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Any support from the Thai government, NGO's, Thai Public, UNHRC, Buddhist temples, Thai Red Cross, etc. ?

Let's get serious. How about all Thailand hospitals (both government and private) start accepting established US healthcare insurance providers? How about the US allow Medicare claims for Thailand medical care for American citizens who paid for that insurance over the term of their American employment?

Survivors all had floatation devices. The Navy might learn from this incidence.

Bus was in collision with a car. That does not specify who was at fault. Could be either one or even both. The state of drivers of both vehicles and operational safety of both vehicles needs to be investigated as well as driver history. There may be other contributing factors to the collision. For example, the bus was returning late at night, likely on unlit roads. Why? Wouldn't driving during daylight hours be safer, especially with so many students? Was there a decision to transport students late at night instead of an overnight lodging for the students whose safety is surely more valuable than such cost?

"children from deprived families" Raise the standard of living for families so that their children can survive. Since May 2014 to present Thailand's inequality of income has increased due to greater wealth among the "1 percenters" along with a slowing economy, Covid shutdown, etc, Such vulnerable Thai families have thus become pressured to survive. Eliminate these families' economic stranglehold and you eliminate trafficking opportunities. Arresting traffickers is required but that's treating the effect and not the root cause. Congratulations to "Joke" success but what has really changed in the last 8-9 years with regard to income inequality? What will be changed going forward, from the next election? Buying submarines and advanced fighter aircraft, funding military conscription, building unaffordable infrastructure, etc. can only divert needed family assistance. Progressive government policies are needed to truly advance the WHOLE of Thai society, not the occasional government "gifts."

If Putin enacts another national mobilization, no one who leaves Russia will be safe from conscription without his permission. He can simply declare the fleeing conscription-qualified person(s) as escaping their patriotic duty to protect the Motherland, charge with some military crime, cancel passport and request Thailand deport them back to Russia for their "crimes." What would Thailand do? At best unpredictable. At worst, 'hasta la vista' in exchange for a barrel of crude oil per deportee?

Russian frontline only needs "meat" and he's fully qualified.

Russian frontline only needs "meat" and he's fully qualified.

Formula-E racing drives into the future with electric cars.

I got the Wise app to transfer from US Bank to Thailand Bank. Provide details of each bank account. But when I first used to transfer from US to Thailand. Wise required repeat of all US Bank details to confirm my identity? That made no sense to me to repeat the details online and emailed to ask for other means to confirm identity, ie., text code to registered phone, etc. Response as typical from Wise is look at their FAQ for answer that fits your question. So I'm looking elsewhere, maybe OFX? My longstay visa does not required documen- tation of foreign transfers.

Just to be circumspect not knowing your financial situation nor international connections if any (both family and otherwise), is leaving Thailand permanently an option - with or without a formal divorce?

You do not qualify for a 10-year LTR visa based on Wealthy Pensioner category.

BOI will require "official" documentation of your annual earnings. I used gross income. Call BOI, maybe they can clarify for your employment situation.

Maybe Thai military "intelligence" thinks USA is in Europe?

Thailand is not a signatory to the convention and its Human Rights Commission was decertified by the UNHRC in 2014 after the military coup. The junta changed the Constitution that removed the independence of the THRC whereby now any report it writes must be approved by the government and cannot reflect "badly" on the reputation of Thailand. The government has the right to rewrite any portion of the THRC reports. Thailand doesn't have to my knowledge any formal refugee policy except to what extent that China and Bangladesh allow. That said, nothing in the article indicates the subject Russians have claimed refugee status. They enter Thailand as tourists.

I don't understand "renewing your passport." US passports expire at a certain date and can be replaced by application with the Embassy, typically for a 10-year period.

Yes according to current elected MP's. Thus, until newly elected MP's take office and create a quorum no legislation can take place. What I wonder is whether the State of Emergency in Southern Thailand established by PM Prayut 2014-current to deal with the insurgency is also dissolved automatically. This is what happened when a national State of Emergency invoked by PM Yingluck in 2013 to deal with yellow shirt street violence when PM Yingluck dissolved the House for the 2014 election and placed the government into a Caretaker.

I would say that after 8 years of junta government they have been subjugated into submission. No longer citizens of the State but servants of the State.

Full Stop. End of investigation with no subpoena power. Parliament has same restraint to investigate anyone.

I ordered a 35k baht pc, had to pay up front using Lazada Wallet, received confirmation of purchase and time frame for delivery (imported from China). Within days later I get a message from the vendor through Lazada app that the item is out of stock. Within 2 days received full refund from Lazada Wallet. Had two other similar experiences from other vendors with much lower priced items paid COD. I suggested to Lazada Customer Service that the vendor must deliver what it sells. Or be banned. If they lose profit margin (ie., lower baht value vs USD), too bad. Don't charge hat you xn't risk. Some vendors will report in their Lazada posting number remaining in stock.

Isn't the Election Commission trying to get his entire party banned?

It's for the voters to decide. Not street gangs, not the military, not the opposition party who wants to become an unelected government. Yingluck was overthrown because the royalist pro-military factions knew she was likely to be re-elected. Period.

Application is free. You invest only your time. When you qualify, then you pay. I hold the Pensioner LTR since November 2022. I had delayed two months to obtain a new passport to cover the 10 year visa term. When I had a question about the application, there were two BOI phone numbers to call and always had someone answer who was helpful. When you submit your completed application but have missing or incorrect information, incorrectly redacted information, or clarifications required, got an email in English of what was required to complete for submittal. In the past I had non O-A and even though I had unlimited coverage, nonexpiring international foreign insurance, had to buy throw-away (make a claim and premiums increase)Thai healthcare insurance. But LTR application accepts foreign healthcare insurance with proper specified documentation and original signatures from the insurance provider to fulfill requirements. I used the annual minimum (gross) income method documented by government-signed benefit letters, tax returns, etc. No foreign minimum transfers nor aged untouched minimum balance savings accounts required. I assume at the five-year point Immigration/BOI will want an update on income documentation. Maybe cover current year and previous year. When you are notified as qualified, you walk in to the BOI office in Bangkok without appointment, a representative will assist you through the entire process with Immigration in the same building floor that concludes with your visa. Includes your next report date in one year. I also got a free Certificate of Residence required to update my Thai driver's license when changing passport number.

I hear that China hopes to distract the Thai player by flying a balloon over the table.

"orders all agencies" - Yes! Order the Ministry of Education to teach the causes of high pollution in Thailand and how other nations successfully suppress air pollution. PS: it's not done with a single 20 foot sprinkler placed in downtown Bangkok as Prayut once ordered. Currently it's a fleet of drones spraying water in the air around Bangkok. The root of the problem needs to be addressed but then that means addressing PM Prayut who has governed Thailand for the last 8 years. But likely such scientific truths will be defamatory as to damage Thailand's national reputation (not to mention PM's reputation) and not considered "Thainess."