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Absolutely true. Also, after years of being homeless many cannot adapt to the rules that come with living with others. Gettiing homeless into housing is even more difficult because many will not follow the rules(like sharing spaces, curfew, no alcohol etc).

Tried to get to Dukes yesterday but gave up as I walked on the Iron Bridge. The water was about knee high at 100 PM in the area of Rimping. Also, on Chang Klan the water level was about ankle high from where Bangkok Bank was. Also, the bank was closed. The rain last night sounded like a steady drizzle.

Ok Dude. Do not have a Pink or a Thai DL. So I will have to use the old passport. Got it, "Lebowski".

This is one of my concerns. Also, getting a passport replaced or renewed can be 3 to 4 weeks. But in the end this is TIT. I do on occassion have a need to deposit cash into my Bangkok Bank account and I try and use the CDM as much as possible. At times the CDM's are not working and I have had to actually go into the branch to make the deposit. In the past an ID was not requird for such a transaction but I have heard that in order combat money laundering all bank transactions will require an acceptable ID in the future or even now? For most of us foreigners this means actually presenting your passport.

Yes. I do but as usual getting clear, accurate and timely information from anything related to LOS is difficult. So making a deposit of anykind requires the person making the deposit to be identified. This I get but does this mean actually showing a passport or any other acceptable form of identification to the bank each and every time? From my last extended visit to the local Bangkok bank branch I was positively identified and registered again nto the bank database with my face being photographed from multiple angles. I assumed (I know never ASS U ME) that I was now cleard to make deposits without having to bring my passport into the bank each and every time. As in most cases getting questions answered at Bangkok Bank was "mission failure. This appears to be root cause of many problems for us foreigners in the Land of Smiles. All I ask is "be clear and consistent".

Yes when I am back in the US my CA Drivers license is sufficient. But in LOS only a Passport will do. Big difference between carrying a passport compard to carrying a DL. Also, my CA DL has pretty much worthless in LOS. Also, I have not been called "Dude" in a very long time.

Mate, I have lived here for 8 years and reall ydon't like carrying my passport most of the time. Of course this is the land of redundancy, absurdity and at times looney toons.

As always this seems redundant (TIT) but a month ago Bangkok Bank directed me to come into a local branch to register again. This process as always required my passport being copied again and this time I had to have my face photographed from varioous angles like a booking photo after being arrested. Now that Bangkok Bank has all this information about me I still need to bring my passport in just to make a cash deposit. "Somewhere in the world former Aseannow Member Bob Smith must be smiling".

Yes, that Is the way I have been doing for years but this time the actual CDM had a garbage bag over it. Of coures as usual in LOS no one at the branch was there to answery any questions.

But But I made a deposit at a CDM last week. Of course TIT=Nothing seems to make sense.

Went to a local Bangkok Bank branch in CNX to make a deposit at the CDM (Cash Deposit Machiine) and the machine had a garbage bag over it. Also, a vidoe posted by Integrity Legal states ID is now required to make cash deposits. I went into the branch and got a number to make cash deposit but gave up an hour later because only one teller was working and the wait time was incredibly long. Has anyone else heard about this?

Wow. Did not know Buddhist Monks could consume caffeine. Do they drink a Chang once in a while?

I didn't know monks drank coffee?

yes. Grew up in several foster homes. So I wouldn't take bullet for a relative either. On the otherhand several people who I served with in A-stan or Iraq I probably would.

What if one of the rounds fired by the Secret Service agent had hit hm between the eyes? Last time I checked you can't pardon a dead man.

I can't think of anyone that i would go to prison for or get shot at for.

Who says the shooter let himself get caught? He positioned himself in the brush behind the fence. Placed ceramic tiles upon the fence and placed the barrel in through the hole in the chain link fence. Some ballistic vests use ceramic as a chest plate for additional protectin from high powered ammunition. The USSS agent on the advance team saw the barrel and fired his weapon at the threat. The susepct then left the weapon, back pack and ceramic tiles behind and fled to his vehicle.

When was the last time you fired an AK-47? An AK-47 can be used to hit long range targets. It is not the prefered weapon for a precision shot but with a 30 round magazine landing the rounds in the geneal area would get the job done. The AK is not a simple long rifle unlike an AR-15 but many have been kiled with it worldwide. Some of those killed with AK's were some of my fellow service members.

Ok. So if you play golf and someone has an AK-47 and two ceramic plates outside of the course then "play on:?

Former President so he gets less protection than the current POTUS.

I just saw the news conference and the Sheriff gave more details. Agents on the advance team saw the barrel og the AK-47 through the shrubbery of the chain link fence and fired in the that direction. The suspect fled on his Nissan SUV. A citizen took a photo of the SUV and gave this to the sheriff's department. The Sheriff usd the licence plate reader and the SUV was spotted in an adjacent county and was subsequently arrested. The supsect left behind a Go Pro along with a backpack.

Now it's an Ak-47 and the suspect was seen outside of the fence of the golf course. This time instead of asking for permission the USSS advance team opened fired on the suspect. Suspect was not hit and fled in a vehicle. It appears the susepct is now in custody. More details will follow and the the news conference will be held shortly.

Yes but that is truly poor a exchange rate for USD. 65,000 Baht/ $2500 = 26 Baht to the $. Currently it is 33 to 1.

Just perused the Washington DC Embassy and Los Angeles Consulate websites for the OA Visa and saw this: Recent bank statement showing the applicant's name and ending balance of no less than $30,000 or proof of monthly income of not less than $2,500/month) along with the current bank statement showing incoming income Based upon current exchange rates $30,000 is slightly over 1 Million Baht and $2500 is slightly over 83,000 Baht. if looks the days of the 800K or 65K for an OA Visa are over.

Yes 7 Trillion in under 4 years in office. Where did the other 28 Trilion in debt come from? From both Dem and Rep administrations of the past 20 years. For the last few years the US Federal Budget has been around 6 Trillion per year. This is very big number but total Federal Revenue is not even close to this amount. On average the US Federal Government will collect just slightly over 4 Trillion in taxes. The majority of taxes is collected from those making over $100,000 per year. "Just Taxing the rich" will in no way solve this problem because the country will run ouf of rich people". The Federal Government has to find ways to significantly reduce spending. Besides national defense and entitlement spending there is plenty of room to cut. The negative impact of the deficit will probaly not be felt until i am long gone. Of course I am speaking as an old who has fewer days ahead and than the days I have left behind.