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Just recently was hearing that Trump is going to allow farmers to vouch for migrants (even if undocumented) to be able to stay and work on the farm. He (Trump) was referring to the farmers in Iowa but (I'm guessing) should probably be extended to other areas. They (government) are working on the details as per Trump.

Banking is getting tighter/more restrictive. I've had similar problems with accessing USA bank from Thailand. I have to use a VPN located in USA and if OTP is necessary it needs to go to a USA number. You may want to consider using a VPN located in Thailand and have the ability to receive an OTP to the registered Thai number (which I'm guessing will require you to have roaming). Good luck. I've always considered banking/financials is a moving target, just when you have it all figured out, they will change something.

I think a 3rd (new) party is really the only option at this point. The lefty Democratics are nothing more than a dumpster fire now. They pushed agendas that very few people could stomach and all they're silly tactics are backfiring. Hopefully if, if a new party emerges, it will have some common sense, which the current Democratic party seems to have little or none of.

Sounds like online prostitution to me.

I think these wishy-washy policies (of the Thai government) will only put off many foreign investors in the future. You reap what you sow.

Don't use any of the so-called wallets as I've never had the need. Use a credit card for hotels and hospitals and some restaurants as the price is the same and no extra cc fees. I've never seen anywhere that won't take cash. Used a bank transfer with a QR code a few times. As far as I'm concerned, the less apps that have my financial info the better.

Well, let's face it: getting kidnapped to go work in a scam center just isn't as much fun as it used to be.

I paid almost the same here (20,000) in Pattaya. Had 2 bumps on my back removed (one cancerous & one not) and used the spray nitrogen on my head. The bumps went to pathology and was given the all clear. Cost included a couple of follow up appointments. Luckily I have insurance that will pay the majority of cost.

Thailand is listed as Level 1 with risk: Exercise normal precaution with higher security risk areas. That is from US dept of State/travel advisories.

I'm guessing that getting kidnapped isn't on the Chinese bucket list.

Failure to meet security requirements, according to the article.

"Wales online" claims he was violently attached. Source of info not given. Also stated he had epilepsy which makes me wonder (if true) why he would travel without insurance.

Trump could have used the Insurrection Act (which authorized him), but he didn't too. He simply invoked Title 10 authority (to protect federal personnel and property). I'm tired of doing research for you. Either you think you are entitled or as I said before, "stunningly stupid" or maybe just too lazy. This research only takes 10-15 seconds to do, but in your case maybe longer since I'm guessing you can only type with one finger.

Insurrection act (10 U.S. code 251-255). Are you that F*ing lazy that you can't do your own research? This is why James Carville described lefties as stunning stupid.

Assistance from the State was requested but refused. Trump stepped in.

Democrats (lefties) always seem to be on wrong side of the law. Someone else said it best: "The Democrats haven't been this angry since Lincoln freed their slaves"

I have no idea how the negotiations with Communist China will end up but the deal he made with the President of El Salvadore was F***g Priceless. Those gangbanger vermin got the treatment they deserved. Great negotiating by Trump! Of course, the lefties will always disagree but who cares!

When I first came to Thailand, I shared a house with a friend who would get water from those public machines. After drinking his coffee made with the water machine water, I would have a lot of issues with diarrhea but when I quit drinking the coffee it all went away (no more diarrhea). Oddly it didn't seem to affect my friend, but he was taking a lot of meds for various ailments. I now use a water machine and have water delivered. They come once a week and replace the empty (18 liter) bottles that has the fee underneath.

After going thru 4 or 5 office chairs that would eventually break down and have to be replaced, I bought an Anda Seat about 5 years ago. They are actually considered a gaming chair. It's still as good as the 1st day I used it. More expensive than the typical office chairs but as far as I'm concerned, it was the best money I ever spent. You can find them in stores such as Central or Power Buy to see if you like.

My experience with Thais paying back loans to foreigners has always been bad. The odds of you being paid back are slim and none or numerically 1 in 3 million.

No. I can't stop laughing at them long enough

You can shop at local markets or eat at the outdoor Thai restaurants and live dirt cheap. Personally I'd rather not eat outside with the heat and the flies so I simply pay the extra for air conditioning. It's all about choices.

As soon Trump gets mentioned the lefties set off my car alarm with their BS.

Yes. Thank you pointing out and confirming exactly what I was talking about in the first place which was lefty use of far right

Not to be confused with the left's venomous posting history towards Trump.