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Oh, I agree Obama deported more. In fact the documented statistics seem to indicate that the arbitrary and capricious quotas set by trump are not being met. Then again we did not have the chaos caused by the current policies/actions. seems there was a different approach? As to using that broad brush to paint all undocumented immigrants, those having had their promise of protected status revoked in order to get the quotes filled ... nice try. There is a reason trump has lost citizen support due to not going after the real criminals and leaving those seeking asylum or a better life out of the current sweeps. Thus the just introduced bipartisan Bill to allow those "criminal" immigrants (trump definition you state supporting) to remain and not be subject to deportation. Kind of screws up the "they are all criminals" stance.

His policies/actions have been in opposition of US ideals. history. Irony is that he had the (if dangerous) support had he shown studied, reasoned steps to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Address immigration and economic reforms. Due to the "bull in the china shop" approach he will continue to loose support and may well result in a backlash undoing most of his policies/actions. He never was the person competent to address the justified frustration/anger within the American working middle class, he just gave voice to that and used it for his personal benefit.

Understood ... in your imagination. Fact is most supported the idea of deporting the criminals, including gang members and those involved in drugs, violence. The sad way in the approach of indiscriminate sweeps has turned the majority to oppose the WAY in which trump is handling the immigration actions.

Again ...

While I agree with your end result ... damn, I would still want him charged, taken before a judge, sentence handed down. But then I favor some due process as an American.

Note response from "Appletons".

Thought I would add a bit, having just attended yesterday's breakfasT. Overflow crowd. I acknowledge that with so much conversation, I too have to "cup" my ear to better hear. too many "Newcomers" for us to handle at the "Newcomers Table" so some did not have the opportunity to ask question. (Yesterday, an Irishman, Welshman, 2 Yanks at my end more at Ava's end). Why so many yesterday? I have no idea ... a breakfast or two ago there was plenty of room. Anyway, suggest going on the Chiang Mai Expats Club website and make the reservation ahead of the breakfasts. Also note the general meet-ups once a moth at Duangtawan Hotel.

I cannot speak to the case cited in the article. I started visiting Thailand in 2009 and retired here in 2011. I am a foot massage addict ... so find it very relaxing. Here in Chiang Mai I regularly pay 200 baht and add a 40 baht tip. Ah, it is rough living life in a lower cost country since I cannot afford a working middle class retirement in the USA but ... well, some of us will just have to suffer through. Reinforces my acceptance that there might be something to the karma idea ...

I actually sympathize having once, with an ex, we spent almost a week inside recovering fro excessive sun in Florida. Growing up close to the New Jersey shore, we would lay out in the sun a good deal. I recall getting a good dark tan. Now at 78, just had another session getting the skin damage spots removed by laser ... again.

Did mine at the local branch as I was adding another account to my mobile app earlier in June.

And yet, as Americans we did have USAID lessening the number that died on their watch. Under the trump regime ... like you say millions more die ...

Tug, I don't think all of them are purposely wanting to be cruel. They are just self consumed by their economic squeeze and thus do not care about anything or anybody outside of their own interests. Explains a lot about the current state of US politics.

Just won 2000 baht last month ... wait, what? Oh, yes the Thai Wife collected the winnings. I gave her 1000 baht and my stepdaughter 1000 baht. Done a dusted = two happy girls.

I have previously been informed that both "Democrats Abroad" and "American Citizens Abroad' have been lobbying Congress on this and other Expat taxation concerns.

I am in Chiang Mai. Both myself and my Aussie friend had Wills drawn up (both English and Thai translation included) addressing only Thailand holdings (cost 7000 baht). Please understand that there is more to it than just the Will document. An Executor of the Will needs to get permission from the person's Embassy to take control of the body and carry out the needed service for the remains. They may need to contact the next of kin in the home country. Then the Executor needs to go to Provincial Court to be officially appointed Executor. Only after the Court document is in hand will the bank be allowed to access the funds legally. My friend passed in December last and all would be wrapped up but he owned his Condo so I am now dealing with getting it ready for sale. No complications just dealing with the legal needs so keep this in mind.

A misdemeanor if found guilty as a result of due process. What trump is doing is trying to twist his stating that he was going after "criminals" to include all illegals and even those in process of hearings as all being "criminals" thus justifying the ICE indiscriminate "sweeps" to meet deportation number goals. I certainly agree immigration needs Congressional legislation to address and that both parties have kicked the can down the road for decades. Currently the Republicans hot the majority in the House, the Senate and hold the White House. A call for legislation in Congress or from trump? ... crickets.

As if the citizen elected government party has a direct bearing. These things sadly happen in all large cities ... Oh, I forgot who your were addressing with your comment ...

Approaching 14 years retired here in Chiang Mai. I suppose I am protected from some oversharing due to having a dedicated Thai Wife and Stepdaughter. Ability with a few words in Thai with the smile helps. Recently visiting a Nat'l Park = Thai price for the 3 of us (yes, we all are aware this varies widely).

I cannot laugh at the result but agree, Frank. I did not vote for Clinton. I voted for Biden on the same reasoning that I had voted for Bush Sr. ... both should have been knowledgeable on the basis of long resume.

Good to know that the USA and Thailand have the same country historical culture/law.

We both are aware that trump has redefined "criminal" to include anyone entering the country without proper authorization ... including those applying for asylum and those awaiting processing hearings. "Detain" them all ... let god sort them out (to use a worn military mindset phrase).

And after getting smacked across the head with the results, they will mumble ... I didn't know this would be the result. Sadly, far too many lack critical thinking skills and are motivated by blind emotional responses.

Will just be added to the growing list with Congress doing nothing if the action does not, in fact, get more complicated. I have to admit mixed thinking, a sad result of recognizing validity to arguments for and against.

US military dependents were advised to move away from some bases already so a heightened state of alert certainly.

Not at all surprising as he is an American for we are indeed a people of many countries, races. Being a retired Professor Emeritus of History, I spend a good deal of time on my genealogy. The tree is of interest to me to know where my DNA was at different historical periods.