Thaiquila

Yes, the boxing ticket situation is dreadful.

The ticket price should be based on location of the seat, not your race.

They would still sell lots of expensive tickets to farang and not create all this bad will.

It does draw important attention back to seriously unresolved issues: ... why are children so easily exploited in Thailand. Both governments have a lot of work to do.

Actually, if you know anything about this issue, you would know that Thailand has made significant progress on this issue. That there are other countries where the problem is much more severe. Does Fox and CNN report that? If Thailand made even more progress, would they report that? Of course not. They report their cartoon stereotypes and cement them in people's minds once more.

One down, eh?

Anyway, I agree he looked like a predator.

But again, there still is absolutely no evidence that he is actually IS a predator.

He quacks like a duck, sure.

So what, he is not the murderer of the famous murdered child.

He is just another garden variety case.

But now he is very famous and soon to be very rich, national list or not.

And the dark smear campaign against Thailand never needed to happen.

"soon to be very rich" I rather doubt it!

and I am an old American (well in my 40's at least!)

apparently (according to CNN) he could be sentenced to 5 years in prison etc .... not a minor penalty

Profit from WHAT crimes?

Maybe like him you are fantasizing that he is indeed the Jonbenet murderer?

Any such law will be irrelevant for him.

Mark my words, he will be rich. Madness is the best career move this guy ever took.

And yes, because of his knowledge, obsession, and FAME related to the case, he is eminently qualified to write such a book (or at least to have his name attached to it). Not to mention the movie(s). Its an industry. If you doubt it, consider that his face was plastered all over cable news for a week now.

BTW: After what the DA in Boulder and the media did to him and the reputation of Thailand, I say to him: GO FOR IT. Living well is the best revenge. Also, as of today, he is legally an innocent man. He certainly did not murder Jonbenet and nobody is saying he murdered anyone else. I agree he will likely serve some time for the old Cali child porn on his computer charges, but again, these are legally minor charges; there is no way he is going to jail for 5 years. 1 year max.

I'm interested in Jdinasia's facts, but not interested in the subjective opinion of an old American hammering away on his keyboard all day.

Thaiquila goes on the iggy list.

Cool! Thank you.

One down, eh?

Anyway, I agree he looked like a predator.

But again, there still is absolutely no evidence that he is actually IS a predator.

He quacks like a duck, sure.

So what, he is not the murderer of the famous murdered child.

He is just another garden variety case.

But now he is very famous and soon to be very rich, national list or not.

And the dark smear campaign against Thailand never needed to happen.

TQ 1) Deal with FACTS, OK?

TQ2) I think he will concentrate on the movie and book deals. No more teaching for him. Thats probably a benefit.

I don't know what you are trying to prove, but most English speakers understand that when you write I THINK it is an indicator that you are about the state your SUBJECTIVE OPINION.

Thanks for listening.

Are you by any chance a Fox News fan?

Thrown in?

Thats fair. He took to it like a duck to water. Clearly the fullfillment of his life's dreams.

Hey heres a good question..Think he will get a very good lawyer and sue the pants off the Law officals and news groups for big $$$$?

I doubt it because he played an acting role in the whole folly.

I think he will concentrate on the movie and book deals. No more teaching for him. Thats probably a benefit.

I personally don't give a ###### about Mr. Karr. He has his cross to bear but he very soon will likely be a very rich man, this all is a mixed bag for him.

This is a Thailand forum, and I continue to be disgusted by the yellow journalism coverage of Thailand which resulted from this botched murder charge. The man travelled all over the world, but Thailand was "lucky" to have him there at the time they decided to pull this stupid stunt.

Thrown in?

Thats fair. He took to it like a duck to water. Clearly the fullfillment of his life's dreams.

I do not believe he has yet been convicted of anything. I think it is probable he will be convicted of those misdemeanors in California. Try to not get emotional about this. A misdemeanor is by legal definition a minor legal charge. I sincerely hope the judge there can find a way to make sure he gets psychiatric help. Because again, I do not believe he has committed any sex act crimes (but would change my mind if he was accused and convicted of same). I seems really knee jerk to assume this guy is guility of crimes he only talks about. Just the facts, maam.

Again, you FOOLISHLY assume he is a predator, but you have no proof. That kind of idiocy is what the DA in Boulder, Fox News, and CNN are guilty of. Deal with FACTS, OK?

It is also that kind of idiocy that the mass media are using to unfairly stereotype Thailand. To them, Thailand is not a country, it is a CARTOON, and as a person who cares about Thailand, I don't appreciate it.

Yes .... obviously the DA in Boulder was stupid for bringing a confessed killer and baby raper <that had been corresponding with an author in Boulder.>

Yeah, they were stupid.

He didn't really confess.

Apparantly, famous cases attract many false confessors. All DAs know this.

And they tested his DNA in Thailand and it didn't match.

They could have had the Thai's hold him on the running the Cali charges, and gotten a more definitive DNA sample without a peep to the press. And if they had, again, none of this circus would have ever happened.

I do not believe he has yet been convicted of anything. I think it is probable he will be convicted of those misdemeanors in California. Try to not get emotional about this. A misdemeanor is by legal definition a minor legal charge. I sincerely hope the judge there can find a way to make sure he gets psychiatric help. Because again, I do not believe he has committed any sex act crimes (but would change my mind if he was accused and convicted of same). I seems really knee jerk to assume this guy is guility of crimes he only talks about. Just the facts, maam.

Again, you FOOLISHLY assume he is a predator, but you have no proof. That kind of idiocy is what the DA in Boulder, Fox News, and CNN are guilty of. Deal with FACTS, OK?

It is also that kind of idiocy that the mass media are using to unfairly stereotype Thailand. To them, Thailand is not a country, it is a CARTOON, and as a person who cares about Thailand, I don't appreciate it.

Regular porn is not only LEGAL in Calipornia, it is almost MANDATORY. I think this statment is over stateing your position.

Nah.

Just an attempt at humor. Either a poor attempt or you didn't get it.

Porn is pervasive in the US, as common as tap water. Again, just the facts.

Another fact, if Mr. Karr wasn't thrown into this Jonbenet murder investigation, we wouldn't be talking about his sorry azz, or his minor porn charges, and Thailand would have been spared this completely uncalled for and unjustified attack on her face by mostly American so called "news" organizations.

Do what you want to do withyour money, but a bit of advice: Whatever you do, never close your US bank accounts. Keep them active, credit cards and all.

Why? Because when you are a non-resident and not working in that country, it can be mighty hard to open a bank account, get a credit card etc. etc. So keep them all open, just in case you need to use them or want to return home at some future date.

You'll struggle to get anything more than a simple savings account here in Thailand, without a work permit, thats for sure.

Yes indeed. Agreed.

"He is not accused of PRODUCING this porn, rather he is accused of having it on his computer. Big difference legally, at least in Calipornia."

We conservative folks here don't approve of that sort of juvenilia wank-fest

Glad to hear it, but did you know that studies have shown that most pervs are right wingers?

I do not believe he has yet been convicted of anything. I think it is probable he will be convicted of those misdemeanors in California. Try to not get emotional about this. A misdemeanor is by legal definition a minor legal charge. I sincerely hope the judge there can find a way to make sure he gets psychiatric help. Because again, I do not believe he has committed any sex act crimes (but would change my mind if he was accused and convicted of same). I seems really knee jerk to assume this guy is guility of crimes he only talks about. Just the facts, maam.

Again, you FOOLISHLY assume he is a predator, but you have no proof. That kind of idiocy is what the DA in Boulder, Fox News, and CNN are guilty of. Deal with FACTS, OK?

It is also that kind of idiocy that the mass media are using to unfairly stereotype Thailand. To them, Thailand is not a country, it is a CARTOON, and as a person who cares about Thailand, I don't appreciate it.

This is getting to be more Marcos like everday. Thailand needs the unmentionable one again in a big way.

My "understanding" of him is that he is a sick, twisted, soon to be rich wacko. He is obsessed with pederasty. What remains to be determined is whether this man has ever actually committed an ACT of pederasty in his entire life. He is obviously severely mentally ill. He was legally married to young girls in America. But there is not one charge of an actual illegal sex act. Now that he is indeed world famous, you would think the victims would be coming out of the woodwork. But so far, nada. My theory is that it a mental thing for him, that he doesn't act out. I will change my mind if and when actual charges for actual sex crimes (other than owning porn in Calipornia) surface.

ummmm not porn .... CHILD PORN .... guess either that escaped you or you think it is ok .....

I see. Just because I state objective facts that this man has never been charged with a criminal SEX ACT, you throw accusations at me. Amazing. You, sir, have sunk quite low.

Of course it was child porn. That is obvious. Regular porn is not only LEGAL in Calipornia, it is almost MANDATORY.

Anyway, what I think or don't think isn't really relevant. He is indeed accused of some minor misdemeanor crimes in California. He is not accused of PRODUCING this porn, rather he is accused of having it on his computer. Big difference legally, at least in Calipornia.

So who is going to play Mr. Karr in the movie?

My "understanding" of him is that he is a sick, twisted, soon to be rich wacko. He is obsessed with pederasty. What remains to be determined is whether this man has ever actually committed an ACT of pederasty in his entire life. He is obviously severely mentally ill. He was legally married to young girls in America. But there is not one charge of an actual illegal sex act. Now that he is indeed world famous, you would think the victims would be coming out of the woodwork. But so far, nada. My theory is that it a mental thing for him, that he doesn't act out. I will change my mind if and when actual charges for actual sex crimes (other than owning porn in Calipornia) surface.

He was just looking for a way out of Thailand as quick as possible so he would not have to spend time in a Thai Jail.

I think you give his sanity level too much credit.

That would have been rational.

What charges in Thailand except being a creep and a scary teacher?

Again, I have heard of no such specific charges.

This guy is world famous. Time to make specific charges or shut up.

Was he not busted for a crime in Thailand?

I think a Thai prison may have been a better choice for this scary teacher as you called him. But more then likely a certain sect would want to visit him bring books and gifts as he is just a misunderstood creep as you said.

World famous? Better pick a word like sick freak who should be locked away for life.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think he was ever arrested in Thailand for anything.

The Thai officials responded to the US officials based on suspicion of the murder and also skipping a criminal charge in California.

OK. So he is a world famous sick freak. Still world famous. Don't deny it. As they say in Hollywood, mucho bankable!

'TallTravel'

Don't really have an urge to do the transfer of funds in a rush fashion, it simply makes no sense to have to return to the US to move money when I can do it now.

Thats cool.

Do some searches on SWIFT transfers and check your bank's policies on wiring money while not in the US. Some US banks are very expat difficult, for example Washington Mutual wins the expat Hall of Shame.

Get at least one wire agreement setup and make sure all of your money can be transferred online to the bank account(s) you will use for the SWIFT transfers.

You will likely need a faux US address for these US banks. A trusted friend or relative? You can also try to use a mail forwarding service as your US address (make sure there is no PO box in the address). This might be an issue with some financial firms if they recognize it as a mail forwarding service and not an actual residence.

So do the best you can to set things up so that when you are settled in Asia with a bank account and visa, you can get the funds in. Of course, depending on what currency you will hold your money in, you are in the financial currencies markets whether you want to be or not. Singapore is of course a world financial center. Might want to search on Singapore here for info about banking there. Also check for Singapore forums.

He was just looking for a way out of Thailand as quick as possible so he would not have to spend time in a Thai Jail.

I think you give his sanity level too much credit.

That would have been rational.

What charges in Thailand except being a creep and a scary teacher?

Again, I have heard of no such specific charges.

This guy is world famous. Time to make specific charges or shut up.

The US media are having a field day using the Karr saga as a springboard for lurid accounts of Bangkok.

The Bangkok Attraction

Thailand Attracts A Dangerous Crowd

Just going to sell more books and movie tickets for Mr. Karr.

This is really unfair to Thailand. But they don't care.

Actually, Nancy Grace on CNN keeps harping that Thailand is the CHILD SEX capital of the world.

This is outrageously FALSE.

Continuing shame on American media.

I don't think the USA wants too much focus on how Karr was able to get away with as much as he did, when they were aware of his proclivities. They should have been keeping a much closer eye on him than they did.

???

And what did he do except have sick fantasies (except for the porn charges)?

The USA is such a big diverse country that it is unimaginable to speak of it as if it was a person.

Weird.

Well, I don't see your rush to transfer your funds. Why? You think the dollar is going to fall alot lower soon?

Anyway, one thing you should do is set up a wire transfer agreement with at least one of your current US banks and make sure there are online links to all your US money.

Then when you are settled somewhere in Asia, assuming you are able to open a bank account in Asia, you can then easily transfer the money by SWIFT wire without flying back to the US.

Be sure to file the IRS form annually stating you have a non US bank account over 10K or you can be subject to massive fines. This is different than filing US tax returns, which you still need to do. Aren't us Americans lucky? Info about this here:

http://www.retireaway.com/forum/t155.htm

No problem with your passport even after 10 years. Can renew at any US embassy.

It sounds like you haven't decided on a country base and have no idea what kind of visa you might qualify for in your country base. So you might want to start at the beginning ...

Actually, Nancy Grace on CNN keeps harping that Thailand is the CHILD SEX capital of the world.

This is outrageously FALSE.

Continuing shame on American media.