Nickelbeer

7 hours ago, KanchanaburiGuy said:

 

I think..........

 

* There is a point where the child inside the womb can rightly be called "alive."

 

At 7-8-9 months, the question is really one of where the child is living, not of whether it is "alive."  So, for me, at 7-8-9 months, the child must be delivered, not aborted  (unless there is a clear, compelling, medical, survival-level reason.)

 

* Based on current technology, a fetus is not capable of surviving outside the womb any sooner than  19 or 20 weeks----not under any circumstances!  This child is not one I would call "alive." Not yet. (Yes, it is "living tissue"...... but it is not yet "alive.")

 

(Although the measures are extreme and extremely expensive, we have already proven we can deliver a baby at 20 weeks.......... and have it survive.)

 

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There is definitely a point during a baby's gestation where not being "alive" stops.......... and being "alive" starts. At 7-8-9 months, that's an easy one. At 4-5-6 months, it's not nearly so easy.

 

In America, we call those who believe abortion should be legal, "Pro-choice." Those who think it shouldn't be are usually called "Pro-life." 

 

I am "Pro-choice."

 

But!

 

I think there should be LIMITS on those choices!

 

For example........... I am AGAINST the new law here in Thailand. I think "Choice" should end at the end of the first trimester, which means 13 weeks.

 

I think...........

 

If you have not had an abortion by the end of the first trimester.......... then you HAVE chosen!

 

By not having an abortion during the timeframe when we could honestly say "that child is not yet alive"........... (because it could not survive outside the womb under any circumstances!).......... you HAVE chosen!

 

You've chosen to continue carrying the child----and to let the fates decide!

 

I believe.................

 

After the first trimester, abortion should only be legal if there is a compelling medical reason!

 

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(The Thai law says "consult with a doctor" and a "doctor's approval." But it doesn't say there actually has to be a medical reason! "Consult with" and "approve" could mean nothing more than........... "yes, we've talked. She understands the consequences.")

 

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That's my take, anyway.

 

I'm morally okay with abortion in certain circumstances and timeframes............ and object to abortion on moral grounds, in others.

 

It’s probably murder, but legalised murder is pretty much a part of society. I.E. drafting youngsters to fight in unwinnable wars, death penalty etc.  It’s only an issue if you are an American conservative. Most of the rest of the world is not so concerned if they are not deeply Christian.

Good news on the abortion front. Now, if they would legalize casinos, Thailand could benefit from the tax revenue. It would be interesting to see the statistics on how decriminalization of marijuana is affecting tax revenue.

“The Un-fire-ables”.   How long would such a plonker last in the USA or UK???

14 hours ago, Maha Sarakham said:

Even that seems pretty high, I can't imagine what I would spend that much money on in Thailand.  

Interesting, but I would really like to know what you think a comfortable monthly retirement wage would be in the UK.

4 hours ago, GinBoy2 said:

Well the divorce rate may well be due to a major fundamental reason when 60 something Brit guy takes his 20/30 something bride back to the UK.

 

Suddenly she's presented with a wealth of men her own age, who shock/horror have as much money as hubby, if not more.

 

It would be an interesting statistic what the percentage of Thai divorcee's return to Thailand or stay in the UK (insert whatever western country you want)

 

I know I'll get some hate for this!

No hate from me. I understand that money is the main factor in attracting Thai women. When you remove them from Thailand, you are then subject to western laws which favor women in all cases. Plus, (as already noted) many of the men in her age group will be as well-compensated as hubby.

Best to RETIRE in places like Thailand and the Philippines and avoid the hassles of dealing with reality. Ride the train until it crashes.

5 hours ago, Grecian said:

Just curious, how much do you think is needed to live in uk and how much to !I've in thailand?

I would think at least 4 thousand USD for UK.  I live in Thailand on. 2680 USD a month.

15 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I know distraction is not the best argument but the UK seems to be a better example of appalling economics, Thailand's approach may be a good example for some.  

The UK has some of the smartest economists on the planet.  Thailand seems to ignore basic economic theory or at least they seem to think it’s hardly worth considering for planning purposes. Only my opinion.

Brits generally don’t appreciate the fact that many people in the world would give anything to live in the UK.  Same situation with the USA. I am satisfied with having retired in Thailand with a nice retirement income and a Thai girlfriend who wouldn’t think of leaving Thailand.  I am a big fan of the UK but could not possibly afford to live there.

On 9/23/2022 at 7:27 AM, novacova said:

It’s the e-communist-y stupid.

 

The commies have infiltrated the USA minds and government and are deliberately destroying the global economy. And it’s most tough on the poorer countries. What has happened to Laos is a direct result of US policies, plain and simple.

Commies????????   Are they still around????  ????

The lack of knowledge of economics on the part of Thailand’s leadership is appalling. I know they have advisors, do they LISTEN to them????

Tradition is best left to religion. That’s where it works best. In all other spheres of endeavor, tradition only destroys efficiency and progress.

Hope to see them both back in Thailand and back in office.  My favorites among all the regimes. I DID like the Abhisit regime. He was the ONLY one who ever mentioned making Thailand a welfare state. Badly needed.

Thailand:  a country that follows America’s idiotic drug laws but virtually nothing else American. Wish they would try innovations such as “rule of law” and “Innocent until proven guilty”.

On 9/16/2022 at 3:47 PM, Jingthing said:

Thanks.

Which pharmacy?

Ocean Pharmacy has it, also the pharmacy next door to Chanya Clinic on Theppraya.

10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

In 2015 I would assume you used a letter from your embassy to prove you income to apply for the extension.

In December of 2018 immigration issued a order allowing the income option to proven by transfer in a Thai bank for 12 months. It was done since at least 3 embassies (UK, USA and Australia) stopped issuing a proof of income document.

If can still get that proof from your embassy you can still use it.

The US Embassy says they will no longer issue Statutory Declarations of Income. I wish they still did because that method worked well for me. 

On 9/9/2014 at 2:58 PM, ginglee said:

The only test gel I've seen in pharmacies is 'Tostran', it's in a pump dispenser, and is manufactured in Scotland- not sure how it found its way to Thailand !

If you're going to Pattaya, it would be worth you going to visit Dr Olivier. He's 'in tune' with what men need...

Dr. Olivier has been pushing Nebido for quite some time. I prefer testosterone enanthate, that’s why I stopped seeing Olivier and buy my vials from Ocean Pharmacy for 250 baht each. Yes, the price has gone up but it is still cheaper than Nebido and much less of a hassle than using the gels.

2 minutes ago, JimmyJ said:

IMO the less posted about it (tea money  to Imm,, etc,) as well.

 

Why take a chance of ruining something you are happy with.

You are correct, but I was responding to a legitimate question. The visa situation has GOT to be the worst kept secret in Thailand. They say one thing and do another. My monthly income is far more than 65 thousand baht.  ALL of my income is spent here except the credit card bills I pay. No one is getting ripped off or defrauded. My income is easily verifiable, it is just not held hostage in a Thai bank.  When I first came here in 2015, Immigration told me they didn’t care WHERE my money was, just so I had the required amount. Then they changed the rules.  I consider myself to have been “grandfathered” into the system that was in place when I came here.

No big surprise there. Kuwaitis.  Same stock as Iraqis.

On 9/13/2022 at 10:33 AM, DrJack54 said:

Rumors become persistent when they are repeated.

Why would Jomtien have any inside knowledge re this.

I asked my agent about the rumors and she said not to worry.  If they keep pushing, the “goose/golden egg” factor will kick in and ruin everything. They have done it before and will do it again, especially with Big Joke now in charge of Immigration.  He needs to be transferred to an inactive post.

1 hour ago, loveushorttime said:

 Thanks for that. I did speak with a visa company on line who said they can do it without the 800k, but wouldn't say how, unless I used them for it. So the 65k per month doesn't need to be accessed ? you just need that 800k equivalent in total  showing in a foreign bank account per year ?

That’s how MY visa agent does it. I can’t speak for anyone else. Her method appears to be a direct payment to Immigration of “tea money”.  No money ever appears in my BKK Bank account, but she told me I needed to have one. I think she may have a special relationship with one or two top IO officers.  I don’t ask questions, I just pay up and let her do the heavy lifting.  The less I know, the better.

I like the cannabis suppositories. Shove one up and stay high all day. ????????

On 5/31/2022 at 12:43 AM, buick said:

interesting news.  my usual pharmacy guy in bkk appeared to imply the same about a month ago.  i tried getting the 10mg lispril (he's had it before) but he only had 20mg (i bought those) and he mumbled something but i wasn't sure what he was saying - i wondered, did he just say he isn't getting any more of this stuff.  i went in again to get some other meds and noticed the shelf still had only 20mg.  probably gone soon. 

Lisinopril has a number of unwanted side effects, such as arm and neck pain and a dry nagging cough. My doctor switched me to Losartan. I take 100 mg every morning and it seems to keep my blood pressure within the normal parameters until bedtime. Your mileage may vary. I have noticed no side effects from use of Losartan and I have been using it nearly seven years, now.

I would be living in Indonesia.

5 hours ago, LatPhrao said:

Wow!

12 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Unusual. 

What service does an agent provide if using income method. 

Conduit for brown envelope. Some members of Asean Now insist that agents temporarily place money into accounts so that IO can see it.  That has never been done with my account, as I have a running tally of every transaction. My agent merely seems to be the “delivery boy” for the brown envelope. They drive me to Immigration and I give them my Passport, bank book and 14 thousand baht and in several weeks, my passport and bank book are returned with my extension of stay. I don’t ask any questions. I only know that I cannot do the renewal of extension by myself. Happy to have my agent/landlady handle all the details.