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I hope it wasn't a fluke, but my April trip to BKK, there was no queue at immigration on arrival, or departure. Just walked up to waiting agents. Since it was my 13th straight monthly exempt entry (at least I think that was the reason for asking), the agent stamping me in asked how long I'd be staying this time. I told her 4 days and got a smile and a stamp. Even departure security was quick, with no queue to speak of. Fingers crossed I didn't just jinx my May visit.

That's encouraging. My plan to marry a supermodel and take over the world is in the same phase of development. They're saying I can claim steady progress?

The real tell is going to be how (and even if) these rioters, trespassers, and (alleged) kidnappers will be charged. Or will they be back on campus before their next meal.

What's missing is the fact that this guy was a felon, and already barred from possessing a firearm. The cops that were killed included members of a "fugitive task force", and they were tasked with arresting him for a firearm violation. Which a typical American sees as proof that gun laws only keep guns from law abiding citizens. And from a pragmatic standpoint, with more guns than people, anybody who believes that they can confiscate all (300 million +) guns (especially from the bad guys) is sadly deluded. This incident is proof... Get rid of thug culture in the USA, then come back and we'll have a discussion about the average American agreeing to give up our ability to defend ourselves. But it ain't gonna happen.

There is none. Typically, any centerfire rifle will be referred to as high power. But it could also be a reference to semi-auto vs bolt action in this article. There's very little consistency in reporting. Edit: There are hunting laws that forbid hunting with low power rimfire rifles for big game.

Unless it goes their way. Then, it'll be the most secure election in US history. Like 2016 and 2020...

That would be quite a shocker for those of us that use wadded up Walmart receipts and the torn off stubs from greasy spoon diners to document "business expenses" back home. Good info, from both of you. Thx!

I wouldn't suggest going to the hospital to get a tank refilled or exchanged (though that may be possible at some hospitals). I'd ask them who they buy their oxygen from. In a lot of places, it's the same companies that sell welding oxygen, that also produce medical grade gas. I've seen AirGas and AirLiquide unloading a truckful of oxygen bottles at local hospitals. I'm not sure which gas companies are where in Thailand. My experience with medical oxygen is mostly in China where the GF needed it for years, but only sporadically, before she got a kidney transplant. In Thailand, I bought her a smaller bottle and accessories in case she needed it when she came to visit. She never did, so I never had to refill it. If she had needed it full time, I'd have gone with a concentrator. It may be easier and cheaper to build a sound enclosure around the OP's concentrator, especially if he needs O2 full time.

Just make sure they understand the difference between welding gas and medical gas, which is a purity spec (in most of the world, anyway). Edit: That's another reason I suggest a visit with the local hospital. To see what's even available in the area, and why they use the vendor(s) they do.

Without knowing the OP's location, I'd suggest going to the local hospitals and asking who fills theirs.

At about 1:00 in, it sounded like he was going to bust out into the Orange Blossom Special. As impressive as he already is, that would have been astounding.

If I were of a suspicious nature, I'd guess that the paint wouldn't last as long in the tropical sun, and that's one of the more spendy warranty items. But that's just a suspicious guess. More likely, it's just what the market competition demands...

In the scheme of things, no. I don't think it's "skyrocketing". In fairness, they probably haven't updated the graph for a month or more because most countries quit reporting... But even tripling the February numbers would make it like a pimple on a fly's butt. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/thailand/

Interesting that the USA produces 36 million tons of hazardous waste a year, with most of that being wastewater. I can't imagine Thailand producing half a ton of hazardous waste per person in a year. (Unless they're also including wastewater) That's about 50x as much on a per GDP basis. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267117/hazardous-waste-generated-in-the-united-states/#:~:text=Approximately 35.8 million tons of hazardous waste were,country has decreased by approximately 4.7 million tons.

I appreciate the updates, if only to confirm that the numbers aren't skyrocketing. And I also appreciate his updates on what's available in Thailand in the way of prevention and treatment, even if it's not something I'd go for. Better too much information than not enough.

Though it's not exactly on the topic of trickle chargers, I found one of these battery disconnects to be handy for leaving the pickup for weeks on end. Living near Asoke, I pulled the truck out only on weekends to get out of town, often leaving it idle for many weeks between jaunts. It took 10 seconds to disconnect and another 10 seconds to reconnect it, to keep the battery from running down between trips. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/car-motorcycle-battery-terminal-link-quick-cut-off-switch-rotary-disconnect-isolator-car-truck-parts-battery-power-off-switch-i4789889058.html

Searching for "split screen monitor" on Amazon shows quite a few brands. So does a search on Lazada, but most of the results are junk, with 10" screens included. Anyone else hate Lazada's search function? I'd start with the Amazon search, note the brands and models and then head out to a computer mall in Thailand. Edit: I should clarify that I love Lazada and ordered several hundred times from them, very satisfied 99% of the time. But I hate their search function.

Is that the WiFi version or the LTE version with a SIM slot?

My size is 36 x 32 and I find them all the time at some outlets that carry what I assume are 2nd hand or factory reject Dockers. I quit wearing jeans 30 or so years ago when I discovered how much more comfortable Dockers (and generic copies) are, than a new pair of jeans. I don't have the patience any more to break in the denim. (Besides, I can wear Dockers to work where jeans aren't acceptable) I suspect their selection may be sparse in larger sizes, but they may be worth a look. In the malls, I look for the pop-up kiosks with dozens of pairs of pants hanging with a 150 baht sign. Sometimes, it's a 200 baht sign. They're scattered all over Bangkok, in malls and in several locations in Chinatown. It's always hit or miss on the exact size and on the colors, but the price is right at about 150 baht to 250 baht a pair. In Chinatown, there's a vendor on the inside loop inside the Khlong Thom market. She has a table of pants and I've seen her in that location for at least 8-10 years. I don't go there specifically for the pants, but occasionally stop by when I pass by her, or the kiosks in the malls. Edit: I'd add that they often have jeans, too. But it's hit and miss, and I've never looked at the sizes.

Does the shiny digital meter phone home, or do they still need to read it the old fashioned way?

I recall at the time wondering whether there was anyone on staff at the hospital that was qualified to treat an emergency case. If not, it made sense to send them to a hospital that had someone available. It's easy to slam the hospital, but details matter. Is there a legal requirement that all hospitals have someone onsite that can treat any emergency that may show up at any hour, day or night? Because that would be a huge expense at, for example, a hospital that specializes in eye treatment.

If you're looking for a perfect example of what unvetted immigration can do to a native population, you just made the case for tighter screening.

If she's kept her nose clean for 20 years, I doubt she's much of a threat to society.

I'd suggest the OP try the Behavioral Medicine department at Bumrungrad hospital, or its equivalent department at Samitivej hospital. I don't know if either one will have it, but that would be my first call. Very reasonable price to talk to a Doc and find out what pharmaceutical options may be available for someone looking to go that way. Edit: Please post back and let us know what you find out. The info may be useful to others.

I'm not a fan of mandatory public masking at all. But I don't mind masking up to wander around a hospital. Especially during cold and flu season. Still, I wonder if any other parameters may have occurred at the same time, that may have affected the study results?