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It seems there is a possiblitly files could be destroyed as this saga of Epstein continues. What we keep getting is unverified allegations, endless podcasts, commentaries and speculation. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to have several members of Congress, Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie at the head of a bipartisan team working with a staff to go through the files UNDREDACTED and make public files that are relevant but not unverified allegations. The Congressional team could also serve as a watch dog to be sure the files are not being deleted or tampered with (If it is not already too late for that). Unverified allegations could later be released if more information becomes available all under the auspices of the Congressional team. This Epstein affair is of monumental importance, not only for the victims of Epstein but for all Americans and citizens of countries around the world. This may be the best chance we ever get to truly see who runs the world. Is there truly an elite of jet setters and billionaires who can navigate around the laws and rise above the standards the rest of us are subject to in every day life. Here is a chance to see it on paper. How far does the tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering extend,to the point of robbing countries of tax revenue, possiblily stifling competition in world financial markets? Doesn't it seem a bit unusual that Epstein was in a network with so many people in so many diverse professtions - Alan Dershowitz. Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky, and cast of hundreds. The sexual abuse is the one part of this that people are not easily willing to forgive and forget. It takes something this big to open the doors to the possiblity of reforms in sexual abuse statutes of limitation, fewer civil cases in sexual abuse of minors and more criminal investigations and adjudications, rather the fines, no jail time and nondisclosure agreements. We have already been duped by the way the Catholic Church covered for their priests. The lawyers for the culprits saw to it that the crimes stayed limited to civil cases. They did this by paying compensation to victims and demanding nondisclosure agreements. This assured them the cases remained in the civil courts so the outcomes are not on public record. The time has come.

Is Thaksin banned from holding a government office? Are there any restrictions placed on him once he is released?

Poor old Donald must have read about Prince Andrew's arrest and who knows what he will do next. Better keep an eye on the black briefcase so he doesn't drop the big one.

Thanks for the replies

Four question for aid in making a plan: IF you want to change your bank account from Bangkok Bank to K Bank, can you close the Bangkok Bank account and have it transferred to K Bank without having to withdraw the money or getting a cashier's check and then physically going to the K bank and depositing it in person? 2. Why does it take 60 days to transfer the account? 3. Also if you receive Social Security checks in a US bank, and want them transferred to a Thai bank is it better to do it via Wise transfer on a month to month basis or simply request to social security that your check be sent to your Thai bank? 4. If you change your option and want your social security check sent to Thailand, do you have to request this in person?

I think they overestimate the deposit in case there are any complications or unforeseen circumstances.

One quick question: I heard from two sources that a Master's Degree in education is not enough, you also need a permanent teaching license from you home country to be fully qualified by Krusapha. Last I checked to get a permanent teaching license in the US (Most states) you need to pass some state tests (I say "some" because states do vary) and must be teaching in a school that has been accredited by the state for three years. The tests are independents of tests needed to be certified in a particular subject, for example, Science Grades 6 -12. Does anyone know for sure if Krusapha accepts only Master's degrees in Education or Master's in Education plus a permanent teaching license from the applicants home country in order to get a 5 year Teaching License? Also, how many years can you teach with the Krusapha one year licenses? I know two teachers who must get their work permits renewed every three months. I have heard teaches say the goal of the Thai educaiton department is to generate revenue.

"I wish we could uninvent the smartphone. It's been deadly for educating children/young adults who know have the attention span of the average tic toc posting." It is not the invention of the Smart Phone itself. It is the people who have been allowed to monopolize and monetize it over the years. Sites like Google, Facebook. Amazon, Apple, etc. are so big. There is one economist who puts forth the notion that Amazon is the equivalent of a fiefdom as they do not produce anything, but charge rent for their services to sellers and extract a huge commission in the process much the same as an all powerful landlord. I have read too many times how Apple developed the smart phone with the goal to keep people on line using it for as long as possible. While FB with all of its suggestions for groups to join keep users on site by goading people to argue and join a tribe. When competitors or novel ideas appear on the net, once they are deemed successful, the big boys gobble them up, for example Youtube. Why are their users' agreements equivalent in length to a short story? There are allegations that these corporate giants have colluded with governments to ban and censor people because private companies are not in danger of violating rights of speech as the government could be. In exchange Congressional investigations never seem to do more than slap big tech on the wrist with nominal fines Why was it so scary to see tech giants sitting with Trump at his inaugaration? Is this how they continue to buy their way into the system. How powerful is Elon Musk? I think no one knows for sure. We need to free up a great innovation like the smart phone. It needs to be given back to the people. Yes a private company developed the smart phone but how much of their research was funded by public money? Have they paid their share of taxes on the profits they have made in the last generation? They get to choose how they are taxed by starting charities.

Thanks for all the responses. I do work in Thailand but I work at a private school and my employer does not contribute.

I live in Thailand with a marriage visa, but I also work. I want to know which rate I should be paying at the government hospitals? I understand the rate you pay is based on your visa type which I believe is slightly different for a retirement visa, work visa and a marriage visa. This was told to me at a government hospital. Is this true: Retirerees pay the most for medical care Marriage to a Thai citizen is the next highest The lowest rate for medical care by a foreigner is with a work visa I work with a marriage visa so I have a Non Immigrant visa and a work permit. What rate should I pay for hospital services and should I always bring my work permit to the hospital? I expect the policies vary from hospital to hospital. Has anyone on the forum every experienced being required to pay a deposit for medical services like surgery? Not being able to leave the hospital until the bill is paid after you have been admitted as a patient?

What is the legal status of sex workers in Cambodia?

Why not start some kind of designated driver network where people could be matched with sober drivers that could help mitigate the drunk driving. It could be a good occupation for some sober people? Challenges Dealing with the behavior of uppredictable drunks. setting a system of payment regulatiing the designated drivers intoxicated people stating clearly where they want to go Could be done

I just returned to Thailand after a one month vacation. I visited 5 airports on my trip and I returned to Suvarnbahumi with a bit of a fresh look at the country. Don't get me wrong, I love Thailand and I write these comments because I do not think my home away from home looked good. I was standing in line waiting to be processed when an immigration official told us to go to a new line. He directed us by pointing his finger up in the air at a 120 degree angle which no one understood. Then when it was my turn in the immigration line, the official was nothing short of nasty, blatantly impatient. I learned that if I have a return entry visa they will not even look at the the TDAC form (I had worked so diligently to complete). While I was at immigration, the lines were not long nor was it crowded. Suvarnabhumi Airport did not look as fresh and modern as the ones in the States or Tapei which had more shops, longer corridors and more space to walk. The other airports had free airport Internet, but at Svarnabhumi, you get one free hour and then you have to pay. The airport personnel I spoke with did not approach the level of English needed to successfully communicate with a foreigner. This included the gate personnel for domestic flights. I asked two people at the gate for information, but they had to call a third person to talk to me. I cannot understand how Svarnbhumi gets the raving reviews I read about here at ASEAN NOW. To the casual tourist arriving in Thailand, the country does not present the best of itself. I found the Taiwanese workers' English to be much better. Perhaps this is why Vietnam looks better and better to many travelers to Southeast Asia.