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Not my circus, not my monkeys but 43 billion baht economic interests? TIT, money talks ... no body walks.

Here in Chiang Mai, I am usually waived through. Perhaps the officer recognized me as I am usually on the motorbike with my Thai wife and we always wear helmets. When I am pulled over at the traffic check point, I show my Thai License, the tax sticker is clearly visible. The officer, thanks me, gives me a smile and waves me on. Experiences vary.

Agreed. In a few minutes, I will check but … don’t think so.

Agreed but the girls like the feeling … so I have been told by a friend. Ha!

Not good timing for anyone to come to Chiang Mai. Especially an older man with heart issues.

I only add my observation at the check out. Most folks I see with their phone out are clicking through the steps to direct pay the bill. As for my phone out during check out? I am accessing the discount coupons sent to me by the store …

It is being covered in the USA as the House of Representatives just passed a Bill to demand that the company be sold to someone not tied to the CCP. There are arguments weighing out privacy concerns, control over gathering of personal data (a larger question than just this one company), “national security” concerns … and not a small amount of irony, in that there are several governments that have laws which would allow them access to private data. This latter point, usually but not always requiring some independent court action approval. It will be interesting for me to follow. Thing is with China, they are in the process of gathering huge amounts of data in order to give each individual a social rating … the result of which will be used for accessing government benefits … reasonable or just a control mechanism?

Agreed. Cheapest 1 hour price I have seen in Chiang Mai is 150 baht. Usual price 200 baht ... and up from there in the tourist areas.

One year after getting county government approval. Two years if living separate without first getting county approval?

Agreed. This is why I am so appreciative of getting Steve Yarold's weekly posting of upcoming events in Chiang Mai. A great idea for Thai Tourism ... publicly available list, regularly updated ... in English and Thai.

I have been retired in Chiang Mai for going on 13 years but have always used an agency as they know any local immigration twists and turns and the personalities at Immigration. No issues with qualifications, only for ease. The last house I rented, I had a 3 years lease agreement. We stayed 5 years, never bothering to update the agreement ... it was never questioned by Immigration as the address remained the same and they already had the owners ID, etc. just passing on my experience as a thought ... maybe not need for TM30 update?

I can envision income deposits to bank automatically. Same with PEA bill deducted automatically. don't know, just speculating.

Certainly not reflecting: Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action ...

Thanks for posting the web link to the article. I would not otherwise sought it out. I read the article and liked its balance.

Nearsighted and glasses since 5th grade. Loner story, short. Recommend going to Rutnin Eye hospital, Asoke and Montri. All they do is eyes. 2017, had my natural lens replaced with prescription lens. Yeah ! Glasses only for reading, computer distance. Only issue now is that, as we age, the "floaters" appear.

No. And I have so informed my Thai Wife and Thai Stepdaughter. She will receive only the remainder of what I bring to Thailand. Hopefully, I will be able to rebuild savings as I just spent down nearly 1 million on the purchase of our home (yes, in her name).

I have not read through the comments. My first reaction, having lived in Thailand going on 13 years is that there is a substantial difference between western nations and Thailand as regards slander/libel law. In the west ... if I call someone a thief and they are, in fact a thief, the person cannot charge me with slander/ libel. Here if you state or print that a business or person has done something, even if true ... you can be sued for damages (yes, sometimes cited as loss of face). In my experience, I vote with my feet, never dealing with that business again and, in private, would warn folks off out of regard for others.

2017 Rutnin Eye Hospital, Bangkok. First eye was done on a Monday. I was staying at a hotel a short walk from hospital so stayed there and returned Wednesday for the second eye. Again, walked back the same day to the hotel. Following day, back to Chiang Mai.

I used Chiang Mai Removals 3 times for whole house moves here in Chiang Mai. All packed with lots of bubble wrap, boxes, padding in trucks, longest move about 12 Km. Nothing broken. Just my experience.

Obviously, he is not a student of history. Oh, Republicans can make a factual claim as to the Civil War Era but today’s Republican Party is not Lincoln’s Republican Party. And social change fought for by Republicans? This is why some folks do not want history taught, so they can try to convince you of their wishful thinking. Nope, not going to take my time to list the social advances fought against by Republicans …. But I will affirm as an Emeritus Professor of History.

My mind asked the question whether he might be thinking he would be safer in jail than risk Thai citizen retribution by vigilante action?

With our current AQI readings, an oxygen bottle is recommended for all. Sad ... In good conscience, health wise, I could not recommend anyone visiting Chiang Mai currently.

My issue was often the surface on which I used the mouse. Just a thought.

Yes, I had flashing lights appearing from the get go in coming to Thailand on a one way ticket … no doubt, we are not given the complete story. As written, I cannot understand how it would be possible.

Agreed. A bit more, in the interest of full disclosure. Retirement included a policy which will pay up to $5K a year if outside the USA. I had a heart attack here in 2015, they paid the $5K and I had to eat the remaining $6K.