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Unfortunately, I could never take any photos of them. They are often far away from my position(over 50m away on the wire). Or run away so fast when they notice I am nearby(outside my window). Thanks for sharing the image you captured. When I have some luck, I will, too.

Only in the highland of CNX? While I spot them each day near my apartment(in the old city area). And lot of trees around here. Maybe different story in the area without it.

If you are budget-minded expat, advisable to go to public university hospital in case of sickness. Their doctors always speak good English(many of them studied in US sometime after they were qualified here). And their ER's triage is fast and accurate. When I fell Vestibular neuritis a few years ago, I went to pubic medical center located near Chiang Mai old city area. And their treatment only costed me B600 or so. B600-, around U$20.

I still enjoy all of what you mentioned. Regarding car prices here. it has always been high(compared other things Thais daily use). As Thai govt imposes nearly 200% of import duty.

My breakfast today. Bread porridge. Ingredients: White bread, chicken mince, garlic shoots, onion, pumpkin, potato, and deep fried bean curds(from local market), milk, and water. Pumpkin are under water and cannot be seen this time. Seasonings: Chicken and bonito stocks, grated ginger, soy, oyster, and fish sauce.

You mean this? I have never seen this kind of creature myself though. What I often see this is this.

Unsure about other areas. But in Chiang Mai, I very often see squirrels running around wires and treetops while in town. Even near my windows. Once, I even encountered them in less than 5 feet from my room while at home. They came to feed on some palm tree(in the yard of adjoining tourist hotel) fruit for breakfast. To my regret, they quickly dashed away when I readied my camera for some photos.

Regarding size of the wallet and marriage things you mentioned, let me share something I have witnessed more than a decade ago(while I was still repeatedly applying for tourist visa in Vientiane, Lao capital). In Nongkai, I met a man who self-claimed "poverty stricken" painter living in the Isaan region. He also added he can only eat twice a day as he is constantly short of money. He was also travelling to Lao for Thai visa(at the expense of his supporter, kind and generous enough to cover all the costs involved). Still, he said he has been in a de facto husband and wife relationship with a Thai woman(whose family is living on farming in rural Thailand). That poor artist was an Asian man in his 50s. And he looked less than 5 feet.

Hi, I quite liked the last line of your post; Nice to be here. That is something I constantly feel, really. Ever since my settlement in this kingdom. Happy to: Hear the bird chirp in the morning. See a wild squirrel running around on the telephone wires. Clouds move in the sky. A little gecko skates on the wall of my apartment room. Around myself, almost anything and everything look fresh and truly alive. Whatever time passed; I never get tired of them. Simply enjoy living here. No special events needed/expected. That is one thing I like best about this place. Thank your posting some positively inspirational words. Wish you have another good day.

Young man's death looks tragic. But I don't call it Misery. At least, he died while pursing his keen interest. And he actually once stood on the stage he dreamed of. This way, he could well accept own fate; dying for something he really loved, I presume. Not like being wasted in the senseless war he doesn't believe in. All deaths aren't equal...

Regarding Thai kick boxing, it didn't start as the sport in the first place. Created as the Art of Killing for warzone combat. As Thailand has had the long history of territorial disputes with the neighboring countries(e.g. Burma) in old time.

If it is about the fake medicine, their charge may not be as serious as the illegal narcotics. But whatever they are prosecuted for in such a case, the same hellish state of their prison. That is one thing pretty sure about...

Online 90-day report. It never worked with me either, for the unknown reasons. Thailand's Digital Farce; lacking versatility(no constant same results whoever used it).

Their digital failure. Similar expected in case of their Newly Introduced Online(paperless) Arrival Card, they say they will start to use in this May. Thai bureaucrats is often incapable of maintaining their online service.

They seem to be rather "lucky". As they don't have to go to Thai jail.

Medication version of Pirate Copy.

Are they likely to be promptly deported, instead of prosecuted and jailed here?

Regarding Burmese, they are often Thai Yai(AKA Shan people). My apartment's landlord used to hire some of these people as janitors, more than 15 years ago.

Xanax: Often used to relieve depression and anxiety.

Yesterday, I looked for any support movement(sending donation to the remaining family members of the construction workers killed by the fallen building). I tried both in English and Thai(using google translate). But couldn't find any. Those people working at the construction sites, are often migrant workers(from the Isaan region of this kingdom). Due to the lack of employment opportunities back home, they are forced to come to bigger cities like BKK. Fast and shiny BTS and subway trains in the capital of this kingdom, all built by the hard work of such people(I have seen BTS under construction, during my first visit to Thailand in 98). They are mass of the nameless heroes of the nations while they are not treated well.

Just like the time of typhoon back in 08. That dictator rejected all of the aid offers(other than from the ASEAN member states). Groundlessly possessed with the fear(the free world might invade their country taking advantage of the chaos). At that time, part of the US 7th fleet was standing by, near the Andaman Sea, with the sufficient readiness of immediate rescue activities(if requested). They must have made quite a positive difference(if involved in the relief mission). A lot more than poorly equipped ASEAN nations' rescue teams(whose level of readiness is quite low).

I presume survival chance of those who were inside at the time of quake, is extremely slim. Judging from the way that half-built skyscraper crumbled. Very sad indeed while I still pray for some miracles...

They say it will come into effect in less than 2 months time. Still, no clear explanation(not even what website to look at to do it) from any sources. And it is said to involve both govt and private sectors (including airlines, travel agents, and accommodations), according some law firm's Youtube video on this topic. So what will ever happen to the people who couldn't lodge that new paperless arrival card in time? Unable to buy their ticket to depart? Denied boarding at the port of their departure? The worst, most immediate victims: Travelers/expats planning to visit/return to this kingdom around May this year. Absolutely unsure what to do, even unable to book their airline seats. I felt truly lucky that I have been here already, and having no intention of travel abroad this year. Another example of the harm caused by the inept bureaucrats full of Empty Pride. Too eager to jump on something new while often lacking capability to handle it correctly.

"New paperless digital arrival card". Looks like ending up as another mess maker. Will there be a mass deportation of the Just Arrived(who couldn't properly fill out the New Card online)?

I, too, predict in the same way. Will soon fu*k up, and then, Thai bureaucrats realize they were only help creating needless mess. By introducing something they cannot maintain/handle. Their digital failure is already demonstrated by online 90 day report. Works on someone. But doesn't work on someone else. And it never worked on me. And they cannot even pinpoint why it doesn't work. Does Thailand turn away those who couldn't lodge their new paperless arrival card?