HappyExpat57

Hard to tell which ones are which. 🤔

Epstein used to be the go-to guy, but he was suicided.

As I previously posted, I use a license with an old passport number.

If I could do it online, I'd be happy to comply. Chanthaburi insists on a visit to their office.

I use a license that has my old passport number. Been working like a charm. And it's not like I'm trying to perform an illegal act. I just grow weary of the BS TM30 that IS required in some immigration offices and ISN'T in others, demonstrating that it IS a BS policy.

I highly recommend using a Thai drivers license if you can. They aren't linked to the TM30 system. If the hotel asks you for your passport, just tell them immigration has it. This has been working for me for some time now.

Same thing with the NINJA loans the US allowed which led to the housing bubble crash.

Remember some years back that "million new cars" project Thailand did? A friend of mine sells cars, and about a year after that project hit the road, his business tanked due to all the defaulted cars that hit the market.

It's NOT justified, just as the people who were swatted/threatened by MAGA (a la Governor Whitmore) were unjustly attacked. It's NOT justified for FBI agents who were just doing their jobs to be fired because they had anything to do with the theft of government documents. It's NOT justified for 47 to have recently gone to the DOJ and spew a maniacal diatribe directing the investigators to target his political enemies. Until BOTH sides grow TF up, this is just how things are. I honestly believe a civil war is coming.

And all the DOGE-bags are receiving 6-figure salaries. I would bet after all the folks who were illegally removed are reinstated WITH back-pay, DOGE will show a net loss for the US. The worst part is, they had a good idea - EVERYONE wants a reduced and efficient government - but, instead of hiring accountants, they hired grifters and thieves. This is going to do NOBODY any good when it's all done and dusted. Idiots!

That's exactly the right time to force the Republicans' hand. President Musk is shutting down the government anyway, so little risk of hurting any further with a gubmint shutdown than is already being done by the DOGE-bags. And, yes, I retired after 27 years of combined military/civil service. I've been through a furlough or two.

I wouldn't bet money on that. Decisions like what Schumer just made are showing that the Democratic "leaders" are merely DINO's. It would have been understandable if Chuck had at least put up SOME kind of fight, demanded a concession or two. Instead, he just bent over, yelled "Have your way with me," and walked away from the negotiating table empty-handed. I'm just glad I don't live there any more and don't depend on Uncle Sam for a damned thing. I pity those who are stuck there, watching in horror as the country they thought was safe is being drawn into the swirling toilet of fascism.

Do you think red hats will EVER see what's happening to the US/democracy?

You're obviously not a "new member" based on number of posts you've made. This is one of the most ignorant posts I've ever seen. You can agree to disagree on any policies or ideas, but to make an accusation like this about @spidermike007 is disgusting.

I just put those asshats on ignore, and my AN experience has gotten much better. Not as good as Thai Visa days, but a tolerable way to kill some time when I need a break from lesson prep. And they all have one thing in common. You can't spell "hatred" without "red hat."

It's called "the capacity for critical thinking." This means it's OK to change your view based on facts. Something that anyone who continually uses the terms like "left wing" or "lefties" etc etc is obviously incapable of.

Are you really that ignorant? Transgender mice? That was an extremely stupid gaff from your fearful leader. Worse than anything Sleepy Joe ever made.

Your inability to grasp reality is staggering. The denial in you is strong. Why not do a less obvious attempt at diversion?

I've been living in Chanthaburi these last three years. This month I've had to make several trips to Pattaya for a root canal/crown replacement as my favorite dentist practices there. I don't know if it's me or if Pattaya just seems worse than I could ever imagine it. Horrendous traffic, rude foreigners, just a general feeling of malaise in the air. I used to think once I finished this teaching gig and finally retired, I would move back to Pattaya/Jomtien. Now, I'm not so sure.

You and I disagree on just about everything. Except this. 👍

An image of a crotchety old man shaking his cane and yelling "Get off my lawn!" comes to mind.