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RE - If he was sane and rational, the Police would have arrested him Well, If he was sane and rational should we rather be agree on that this situation would never happened ...

RE - Growing up in the 60's & 70's I honestly can't remember it ever being talked about, although as with sex in general it must have been happening Yes, I did as well grow up in that period, but that it wasn't talked about doesn't mean it did not happen - it happened then as today, but in secret. The good thing for the victims today compared to earlier is that it is far more easy to get help in a early stage as it is more transparency and established crisis centers with professionals trained for the purpose especially in Europe and its progressing both in Asia and Africa. Unfortunately as long as mankind has existed and will continue to exist then abuse will occur with both adults and children despite all precautions we are trying to take ...

RE - Sanook reported on the arrest of an administrator of a closed Line group who was selling pornographic pictures and videos of children. Sadly a never ending story ....

RE - Anyone riding a motorcycle in Thailand should ride at a safe enough speed to avoid ANYTHING unexpected. You should always expect on a general basis that the unexpected can happen - especially in Thailand ...

Could be interesting to know if the u-turn where made where a u-turn is legal, if there were any who came in the wrong direction, who had the right of way and not least if it was any alcohol involved ...

There has never exist any humanity when it comes to visa's anywhere except for those who qualifies for asylum ...

... and the other 3 unnamed passengers without helmets ...?...

RE - Swedish tourist tries to kill himself on the day his visa ran out OMG, I knew it has been a challenging situation in Sweden lately because of their asylum policy, but I didn't know it was so bad ... https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-10-29/swedens-shift-right-has-immigrants-worried

Yes you can: “Under the income requirement, applicants must receive at least B65,000 per month,” Col Acheep explained. As many embassies no longer issue affidavits confirming income, this is no longer required, he said, noting that letters from governments and pension fund providers will be accepted along with other forms of evidence to prove the income pending.'' https://www.thephuketnews.com/holding-the-balance- phuket-immigration-clarifies-new-rules-on-retirement-visas-to-start-march-1-70401.php#qgBqsVHsLejG2iWL.99

Did you also see the tornadoes, the broken infrastructure, the significant criminality, the poor healthcare and the unexciting food prior to move to the Philippines?

RE - PHUKET: Phuket Immigration this week clarified the new rules regarding applications for retirement visas, confirming only one major change: that for those applying using funds in a Thai bank account to support their application, a minimum of B400,000 must be kept in the account throughout the year. It is mainly 3 important details that still is unclear: (1) When you have received your visa and face the first 90 days reporting do you need to take with you bankbook/bank statement to prove that the 800k/thb are still and untouched in your account? (2) Do you then need to do that on every 90 days reporting throughout the year to prove that the balance never is below 400k/thb? RE - Asked what happens to applicants who are discovered next year dipping into the account, bringing the balance below B400,000, Col Acheep said, “Just don’t do it. Keep it at B400,000.” https://www.thephuketnews.com/holding-the-balance- phuket-immigration-clarifies-new-rules-on-retirement-visas-to-start-march-1-70401.php#qgBqsVHsLejG2iWL.99 (3) What will actually happen if the balance goes below 400k/thb - Would you be given a chance in a limited period to make a deposit to meet the requirement or will your visa be immediately cancelled?

RE - this system has never been used before This is where the challenge lies ... I am not a pessimist - rather a realist ... At least no one should take from them that they try, but If it will function (this time) remains to see and on the fool's day we have the answer ...

RE - Actually it is two different systems. Developed by the same source ...

RE - The old system was launched last year but was cancelled after foreign tourists complained it didn’t work properly. RE - From April 1st, it is planned that nationals from Britain and France will also be able to use the service. Based on the historical performance and now planned to commence on the fools day (1st of April) doesn't trig the expectations ....

RE - Sounds a bit risky though that you need to sign a long-term lease when you don't know yet if they will let you stay that long. Also, You can enter into a long lease with a short termination notice ...