timendres

The only thing that has changed is the instant, ubiquitous reporting of it.

It was fantastic when I renewed my passport recently. Also, I just needed to acquire a "certified copy" of my passport for my social security application, and that is also possible via mail-in service - with no $50 fee! So be sure to check to see if what you need is available via a mail-in service.

I have never heard that expressed by any of my Thai friends or employees. But that is a very small and skewed sample. Followup: I just asked this specific question of a close friend. His simple answer: "Nope"

Hence the reason her mother believes she was trafficked across the border.

I think it would be considered odd if you were in Thailand, and not staying with your fiancé.

Where does the "click here" link point? I bet it is not Google or Microsoft.

The survivor benefits for a non-US citizen are debatable. From SSA: https://www.ssa.gov/international/payments.html?tl=0

I have always been able to open and verify before paying. If not, I do not accept the delivery.

Everything depends on the degree of effort someone would want to invest in recovering the data. As mentioned, reformatting the drive does not erase sectors, so the data is still sitting there. I have written code that scans sectors to recover data, even after a reformat. So that is not secure. Most high security people will use software to "secure erase" the drive. This actually writes over ever active sector (or all of them) multiple times with random data to eliminate the possibility of data recovery even with the most sophisticated tools. The simplest, and most certain, method is platter destruction. Destroying the drive mechanism is not enough, since I can drop your platters into a new mechanism. You need to destroy the platters. I prefer shattering them, but drilling holes is nearly as good.

Especially on trains and in taxis and establishments that sometimes explicitly prohibit durian.

I can't stop laughing.

Not sure how a question is a conclusion.

And who, exactly, will they be able to sell to if it is made illegal to use?

I seriously doubt your 300 baht electrician is working on these projects.

I was extending a Non-O based on retirement. When I wanted to get my work permit, I was forced to exit to Singapore and acquire a Non-B. According to my agent, there was no alternative. Singapore did a great job, but you need to pay attention to the details. For instance, I was unaware of the need for a WP3 form when applying for the Non-B.

Seems she cannot decide between being a drug dealer or a thief. Maybe she intentionally gets caught so she can detox in prison, then get out, rinse, repeat.

Hoping Thais are smart enough to insist that cash remains king.

In my opinion, Thailand does not do too bad in "Safe Roads". Improvement is always possible, but their primary roads are decent. "Safe Speed", again, I believe posted speeds are reasonable in most places, although "observed" is a different matter. "Safe Equipment", definitely need improvements here. "Safe People" - this is the problem.

I will never drive a motorcycle in Thailand, mostly because I am from the US, and I know that sooner or later I will get confused about the sides of the road to drive on and turning. Certain death I am sure of it. Happy to let those who are experienced get me where I need to go.

A Thai friend had an employee from Laos who was not registered for a work permit. Fine was 50,000 baht.

Elephants are wonderful creatures. It is easy to forget how powerful they are.

That is her tell. She's holding a pair of deuces.

This would be my one concern. Why is the contractor offering this at the same price?

I actually subscribe to the premium package. I do not think the available content depends on the plan. I believe it is the result of the contracts Netflix signs with the content owners. I have been loving a lot of the Korean content, which my friends on the US do not see. Archer is available here, but not in the US. But I do miss some content available in the US, for example Columbo. I just wish those folks could sort it all out so that all of the content was available everywhere.