The book was fantastic. It really captured the mood of being in Thailand in the early 1990s. 

There are some very knowledgeable and helpful people in this group. I’m very grateful for the advice I have received from them. Quite literally life changing advice. Of course there are the negative and sarcastic individuals here. What they post is more about them than you. Best to ignore unpleasant people. My tactic is to raise the bar by asking, “If you’re going to be sarcastic, you best be funny”, when I ask questions on Facebook. The results have been really enjoyable! Anyway, focus on the good people and best of luck to you, Julie.

@Mike *********

That would cut my electric bill in half! Genius!

It was emotionally taxing, as well as rewarding working with the children. I suppose I’ll do that sort of volunteering again in retirement.

Back in the 1990s, I worked in a home for children in Bangkok abandoned by HIV+ parents. I can’t imagine the process is any less complicated today as it was then. From what I witnessed, it is more complicated than immigration and you are at the mercy of the official interviewing you. My recommendation is you consult with a lawyer. Best of luck to you.

It’s heavy but, we are moving it to the garden of our new house. In the meantime, I am trying to identify it in case it has some historical value.

Google is mostly bringing up Mayan and Olmec carvings from Mexico.

Just did a quick search. Seems you don’t have a valid drivers license. If you live in Thailand, get a local license. If you are visiting, get one through AAA next trip. In the meantime, pay the fine, make the problem go away. Best of luck to you, Brian.

@Jo *********

probably the most honest name for a social media platform ever…

The Thai consulate in Los Angeles is pretty efficient. You can start the process online with a U.S. address.