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Excellent news. Now can Thailand get rid of the mask once and for all?

I thought they all lived in Thailand....or is that only ex SEAL team commandos ????

Must be one of those "borrowed" watches Prawit has ????

Check if there is a FastShip office close by (you may need to Google it). Their prices, IMO, were better the Thai Post and DHL. I just sent my second 20kg box from Chiang Mai to the US East Coast...dropped it off on 2 Nov and it got t my daughter's house on 4 Nov. Suggest getting the box from their office.

They didn't unpack and go through the entire box. I had my hand written list and they did a cursory look to make sure (I'm guessing here) nothing was visible that is prohibited. I just sent a second box this week. They didn't look inside but they did ask questions about one of the items I had listed. OBTW, it was a wooden desk display and they asked if it was teak wood (they said shipping teak wood is prohibited).

Not sure about other locations....I only know about the one in CM.

For clarity, would you label Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams as fascists?

I would suggest FastShip. I was skeptical with their "4-5 days" (not including weekends). I sent a 20kg box from Chiang Mai to North Carolina on 26 Oct and it arrived 1 Nov. For the UK their advertise 3-5 days. Hopefully my attached link doesn't violate the rules....just posting for group information only. https://fastship.co/shipping-to-uk/

And hopefully Biden will use the correct pronoun????

The wife and I visited Da Nang in early October. I would suggest applying for the e-visa. The process was fairly easy and cost $25 USD. It's better than having to stand in line to get the visa once you arrive. My wife traveled on her Thai passport and didn't require a visa. Check out the link below. https://immigration.gov.vn/

For anyone interested, I found a company, called FastShip, to ship internationally. You can Google them to see if they have a location near you (click on "Contact Us" tab at the top). In Chiang Mai, they are located across from Central Airport Mall, next to PT gas station. You can get various size boxes at there store. I got the largest size box, 45x40x55 cm; the max weight is 20 kg. My box was 19.80 kgs shipping from Chiang Mai to Charlotte, North Carolina....price for 20 kgs 7847 baht (~$212 USD). Their website estimate 3-5 days deliver; I dropped it off the morning of 26 Oct and my daughter got it on 30 Oct. A few tips: make sure you have an itemized list of the contents (they enter the items in their computer), don't seal the top part of the box (they will want to look inside to verify no forbidden content), and make sure they tape all edges of the box. Also, the CM office only will accept funds transfer, i.e. no credit cards or cash. It's best to have a Thai person with you...unless you speak fluent Thai. This is no way an endorsement for FastShip but it was the cheapest and fastest that I found.

Agree. Same with the music played in stores. I was at the mall, sitting outside of the store waiting on the wife. The song playing was "eff this <deleted> MF'ers"....TIT.

Agree but sadly, and unfortunately, I would bet she would just max it out again, i.e. rob Peter to pay Paul. It's a vicious cycle. I read (maybe on aseannow thread) the Thai mentality is "today, not tomorrow".

Are they based out of California? That's what my google search found anyway.

Checking for recommendations to ship some personal belongings from Chiang Mai to the US. I have a website for Siam Shipping but wanted to know if any forum members have used another company. I shipped all of my (now adult) children's things over when I moved and they just sit in storage bins. As I get older, I don't want to those memories to get thrown away when I'm gone. I'm guessing 75 - 150 lbs total and would most likely fit in two large size luggage. Nothing is urgent to get sent back so a slow boat cargo ship would be fine. Any suggestions is appreciated.

You win internet for the day????????

check VietJet (BKK to HCMC or another vietnam airport) but thinking Nok Air would be cheapest.

FYI, my flight for the wife and I, with 15kg of checked luggage both ways, was $473 USD.

Now, now. Stop providing facts....it only triggers the sheeple.

I didn't see any option for a direct flight (on my dates of travel). I would have paid extra for the convenience.

Posting to provide information to those who may not know (obviously I didn't). This post is not a complaint against Air Asia as my trip actually went quiet well. I have previously booked flights on the same itinerary (multiple carriers) from Chiang Mai to the US and US to Chiang Mai. I just recently booked a flight from Chiang Mai to Da Nang Vietnam on the Air Asia website on, what I thought, was the same itinerary (CNX to BKK on Air Asia and BKK to DAD on VietJet). Unfortunately, I was informed at the Air Asia check in counter at Chiang Mai that I would have to get my luggage at BKK, go to the Viet Jet departure counter to recheck my luggage and get my boarding pass, go through immigrations, then board my flight. Fortunately, my layover allowed me to easily make the transition, and luckily it wasn't busy. On my return flight, I flew Air Asia from Da Nang to Don Mueang (DMK) then DMK to CNX. But was told again I would have to process immigration at DMK, get my luggage and check in with Air Asia to get a boarding pass. Again, I had enough layover time and it wasn't busy. A few pros/cons: - My itinerary, nor the booking process, indicated my flight was on separate legs - The Air Asia lady at Chiang Mai was very understanding and gave my wife and I the "hot seat" (seat in the front) and put an expedite tag on our luggage. - At BKK, the Viet Jet ticket agent allowed us to check two bags even though I only paid extra for one "checked" bag. Again, just passing on some information for travelers to be aware of. Just because you book with Air Asia, doesn't mean the flight segments are on the same itinerary. All worked out fine and we really enjoyed our short vacation to Da Nang. OBTW, Sun World at Ba Na Hills is highly recommended as a day tour.

I understand the security clearance requirements and why foreign nationals can't fill a position requiring a clearance. My reply was in relation to your original post "I was curious if anyone know what types of visas/extensions US military contractors with security clearances". As for permanent residency, here is the link on this forum regarding what you need to know: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260822-do-i-qualify-for-thai-permanent-residency-free-guide/

If you are employed by a US contractor that requires you to work in Thailand, the company will be responsible for securing your visa. IMO, a person's security clearance is irrelevant.

The #1 rule in their playbook. When you can't defend the topic/question at hand, deflect and make it about the other side.

Heaven forbid someone would have to result to actually cooking at home for themselves...and their kid. Can't please everyone ????