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But how will the minister feel when Trump's tariffs are imposed? American Expats might not be too popular. There's going to be a lot of buyers remorse for electing Trump. NYT "Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/us/politics/trumps-tariffs-global-trade.html

...It is hard to imagine a candidate more unworthy to serve as president of the United States than Donald Trump. He has proved himself morally unfit for an office that asks its occupant to put the good of the nation above self-interest. He has proved himself temperamentally unfit for a role that requires the very qualities — wisdom, honesty, empathy, courage, restraint, humility, discipline — that he most lacks. ... ...Mr. Trump’s economic priorities are more tax cuts, which would benefit mostly the wealthy, and more tariffs, which will make prices even more unmanageable for the poor and middle class... It should be pointed out that not only are Trump's tariffs inflationary for the US but they will also drive down the value of the dollar. If you think the dollar to baht is low now you'll think these are good times if there is a Trump 2.0. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/opinion/editorials/kamala-harris-2024.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QU4.R-YS.JxxY4uN6FNxb&smid=url-share

And here she is the great Betty Bowers on Who Is Really Trying to Steal This Election (LOL she's great!) :

I love Ginger Snaps but they're hard to come by in Bangkok so I made my own from scratch and they turned out great! But don't use blackstrap molasses the best bet is using Grandmas Original Molasses (I got from Villa Market). Make them thinner if you want more crunchy. Here's the recipe: https://preppykitchen.com/gingersnap-cookies/

Your too funny! Right everything is a rigged witch hunt when Trumpers don't get their way. Well I got news for ya in about a month your heads will be exploding. Can't wait.😁

LOL That is really oh so rich! The only guy in US history who tried to overthrow a US election is now calling election interference. The problem is that a lot of gullible MAGAs will bite. Well Don-The-Con sorry to tell you this but US voters have a right to know everything about the candidates they are voting for. Reminds me of the Hillary and Comey revelations back in 2016. Yup what goes around comes around.

Just FYI some info about Tricare: Back around 2016 there used to be a Thailand Tricare Rep at JUSMAG Thai (Nurse Thida) and they had an office in Bangkok where I went to take my medical documentation for reimbursement. Not sure if there still is now? Also United Healthcare once was linked to Tricare (West region) and I logged on to it to submit my medical documents for partial reimbursement and that worked but took about 2 months for the process. Now I see DOD has removed United Healthcare from Tricare and replaced it with Humana and Centene so not sure if you can get reimbursed like that with them. Jim USN Ret

Hello All, Voters have a need to know of these evidentiary facts to make an informed decision on who they're voting for: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/10/02/jack-smith-filing-trump-immunity-jan-6/

Expect a lot of scrutiny if you are using DHL with snail mail not so much.

Easy-Peasy to make and delicious: https://preppykitchen.com/english-muffins/

Hello All, I submitted my 90 day report online (about 14 days early) to the Thai Immigration website and the status says "Pending". Anyone know how long it takes to be approved/disapproved? With online it seems it should be almost automatic. Why the pending review and how long? Thank you 😀

Trump claims he's going to tax other countries by imposing tariffs (impossible but some are gullible enough to believe it) in the way of imposing tariffs. That is gaslighting at it's best. What it will result in is a weaker dollar and lower exchange rates for expats and inflation for USA consumers. Trump’s Plan to Weaken the Dollar Makes No Sense

Just something to consider about exchange rates if you are an Expat: Trump claims he's going to tax other countries by imposing tariffs (impossible but some are gullible enough to believe it) in the way of imposing tariffs. That is gaslighting at it's best. What it will result in is a weaker dollar and lower exchange rates for expats and inflation for USA consumers. https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/03/trump-economy-dollar-inflation-election/

Accept that you're going to be a 2nd class citizen especially if you are retired. For a credit card, if retired you can only get a secured card . They seem to think if you are retired you are penniless. Another example is when COVID hit and I was on a trip to Indonesia and went to check-in for my return flight to Thailand (his was on the very day that Thailand closed it's borders) but Thai Airways manager said only Thai citizens can board the flight. I told them I have an apartment and long term visa in Thailand but it was like talking to a wall. This while other countries were allowing Expats to return. Ridiculous discrimination like they're thinking he's a foreigner and will contaminate us.