debrakfurlow

Why do you care?

Good point. After 4 mo here it seems like the government makes some much need laws, however the follow through and implementation is sorely lacking and results in failure at every turn.

I hope they extend that to those who see it everyday and do nothing. I thought I was going to an Elephant reserve near Buriram. Turned out to be a tourist venue with Elephant rides, show. Etc

I DO NOT SUPPORT ANY OF THIS. however, that wasn't what got me crying hysterically. There were many unkempt dogs, but one poor baby had so much infection and open sores his hip bones showed. The front half of his body was encased in some kind of growth. So, god knows how many tourists and staff watched this dog and did nothing. Not even a call to someone who would. I asked the Thai I was with how could they do that and the answer, "I can't fix everything". How about starting with one. I begged him to take the dog out and shoot him and he thought that was cruel and couldn't believe I would say such a thing. I couldn't go into the park. It was heartbreaking. I tried and tried to find an agency or someone to call. Nothing, and I didn't have a gun.

Damn it. Leaving for US in Nov. Add it the ever growing list.

My friend and I both had Low Riders and definitely drew the stairs. His monkey complete with letters and helmet rode on his sholders. When we went slow enough he'd put his arms out like an airplane.His name was Harley.

Please tell me this does not apply to retirement visa stays of 1 yr. Unlimited in and out.

Never ceases to amaze me that people still think Social Security is a hand out. Yes, I know the prez and Democrats keep referring to it as a entitlement and they use it in the same way they use welfare and other gov handouts. Your damn right it is an entitlement. I worked all my life for it. Why so critical about how other people live their lives?

Zeichen. you may want to consider some serious counciling. I can only assume you are this negative and cruel because you can hide behind anonymity. Please be a little kinder and supportive of someone who is obviously happy. Lighten up. Life is too short. Happy Happy Joy Joy. Thank you Ren and Stimpy.

I was misled. I'm calling the internet police.

If you research DNA testing it takes 7 days minimum to process IF you have a very good sample, top of the line lab, experienced personnel, and the lab is not backlogged. Doesn't sound like Thailand to me. Having been a police officer I think this whole business stinks. TIT.

Yesterday they had no new leads and the men they had were let go. They obviously have the best CSI team in the world. Do i see another series coming. NOT.

Yesterday they had no new leads and the men they had were let go. They obviously have the best CSI team in the world. Do i see another series coming. NOT.

Yesterday they had no new leads and the men they had were let go. They obviously have the best CSI team in the world. Do i see another series coming. NOT.

Just posted to a chap who says there are no mistreated dogs here because the people are Buddist and they help everyone and everything. Most be very new here, or blind.

Crazy Chef 1. You are apparently looking at this through rose colored glasses. You surely can not Be oblivious to the treatment, or non treatment of animals here. Just 2 days ago I went to what was termed an Elephant refuge that turned out to be A tourist attraction. The first dog I saw was so eaten up with fleas and infection his hip bones were poking through. Elephants are trained with cruel pain. Thais have been walking around these poor animals and no one did a thing. The Thais I asked about it said, "We can't fix everything" therefor they don't strive to fix any of it. The dogs on the street are flea bitten and eat out the gutters. It's a different mindset and as long as people think all is great because they are Buddhist is not being realistic. Please open your eyes and help the societies that are striving to change this. There is a world wide Elephant walk in Oct to highlight the mistreatment and poaching of elephants. Would live to have you join us.

I have never paid 10b for transportation and never will. I'd be ashamed to offer 30 cents. are you guys really beating this subject to death over 30 cents. OMG.

At one time we had our children helping in the fields and dairy. That wasn't child abuse that was survival. Can't even get a kid to clean now. Before you get up in arms. Child labor laws unfortunately have made no difference in foreign countries.

You can't open an acct here unless your on a one year visa. Only the big malls take credit cards. Local shopping, transportation, restaurant (unless it's a larger one) are all cash. Street Markets are cash only. Atms are at least 4 to a block, 100 of others and one at every 7-11 and they are a stones throw from each other. The country moves on cash.

Website "Motorcycle Thailand Forum" may answer some questions for you.

1voice. I've been riding for 45 yrs. Last 40 yrs on harleys. I've laid it down 3 times so I've been very very lucky. You've been very lucky here and I hope that holds out. I plan on either buying a Harley here or shipping mine, but I will use it for trips with other bikes. These drivers scare the hell out of me. They are racking up 29,000 motor bike wrecks a year and 7 children die everyday. Rubber side down. I'm 64 today. Debbie

I am 64 and here in Thailand alone also. I decided to stop worrying about what may happen and enjoy my life here. That having been said my experiences with the hospitals have been very positive. I pay an exorbitant amount for my meds because all of them are non generic and they cost more for me because in the states I have BCBS. I keep hearing about unbelievable low prices in some pharmacies. Haven't found that in Chaing Mai yet. Apparently in Bangkok there is a drug warehouse that is the distribution site for the country, but it's uncertain where these meds are made. Personally I wouldn't take the chance. If I take all my prescriptions back to the states in Nov. I can submit them to BCBS for reimbursements.

It's because I moved here. 1st summer I was in Austin TX it was the hottest summer on record. 100 days over 102 degrees and one day of rain all year. Today they have 59 degrees in Sep. I love colder weather. I just have the touch. Sunny day, wash the car.......

I take offense at the "turning into an old woman". I'm 64 today and with 45 yrs under my leather I can still out ride some men on my Harley. Be nice.

In the south we have catfish stew and it's awesome. No reason the meat on sal.on tail wouldn't be good in salmon cakes, salad, or stew. It sometimes only takes imagination and looking up a new recipe. Thanks for the lead on salmon tails.

I don't know who's FBI another poster used, but in every city there is at least 1 designated office by the FBI that has electronic fingerprint available and I got my report back in 5 days. First iv en heard of it taking 5 weeks. My whole retirement application with LA only took 15 days.