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Last update: The appraisers basically said costume jewelry - old but worthless beyond sentiment. This thread can be closed by the mods if they wish. Thanks for the replies.

Go to ChokChai Farm up northwest from Prathon Thani - you may even be able to milk the cow yourself. https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/farm-chokchai The fresh ice-cream is great too. ETA: take a cooler and enjoy the day

Lady at the RTP said she'd 'service' me for 500 baht.

As taught to me by a Dr. of Education during a now defunct Thai Culture Coarse (that teachers needed a long time ago to get a license), there are basically 3 "Wais": Thumbs to the chin for equals, elders and those of higher standing (and when politely returning a wai. also to children as a teaching method) Thumbs to the nose for parents because they gave you breath (life) Thumbs to the forehead for monks and temple idols because they give spirituality Wais can be given to a group in a public setting (in the case of the OP acknowledgement of the Thai wife from the young lady was for security in an insecure situation) much the same way that it's impolite and even intimidating to make direct eye contact (bar scenes have different rules with men and women) Anyway, just my 2 baht worth.

Does Tony still own it or has he been replaced too? He was a really nice guy but got caught out making book and sent back to the UK last I heard.

Just go and show - time depends on the crowd.

My wife tells me it may be May 7th or May 28th. Anyone hear any updates?

Update: I checked with my mom and my grandfather was the 1st generation born in America. His father immigrated from Switzerland to Ellis Island so his father (the original owner never set foot in America) so the box may have been from a different jewelry purchase unless they did business internationally.

Thank you - I will look them up.

Yes sir, I understand that stickpins in general are not unique to Switzerland but the note indicates hat these are. The gentleman referenced in the note (John Conrad Herter) was my grandfather and he was a 32nd degree mason at the time of his death in 1972. It's not certain that his father, who died in 1944, or his grandfather (the original owner?) were the first to immigrate to America so the pins in question almost certainly originated in Switzerland. As for the box, it may very well not be the original box as my mother has 'jumbled' things around since her mother's death in 1998. Asking her now is hit and miss as she's 83 and "sliding" which is why I'm currently in the states and came across these items. (caretaker)

Was wondering if any of you know or know someone who might know about old stickpin jewelry for men that is supposed to be from Switzerland. My mom has these pins but we haven't been able to track down any definitive information about them beyond the hand written note in the box from her dead mother. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. I have attached pics of the pins, the box and both sides of the note in hopes it may help.

OP - $2k is very reasonable as attorneys here in the states charge $3-4k I take it you are going to do everything from Thailand? As I understand it, it takes 2-3x longer than filing from the states. (1 1/2-2 years vs 6-8 months) What "additional evidence" are they requesting? (working on this myself but from the states)

This makes it clear as mud: ???? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown It's basically geographical. Why do most non-americans think NYC was the first city ever built in America? Not even close by more than 150 years.

There's plenty of unused space at the CW Complex in BKK. Sounds like there's an unemployed nephew or niece of a cabinet member that needs a salary.

Now that the 'cornpone' bunch have chimed in - suggest contacting the Cobra Gold bunch through Thai channels. Depending on what you're doing with them you may also try the State Dept.

OP - as was alluded to briefly, your biggest concern is getting another job (if that is your intent) as the labor dept won't issue you a new wp if the previous one has never been canceled regardless of expiration date. Unless the law has changed again, the school is responsible for canceling the wp and subject to fines if they don't. This is enforced in BKK more than the provinces. They were also technically responsible for notifying the immigration office of your employment termination which would cancel your extension But NOT a visa. You COULD have gotten a new job and applied for a new wp and an extension AFTER the old wp was canceled. IF none of this has happened then you need to leave asap (before visa/extension expires) to avoid massive fines that are easier to get from you on the spot.

Raise a couple of geese - missus can use the eggs and they like to scare/eat snakes.

You should consider a PS6 for gaming and a decent laptop for school. Many universities have special offers for students to get great discounts on laptops.

This ^^ - My wife uses the app on her phone and transfers the funds from home. Never an issue, good exchange rates and minimal fee.

So...WHY do you want to cling wrap your tool? ????

You could join Big-O Live and just "soapy" yourself. ????

If the developer offered 19m ask him to put it in writing with him paying all transfer costs - otherwise counter with 20m and splitting the costs 50-50. I hear View Talay 7 have a few sea-view condos that are still empty.

Seems to be the way the world is heading - my wife recently came to the states, they checked her through immi, scanned her passport and sent her on her way to the domestic terminal. I checked her PP and found her exit stamp from Thai but NO entry stamp for the states. Found out later you had to open a form I-90 and print your recent travel history to see she was checked into the states. Thailand likes to follow 'good' ideas w/o admitting it wasn't their idea so expect to see this type of form soon if not already in place.

So...You're the guy they've been looking for having fun next to a power pole on the side of the road? ????

The 1 time I did that run I contacted a visa service in Hat Yai (like the ones that do the Loas runs). Flew down, stayed the night, left by van the next morning and they took care of everything. All I had to do was stay in a hotel a couple of nights and enjoy myself. Got a list of things to bring from the service people. Found out the hard way that my SCB bank card didn't work down there too. Luckily I brought around 5k baht or I'd have been stuck with no funds.