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The article did not mention whether or nor the person was HIV undetectable. If the persons HIV status was not relevant then why was it even mentioned in the article?

I know that. An affidavit is just a sworn declaration that is not verified. I am talking about verifying income. If a crooked American bank can verify my income from the state of California and pre approve a $40,000 auto loan then the US State Department through an embassy/consulate cannot or will not? This is my main point about this issue when it comes the US Embassy/Consulate in Thailand.

HIV patient has a threesome with 2 strangers? Is their HIV/AIDS or even sex education in LOS?

Wait a minute. I have a pension from the state of California. I just had my pension verified by a bank in Texas because I have applied for an auto loan because I am going back to the US in late 2023. If a bank can verify my pension income ( I signed a waiver and consented to the pension agency to confirm my income to the bank) then an agency of the US Government cannot or will not? In this day and age verifying an income is not difficult and can be done in days. Yes, my pension is much greater than 65,000 baht per month.

Spent a year in Afghanistan and in Iraq so implementing security protocols to deal with IED's and Suicide Bomber attacks is something I have been trained for. But this Bangkok and I don't believe similar protocols can be implemented. Also, it is not "a simple search". Simple searches are rarely effective.

Ok.

Only the owners of the malls in Thailand could answer this. I know the mall operators in the US would never do bag searches in the US.

Only in the movies or on TV.

1) Actual physical searches of people and bags (time consuming) 2) X-ray scanners of bags and people (very expensive). Ever wonder why these types of equipment are mostly at airports and in government buildings? Have done both on Government funded contracts. Doubt a for profit company that operates shopping malls would be eager to take on such expensive projects. Also, those scanners at the malls that beep are mostly useless. The same goes for the "Garrett" hand held scanners.

"And"? I have some experience in security matters and dealing with active shooter incidents. What about you?

I did not say “do nothing at all”. I said the cost would be a major impediment for any company to consider. No security screening system is 100-%.

How many scanners and how many additional trained, qualified and competent security officers would each mall have to hire? Even the TSA misses firearms , grenades and even explosives on a frequent basis.

This is a 9mm blank round. The brass casing is the same as an actual round. The only thing missing is the actual projectile that impacts the target(like a human body). I have over 35 years of experience with small arms and I do not know what the Chief is talking about. The grainy image of the shooter looks like he was carrying a Glock? A BB gun cannot be loaded with an actual blank round. A blank round is actually a live round that is packed with a gun powder and the front end is crimped tight.

Retired American Police Officer here and most people forget when the “real” event actually happens. Panic is usually the first reaction for most.

Not defending the RTP but getting to everyone in this type of circumstance in a rapid manner is essentially “mission impossible”. Otherwise BKK can become like Manila where most shopping malls have actual security guards posted at all entrances along with actual bag searches. One can imagine how long it would take to get people into the malls if actual security procedures were implemented in BKK.

Simple Question: What kind of Visa could you obtain to live in the “Land of the Rising Sun”? I would like to live in S. Korea but the only option for an American not married to a Korean or on a work visa is the 90 day Visa Exempt entry. People complain about Thailand but it has been the easiest country to obtain a long term visa if one is older than 50.

Just my thoughts on this: I have been a pilot for over 30 years and I just think an airport with a single runway should not operate 24 hours a day. Even LAX with 4 10,000 foot runways terminates most flight operations at midnight.. The terrain that surrounds CNX airport does not make it conducive for reverse operations (that is take off and land to the south). But always remember: TIT. Safety is just lip service.

The big question now is who will Gavin appoint to take her seat?

I got a deal at an Extended Stay location in Torrance for $128 a night. It was basic with a kitchen and in a relatively safe area. I rented a Kia Soul from Hertz at LAX for $60 a day. If ones does not have a need to be back in the US then i would suggest not going.

Actually I am more Foreigner than Beach Boys. This inspite of the fact that I went to Hawthorne High School which is the same school the Boys went to. I hate to say this but one of few positives was that Charles Shaw wine (2 Buck Chuck) at Trader Joe’s was only $2.99 a bottle. The cost of everything else was pretty much absurd.

I have had True Move H for 7 years. For the last 7 days I am getting text messages from one number that appears to be spam. I have blocked that number but True has charged me 123 baht for receiving these messages. On my plan i am only charged if I send text messages. I went to the True store at Maya Mall and was as usual treated rudely. I did not get an explanation(this is because the employees at this store do not like to answer questions). In the end I was told this charge will be removed. I have not switched to AIS because I am in the few months of visa extension and I am leaving LOS. Lately the overall True Move H experience has been poor.

But then I could buy Coke or a juice in plastic bottles. Also, salads were for sale in plastic containers.

Just got back and it was great. Stomach feels fine. The wallet does not. Interesting thing about LAX is this: No more plastic bottles of water are for sale. Instead water now comes in an aluminum can shaped like a bottle. This attempt to save the planet cost $4. I love California but it is getting out of control..

Not the meaning of your comment. Of course in the end it does not matter because everyone has an opinion. This does not mean I have to understand your comment.

I just got back for LA. Gas was $6 a gallon.. The only good news I have had in weeks is the Baht going over 35.