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I got mine in June. Haven't gotten another so I assume they received my reply. I'll find out for certain next year.

I always use registered mail

Here's an update. Photos from this morning. A quiet Sunday morning Site of the legendary Cheap Charlies Bar, a Bangkok institution for decades. Now the entire cul de sac is being cleared for more luxury condos. El Gaucho Steakhouse has moved further down the Soi. Starbucks has arrived, there goes the neighborhood. Even the BJ Bar is gone now. Site of the former Q Bar Insanity Disco and V8 Diner moved in to compensate for closure of Climax Disco, occupying the spot previously used by the St. Regis. Not my car Kazbar killed off by sishta ban and Coyote Mex also gone Still some old reliables More burger options with Daniel Thaiger Another luxury condo going in on the site of the old Federal Hotel

The difference between a lawyer and a hooker is that the lawyer will do anything for money.

It was the hippies and the black panthers

Looks like vandalism

I went to the Big Auto Sale at BITEC today. Unfortunately, no sexy car wash, just a band. How would you like it if someone poured watercolors all over your new Jaguar? Only saw one other farang but there were other strange creatures ...and, of course, beauty queens

The Lek breakfast buffet cost 70 baht in 2005. I am positive of that, it was the last time I ate there.

Although his cause was just...he hurt the game and deserves to be out of the league.

My team is ready

I shot some video, too. They streamed live video on facebook from inside the car.

More cleavage at this years show

BTW, I received this year's 'heartbeat' letter today. Supposedly, if they don't hear from you they will send a second letter in 90 days before cutting you off.

Very dangerous. Young women sexually assault you and take your money.

I agree that you wouldn't want to go there for the food.

I didn't think there was any mongering in MHS, but this sex scandal is currently shocking the community http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30314371

I was on Walking Street until 3 AM this morning, completely missed this.

More Harleys

The "city of three mists" in the northwest corner of Thailand, capital of the province. Remote and mountainous, nestled in a narrow valley just a few kilometers from the border with Myanmar. About 260 km from Chiang Mai, 5.5 hours by minibus because of the 1,864 curves in the road. Pai lies about halfway and draws most of the tourists, making Mae Hong Son an excellent destination to escape the hordes. Temperatures ranged from an afternoon high of 37 to an evening low of 15. ARRIVAL I didn't care to spend 5.5 hours (each way) on a minibus, so I took the Bangkok Air prop plane from Chiang Mai, a 30 minute flight. Fares will remain competitive as long as more than one airline services the airport. Alternately, Kan Air uses the more modern jet aircraft Stayed at the Panarama Hotel, centrally located, 600 baht during high season, clean but basic. The elderly woman that runs it is very friendly and helpful. Wat Jong Kham Situated on the lake in the middle of town. A helicopter dropped some para-gliders Street vendors appear at sunset as folks gather to picnic or for a leisurely stroll around the lake. Tried a few restaurants on the lake. Sunflower was just OK but the Salween River restaurant, near the police station, was better. Featuring Sham and Burmese food, as well as Thai, I ordered this chicken casserole, portion was more than I could finish, for 70 baht. Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu Towering over the valley, the twin stupas aren't that impressive but do offer some nice views. You can ring the bell without having to buy everyone a round. Su Tong Pae, The Bamboo Bridge About 12 kilometers north of town, a lovely 900 meter bamboo bridge spanning rice paddies, connecting the village of Ban Kung Mai Sak with temple Wat Pu Sama. There's actually two bridges, one for just crossing the river This couple caught out in the sun too long Some other interesting characters about Nightlife The Crossroads biker bar stays open "late" (i.e. midnight). At the town's busiest intersection, by 11 PM there's vehicle every 3-4 minutes. Two hot young farang women were leaving just as I was arriving, noticed them earlier by the lake, slamming down large bottles of Chang. I took a seat at the open air bar and ordered a drink just as one of the girls dropped her pants, squatted, and took a pee in the street. It's not that there wasn't a woman's toilet in the bar, but maybe it was out of order? Next Up: Pai Minibus leaves at noon, 150 baht either to Pai (106 km) or Chiang Mai (260 km). See my Pai picture report. http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/topic/64434-pai/

That's near the Lod Cave, halfway between Pai & Mae Hong Son. I didn't have my own transportation. I brought home a few bags of these

Pai is overridden with backpackers, they're just young people enjoying life in a budget. You can get a dorm room with WiFi for 160 baht and rent a bicycle. Watch for my next pictorial trip report: Mae Hong Son

Pai Canyon, mercury dropped to 12 degrees one night. Hot Springs Lod Cave. You don't see the bats but you can hear them. Coffee in Love Healthy restaurants, bean burger, homemade lasagna I had a few passion fruit daiquiris at the Witching Well

For this visit, I decided to try the night train. First class ticket was 1450, plus an extra 500 for a private berth, not up to Euro standards but still comfortable, although quite cold. Brought my own food, cigars, Jack Daniels, and Bluetooth headphones. The train left Hua Lamphong station at 7:30 PM and took 13 hours. Usually don't sleep well on the train, but there was some nice morning scenery. Revisited the Zoo/Acquarium The koala looked like he had a rough night The orangutan uses the same hair salon as President Trump. Penguins, well dressed Some chow down.... ...others lie around The Khao Soi was delicious Sunday Night Market was packed Live music was alive But bars still close at midnight, here Loi Kroh quickly silences A few miscellaneous

The letter only goes to recipients living abroad.

Besides an annual heartbeat letter telling you your benefits may be discontinued unless you respond, they also send a tax statement. These are the two items I receive through the mail from the SSA.