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7 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

There are no “Apple Refurbished” items available in Thailand, so you may be able to find used items that have the remaining Apple guarantee or AppleCare + but you are unlikely to find anything at the price you want, and probably nothing available used at any price. Neither Singapore nor Hongkong refurbished stores have the items you want.

Interesting. I thought Apple did trade-ins here (Apple's website points Thai users here - https://appletradein-th.likewize.com/)? So what happens to all the stuff that gets traded in?

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You can get AirPods Max in the USA for US$450 ($400 for Apple certified refurbished). Here I can't find them for less than US$570. Has anyone seen any local deals?

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

what claims have you made?

A lot of basic stuff -- ear infections, covid medication, etc. Which would include nurses fees, medications, etc.

I did several months of physical therapy which entailed therapy plus specialist vists.

Several X-rays and 2 MRIs.

And currently planning a surgery on my ankle which is also covered.

Never had to pay anything out of pocket since I've been using them. Only complaint is that the first time using them at a new hospital can require some liaising between VUMI and the insurance dept to make sure the correct payment guarantees are sent over to establish direct billing.

Been using them for over a year and nothing but good experiences

Hi all

Spouse and I are working on a CR1 visa for the USA. Hit a roadblock and want to enlist the help of an attorney. I was quoted USD$2000 by one Bangkok attorney which seems reasonable but was just wondering if anyone had any other points of comparison?

FWIW I've already paid the filing fee. I just need assistance responding to a request for more evidence.

Specifically a Vios

Not looking for anything specific. Maybe a new wheel, gear shift, radio, etc.

Shopee and such are a nightmare to sort through. Would like a site where I can enter the model and year and see only parts that will fit.

I am about to renew my visa. Immigration told me in order to transfer my visa from my old passport to my new one I would need a certificate from the US Embassy (along with a few other documents that are pretty straightforward).

The problem is I don't see any mention of this certificate on the US Embassy website and when I emailed them they had no clue what I was referring to.

Can anyone explain how to get this?

On 5/14/2022 at 8:54 AM, GinBoy2 said:

But, be aware that she will need to reside in the US for the majority of the year, or the green card will be revoked.

This is an important note.

We got burned. We came to visit Thailand in Dec 2019 and intended to stay for just a few months. Then covid came and we figured it was better to ride it out here. Once international travel normalized in 2021 we started planning a return to the US. My spouse had to request a special exemption for re entry. She was denied -- a global pandemic wasn't a good enough excuse to stay outside of America! So we now have to redo the whole process of getting her a visa again.

Just a warning that it will take over a year from start to finish.

On 10/29/2021 at 12:35 PM, thaicookingchef said:

I don't really believe, but maybe you never smoked weed before.

I smoke weed often and none of the Thai THC is strong enough to feel it.

lmao

I've used Sawasdee before. Their THC oil is absolutely the real deal. I accidentally used a few too many drops and was on the moon.

3 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

One problem being that I asked for CBD and he prescribed me THC. Irrespective being as that didn't seem to work. Not in CR but there must be in most places.

I received both CBD and THC oils from a clinic in Bangkok. Both were great.

Any clinics in Chiang Rai?

I've left the keys in my big bike and my scooter many times in many places in Bangkok. Maybe I'm just lucky but I think bike theft is incredibly rare.

While living in Bangkok I received prescriptions for CBD and THC oils. Where can I go for this in Chiang Rai city?

I was taking my Z900RS for service the other day and saw this. Talk about a surprise. Looks like our only option is now going to Chiang Mai?

I'm selling my PC I built earlier this year.

• MSI B550 Tomahawk
• Ryzen 5 3600
• GTX 1660 Super

I had my first shot of AZ in Bangkok (via SSO from my employer), but then moved to Chiang Rai. My second shot will be due around late Sept/early Oct. Any suggestions for arranging an appointment here?

I just moved into a rental townhouse. When we moved in the water pressure, particularly in the master en suite bathroom, was severely lacking. Spoke to the landlord who spoke to a plumber who suggested installing our own water tank (it was pulling straight from the moo baan piping). So the landlord agreed to install the tank. Once the job was done the pressure was slightly improved, though still not to a level I'm satisfied with in the shower. Plus there's now a 'surging' in the pressure in all the taps. I've noticed the pump also cycles on and off at regular (quick) intervals while a tap is open.

Any more I can do to fix this? Plan on staying here for a while.

very helpful stuff

On 6/6/2021 at 7:00 AM, papa al said:

Group riding is more dangerous.

Riding a motorcycle is dangerous.

Based in Bangkok - looking for small group rides.

Yes I am going to try this route because the 1.5 - 2 year timeline for an IR 1 is just not feasible. It's either return in the near future or not at all. I am not optimistic about the SB-1 but we will see!

13 hours ago, ProbPossConf said:

Something is confusing here.  If you are a permanent resident, then you are a US citizen, a naturalized US citizen, or a LPR with a Green card (aka Alien Registration Card, ARC).  Please clarify.

Then I suppose she is a LPR. Apologies I think I misunderstood the usage of 'green card'

From the embassy website - https://th.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/lawful-permanent-residents/maintaining-permanent-resident-status/

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U.S. Immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

She has been outside of the US for more than 12 months. Therefor her PR status is considered abandoned.

4 hours ago, ProbPossConf said:

What was her status at that time?  Was she a Landed Permanent Resident (LPR) with a Green card?

No. Just a regular permanent resident. No green card.

However I am now seeing that it is possible to acquire 'Returning Permanent Resident.'

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The second way is for the immigrant to apply for returning resident status. An application for returning resident status requires evidence of the applicant’s continuing, unbroken ties to the United States, that the stay outside the United States was truly beyond the applicant’s control and that the intent of the applicant was to always return to the United States. Evidence may consist of continuous compliance with U.S. tax law, ownership of property and assets in the United States and maintenance of U.S. licenses and memberships. Having U.S. relatives, attending school overseas or stating an intent to return is generally insufficient.

So this could be an avenue to explore. We have continued to file our taxes as a married couple. I'm wondering if COVID is a good enough reason for our inability to return.