tomazbodner

M2 can run software from external drive but not OS. That is only supported on internal SSD, unlike the Intel-based Macs. You can get external drive from Sandisk (USB 3.2) which runs at similar speed to an internal drive. Especially 256 GB models of M2 Macs have slow internal drives as they use a single flash, unlike older models which ran dual chips, so it may even turn out to be faster externally. I use their 2 TB drive as an external drive (alas for my data, not software) on Intel i9 based iMac for a year now without any issues. Speed is not far off its 1 TB internal SSD, which is same or higher than your Mac Mini. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/sandisk-extreme-pro-v2-portable-ssd-2tb-sdssde81-2t00-g25-i4532559193-s18445318634.html

In that case all should be good. The entry stamp is just transferred from previous passport, and the information copied over by hand. NON-RE means you had a non-immigrant visa with a re-entry, which you used for entry into the country, and the date or arrival plus period of stay are listed. Happy holidays ????

The more of the face that you cover, the less accuracy the system provides, as it is looking for distinct facial features, which of course mask and sunglasses would completely cover. However during COVID, where facial recognition became a challenge, many other ways of detection were added, such as movements (the way a person walks), height estimation (by adding laser matrix to camera a 3D image with distance measuring is possible - some digital cameras and many robot vacuums use the same), and infrared filters, which can "see" through simple types of masks, although blocked by most quality sunglasses. Others of course are anomaly detection. It's cloudy and there's a man with black sunglasses and peaked cap with N95 mask... such anomalies can be flagged as well, and automatically traced. I know Bangkok installed many thousands of cameras after redshirt occupation of central Bangkok, but not sure how far they are in hooking them up to automated recognition system. It is I think clear that they have some sort of automation, given how quickly they could track and find people after incidents. It would have taken considerably longer to do it "by hand".

Reminds me of Chulalongkorn University sign in front of their gate... "One of TOP 16 Universities in the World"

And 261st anniversary may be celebrated underwater if nobody does anything to reverse the trend of building ever heavier buildings and pumping out the ground water...

I'm more intrigued by the "COPY COPY COPY" on the stamp... What's that about? And Suvarnabhumi stamp states BANGKOK, not SUVARNNABHUM. Is that a real stamp given at Bangkok immigration? The reason I'm asking is that I've had a case when they forgot to stamp me in, maybe 2019, only stamping my PR book but not passport. Went back and got a stamp - and even that was a normal stamp, not a "copy" stamp. Or is this a move of stamps into the new passport at immigration office?

Their mugshots would be in the system though, and there are 10s of thousands CCTV cameras in Thailand, which could be upgraded for facial recognition. Overstaying by self-imprisonment would not be any fun and I guess most such guests would leave as soon as they could afford to. I am aware of such systems already in use in China, Serbia, Dubai and New Zealand. First 2 use Chinese technology, no idea for Dubai, while New Zealand uses Japanese provider. There are probably many more. It's basically same as that "smart car BMW" just that it's always on, and hooked up to all cameras in the area, scanning everyone's face and flagging those on the list, then following them around to prepare for arrest. Such systems are not only used for finding criminals, but are often combined with management systems that control flow of traffic, public transport planning, etc. Like it or not, given overall benefits of such systems, and the aspirations of population controls, sooner rather than later such systems will become a norm in most cities, before starting to spread across the rest of countries.

They are blocking view of oncoming traffic and are a hazard for anyone driving near them. Political parties that put them up should be heavily fined for every accident they cause. And voters should see who doesn't care about their safety and ignore them on election day.

Wife calls husband and starts yelling: Where the **** are you?!! Husband: Dear, do you remember that gold shop where you just loved that diamond necklace and for which I told you that one day it will be yours? Wife melts down: I'm so sorry, dear... Of course I remember... Husband: Well, I'm at the pub across the road!

John is telling his colleague that his wife ran away with his best friend Frank. Colleague: as far as I know, Frank was never even your friend, let alone best friend... John: Maybe not then, but he is now!

Policeman stops a car that was obviously speeding... Good evening, Sir, says the policeman. I was waiting for you all day! I know! answers the driver. I came as quickly as I could!

Husband is lying in sofa chair watching TV... Wife asks him to fix the pipe in the kitchen as it's leaking, to which he answers: I'm not a plumber! A few days later, light bulb dies in bedroom and when wife asks the hubby to replace it, he brushes back: I'm not a darn electrician! Some days later, when returning home from work he notices bulb is replaced, pipe is fixed and immediately asks wife: Did you call plumber and electrician? Wife: No, neighbour fixed them both. Husband: And how much did he charge you for it? Wife: Nothing. He said either bake him a cake or have sex with him. Husband: And? Did you bake him a cake? Wife: I'm not a damn baker!

A man is making rounds giving Easter greetings to his neighbour when he gets to the last one... When the door opens, he puts on a grin and says: I wish you all the same as you wish for me! Angrily, neighbour blurts: How dare you!

2 girlfriends talking and one asks the other: I've heard you married a boxer. What's he like? Ummm.... difficult to describe. He looks different after each match...

Cop walks up to theater ticket seller and says "I'd like 2 tickets for tonight's show." "Romeo and Juliet?" "No. For me and my wife!"

Johnny is bored in heaven, so he goes to complain to God: How is it possible that I am so bored in heaven? I thought it was going to be fun! God: Maybe that's because I have no sense of time. For me, 1000 years is like 1 minute. Johnny: What about 1000$? God: That's nothing. Like 10 cents, I have no sense of worth either. Johnny: Cool! Then can I borrow 1000$? God: Sure, no problem. Just wait a minute...

Woman is standing in front of mirror.... Geez, I'm so fat! And look at all these wrinkles! I look so old! Dear, please say something nice to console me... Husband: You have excellent eye sight, darling...

Employee: Boss, my salary is so lousy I can't even afford to get married! Boss: You'll thank me later...

Frank walks into the office and sees John at work... John, my man, what are you doing here? I thought it is your mother-in-law's funeral today?! Yeah, it is... but you know... work first, party later!

They are not at all rare. Even Lazada is full of them, so are PowerBuy, PowerMall, HomePro, Boonthavorn... Installation is simple like washing machine - connect intake, put the drain hose in the drain and connect electricity. Takes 10 minutes. Supplies for them (pills, powder, rinse aid, salt) are available at Tops, Villa, Foodland, BigC... and of course online sellers.

Now take that Canon to China and let me know how that goes...

@HappyExpat57 Maybe time to rename to Unhappy Expat?

Reminds me of a real story - a man raped 2 women. He then started identifying as a woman. Convicted, (s)he was sent to all women's prison! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/isla-bryson-trans-woman-convicted-rape-scotland-prison-sentenced/ Some sanity prevailed as a few days later (s)he was moved to men's prison...

Waiting to hear when we agree to host Russian tactical nuclear weapons...

Open Google Maps. Choose starting point, destination and tap on Directions. Choose means of transport and starting date/time and it will show you the best routes and approximate time it should take at that time. Obviously if there are any accidents or something, it will be off, but in general it's quite accurate.