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Not exactly. They drive expensive luxury cars to pretend they're rich. Which they're not. That's why they're delivery drivers, because they can't afford their lifestyle.????

Teaching someone how to learn is better than teaching rote facts. That's what I intend to do in Thailand. While my son goes to primary school, I will teach him how to be a scientist at home. He can get a Masters Degree in Physics at Papa University and doesn't have to be a wage slave for up to 30 years to pay back the outrageous student loans in America. Thanks for reminding me... Outrageous prices for Higher education in America. POVERTY.

That's true. Little things don't tend to break as much, but labor is cheaper in Thailand, so just fix it again SomChai and don't worry, be happy. I generally fix my own stuff in America around the house, but here I don't have to lift a finger. ????

Do you live in an ocean front mansion in Thailand? I didn't think so. No, but I lived right across the street from the beach in SoCal with a 35 mile view of Santa Monica bay. Don't believe you live on the beach in Thailand. Maybe several blocks away. Do you live in a Penthouse Condo in downtown Bangkok? I didn't think so. No, I've lived in Manhattan,a much, much superior city. I even lived in a house in NYC with a backyard for $300/month because the owner wanted to support struggling artists, something even rich people in NYC can't afford. Do you think your quality of life is better than all the rich people have it around the entire world? Of course not. I never said that. Strawman argument. There a millions of people around the world in every country that have a quality of life you will NEVER EVER reach. Fact! Who cares? Most of those so-called rich people inherited their wealth. That's not an accomplishment. ???? You have a better quality of life in Thailand because it is all you can afford. Wrong. I have a cabin in the Rocky Mountains with a 180° mountain view. You can't afford that. ???? Quality of life is ALL dependent upon money Wrong. The happiest people in the world are often the poorest. You sound jealous. ???? Millionaires have a hell of lot better quality of life than you will ever have; no matter there they live. Most millionaires inherited their money and they in fear of losing it. ???? You certainly didn't end up in Thailand because your rich, but understand one thing? Whether Thailand or not, rich people will always have a better quality life than you. Wrong. I've stayed with rich people in America who had a town named after them. They ate spaghetti and a cheap salad for dinner. Because they're cheap <deleted>. ???? Are you jetting off to Aspen this winter? I live in one of the WORLDS best ski resort, Bubba. Give me a break with your dumb cliches. Beverly Hills? Yes, I've eaten many times in BH at one of the world's best chefs. God, you're not very bright. ???? Lots of Thai families with their own businesses, driving a Benz… Benz? That's for stupid people who want you to think they're rich. Bill Gates drives a Ford Focus. Most rich people drive Toyota or Hondas. Because rich people focus on making money not spending it. ????????????????????

Boy, you're a quick one.

In America people often ask me if I have plans to move my family from Thailand to America. They assume life for them will be better in America. Aside from being a world leader in technology, education, marriage equality and cannabis legalization, there's not much advantage in the U.S. for a Thai family. Sure, if you're educated and have a great job you can make "big money", but my 2 year old is not going to qualify for many jobs at the moment. He likes to turn light switches on and off, but there's not much need for that on the employment market. Sure, my wife could get a job in her former occupation, Human Resources but who's going to watch the kid? There's no affordable child care in America. POVERTY. And there's lots of homeless people in America. POVERTY. Healthcare is a privilege in America, not a right. POVERTY. In Thailand, when I give a 10 baht tip to a delivery driver, they try to give it back thinking I overpaid. In America, I've ordered food using UberEATS and had to pay a $10 fee, plus I give a $10 tip on top. Then the drivers sometimes show up in a BMW or Tesla. POVERTY. How do you explain to dumb Americans that it's not all about wages and the quality of life is better in a country like Thailand? Thank you Thailand! ????????

I prefer the health benefits of Rice Berry but the locals won't eat it unless it's diluted 4:1 with Khao Suay.

Must be a slow news day if flowers in a park is the headline. ????

Saw my 2nd maskless street food vendor today. You may be correct.

I brought this test from America ($12.50), but the free version given at BKK looks like a cheaper, generic version. Too bad the free airport test kit instructions were only in Thai. But I used Google translate camera input function to get by...

January 16? That's pretty specific. You celebrating your birthday or Martin Luther King Jr. Day Eve? ????

Seems like you answered your own question Tim. ????

Why can't the great "Doctor" Rogan find a cure for baldness already? ????

My wife signed up months ago because her rice farmer parents wanted American vaccines, same as their son in law. They're just getting the 2nd shot today. Of course, the same hospital is providing free AZ and Pfizer shots now, but I told my wife Moderna is #1 and worth the wait. ????

That's what they told me. Had to stay at least past midnight. Hey, why not stay overnight and eat the buffet in the morning? You already paid for the room.

You should know by now that Thai people aren't satisfied with a hospital visit unless they're taking home 4-5 different drugs. ????????????????

Kinda like someone stealing some of your French fries when you're not looking. ????????????‍⚕️????

At least 20% of my flight was Thai nationality, so this virus is equal opportunity.

Good news everyone...

Good news! My wife called the government hospital in Chiang Rai and even though they're not on the QR code list, they have a special clinic near the downtown (old) bus station to take the test. She made an appointment for me on day 5, 9am (but was told not need appointment). Your mileage might vary, but it's GTK that the original list isn't the only places to test. Hopefully, every COVID testing site in Thailand reports data to the government, no difference for Thai or Farang. We all have tears of joy when they stick that swab up our noses a little too far. ???? Good, good Thailand. ???????????????????????? Well done. Yim, yim. ????

Yes. They didn't mention much (other than checking all the documents needed for arrival, hotel, vaccines, negative PCR test, address where I was staying, etc) at the airport, but it is printed on the pink Test and Go receipt that you need to take a test on day 5 or 6. Here's the QR code that your family passed by at the first checkpoint prior to immigration... My SHA hotel didn't mention that app, but they did ask me where I was going and when I said Chiang Rai, they looked at the list that QR code points you to and told me that the nearest testing site to CR is... Chiang Mai.

You can get a PCR test at many locations. But that's not the point of this post. At the BKK airport there was a QR code of approved 2nd test sites for day 5 or 6. Now it did mention "free". Does this mean that if you pay for a 2nd test from any location that will be accepted? The bottom line: Will immigration let you leave if you have a 2nd PCR test done at a facility that's not on the very short QR code list? That was my original question and no one here has answered it. Logic says they should but as we all know logic for Thai government agencies can be a little "different" than Western countries. Three possible outcomes: 1) They let you exit the country with any PCR test. 2) They send you back to take a test in Bangkok at an approved facility. You miss your flight. 3) They take legal action against you and arrest you for not following instructions. That's why I commented "Are you feeling lucky" because personally I don't want to take a chance. That being said, I'm going to call the number posted on Facebook in Chiang Rai to see if I can get tested locally, although I will enjoy a quick one day trip to CM to do a test at the approved site on the QR code list (Lanna Hospital).

That's a list of accredited labs, not the designated 2nd PCR test sites. The approved list is linked to a QR code people were asked to scan on arrival and seems to be this; https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1AnIVPwYeGs3l-rO25X1Wi9LLAbSbrSD0?sort=13&direction=a

How long do you want to live? I want to live to age 100. No <deleted> like suet if you want to join the Century club. That's the pregnant with twins club, die early 50s club.

Lanna Hospital in Chiang Mai told me they only do this test 8am -4pm, no appointment required, FYI.