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Future Uncertain for Retiree Bank Accounts in Thailand
WDSmart replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I currently have three bank accounts: two with one bank and one with another. The rules regarding changing things on them have become more strict now. For example, to get a new bank book, if mine is full, I have to go to the bank, bring my passport, and have my photo taken (again). But other than that, I've had no difficulty maintaining and accessing all three of these accounts. -
Solutions Sought for Dealing with Unruly Tourists in Mae Hong Son
WDSmart replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
The unruly tourists, of course. -
Thailand Faces Surge in Influenza: 100,000 Cases, 9 Deaths
WDSmart replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I hope you're better. I'm feeling much better today, about a week after I came down with the symptoms. -
This a news report about biasedness from the BBC . Biased , favour one side . Did you understand that as being "fair" ? Did you not understand what was written ? Or is it that you don't favour fair reports and you favour reports which are biased to your side ? I think they are "fair" because they report on both sides of the story, not just one (Israeli). Most reports are based on and only favor Israel. An easy way to tell that is to look at what terms they use to describe each side, such as terrorists vs. soldiers and hostages vs. prisoners.
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Solutions Sought for Dealing with Unruly Tourists in Mae Hong Son
WDSmart replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
Round them up, put them in jail, void their visas, and then deport them. -
Bored of Bangkok... Any advice to an alternative place to live?
WDSmart replied to kingofallasians's topic in Bangkok
I advise you to try some other country, any other country... -
Thailand Faces Surge in Influenza: 100,000 Cases, 9 Deaths
WDSmart replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I think I came down with influenza last Tuesday while visiting a hospital for a checkup from a doctor. My symptoms started that night. It's now been a week since then, and I just starting to feel better the last couple of days. I tested myself for COVID-19, but that was negative. This just seems like the "flu" which was fairly common in the USA when I was growing up. I'm going to stay home and isolated until I'm sure all the symptoms have disappeared and for a few days after that. -
I have learned. I don't "thrive" off the "rewards capitalism provided" me. I live modestly and contribute a lot to my community here in Thailand. And, yes, what I do have are the results of my capitalist activities, but I've diminished those long ago. I am not a monk, but I am an avid humanitarian. That's what socialism is all about. To put it simply, "The difference between capitalism and socialism is the first letter of a two-letter word. Capitalists are all about 'me,' and socialists are all about 'we.'"' I'm glad to hear you live "quite selfless." I respect that.
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I don't know why you call me (or anyone else) a "hypocrite" because I admit I've made some poor choices and committed errors during my life, but now I say I've learned from those and encourage others not to make the same mistakes. And I will say that even now, I realize I will continue to make some poor choices and continue to learn from them. So, if you think those tourists in Pai are doing Pai, Thailand, their home country, or even themselves any good by acting the way they do, then I'd suggest you think about that for a while and, hopefully, learn from it. .
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I take it you have never been a tourist. Great work. I have traveled to many places around the world. Most of that was for work, but I have also been a tourist. In some of those travels, including when I was a tourist, I engaged in activities detrimental to the native culture. I regret those doing those things now. I don't know what "Great work" refers to. Please be more specific.
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USAID: The Big Exposure Reveals...the complete discriminatory and irresponsible actions of the Trump Presidency. 😞
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Credit to Donald Trump, LGBT’ is over. Someone Tell the BBC
WDSmart replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Dear BBC: Getting back to the topic of this forum, LGBT is NOT over. LG (lesbians and gays) are now readily accepted in most places, at least in my home country, the USA. Also, B (bisexuals) are no longer discriminated against. The T (transsexuals) are the hot topic right now, and as far as Q (questioning) goes, that speaks for itself. I (intersex) is someone who has had multiple types of sexual encounters. A (asexual) is also self-explanatory. So, it seems like the only one that is really the one that Trump and his supporters are attacking is T (transexuals). You can read more about all these here: LGBTQIA+ Meaning of Each Letter - Parade -
Is It Just Me, Or Are Thai Staff Getting Ruder By The Day?
WDSmart replied to SoCal1990's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Your experience sounds very bad, but I've never had any problems like this. Of course, I usually eat Thai food, not Farang food, and I usually go back to the same places I've been before. Anyway, I hope you are treated better next time. -
Is It Just Me, Or Are Thai Staff Getting Ruder By The Day?
WDSmart replied to SoCal1990's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Your experience sounds very bad, but I've never had any problems like this. Of course, I usually eat Thai food, not Farang food, and I usually go back to the same places I've been before. Anyway, I hope you are treated better next time. -
By "doing it online" I mean I filled out and submitted all the applications online - although I might have had to fax them. I don't remember. Anyway, yes, you do have to eventually send in your old passport and receive your new one by mail.
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Credit to Donald Trump, LGBT’ is over. Someone Tell the BBC
WDSmart replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Lexi Thompson, from all I can gather on the Internet, is a biological woman and is not LGBTQIA+ since she is married to someone who appears to be a biological man. So, why is she allowed to compete in what is usually assumed to be a man's league? And if she can do that, why can't a biological man compete in what is traditionally thought to be a women's league? Is it because people like you believe that most women are inferior to men?