HappyExpat57

Next is the $455 million. There is no telling where ANY of the bond money is coming from, it's kept secret by policy. Could be Russia for all anyone knows. THIS is why you vet all potential government employees for any substantial debt and don't give them a security clearance as a hostile foreign nation could hold it over them as leverage. And his supporters still don't see anything wrong with this. Beyond comprehension. 😒

I thought you said you were going away. Your words are just as trustworthy as 45's.

You keep bringing up this lie. Not BIDEN'S withdrawal plan buddy: "The [45] administration in February 2020 negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the Taliban" Biden only implemented 45's plan. https://www.factcheck.org/2021/08/timeline-of-u-s-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/

And speaker Johnson didn't have the cajones to address it. That poor boy sat there like a whipped cur, knowing his days are numbered - as will ALL speakers until the gavel returns to the adults in the room. Did anyone notice how he hid his hands beneath the desk when he applauded?

There have been several stories of foreigners behaving badly in Phuket and immigration did broadcast their punch saying this is what they would do. I'm just shocked they actually followed through with it!

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I believe there is a generic lounge at swampy. Last I checked it was 1000 baht. Well worth it.

I usually only travel once a year to the states so I spoil myself and fly business class. You get fast tracked past the basic queue both in and out. I find the rest of swampy fine. Clean, reasonable distances to gates, air conditioned. Air travel is never a fun thing to do, but I feel swampy does their part to minimize the drudgery. One of the worst? Hardly!

Did they really think they could get away with this? Their ignorance of airport security is staggering!

I've been to Hawaii several times, several different places. Not at all my cup of tea.

Time to dust off my tale of leaving LOS. Seven years here and got fed up. Moved to Mexico, and STUPIDLY/STUBBORNLY did NOT get a re-entry permit, I was DONE with this place! I was back in about 6 weeks. The very first day back I was reminded why I left in the first place (trying to get internet to my rented condo) but it was with a renewed appreciation. Yes, I had to get a whole new retirement visa, but I knew that was my own fault. Sum num na to ME! 😁

I was an enlisted sailor on the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). Before pulling in to any foreign port, we were gathered and the fear of gawd was impressed upon us. We were reminded we were ambassadors of the US and any aberrant behavior would result in double jeopardy. The host country would enforce their punishment then the Navy would enforce THEIR punishment on top. How would YOU feel if folks came to your home country and behaved like this?

"the [US] flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness" https://www.legion.org/flag/faq#:~:text=The Flag Code states it,during the hours of darkness.

The problem with this guy is it's not his first offense. There is video of him blocking an ambulance and giving them the bird. He's the exact kind of turd we DON'T need here cuz his stench taints all expats.

Thanks a LOT Urh ‘David’ Fehr!

I have several credit cards (one main, one backup) for using in Thailand. I made sure they did NOT include a Foreign Transaction Fee before getting them. Banks make money every time you use a credit card. This new charge from Thai banks is just a money grab.

Does the greed never end?

I smelled something fishy when I read that his passport was stolen. How many folks walk around carrying their passport?

Why I stay STRICTLY to drinking beer. I may get cramps and Hershey squirts, but I'm happy about it while it happens. 😁

Cue the "I've been drinking tap water for years" crowd.

A pox on whoever taught Thais the word "hub."

Their case was a little different. They were working without a work permit. https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/advanced/2733010/russian-rock-band-faces-deportation-from-thailand

There was a similar article over the last few weeks on this subject. One of the largest considerations was how poorly artists here are treated. Case in point - about ten years ago, Lady Gaga was publicly ridiculed for her stage presence. Stodgy old farts found her outfits unsavory, but I've seen many Thai models in much skimpier outfits. Farts were also upset that she had a Thai flag on the back of a motorcycle but in no way did she ever use the prop in a disrespectful manner. And the fake Rolex thing? Well, we all know the truth about fakes sold here. https://www.richardbarrow.com/2012/06/thailands-culture-ministry-upset-with-lady-gaga/ Taylor Swift is a class act, donating tens of millions of dollars to worthy causes every year. It is NO loss to her to skip performing in Thailand, plenty of other countries welcome her with open arms. Anyone here who doesn't care for her? She couldn't care less. IF she were to perform in LOS, there wouldn't be an empty seat in the house. Also consider the millions of baht that will never be generated by the peripheral sales/concessions at every concert. Sum num naa.

I am absolutely ignorant of money markets, stock market investing, etc. Simple man, simple real estate investments and a simple pension. From my unknowing point of view, is this a case of Thailand becoming a middleman for selling US bonds? If so, wouldn't you want to bypass Thai banks altogether and just buy US bonds from US brokers? What value is Thailand adding in this equation?