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  1. Hunter Biden prosecutor says Justice Dept didn't interfere in probe WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The federal prosecutor overseeing the criminal case against U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter on Monday said the Justice Department never impeded him from bringing charges, appearing to debunk claims made by an Internal Revenue Service whistleblower. Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss in a letter to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham denied allegations that he ever formally sought permission from Attorney General Merrick Garland to be designated as special counsel - a status that would have allowed him to bring federal charges in any district across the nation against Hunter Biden. "I have not requested Special Counsel designation," wrote Weiss, who was appointed by Republican former President Donald Trump. https://www.reuters.com/legal/hunter-biden-prosecutor-says-justice-dept-didnt-interfere-probe-2023-07-10/ https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23870302-20230710-out-graham-re-david-weiss
  2. Great photo. Are they stopped in the middle of an intersection? "Is that your friend in the wood-chipper?"
  3. Can she receive OTP SMSes from other services? She is using the BofA mobile app? And she has 2FA turned on? She has the number registered with BofA? Within the app you are prompted to receive an OTP SMS and you have to confirm the number on file (you can have more than one - I have three) with a radio button selection. This is a weird problem, one I can't really figure it out. Having been in Thailand should not resulted in this issue. Assuming the number is correct, AT&T may not be accepting the Short Code SMSes from BofA's bulk provider. Or there is configuration issue with the iPhone. Maybe it has a Spam SMS feature? My Google Pixel 6 has a "Spam & Blocked" SMS folder (Messages, Junk, Filter). So maybe it's getting routed there? It's probably something simple, I'd do a broader search for potential fixes. Example: https://forums.att.com/conversations/apple/short-code-6digit-sms-text-suddenly-stopped-arriving-on-iphone-xr/634ecdd226d943751235295a FWIW I use Google Voice for BofA OTP SMSes, works fine everywhere in the world.
  4. Can she send/receive SMSes to/from other numbers? Which banks? What do they say? She turned OFF WiFi calling? Seems weird.
  5. I don't know. In my opinion, Cannabis is not physically addictive. I also do not think it is psychologically addictive. I was just summarizing what the anti-cannabis activists here trot out re: "addiction". They'll probably search for and link this article... The most common features of cannabis withdrawal are anxiety, irritability, anger or aggression, disturbed sleep/dreaming, depressed mood and loss of appetite. Less common physical symptoms include chills, headaches, physical tension, sweating and stomach pain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9110555/
  6. There seems to be a trend to first define a diagnosis, and that has coalesced around Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/addiction.html The following are signs of marijuana use disorder: Using more marijuana than intended Trying but failing to quit using marijuana Spending a lot of time using marijuana Craving marijuana Using marijuana even though it causes problems at home, school, or work Continuing to use marijuana despite social or relationship problems. Giving up important activities with friends and family in favor of using marijuana. Using marijuana in high-risk situations, such as while driving a car. Continuing to use marijuana despite physical or psychological problems. Needing to use more marijuana to get the same high. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when stopping marijuana use. Then for people who suffer from CUD and seek treatment, mostly from private clinics, there might be medications which can be used. Seems quite preliminary, both the "disease" and the "treatment"?
  7. I wonder if Mr. Mack registered for facial recognition at his banks thereby allowing for transfers above 50,000 baht? I'm sure the police will be checking his banking/credit card activity. I mean it's binary, he's either done a runner, or he's paying his own ransom.
  8. Curious why the RTP/Imm just now decided to start doing part of their job? What were they doing before?
  9. I don't think Taylor Swift "snubbed" Thailand for the Eras tour. It seems like a heavy logistics show, and while Rajamangala Stadium is OK, probably not worth the stop for fewer than three shows. And you've got to consider the timing and the weather. Singapore's National Stadium has a retractable roof, and Swift has scheduled six concerts there as her only SE Asian stop. Thousands of Thais joined in the one million who tried to get tickets for these shows. I know some of her Eras shows - all at NFL stadiums in the U.S. - have been impacted by weather. Gillette Stadium... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oY44_iQrvs Swift (and the local promoter) cancelled her 2014 show here (The Red Tour, Impact Muang Thong Thani) in part because of the Military coup and associated curfew.
  10. Virtually all PPP loans have been forgiven with limited scrutiny As COVID-19 shutdowns threatened businesses back in 2020, the U.S. government began issuing nearly $800 billion in potentially forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans. The program was designed to help small businesses keep workers employed during the uncertain early days of the pandemic. More than two years later, the overwhelming majority of these loans have transformed into government grants, as 91% have been either fully or partially forgiven, according to an NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration on Oct. 2. The SBA expects that figure to grow to nearly 100% as more forgiveness requests are processed this fall. https://www.npr.org/2022/10/12/1128207464/ppp-loans-loan-forgiveness-small-business
  11. Maybe it needs to be "broken in"? ???? And it will be smooth as silk in no time. Unlike the axel seat on the songthaew, at least you're riding in cool, aircon comfort, and not getting wet. I did find it quite cheapish, rinky-dink, bumpy AF, a bare step up from the "Gold Line" (compared, yes I know that's not 'fair', to the heavier duty BTS and MRT). Is it better than nothing? Heck yeah. So, yes, it's acceptable. Now, which ticket do I need to post here? The ticketing thing is a gigantic black-eye, what doofii can't fix this?
  12. They must have emails advising of rules, they must have been a player's briefing? they must have been a caddie's briefing - covering unique rules like range-finder use. IMO, the Starter, or another tournament official, should inform players and caddies at tee-off. This seems like it's down to a LPGA process issue, which should be addressed, and a language/communication issue (Thai golfer, Korean Caddie {Jinsup Kim}, American/english language). Natthakritta Vongtaveelap appears to be a(nother) gifted Thai female golfer. Hopefully she can bounce back. She needs a more experienced caddie, and a Thai-American body-person.
  13. 'Nuff said. I think the Pink and Yellow lines use the same rolling stock. Hence my question. I care because eventually someone has to pay. I agree that fares need to be subsidized by the government. But so far that hasn't happened. BMA doesn't have the budget. And the Prayut regime let this problem slide forever, and just this week passed it off to the "next" government.
  14. I couldn't find the Twitter thread. There are, I think, three separate bridges at Phra Nang Klao. Two for vehicles and one for the MRT Purple line. It looks like the photo shows the support structure for the newer, taller, 6-lane bridge? It looks like they had to wedge those piers wherever they could (note the 'house' in the photo below), given the surface road restrictions? In some cases they have two piers, in others just one. I assume that the design was/is sufficient. Hopefully the actual structure represents the design. No clue how much accommodation is made for earthquakes given that most seismic activity in Thailand is far from Bangkok? Meanwhile the Japanese chap has probably witnessed several massive quakes in Japan.
  15. I think they ordered 28 or 30 Four-Car sets. How many have been delivered? Other than the paint job can they plug/play rolling stock with the Pink Line? How much will this line lose per month? The green line operator is owed what, 78.83 BILLION Baht. The airport rail link is losing 70 MILLION Baht per month. https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/economy/40029112 https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40028026
  16. Who's First Amendment right was "violated" by the government? After a brief scan this looks pretty flimsy. https://casetext.com/case/missouri-v-biden-4 But legal scholars I respect say the White House and Biden Admin officials may have gone too far in coercing the social media companies. And that SCOTUS would uphold this 6:3. And that would set some precedent/limits on what the Government can do re: affecting social media. The specter of fascism seems a bit hysterical. I mean there were many many outlets for free speech re: COVID, vaccines, masks. etc.
  17. https://aseannow.com/topic/1245896-thai-hotel-threatens-customer-with-฿3m-lawsuit-over-bad-review/page/4/ One of many.
  18. I assume they have robust video surveillance which can be used to narrow the pool of suspects. And maybe they can do drug tests?
  19. This seems unconstitutional. Is Congress also so restricted? The Trump administration told Facebook and Twitter to remove posts that call for tearing down statues https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-protests-facebook-twitter-youtube-statues-2020-6 Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order To Weaken Social Media Companies https://www.npr.org/2020/05/28/863932758/stung-by-twitter-trump-signs-executive-order-to-weaken-social-media-companies Yes, the Trump White House Demanded Twitter Remove Chrissy Teigen’s Tweet Calling Trump a *********** https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/02/chrissy-teigen-donald-trump-tweet-removed
  20. I've been behind a blue-hair auntie at the update machine when she starts running through at least 20 passbooks (and that's at just one bank) shortly after the first of the month. Surely the total amount is more noteworthy than the number of accounts? But then I need this same level of detail for others, in order to compare/contrast and come up with some sort of valid concern. I'd guess most of us have more than this on deposit? On the plus side, I wouldn't have to file a FBAR with this amount.
  21. I assume that he is not supportive of peace/self-rule in the restive South marriage equality, regardless of the total quantity of wives alcohol/cannabis deregulation Weird that a 79 YO, from a tiny party with no mandate gets such a powerful position. I guess they couldn't find someone older? Yes, I now he has experience including House Speaker, and several ministerial posts, but honestly couldn't they find someone younger, whom Nor could advise thereby passing on knowledge to a younger generation? This guy will be 83 when/if he finishes his term. Speaker is a physically demanding position, it seems cruel to abuse an elderly man like this.
  22. Has the NACC released the financial disclosures of others? In such detail (number of ties, pairs of shoes)? I looked, couldn't find them, but suspect they are publicly available. NACC Powers and Duties Wiki to inspect the accuracy, actual existence, as well as change of assets and liabilities of persons holding positions under Section 259 and Section 264 as stated in the account and supporting documents submitted. Political office-holders as well as high-ranking officials must report their assets before assuming their posts and after they leave the posts. They are not required to declare assets while in office.[9] NACC financial disclosure rules do not apply to National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) members. Also exempt are members of the NCPO-appointed 200-member National Reform Steering Assembly.[10] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Anti-Corruption_Commission_(Thailand)
  23. Regarding Bangkok Bank specifically, will they allow a current standard passbook savings account holder to open a second account (fixed, or standard) without issue? Does one need to demonstrate the provenance of the 800,000? From outside of Thailand? Denoted as FTT? In one lump sum? Can the 800,000 be transferred into Thailand into one BBL account and then transferred to a second BBL account?
  24. I understand the context. And that doesn't justify such behavior, in my opinion.
  25. Ruangkrai will be along shortly to file a claim that Pita possesses three undeclared marigold garlands.
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