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Trump rushed off stage after possible assassination attempt
HappyExpat57 replied to DPat's topic in World News
This is a despicable post. This shooter was a deranged, mentally ill loner who does NOT represent Dems. You seem to have forgotten who couldn't accept defeat and to this day STILL denies he lost a fair election, proven about 60 times in the courts. It's fine to "rah rah" for the candidate of your choice. It's unacceptable to cast shade on a party for the act of a would-be killer.- 952 replies
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U.S. Citizen travelling to U.S. with Thai License?
HappyExpat57 replied to john 111's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
In California, you can rent a car and drive for up to six months with a valid passport and Thai driver's license. -
What makes life in Thailand still so great?
HappyExpat57 replied to BangkokBernie's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I missed rehashing this topic. It's been at least two weeks since this dead horse got dragged out and beaten again.- 76 replies
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Bangkok launches major drug prevention initiative with urine tests
HappyExpat57 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Will we soon need papers to go from province to province? -
Viral Phuket motorcycle breast groper arrested
HappyExpat57 replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
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Biden's News Conference: A Mix of Defiance and Missteps
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
In his time, he was one of the greats. He has accomplished more in a short amount of time than most. It's just time for him to go. -
Biden's News Conference: A Mix of Defiance and Missteps
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Well, he handled it just well enough to stave off a full Democratic coup. And THAT'S where we're at - how bad did the Dem candidate screw up THIS time? These are easily the two worst candidates in US history. Just sad to the core. -
Biden's News Conference: A Mix of Defiance and Missteps
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Did you notice no Fox reps were allowed to ask questions? -
Foreigner Involved in Hit-and-Run Accident, Attacked
HappyExpat57 replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya
How the hell did the driver get up to a speed that would do that much damage on Soi Buakhao? -
Different 100 bahts note
HappyExpat57 replied to Aforek's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
You are probably right there Ralf. It has happened before, but with the older notes, I thought they just disintegrated. These new notes are quite pretty, and are not paper. A plastic pollysomething, so they didn't disintegrate. I had some of the older 20 baht notes that got wet, so I tried ironing one - make a nice, crisp, dry note. Well, there is a pouch that expands like a little balloon when you do that, rendering it useless. I can't stand those new 20 baht notes. Nasty plastic pieces of garbage. Just something wrong with them. -
For years I've been using Photoshop to fill in the blanks then sign the extension form. My handwriting is abysmal on a good day. This year Chanthaburi immigration wouldn't accept it. They handed me a blank form and said it had to be filled out by hand in blue ink. There was also a new (to me) form acknowledging that I was aware of the overstay penalties. Last year they had me make a map to my condo. I used Google maps and gave them extremely accurate directions which resulted in a visit from immigration officers. This year, I hand drew a map that will send them into a canal. I know it's easier to maintain a visa here than in some countries, but some of their policies are still an illogical PITA.
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Fifth Congressional Democrat Publicly Calls for Biden to Step Down
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
There were several very viable candidates, and if the Dems had pulled their heads out and started working on name recognition for these challengers a few years back, we wouldn't be having these ridiculous discussions. As it is, I honestly think the Dems were in a severe state of denial, hoping no one would notice how far Joe's cheese had slid off his cracker, and now we're going to pay a very heavy price for THEIR incompetence. -
Fifth Congressional Democrat Publicly Calls for Biden to Step Down
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I can't stand your posts. This is an exception. You could not be more correct. -
Fifth Congressional Democrat Publicly Calls for Biden to Step Down
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
The pollsters who REALLY matter? Vegas, cuz real money is involved, and Biden is losing. I'm rehearsing writing "All hail his majesty, traffic cone of treason." -
Pattaya... Any Chanthaburi Visa Agent?
HappyExpat57 replied to Olmate's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Two weeks ago I asked the Chanthaburi immigration officer if they ever allowed agents. They said they never see any agents, so no, there aren't any agents in Chanthaburi. -
Be VERY CAREFUL about being misdiagnosed. For obvious reasons I can't name and blame. A doctor in Pattaya performed an ultrasound then recommended a procedure (can't remember the name but it's basically shoving a steam cleaner up my urethra and blasting away a portion of the prostate). Would have cost over 200k baht. I have health care in the US, so during my annual family visit, I got a very thorough exam. They told me I was NOT a likely candidate for this procedure. That would have been money and 6-12 months of suffering/bleeding for NOTHING! Get at least another exam, maybe two. This is not a thing you want to get wrong.
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I just went through this nonsense this morning. I had to upload a photo of my passport, then a selfie. The way the passport photo is framed made it look like it recorded ONLY the passport. I didn't realize it also took in the surrounding area. I took this photo with the passport lying on my desk in my birthday suit. I inadvertently sent them a dick pic. There was no option to try again. I was just making a typical xfer the same as I've done for years. This new bullsh!t has me looking elsewhere now. https://www.instarem.com/blog/best-alternatives-to-wise/
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Do you prefer Kellogg's or Nestle Corn Flakes
HappyExpat57 replied to jerrymahoney's topic in Western Food in Thailand
I boycott anything from Nestle's. No large corporations are pure as snow regarding their ecological impact on the globe, but Nestle's is in a horrendous category all to themselves. -
Democrats Turn on Biden's Inner Circle Post-Debate
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I'd be hard-pressed to choose who has the worst cackle - Harris or Hilldog. -
Democrats Turn on Biden's Inner Circle Post-Debate
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
When he skipped the traditional Superbowl presidential interview, a lot of eyebrows were raised. His handlers knew back THEN that his cheese was slipping off his cracker. -
Do you ever feel like a prisoner in Thailand?
HappyExpat57 replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I hate to be pedantic (no I don't, I LOVE it). The shortest sentence in the English language is, "Go." The subject ("You") is inferred. CAN'T argue with that longest one!