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I love this thread.

Transactional female = hooker

Transactional male = POTUS

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1 minute ago, angryguy said:

May be a problem if it were thailands economy but the US is not dependent on tourism

Obviously not. But certain sectors and states most definitely are. I'm looking at you Nevada, Florida and Hawaii... 

13 hours ago, falangUK said:

Just wanted to get some thoughts or advice from others here. I’ve been running at the 700 Years Stadium in   for a while now, usually quite late at night. Last night was no different   I finished my run around 10.30pm, tired, sat down on a bench near Gate 2 with my bottle of water and a couple of croissants. Bike parked nearby, same as always.

During my run, I actually passed a policeman cycling around the stadium. He was friendly, said hello, and I replied in Thai that I was out exercising. Said something like "yes, very hot running." He smiled and rode on. So I know there is some police presence there at night, which makes this next bit even more confusing.
 

Not long after, this Thai guy   possibly Chinese Thai   parked his own bike a bit further down the track, away from the main area. Then he walked straight up to me, sat uncomfortably close, and before I could react, suddenly hugged me. Full on, no words, just wrapped his arms around me. Completely out of nowhere.

Instinctively I shoved him off. He got the message, went back to his bike, and rode off.
 

I’ve seen all sorts of characters around that area, but never had something this strange happen before. I wasn’t shocked as much as just disgusted. I thought briefly about following him, but didn’t. No idea what he was on   possibly drugs, not acting normal at all.
 

Now I’m wondering what I should do. Should I have reported it to the police? Or to whoever manages the 700 Years Stadium area? Is it even worth reporting something like this? It’s hard to know whose responsibility it is.
 

Would be genuinely helpful to hear from anyone who’s had a similar experience or has practical advice on how to deal with something like this. Ideally, something structured   like:

Is it worth informing the police even if the guy's long gone?
 

There a security office at the stadium entrance, is it worth reporting? 

Are there better lit or safer times to run there?

I usually run late because of the heat and it’s been fine up to now, but this really threw me off. Just trying to process it and figure out what to do next.

You r either a troll or insane.

3 hours ago, sandyf said:

Indeed, the letter came from the Embassy's Consular Section. However the notice issued by immigration when it first came about referred to "Embassies".

As for your second point, strikes me the Thais decided it would be better to see the income appearing in the bank.

Yes, no doubt that seeing the money actually coming into the country would be the goal I expect 😊 Unfortunately, the letter seems to only refer to relatives of a Thai national. My wife is farang 😊

9 hours ago, Cornish Pasty said:

Is it any wonder that tourists are now opting for safer, cleaner, cheaper and friendlier destinations? 

So, which tourist mecca is picking up the slack? Or is it more like peeps are staying closer to home as the friendliness of the entire world seems to be decreasing? 🤔🤷 Seems to me that MOST tourist destinations are hurting.

12 minutes ago, sandyf said:

I am well aware of that. What is not clear is what each embassy asks people to provide, or what each embassy was asked to verify.

I know what the UK government accepted for income and I can see that from the Thai point of view as being inadequate. If embassies insisted, and some may well do, on a document like the UK P60 then I don't see there would be a problem providing the letter.

 

 

Not sure why consulates (not embassies it is a consul's job) would do that. And if they did, how would it be easier, or better, than just showing your 65k/m or 800k in the bank?

On 6/4/2025 at 6:49 AM, BenCrew said:

Until 3 or 4 years ago, you were able to obtain a certificate of residency or affirmation of residence from the British embassy for fifty pounds.

Used the service twice myself.

50£?? It's free at immigration 🤔🤷

26 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

Did the cops initially advertised the actual amount found, So any one,such as a sleaze- bag lawyer can rock up to the police station and say, "I lost $12m Baht" or did they advertise and state,"a large sum of money was found at such and such a tip in a grey box". so as to weed out the scum trying to claim it?

 

I mean what are the chances of a lawyer forgetting about that sort of money. Next to nil. What do the RTP get as commission when they just make a statement, without an independent check,  to say those bank statements verify the lawyers claim. Aside from that as others have stated why would a lawyer have so much money in cash and which makes totally no sense at all.

 

I hope the finder gets the lot.

Did you even read the OP? If yes, then your post is really weird.

4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

My dad told me. 

Splains a lot.

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

My dad told me. 

AHH, your dad was into that. Explains a lot 😉🤣

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

Why are there so many more trans kids then there were 100 years ago? 

Curious as to where you got data on the number of trans kids 100 yrs ago? 🤔🤷😎

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Reality test: Do you think men can become women just by saying so

I think you are so deep into your own existence that you cannot imagine, in any way whatsoever, anyone else's. In REALITY gender is a spectrum not a line. Casually awaiting your insane response...

1 minute ago, impulse said:

 

By acknowledging that the war is over and has been for over 2 years.  Complete capitulation would be giving up Kiev and Odessa.  Which he may force Putin to take if he keeps sniping around the edges.

 

It's time for the dying to stop and the rebuilding to begin.

 

 

Partial capitulation then, sure 🤣🤣

19 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

So can Zelensky.  See how that works?

 

How? Complete capitulation?

15 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

Our army is a joke

Ok. Do you know what our army was like before WWI or II? A joke by all accounts. How'd we do? Ramped up and joined the fight LONG before our southern neighbours. No need for a ginormous army or defence spending in peace times, unless your objective is to attempt to enforce your will on the rest of the world.

1 hour ago, oslooskar said:

The Thai authorities should allow us American expats the right to use a heavy wide leather strap to whack the guy's bare ass

This is your post. That is as wrong as it is pervy. Keep away from anyone I know.

6 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

I know  about  Trump, Biden and all the other presidents since Kennedy, and how they really are, what promises they've made, and things they've done. Trump's the president now. Just the attack on the Capitol was bad enough, especially pardoning them.

Do you? Do you really? Or just what your silo has told you?

4 minutes ago, Presnock said:

since I don't drink alcohol, smoke dope or do drugs - not even aspirin/tylenol and haven't had a headache at all for more than 30 years

Wow. Good 4 u. My wife does not imbibe, same as u. But suffers from migraines. So... It's not lifestyle. What the F is the point of your post?

2 minutes ago, recom273 said:

 

Yes, this is what I want! (I discussed with the wife, it would be nice to have 30K and continue to do a little work, with no pressure) - just 10k per year. The issue is .. I live at this address in the UK, honestly, but can you just pay it into this account in Thailand - do you think they will go for it ? 😄

 

I like your ideas, its the perfect solution, I would just like someone to assist - to pay a financial advisor to arrange it seems the best idea.

 

 

This is great, the issue is, as soon as I pull the whole lot, I pay 40% tax - afaik - and I again, I know nothing! but I value your comment and will check it.

30k 😂😂😂😂