the middle of researching how this should be done, but it's clear it's not something I can just do in my condo. If there were a place dedicated to audiobook recordings in Bangkok that'd be ideal, but I believe any professional level recording studio should be able to handle it. From what I know right now, based on the length of my book, I will need to produce 16 hours of recorded content. I'm sure getting it right will take longer than that. In the end I need .wav files which I'll send to a professional sound master to get it in what I'm told is called the ACX standard. There's many resources for that part of the process available online but the recording needs to be done by me, in person. Based on all this does anyone have any suggestions or personal experiences creating professional studio-quality audio in Thailand? Thank you
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Everyone relax. They are studying the problem. A full report with a 10 point action item plan will be released soon. In the meantime rogue buses belching black exhaust are being fined as the burning, factories and construction sites fill the skies with soot unrestrained..
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Poor air quality reported in 36 areas of Bangkok and suburbs on Monday
wasabi replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
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Bangkok Bank - Joint Bank Account
wasabi replied to FarangRimPing's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Yes we are both able to do online banking. Either through the website or phone app. However we both have to use the same login. The bank themselves told us to do this however it's not the kind of thing I want to draw too much attention to. It has worked fine for years though. -
Bangkok Bank - Joint Bank Account
wasabi replied to FarangRimPing's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I have a joint Bangkok Bank account with my wife and we individually make transfers all the time. -
I recently had the same issue as the OP with my Schwab account where they began asking for a physical Us address. For years I used a virtual mailbox address with no problem but it does seem they are catching up on that now perhaps due to the TD merger that's coming up. I also had a TD account for many years which I greatly preferred and only used the Schwab for the free ATM withdrawals. It is unfortunate they're merging but nothing I can do about that. This first came to my attention when they froze my account without any warning which caused a number of problems. Fortunately I do have a relative in the United States who let me use their address and the account was unfrozen. I'm thinking about using Wise to get money to Thailand instead of the ATM withdrawals hopefully that doesn't make it get flagged again. Of course I prefer the free ATM withdrawals but if that account were to be frozen permanently I'd be forced to go back to the United States.
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plannning to do a border run via singapore
wasabi replied to webber4's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I am hoping to go to Singapore in the next 6 months. Would be nice if they drop all requirements. I have been vaxxed but it's always stressful to go through the proof process. -
Thai Government Sets up New Department to Battle Climate Change
wasabi replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The only thing they need to do is greatly reduce air pollution. If one believes in climate change or not is irrelevant. The same drivers of air pollution are the same that would cause climate change. -
Like others here I noticed they extended 90 day reporting to 1 year for this visa. I called Thailand Elite and asked if this will be offered to holders of it as well. I was told they are aware of this benefit and it is being discussed as a potential benefit for Thailand Elite members in the future. I think all long term visa holders ought to have this benefit but since I have the TE visa that is my focus.
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Cannabis Drink in Tesco - Safe for me to drink?
wasabi replied to Neeranam's topic in Thailand Cannabis Forum
I occasionally consumed various cannabis products in California where it is legal. I enjoyed it but it is not a key part of my life so I can take or leave it. Given this there is no way I will intentionally consume any cannabis in Thailand until it leaves the wild west phase it is in right now (if that ever happens) It is not clear how the product is grown. It is not clear how much THC is in the product (if any) it is not clear if it is cannabis at all. Furthermore I'm sure an entire cottage industry is being worked up with the police where they randomly fine Farangs for breaking whatever obscure facet of the law they decide they want to enforce on any given day when they need to top up the Baht. I do respect that Thailand is trying to set a trend by semi legalizing Cannabis but I am very doubtful the horticulture or legal structure is in place to support it any time soon. -
Departure/arrival card (TM6) temporary scrapped
wasabi replied to george's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
No I am not confusing the forms. I drop my passport off at the Thailand Elite office and they require TM47, TM30 and my passport. Tm30 is the dumbest and most redundant form I know of in Thailand. It is not even consistently required but when dropping off my passport to use their 90 reporting service it is required. I will be trying to do the online 90 day reporting where its not required, but I have been told for at least the first time that must be done in person which means dropping off my passport and delivering copies of the forms. Thailand's dependence on various redundant PRINTED paper forms is dubious however after dealing with all the forms required by Philippine immigration just to transit through their airport I no longer call it the worst. Philippines takes that title. -
Departure/arrival card (TM6) temporary scrapped
wasabi replied to george's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
As mentioned in this thread the app version of the TM 30 does require a tm6 number. I have had trouble getting the web version to work in the past. If tm6 is going to be scrapped it would need to be scrapped everywhere it's required. I am not yet confident that is true. Of course I would prefer to get rid of 90 day reporting and in particular the tm30 form but until then I'm not convinced this thing longer term can do without it yet. -
How can I smoke the newly legalized low THC placebo cannabis if I have to wear a mask?
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