ChicagoExpat

So, TomKorat, in the end what happened? I'm also curious about visa agents -- seem like a scam to me, but if anyone has good info on the value they provide, I'd appreciate it.

....and nowhere is the "famous tattoo artist" named.

You say that about everything. But Taiwan says it IS the U.S.'s business. Being Chinese and always promoting the Chinese agenda on this forum, you'd like to force a false, binary choice... but neither you nor your Chinese leaders can do that.

So strange that people get worked up about "The U.S. supports a democratic outcome in this election." I guess if you're for the ruling junta, and truly don't care about democracy, or you are Chinese, this would upset you.

Exactly! We agree on something ????

The U.S. did. And did more than that, it suspended military aid. The interwebs can be your friend if you know how to use them.

You know nothing about me, the media I read, or my education. I'd put my education and understanding of world affairs against yours anytime. Especially because you're either intentionally setting up a straw man or you're just too bad at reading comprehension to accurately comment on what I said. Pretty ironic for someone setting themselves up as a superior intellect here.

All these guys like ThaiFelix supporting China and hating America while comfortably enjoying all that America provides for them. They probably won't live long enough to see in the next 20-30 years what a China dominated world is like, but I wish they would.

Wow. just wow. Deployments of troops in friendly countries is worse than invasions of Ukraine (3x), Moldova, Georgia... China building fake islands to get more territory and actively threaten their neighbors.... Incredible to be an apologist for those countries even if you don't always agree with U.S. actions.

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

You can retain your passport if you request it... Maybe not comment when you don't know, despite being so "civilised"

With many people the answer is "everything"...

Thank goodness some of the embassies are taking a stand against the stupid crap the Thais make us do.

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on a special list! And call the spelling police again on QUAKE THE NEWBIE!!!! EMOJIS and FLAN for EVERYONE!!!!???? ????

We were talking specifically about the Book of Genesis. And I quoted neither that NOR the Bible, as you claimed. And, you are actually trolling me. Again, you're not very good at this. Finally, if you think "Newbie" is some kind of insult, you derive WAY too much importance from having been a member TWO WHOLE YEARS. Golly, what an accomplishment? Hilariously, what EXACT WORD does it say under YOUR name, "quake"? Yes. NEWBIE. Time for some emojis, don't you think? ???????? A bit of advice, "Newbie" -- better to keep silent and be thought an idiot that open your mouth and remove all doubt. As you do over and over again. More emojis!!!! ???????????????? SO EDGY.

I didn't quote the book. I didn't even mention it. You did. You're not very good at this internet thing, are you? Yes, I am new, but I can already see that to be a cool, credible member of this wonderful forum, I need to use emojis. So cutting edge, just like your metaphysics! ????????????

Speaking of BS, I guess someone who can't spell "Genesis" might not be an authority on the subject, especially if GENESIS is not a science book and not purporting to be so. Good luck with YOUR "after life".

Speaking of BS, I guess someone who can't spell "Genesis" might not be an authority on the subject, especially if GENESIS is not a science book and not purporting to be so. Good luck with YOUR "after life".

As have atheists, in the name of atheism.

What happens is what the Good Book says happens...

I wouldn't go with Bangkok Buddy/Tanya -- she screwed over a friend but good.

thanks, I've just heard lots of stories of guys who tried using services that didn't even require showing up (Bangkok Buddy was one, I think -- they ended up holding his passport for something like a year and wouldn't give it back -- he is barred from Thailand for a year)

Sorry, new here... this is going to sound naïve... isn't it a Thai law or regulation that you have to be at the Imm office in person? Otherwise for sure the agent is just bribing someone. I know that's how Thailand works, but seems it entails risk to the customer too. Especially with the Chinese visa scam still being handled.

U.S. Embassy times are now more like 4-6 weeks.... check the website.

U.S. Embassy definitely has stopped. Huge time-waster of a bureaucratic exercise, as the Thai Immi folks can just look at the passports.