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Get Trump involved, then Bobs your Uncle!!

The Gynecology experts especially .. LOL!!

Wearing that pin was a major slap in the face! And then pointing at it while giving Vlad the stare down! Wow you've got balls Bob!

Hell, I became an expat and hadn't even left the country 12 years ago. It is a badge of honor I have self imposed.

Yes, it is extremely important to figure out what classifies you as an expat. Not doing so would have certain dire repercussions.

Rarely happens and I'd like to think I'm not easily fooled. Anyways with AI and Google search at your fingertips fact checking is a snap!

Yea, it's been eating at me for years!! Pattaya: A narcissists paradise! I've finally found a place where they recognize just how important I am! These girls really get me!

How many times have you ran into these self appointed experts on virtually every topic under the sun? To me it could be a daily occurrence in the many beer bars. Sometimes I think to myself that the crack pots I run into have finally found a place where people understand just how important they think they are. Just look for the ever nodding Thai girlfriends! It's a running joke amongst the more grounded and rational individuals I've met. A constant source of free entertainment. Much of it on this board!

literal nonsense. Doesn't make sense.

Ask him if he's been encouraged to go to AA or NA there at the house. Has he been told to continue to go to AA or NA meetings after treatment? I know this place, I'm fairly certain they still have AA and NA meetings at the facility. I had been a guest speaker for the in house AA meeting about 5 years ago. A word of caution. One month of not drinking does not guarantee he will stay sober. That is why most all rehabs tell clients to go to AA or NA after "treatment. You are going to see a big change in man if he's now sober for one month, especially if he was a long term alcohol abuser. This will be the "transformation" you have observed. But, again, that doesn't mean he's "cured". It does not guarantee he will stay sober and stopped. Please encourage him to attend AA meetings and do the program of AA for long term recovery from alcoholism.

Is that all you're going to post? Would you care to support your two word post with some informative information about how my post is "utter nonsense" ? You had posted asking for help. I gave my opinion as a drug addict and alcoholic with 32 years recovery. I have helped literally over 100 men recover from alcoholism in my 32 years and all got long term recovery from AA. Most all rehab centers have AA and NA meetings and urge attendance and practice of NA or AA after the typical 30 to 90 day "treatment". I have been asked into Hope House as a guest speaker and have helped 2 men who have "graduated" from Hope House do the program of AA after they left. A word of advice. Think before you make off the cuff conclusions. Otherwise you'll just expose your ignorance.

I hope you are right. It would certainly be good to make it a lot harder for people with less than ethical means of support to enter and take root.

Yea, but no more quick money. I'm not sure anyone in charge is really thinking even 5 years ahead. Quick money.. seems to be the mindset of a lot of the locals. Quick money grab with no thoughts long term. Many of the latest developments make Thailand less and less attractive to me for long stay living. I pine for even 2012-2018.. those were good years for me there. Now it's not fun anymore. Too crowded with tourists in the places where I lived.

Since when did they resurrect Michael Jackson? Has he been hiding in Pattaya? I guess he got caught doing his thing here in Thailand and they finally nabbed him. Maybe he couldn't resist the lure of Tik Tok LOL!! It's a shame Thailand attracts so many low life's. It seems to be a haven for online gambling, drug and human traffickers and scam call centers.

Who's going to Thailand to spend $250 USD a day for "quality" food and drink. For the regular Thai that's a months salary!! Somebody is dreaming

As is usual YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY in all business done in Thailand. One of the downsides to long term staying. I'll start complaining when they drop some bomb that existing accounts may be frozen if the holder doesn't make a regular report, deposit, withdrawal or stool sample. One things for certain. Things will continue to change and not in favor on the long stay expat. Has there been any good news lately concerning expats wishing long stay in LOS? I've not seen it.

I said retirement VISA --- extensions are not done at desk 5 Soi 5 immigration. Also I have not lived in country contiguously for 12 years. I can see why you might need an agent.

The Dragon lady at desk 5 Jomtien gave me a hard time once but I have made 2 retirement visas with her in the last 6 years and didn't need to give her any money under the table. Either way, one has to fill out forms. All the forms you need are in English. They are the same anywhere you go. I call BS. No way you did not fill out any forms. You can do it straight up and save the 19k Baht. Not a big deal unless you are too lazy to spend an hour doing the paper work. I REFUSE to do immigration business with an agent and I don't dare bribe an immigration official. It can be done straight up. I've done 5 over 12 years by myself. The rest of the punters can waste their money and be forced to use an agent for their immigration business. I"m not unhappy they are cracking down foreigners doing banking in country. There are way to many scumbags abusing Thailand for scams and crime. I have had both my Baht and Foreign currency account for about 12 years now. I don't dare close the accounts now as it is very convenient to have them for bringing money into country, immigration and getting cash when I need it.

Is the world also flat? USA didn't land on the moon? Trump didn't lose the 2020 election? LOL!!!

Who is finding this to cause widespread frustration? Perhaps only those how have NO CONSIDERATION for Thai people and their culture. A lot of Thais like this day off to practice religious traditions of merit making and visiting the temple. Who is frustrated about 1 day of not being able to drink at a bar or restaurant? I don't get it. No big deal to me.

"Tikhomirova is alleged to be sharing her cell with more hardened criminals, a situation that has raised alarms among human rights advocates." And we all know Russia is at the leading edge of human rights initiatives ... ah oh wait a minute now.. exactly what human rights advocates are raising alarms?

Ouch, me thinks Trump winning presidency and putting together a wacky administration seems to have given all the crazies a license to "come out" and show their true colors. Scary...

Wait, isn't Pattaya supposed to be the "sun drenched haven" ?? Thaksin should read the news more often.

This is has got to be close to a daily occurrence in Pattaya. Slow thinking and disgruntled punters get pissed out of their mind and cause trouble. Seems this never get's old to comment on 🙂 Move along, another in the endless parade of sots making their way to the join the dregs of the earth.

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