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And the same can be said for the extreme right. Never has there been a president, so-called leader of the free world, who has spread so much hate and discontent with a goal to divide. The orange Jesus is doomed! Certainly not soon enough and not without enriching himself and family with billions stolen from the American people and the world. When he entered office this term, he had an estimated net worth of 2.7 billion. In a year, his net worth has increased to 6.6 billion, nearly a 4 billion increase. If you add the net gains of every president since 1970, the sum total amount gained while in office for the entire group combined is around 350 million. This guy does not care about anyone other than himself and his inner circle, and anyone who believes he is going to make America great is also sitting by their mailbox waiting and believing their check from him is on the way...

was trump convicted of crimes Yes, Donald Trump was convicted of crimes in 2024. As of 2026, he remains a convicted felon, though he received no active punishment (such as jail time or fines) for these convictions. New York "Hush Money" Conviction On May 30, 2024, a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The Crime: The conviction centered on records intended to conceal a $130,000 hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The Sentence: On January 10, 2025, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to an unconditional discharge. This means the conviction is formalized on his criminal record, but he faces no jail time, probation, or fines. Current Status: Trump is currently appealing the conviction, arguing that evidence used during the trial should have been excluded based on the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling on presidential immunity. Status of Other Criminal Cases As of 2026, the other three major criminal indictments against Trump have either been dismissed or dropped: Federal Election Interference (D.C.): Dismissed in November 2024 at the request of Special Counsel Jack Smith following Trump's election victory. Classified Documents Case (Florida): Initially dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon in July 2024. The federal appeal of this dismissal was abandoned by the Justice Department in November 2024. Georgia Election Interference: All remaining charges against Trump and other defendants were dropped by the prosecutor in November 2025 after a lengthy pause and the disqualification of the original District Attorney, Fani Willis. Summary of Legal Consequences Presidency: His status as a convicted felon did not legally prevent him from holding the office of the President. Travel Restrictions: As a convicted felon, Trump may face travel restrictions to countries that bar entry to those with criminal records, such as Canada and the UK, though he can seek special waivers as a head of state. Pardon Power: As president, Trump cannot pardon himself for the New York conviction because it is a state-level crime, not a federal one.

As an American, I'm embarrassed about what's going on with our country and the orange jesus. It just seems to get crazier every day. I've never supported this guy in any way, not for the first time they called him our leader, and certainly not now. What I do find so interesting is the language from a year ago and all the other countries that supported this guy, saying he was going to be the world's savior. How quickly so many of you can have amnesia! The same applies to all those who voted for him, "less his cult followers," that might be roughly 30% of the most uneducated. We are getting exactly what we voted for, and once we figure out how to get rid of him and his totally corrupt cabinet, we will spend the next decade trying to repair the damage they have done, not only in the US but also around the World. I really do love Thailand, but those who have pointed out that it's nearly impossible to get citizenship here speak the truth. Even anything greater than a short-term visa is difficult unless you are wealthy. My wife applied for a tourist visa to the USA and was granted a 10-year visa with six-month stays before needing to leave the USA. I'd say that was pretty good when you compare visa's

I'm American, retired Military and I've traveled and lived in other countries. While it's certainly convenient to speak English, I've never expected others to speak it just because it's my native language. These days, there are so many Language apps that getting around that issue is not difficult. My wife is Thai, speaks, reads, and writes English. If anything, I'm a bit embarrassed that I don't speak Thai. Her son goes to school out in the province and is in middle school. He speaks a little English and is learning more every day. I suspect that by the time he is through with high school, his English will be good enough to communicate with others. If they want to learn, they likely will learn.

Sarin is an hour's drive from my house. Who would have thought?

This is very well stated!

My wife obtained a US Tourist Visa B2 here in Bangkok from the US Embassy. I have read numerous threads on this issue, and most are from people asking questions. Like many others, we spent hours researching because most of what we read was discouraging and often lacked credible information. There is no doubt that each application is processed based on its merit, but there are some standard components that are key to obtaining approval. I want to share our experience, and hopefully, someone will find something helpful in this thread. Our stats for filing. Married, with a son, "not my son." Wife had never traveled outside Thailand. Wife owns property and has strong family ties. Wife has a bank account with the required amount of money needed to travel to the USA. My wife has no police record. After reading a lot of confusing info, our first thought was to find and hire an expert to increase our chances of approval. I wrote many emails to those who came up in a Google search and was disappointed over and over again, as none seemed to offer any real hope of success. Some provided no information, and others advised first obtaining a tourist visa for Europe, traveling there, and then applying for a U.S. visa. My first thought was, This is stupid. I'm a US citizen, and I'm unable to travel to my country with my wife. We were so discouraged that it seemed our best option was not to try at all. I then spoke to an American immigration attorney living in Bangkok, who provided advice that made the most sense. It's still not giving us much hope, but at least it moved us forward. US attorneys advise against hiring anyone to do filing, and since Visas are a part of his business, that surprised me. He said that some Visas are complicated, but the B2 visa initial form is straightforward and can be completed online in a few hours. It looks better for immigration if you complete and file it personally. He still said only a few out of 100 will ever get approved, but the cost and time needed to file is minimal, so why not try? I can't tell you everything we did to file, but I can help point you in the right direction with some vital key information that could make a difference. First, the website for filing is a real pain in the ass. It's outdated and slow. You can expect to be kicked off and re-enter the info several times. Much of this is because you will likely have to research to provide details and dates for personal information, and a lack of activity is not your friend. Still, it was workable, and eventually, we had all the necessary information compiled, so when we finally filled out all the blanks, we were able to move forward to completion. There are instructions, and I recommend that you read them before starting. Note, this initial filing is just that. Once you file and pay the fees, you will get an interview date. At the time we completed the form in July 2024, my wife's interview was scheduled for a good 100 days out, which was more than ample time to gather all the necessary proof documents for the interview. The best advice I can give anyone is to avoid lying. If you are even suspected of lying, it's an automatic no, and there are no second chances. If there are gray areas, try to categorize them as best you can. Maybe you won't tell the whole story, but at least tell the parts of the story that lend credibility to a specific period. The part that needs the greatest detail is the strong Ties to Thailand. Immigration's biggest problem is not enough proof that once in the USA you will not try to overstay. My wife spent a lot of time reading what other Thais wrote about interview preparation and experiences, which I couldn't read because it's all in Thai. Pay attention to detail and follow the guidelines for the interview. All of this matters. My wife was interviewed late October of last year, 2024. Although she was nervous, her interview turned out to be brief and lasted barely a few minutes. Looking back, it was clear that she had been approved before the interview started, and the interview was merely a formality. She stood in a line with several others, going one at a time. She watched the other interviews, and mostly one denial after another, with many leaving angry or crying. She said the immigration officers were stern and unemotional. However, when it was her turn, she walked up and was greeted with a friendly smile and hello. He asked her two questions, Why do you want to travel to the USA, and do you own property here in Thailand? She answered, he pushed a few buttons on the keyboard, and said, Enjoy your travels in the USA, never once inspected a single document we provided. My wife is from ISAAN, the daughter of farmers, and has never traveled outside of Thailand. Everyone said the odds of her ever being approved were less than 1%. When I reflect, it was the attention to detail that made this happen. We have traveled to the USA, staying almost 5 months, and we will return in August with the goal of selling assets and moving back to Thailand permanently. It's worth noting that my wife has absolutely no desire to live in the USA and was only interested in visiting. It's also worth noting that since her last visit, she has even less desire to go back a second time but will do so to be with me. I have no idea if this will be helpful to anyone, but feel free to write if I might be able to answer a specific question. Cheers!

I'm going to add my story about well drilling, well water, and water filtering. I'll start by saying I'm no expert, but I have been forced to learn more about this topic than I ever wanted to know. I will also say this is an ongoing story because the problems are not solved. I'm providing this information to help others avoid making the same mistakes. We built a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom country house in Roi Et Province, Phon Sai District, as a retirement home and started this project in 2023. My goal when starting the water project was to have a good supply of usable whole-house water, including safe drinking water. I did not want to fill tanks and buy bottled water. My first mistake was allocating 90% of my research to the filtration system and 10% to the well. In my defense, I left that part to my contractor and the drilling company that drills wells in this area, and they should certainly know their business, right? My only request to the contractor and well drilling company was to provide me with a good source of water with a pump, and I would handle the rest above ground. I requested to go deeper for better water quality, but in this area, it doesn't seem to be the answer. I was told the deep water in this area has a heavy salt content so a shallow well is the only way to go. I was out of the country working when the well was drilled. The house was still under construction, so the water was only being used for construction purposes at this point. I had designed a filtration system and had it shipped to the house. It consisted of a multi-stage filtration system designed to make the water usable before entering the house, and another 4-stage reverse osmosis system to provide drinking water at the faucets. The filtration system works as designed, passing all quality tests for minerals and bacteria. However, it only took a day or two to discover that we were pumping almost as much sand out of the well as we were water, which seriously clogged the filtration system and impeded the flow of water. I was able to quickly add a large particulate filtration tank to the system, which solved the immediate problem and provided a workable solution. We still have not lived in our house for more than a few months in these past few years, but it's clear that everything about the well is wrong. We are pulling a large amount of sand through the pump, which is likely shortening the pump's life. The water level is already questionable, as when I backflush the system, I can tell we are actually running out of water, the pump is underpowered and clearly not designed for a house like ours, which will use far more water than a typical village house. Conclusion: After conducting research, I have found ways to manage a sandy well at the wellhead through the use of casings and sand filters. The real challenge is finding a company that has the experience and resources to handle the job correctly, but it must be done; otherwise, the idea of being self-sufficient with our own source of water becomes increasingly problematic.

Whether she does or does not hardly matters. She is my wife, and yes, she has a job. All I'm saying is simply that relationships are what you make them, however you choose!

The real gem in this article is the part it seems everyone missed. One of these guys had a cache of child pornography. I don't care how adults choose to make money as long as they are not harming others, but when children are exploited and abused for profit, it's a terrible thing.

Over 10 years with mine, and she is still fulfilling my fantasies. Every relationship is a risk. I'll never try to give anyone relationship advice beyond, "Open your eyes and live in reality, at least 80% of the time!"

I learned this lesson the hard way. My wife and I went for a foot massage, as we often do. It is typical for the masseuse to finish with a few minutes on the shoulders, neck, and head. This would have been fine, except the masseuse decided to crack my neck. It was quick and without my consent but still, I did not think much about it until pain set in. Over the next few days, it did not get better, and sometimes there was a shooting pain that was so intense it caused me to scream. I went to the doctor and had x-rays and therapy. It took about six months but I eventually healed. Never again will I allow that to happen.

Nothing new here, and nothing will change. Why should it? I stopped judging others years ago. As long as there is a need, whether sexual, companionship, or both, everything remains status quo. Do we really have a right to judge others based on how they make this happen? Where adults make their own adult decisions. Sometimes, it's a business deal; other times, it's an emotional need, so what!

The article starts out by stating "a well-known Thai Pizza Chain", Pizza, The Hut, as you call it is hardly a Thai Pizza Chain, or I guess we can imagine that it's now a Thai pizza chain if it makes you feel better.

We have a nice Western Style house in the village and my wife is tighter with our money then I. She tells all the village people we are poor, just worked hard and saved our money to build a nice house but nothing extra except a monthly allowance. If you don't flaunt it, easy enough to control.

Upcoming in what year? Other countries have been talking about trashing the USD for my whole lifetime and I'm 68