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Just got word that my wife's visa may be coming through in a few months, which has really got me thinking about what is will be like when I get back. I have been out here for 3 years and haven't even gone back for a holiday. I know I've changed and I know the US has changed, but I'm worried how affected I will be by it.

Can anyone share your experiences of going back to the west after a long stretch of being in the LOS? And what kind of reverse culture shock did you experienced?

she dreams them. she always keeps a notebook and pen next to her pillow and when she wakes up she'll start jotting down numbers.

i don't know how she does it, she asked me what numbers I dream about.

she has won a couple times (large amounts) but most often she loses. She blames losing on it being difficult to remember the dream.

My Grandmother's death happened 1 week before my child's birth. Everyone understood when I wasn't at the funeral. It was difficult on my father who lost a mother but gained a grandson. He went to the funeral and was just days late for the birth after flying out here to see the new addition to the family.

what are we then?

the one guarantee in life is that everyone will die. so make the moments while you are alive last. go see you dad, he would love that probably more than you know.

edit: sorry Garro, i didn't read thee whole thread. I am sorry to hear about your dad. Gook luck to you, and my regards.

this is an amazing story. thank God she is alright.

it is hard to really receive justice anywhere. bureaucracies have made it impossible to to receive justice using the proper channels. I have been trying to receive justice for about a year now with some people that stole my money. nothing ever happened even though the police know everything about it and know who did it. AsianPay ... they will steal your money and get away with it.

No such thing as an amateur event anymore. The Olympics have been open for years. Can you imagine the American basketballers participating for no fee ?

they get paid by their sponsors but i don't think the US government gives them a dime. at least i hope not.

as for Thailand giving prize money and its legality in accordance with the Olympic Commission???

15 Million Baht per gold medal winner regardless of the sport. Legal or not?

My wife tells me that the Thai government gives Thai Olympic contestants 15 million baht if they win a gold medal. Is this true? If it is true, is it legal? I always thought that the Olympics was an amateur event and that awarding prize money was strictly forbidden. Sure the winners can use their success for financial gains by other means such as sponsorship after the fact, but I always thought prize money was a no no.

Does anyone know?

In the US, nothing is CONTRACTUALLY required of native citizens

have you ever heard of the selective service that every US citizen must apply for at the age of 18. if you do not then you face felony charges.

my wife suggested it to me because a lot of money could be made in massage, but i said no because i didn't want her hands caressing horny old men for a few hours at a time.

Well, she's caressing YOU...isn't she???? That doesn't count???

i'm the only horny man she is allowed to touch

my wife suggested it to me because a lot of money could be made in massage, but i said no because i didn't want her hands caressing horny old men for a few hours at a time.

Strange

Would you also believe that there are maaaany farangs out there who didn't have to pay any?

i paid nothing.

edit: you can't pay if you have no money. she stayed with me anyway. considers me a long term investment, and that i will payout in the long run. her pet name for me is 401k.

someone can have this one if they want

i like the ones that make you wonder.

my 5 month old wants to be a doctor.

my wife says she doesn't care... BUT OOOH DOES SHE CARE!!! the next day is hel_l

cheers

It would be a shame if it was just a freak electrical fire that was misconstrued as vandalism/arson which caused the organization to shut down under false pretenses. If it was indeed an act of arson it would similarly be a shame that PAC would be unable to continue operation due to fear of repeat offenses. I hate to see the victim victimized. Punishing PAC for being the victim of suspected arson is the opposite of what needs to be done in this situation. I don't have the answers, but it saddens me to see the way this is being handled.

Whatever you do DO NOT USE ASIANPAY they will steal your money.

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Please one more time, I am not speaking about ASIANPAY but about ASIAPAY. Thanks for your help.

Philippe

don't know anything about asiapay. hope they are ok. good luck

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I'd recommend calling a hospital (not sure if it is the proper route here, but it is what I'd do if I were anywhere else) they can also make sure he isn't just in a deep nap.

it must be torture for the employees who are working there 12 hours a day 6 days a week.

Take a trip to Bangkok and visit the Economic Crime Division of The Royal Thai Police which is responsible for such crime. Their Office is located at:

The Royal Thai Police

Economic Crime Investigation Division

Central Investigation Bureau

North Sathorn Road, Bangrak District

Bangkok 10500

Title of Head: Commander

Tel.:(662)235.28.27

Fax:(662)234.68.06

Superintendent of Sub-Division 3

Tel.:(662)234.10.64(ext. 117)

Fax:(662)266.78.55

Cheers.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will follow up on this.

You did not answer the question.

Yes I called the CM police and they said it was not their problem. They told me it was a civil matter. Others have gone to Chiang Mai and have had more luck than me. The police went to their house and he could not be found. The manager of the real estate office says that she had not seen him for nearly a year. The police failed to contact immigration to find that simple fact.

I will take your advise however and continue beating my head against a brick wall to see if I can find any more information.

The people that had more luck than me reported their story at this website http://kanitamo.com/carlossorioasianpaychi...leourmoney.html

I will be joining them soon in a second trip to the area.