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So you think I am "unhappy"? What I should have said was " I am not compatible with many Thai people". This was my error. I get along with people from all parts of the world but Thai people, not so much. Also, I do not recall asking for your advice and why would I want to explain anything to you?

I do not have a Thai Wife. I do not bash Thai people. I am simply not compatible with many. Also, what do you know about my experience in S. Korea or any of the other places I have been in the world. The answer would be: Littel to Nothing So in the end your opinions are your opinions. Nothing more and nothing less.

Without the following information really cannot offer an opinion. I used to have my cholesterol and glucose levels checked once a year. 1. Did you wife fast for 12 hours before the blood draw? 2. What were her levels for the following: Total Cholesterol of below 200 is recommended but for many below 240 is fine. HDL(High Density Lipoprotein) Higher the better. For women 50 or higher is better LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Lower the better. For most 40 or below is better Triglycerides (Fat in the blood) Below 150 is better

Ah, when did I ever say "I felt superior to anyone"? Also, what do you know about where I have been in the world? i have related and even connected with people from all walks of life in other countries. I hear what you are saying but unless you know someone on a deep level (you do not know me and i do know you nor do I care to know anything about you) then your assumption could be wrong? My mine point was it is difficult to connect with many Thai people. I have little in common with most Thai people. I have lived in 4 other countries. I speak almost fluent Korean and never felt like this in Incheon, Seoul, Songdo, Suwon or Busan. In both English and Korean it was easy to connect to Korean people from all walks of life. Of course my experience in LOS could be very different from others.

I understand how Jim feels. I have been in CNX for 7 years and was a frequent visitor for almost 20 years. I have discovered I can only relate to Thai people who have traveled outside of Thailand and I relate even better with those who have actually lived in another country. So far I have only encountered only 5 people who have actually lived in another country. One of them is my dentist(he went to UCLA) and another was a Grab Driver who also went to UCLA for a year. Most Thai people that i have encountered have very limited understanding of the world and people from other countries and cultures. Most disappointing aspect has been the fact that most are not interested in learning about other countries or cultures. Obviously the most asked questions I have gotten is “Where you come from?”. I reply “United States” and they go silent. I no longer reach out to Thai people to make a connection. I just peacefully and carefully carry out whatever business I need to get done.

I had one similar incident a few years ago. I called the bank in the US. They cancelled the card and sent me a replacement via Fed Ex. It took 4 days to get the card to Thailand with a tracking number. Back then Fed Ex was free but now it “ha-sip, ha-sip”, I pay 50& of the Fed Ex fee for expedited replacement card. Will your bank send you the card via Fed Ex, UPS or DHL?

South Koreans have had 90 Day Visa Exempt for years. I guess Russians and Koreans are now equally valued as a tourists and visitors?

I could spend a decade studying the Thai Language and I will never be able to master the proper pronunciation of this language. The tonal nature of this language is essentially mission impossible for me. I have even had difficulty of being understood when I pronounce 50 or "Ha Sip". Apparently there is a tonal aspect of this phrase that I have never mastered. Just look at this word and tell me if the spelling and pronunciation make any sense: "Suvarnabhumi"?

I have lived here for 7 years and many on this forum have lived here for decades. i am from Southern California and find most Thai food not to my liking. Too much of it is fried and I can tell most of the oil is poor quality. I prefer salads with olive oil, whole grain breads, and fruit smoothie without the added sugar syrup. The Thai people I have met like sugar in food and drinks. I have to make it really specific when I order coffee or drinks: "MAE WON". No sweet/ No sugar. Sometimes they still add sugar syrup. Another question to ask might be: How often do you get food poisoning? For me at least once or twice a year.

My doctor said their diet is the best in the world? Has doctor been to Thailand? Some Thai food is healthy. Some Thai food is not. Some Thai food has a lot of added sugar. I would disagree with your doctor.

I think Ayatollah Khamane'i of Iran would not mind a mango smoothie and a massage while lounging at a resort in Phuket.

Yes.

For me this is nothing new. During my working years I would hear this often: “didn’t see anything and I won’t want to get involved”. In LOS I might get involved if a child or a female were the victim. “Good Samaritans” are still out there but now are very rare.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Thailand to strengthen the two countries’ ties. It makes sense now. "There are coincidences".

Presently the following nationalities are allowed 90 Visa Exempt Entry into Thailand: 1. Aregentina 2. Brazil 3. Chile 4. Republic of Korea 5. Peru Now we can also add your favorite comrade to the list. 6. Russia. Spasibo I have known Koreans have had the 90 Visa Exempt for years but now Russian’s have the same privilege?

So will a Palestinian get 45 days?

Not just the ultra rich. $100 million or more have the entire world as an option. If I made $100,000 or more in retirement I doubt I would have LOS on my list. Does TAT understand the term “demographics” in terms of the many who come to LOS? “Cheap place to spend on vacation or retire”.

My US passport does not have my US address on it? My passport was issued 7 years ago so maybe things have changed?

For the Los Angeles Thai Consulate I uploaded my US Passport.

Thanks. I might try Favola and bring my AMEX.

Where in Chiang Mai have used an AMEX card? So far Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways, Super Sprouts are just a few of the companies that did not accept an AMEX. I have only used my AMEX with foreign airlines and Agoda.

I did and it still got declined multiple times. Part of the time is that Thai Banks do not have section to put in a billing address connected to the card. For a US based Credit Card transaction are verified by matching the cardholder name, card expiration date, security code and billing address. Back in early 2022 MOFA(Ministry of Foreign Affairs) was using K-Bank to accept payments for an E-Visa. A representative at my bank suggested I try a debit card to complete the E-Visa transaction. Also, like most things in Thailand AMEX is not accepted. So the only options in my application was to use a VIsa credit or a Visa Debit Card. The Visa Debit Card worked.

Had the same problem when I applied for an OA in 2022. Called the bank and did all the notifications. In the end I used a debit card for the Visa Application fee. The issue was K Bank because there was no place on the payment input screen to put in my US Billing address. Without a verified billing address the transaction could not go through. A debit card payment did not need a billing address.

“The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality”. Dante Aligheri Of course one has to believe in hell or heaven for this quote to have any meaning. Like many things in LOS things have little meaning except to maintain the “tourism” gravy train to keep chugging along.

I have read anywhere between 25,000 to 30,000 are in Israel. These numbers have been published by the Thai Government. Many are or were working on Israeli farms. Also, I know a lot of Filipinos are in Israel as well. If I was a Hamas commander(of course i am not) I would order the immediate release of all non-Israeli hostages.