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I tried Express and Nord both. Then I realized my anti-virus program (Norton) came with a VPN. For the last year I have been using the Norton anti-virus VPN and it works just fine. Express VPN claims one can get access to Netflix programs that are only available only in certain countries. Well Netflix can now detect a VPN and blocked my attempts to access the US Netflix Library.

I left out of BKK in late January. My flight on ANA was at 0710. I got to the check in desk at 0420. I completed check in at 0600. Got through immigration and security at 0625. Got to the departure gate by 0640. Boarding had already started. Did not have time to stop for coffee or anything else. I got my re-entry at immigration two weeks before. Just in case I would be at the airport really, really early. It seems like international check-in at BKK was moving at a snails pace at that time. Don't know if it has gotten any better?

I could be wrong but in Thailand at any during the encounter either partner has the right to say "no, stop"? If the other partner proceeds then this would rise to the level of assault. But I have very limited knowledge of Thai laws.

Yes. Most of the Thai reps speak English fairly well and the last time I think the person was Filipino (he had that unique accent and said his name was Guy).

Consensual sex has limits. This appears to have gone beyond the limits. That is unless she wanted to be bit?

At least have your blood pressure checked.

I believe you might be taking some bits and pieces out of context. Of course this could be a problem of translating Thai to English as well. For instance consider the Combo Method to financial qualify (money in the bank + monthly income). Then terms like "minimum balance and monthly income could be relevant.". But I could be wrong because TIT and possibly this could be sometihng new?

Does AIS sell voice only packages? You might want to double check you package and see if have access to data? My first package with True was a pay as you go with low limits on voice, data and text? If you all want is to use a bank app a very low limit data plan might do ( I mean like 5GB a month?).

False Equivocation. How is the racially motivated murder of a black man in Georgia related to this crime in NY?

36 hours is most for me while in the Army. 24 hours lately when I made the mistake of connecting in Singapore and the pay loung was overcrowded and too noisy to sleep. Truly doubt anyone can not sleep for 48 hours straight. Most of us will doze off or as they call in LOS: Microsleep. For me after about 20-24 hours straight I fall into the microsleep state. The energy drinks and coffee usually little effect after so many cups. Good luck on your marathon.

From my experience every medical and dental service I have had in Chiang Mai has been substantially cheaper than back in the US. 1. Dental Implants and Crowns (55,000 Baht or $1590). I once paid almost $8,000 for the same. 2. Endoscopy with pathology(17,000 Baht or $488). I paid almost $3000 for the same. 3. Endoscopy with Colonoscopy (39,000 Baht or $1,120). I was quoted almost $7,000 for the same. 4. Full lIpid panel blood test with glucose level (1200 Baht or $35). I once paid $100 for the same. *The US prices were with medical insurance but i always had high deductibles to get the lowest premium. All these services were completed at Chiang Mai Ram. My belief is everyone will have a different experience. So far I have had one negative experience at Ram when I had a cyst removed from my back.

If want or need a full kitchen on a short term basis it could be difficult. The nice apartments/condos with all the amenities usually require a long term contract(6 or 12 months). I personally know of two apartments in CNX that offer month to month with a deposit. You can stay one or two months, get your deposit back(minus cleaning fee) and just leave. 1) Baan Thai apartments in the middle of Nimman and last I checked a decent studio was 7,000 2) Huay Kaew Residence on Huay Kaew Road but this area has gotten less attractive because Kad Suan Kaew shopping center closed last year. HK Residence has studio units(no kitchen) for 3500 to 6000. They do have some family units but they can go as high as 15,000. You might want to book a hotel for 3 or 4 days and go to many of the locations you like and ask if they will accept a mont to month tenant.

She came back on her own and was not extradited. I believe the federal charges will not be filed and the local prosecutor will handle everything.

In the US if you use an automobile to kill someone (especially if it was unintentional) the punishment can be light. The worst case of injustice I investigated was over 30 years ago when a rich and spoiled guy blew a red light and t-boned a Honda Civic and killed all 4 occupants. He was driving a BMW and was legally drunk. He plead No Contest to four counts of vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in state prison but served less than 3 years for good behavior and prison overcrowding. Of course he and his father settled for millions with the families of the victims. I see a similar outcome for Mrs. Howson. I doubt she has a criminal record and probably has a lot of money along with her husband. Her auto insurance carrier will probably decline coverage because she failed to stay at the scene of an involved traffic collision. The lawyers will be busy for years.

Not to mention the civil lawsuit for wrongful death will be easier with her back in the US.

I like that idea. I just wish the leadership at my pension board would get out of the 1980’s.

The pension board I am with is based out of California and lately they have been focusing in on overseas resident and anyone over 100 years old(I wonder how many of them are still ticking?). My biggest issue was the need to have my signature notarized on their “proof of life form”. Really not sure how I would have gotten this accomplished in a matter of 7 days. So in my case I bit the bullet and flew back to Los Angeles and presented the from in person along with two forms of identification. I fully realize there has been fraud in the past when a pensioner dies and the money continues to be deposited into the bank but if seems to me a better way would be a zoom call or even logging into the pension website and electronically acknowledging “I am still alive” from time to time. But what do I know? All of us living overseas will eventually get one of these letters.

I don't think there is specific age cutoff for Ed Visa's but look at it from the perspecrtive of the Immigration Officer who will approve or not approve an ED Visa. I have a 60 year old neighbor who was going to apply for an Ed Visa(to learn the Thai language). The school advised him to apply for a Non Immigrant O-Retirement Ext of Stay. The school told him that immigration might be suspicious of someone his age applying for an Ed Visa. You might want to ask some of the Self Defense/Muay Thai schools that offer Ed Visa's and see if age is a concern.

1. For a 90 Day visit a 60 Day Tourist Visa + 30 extension. You must leave the country to obtain a new TR. 2. For an OA you know the process of obtaining one is now a literal "pain in the ass". 3. Only 1 year policies are issued for OA Visa Health Insurance. Also, the requirement is now $100,000 or 3 Million Baht in coverage. The days of 400K/40K are over. Also, based upon age the premium for OA health insurance will be expensive. I am under 60 and my annual premium is 60K. 4. I really do not see an option of not leaving the country based upon your current circumstance. Others on the forum might have another suggestion. I am currently on the second year of my latest OA which was obtained from the Los Angeles Thai Consulate and the E-Visa process difficult and long winded. Good luck.

My pension board in California gave m3 30 days to get the form notarized and sent back to them. I had no choice but to fly back to Los Angeles and complete the process in person. I was not a nice person when I showed up at the local pension office. At least the UK office allows more than 30 days to respond.

Not that I am an expert at airports but visiting Narita and Haneda to get "insights" for U-Tapao seems misguided. Narita and Haneda are huge international airports. Actually visiting Chiang Mai airport seems more appropriate? What is the daily projected daily flight numbers for U-Tapao? Not calling this a junket to Japan, but???

Today was not so bad. AQI was only 148.

I have been retired in Chiang Mai for 6 years. I think the first question that needs to be answered is: What type of Visa are you going to pursue to retire? A) Non Imm OA Visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate b) Non Imm O Extension of Stay that can be obtained in Thailand

Went through and back at BKK recently and just saw this posted: *For International Flights 4 hours might not be enough

What is Thai Airways motto or tag line? "Smooth as Silk". At least not in terms of picking up passenger trays. 2007 to 2009 flew with them quite often. Back then Thai has a nonstop from BKK to LAX on an A340-500. Service was outstanding and the cabin crew performed like Singapore Air Cabin Crew. The last tim I flew with Thai was back in 2013 from BKK-ICN-LAX and it felt like I was on a domestic United Airlines flight. The downfall of this once good airline has been a long term process. Thai Airways management cannot really use Covid as the reason for it's current problems.