curtklay

Thank you, sunnyJim5!

Where are you, Ubonjoe?

I was hoping for a definitive answer from an expert.

Send him a PM then.

Also why don't you know the regulations of the country you wish to dwell in,seems a bit silly to me.

If you know the answer, why don't you enlighten me. All I have found is conflicting information.

The back up singer/musician on the Tom Petty clip is Scott Thurston, a long time cohort of Jackson Browne, and now a member of The Heartbreakers.

Thurston is a 5 star singer, multi-talented musician, and songwriter.

Kudos to Sipi for taking notice of him.

Where are you, Ubonjoe?

I was hoping for a definitive answer from an expert.

OMG!! You mean those 90 baht notes in my wallet are fake??

A poor black girl made good buys herself a (farmed) fur coat as a treat in her twilight years.

What is so wrong with that?

There's nothing wrong with that...except it's probably a fairy tale.

I'd be willing to bet the coat was loaned to the TV Production Company by the furrier in exchange for a credit at the end of the show, and possibly some PR at The Kennedy Center. It's a common practice with all those diamonds the stars wear at awards shows. The retailers are more than happy to loan out jewelry in exchange for free advertising that would cost a fortune. You will notice she removes the coat and drops it on the floor toward the end of the song. All choreographed for a dramatic effect. She wasn't wearing it because she was cold, and she didn't bring her own clothes from home.

It ain't no big deal...just a little crass. But it fit in with all the other glitz and glamour of this type of production. The performance was lovely, and complimented by Carole King pretending she didn't know Aretha was going to sing it. Sorry to burst any bubbles, but as the composer, King would have to grant permission to do the song in advance on TV. A good show, non the less.

I speak from experience in the industry when I tell you that everything is planned out for such a huge production. The main goal is to keep you watching. Nothing is left to chance.

I need a little clarity, please.

I will be renewing my US passport this month because they advise renewing 6 months before expiration. Current passport will expire in August.

I have a "Non-Imm type O visa" and am on an "extension of stay due to retirement" valid until July. Also have re-entry permit valid until July.

I do my 90 day reports by mail, with the next one due in April.

My question is, do I have to make a special trip to Immigration to transfer stamps from old passport to new, or can I just wait until I go to renew my extension in June?

Can I use my old passport number on the next 90 report? (mail in)

If I travel before June, can I just carry both passports?

It would be nice not to have to make the 2 hour drive twice during the next 6 months.

I'm crying over that disgusting fur coat.

You know for a fact that it's real fur? Funny, most people would be too engrossed in the music. More talent in their little fingers than you'll ever have.

Actually, yes I do know that the coat is real mink from Marc Kaufman Furs in New York. Do you really think that Aretha Franklin would appear at The Kennedy Center Honors in a floor length fake fur?

And don't think most people were so engrossed in the song, that they didn't notice the coat. Read the media reviews. The coat was as much a part of the production as the music was. Why do you think it's called "show business"?

However, I will concede that Aretha and Carole King have more talent than moi.

Chiang Mai's attraction is what it used to be. Even as recently as 5 years ago, it had all the livability it was touted to have. But it has changed dramatically due to everyone wanting those qualities. Now it's just another overcrowded big city with all the same problems; pollution, traffic, crime, and unfriendly people. It still has it's good points, but they keep getting harder to find.

I'm crying over that disgusting fur coat.

"low grade improperly cured".

"suspected major pot dealer".

Must have been the pink headband that gave him away.

Just when you think they've hit the peak of ridiculous...

Thats true T.A. posts in many forums but i only understand the Car Ones.

I rarely understand any of his posts, cars or not.

There is nothing normal about Thai women...or any women for that matter.

Well, thanks a pile, Mr. PM.

As others have said, pronounce it "Sentran" and they will immediately know what you mean.

The MK billing procedure is quite weird. Unless you keep your own tab on what you order, it's impossible to know if they make an "error" on that hand-held machine.

I have also been told that they add an automatic 15% gratuity to your bill, although I've never been able to confirm that.

But the duck is good!

Assuming you mean "tramadol", what brings you to that assumption?

Chaeson Waterfall. Lampang

Gotta admit, the MK duck is pretty darn good.

Quick-Fire is your best bet. Can even do custom made models. Talk to Doc.

How I ran from the last nutjob I lived with ........

Wait for her to visit her parents, or take a trip with her friends.

Make sure you have an excuse not to go.

Move to another town the moment she leaves.

Change your phone number.

PS

This is entirely normal behavior for about 50% of Thai ladies.

2 out of 3 of mine were like this.

Your usual compassion and understanding is truly overwhelming.

Who designed those hideous T-shirts?

Just came back from there, but we stayed in Lampang. Very nice park; private hot tubs, massages, lots of waterfalls and pretty scenery. You can feed the fish in the pools below the waterfalls.

What is the cop second from left doing? Taking a leak?