PeterA

That style of pulling out without looking is by far the norm. I notice when someone actually looks first, it is so rare. Just always be prepared. Look both ways even on a one way street or lane on the highway. People will forgo going to the turn-around 1 klm down the road and go in the opposite lane to reach their destination.

Melatonin can cause severe stomach issues. They are short term though. As soon as you stop taking it, the symptoms are gone in a few days. A lot of drugs have weird side-effects as well, such as nightmares or sleepiness in the day. I am 69, and have the same issues for years. Last year I read of a method that so far works great for me. I pick a letter in the alphabet, than think of all the words I know that start with that letter. I usually make it a few minutes before falling back asleep. Once in a while I run out of words depending on the letter, ad go to another letter. S and T have many many words to use. Try it. It is non-habit forming!

I had the same issue. After the 2nd or 3rd try, I squinted enough to figure it out and blink and turn my head the right way. The next time I stopped at the bank I mentioned the issue to the banking lady. She said there was no work around, but if I really needed to do whatever was to be done, go to the bank branch and get her help. Unfortunately, in Phimai doing anything that needs help I am looking at an easy hour wait.

Government run and sanctioned gambling is "ok".

If you don't send it in, they will stop payments by January. Then expect a few months with no payments as you sort it out.

What with mail service to Phimai from Bangkok as it is, I expect this years notices to arrive late next year, if at all. All at one time.

I use a long extended handled broom. I sweep them off the wall and quickly sweep them into a dust pan. You have to vigorously shake the dustpan as you run to the door and toss them outside. If you don't shake it hard enough, they will scurry right out.

When is the travel advisory coming out for the USA? I am sure by now everyone already knows.

As retirees, I bet we spend buckets more in a month that any tourist would. We also make long term investments in the family and the neighborhood. And yet they really don't want us here. Go figure.

I have had a Schwab brokerage acct. for 6 years or so. I have my address as being in the US at a relatives house. A week ago I wanted to add my Thai wife to the account, and change my mailing address to Thailand. So far, no can do. I tried to get a savings account, could not do that either. I do have my Thai phone in there, and they are ok with that. I wanted to make my wife the beneficiary, but you can't use a foreign address. My bet is, that it is a USA govt. requirement, not just Schwab. I have a regular bank acct in my home are in the US, and I can't use a Thai address or phone there. I need to find another way to get the wife as a beneficiary.

I bought some on Lazada last year, from a brand with Pride as part of the name. It did absolutely nothing. I ordered some from a local pharmacist that did the trick. Melatonin over a long term can damage your gut, it did mine years back, until I stopped taking it. Now at my old age, it will work for a few days to help me sleep. Now it keeps me awake for 4-6 hours after I take it.

They should put up a donations box if they need extra for the parks. Those that have a little extra I am sure would be happy to chip in.

What about shining a light up your butt?

Too stupi* to even comment.

I have my main passport page as my background on my phone. I also have a few pics kept on my phone, such as my visa page and 90 day page from my passport. If I am stopped, I have recent pictures. I do not carry my passport.

Another garbage in garbage out comment. When you don't understand what is reported, you make cumb comments like this.

I worked here in the early 1980's for a few years. I moved here to retire, as anyplace is better than the US post Chump.

There is always the chance you can't see well enough and walk in front of a car. If it is effecting your sight, it is a very simple and common operation. If you don't do it, it will continue to grow until you just can't see anymore.

They should have DUMB <deleted> written in bold across the papers that hide their faces.

We got a call 2 months ago that instead of the 12th, payments were due on the 20th. No biggie.

Anytime trump does something stupid, which seems to be every day, he brings up another deflection. "Don't look at the man behind the curtain ".

I don't think the Chinese are that stupid. They know it would be the end of most everyone. They know if no one intervened, the least that would happen would be a total collapse of their economy when all nations but places like N. Korea stop trade. They are only trying to save face by the shows of force. And in Asia, saving face is more important than anything.

I have had an account with Schwab for a about 5 years now. They have my Thai phone number. They know I live in Thailand. They also have an address for me in the US. All documents are done on-line. If I remember right, I had to call them to set it up, but it might not be needed now.

If people want to drink, they will buy it from the shops that sell it anytime. Or, they wait until they can buy all they want at 7-11 or other stores. The places that will see a boost is restaurants and bars. I don't see it boosting the general economy at all, just changing the times it is sold.

You should be a writer. Too funny!