ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: SouthRAJ THACKERAY IS A BHAI OR FROM MUMBAI OR WHAT
I think your Caps Lock key is broke.............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2/12/2008 20:20
Asia: East and PacificHonesty, Asia style!

I found that Lek was lying to me. Nothing big and bad, just a LOT of lying. It didn't stop even after we talked it out many times.
So after a couple months I told her it was over. She was crushed, me too. And so was my little boy who loved her dearly and looked to her as his new mom. I just couldn't bring all this deception into our lives so after another lie, I sent the request to cancel to NVC.

That's it folks. No turning back -and I tried everything once she came clean and overcame the lying.

So after ending it and letting go, I talked to a friends who lived there about it. I don't like to impose my personal problems on friends, but wish I would have talked to them first.

They both said that the impulse to avoid conflict and not lose face will cause Thais to lie. They both said that she could have understood that honesty is important, and even felt that she didn't lie. I guess it was a lifelong personal/societal pattern for her. Very hard for her to break it I guess. And I'm her first deep love, committed relationship. She just worked a cashier job 6 days a week to help her mom.

So pain is the touchstone of growth yet again. She was very sad to have hurt me and lost our love. She stopped lying and came clean. The lies seemed sooo silly and needless to me. But maybe it's an Asian thing I just can't fully understand.

Anyone else run into this?



You obviously didn't/don't know the Thai culture too well. It is a cultural thing, not a personal thing. All you can do is stand firm but at the same time be understanding and patient. (This is with any culture other than yours) Saving FACE is a MUST for Thai's, especially from the NE region.

You will have your 10% that are "runners" but overall, they will be loyal to you to the end as long as you reciprocate, it is a two way street. My fiancee and I had some misunderstandings but worked through it. I'm sure we will have even more when she arrives to the states but we both know not to over react and to talk about it.

Chok Dee

Edited by SqdnGuns, 01 July 2007 - 05:15 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-01 17:14:00
Asia: East and PacificBKK Post Office question - $100 fee

She is at the Post Office, and they are telling her that she needs a PIN number to send the $100.

They are telling her

(A) She cannot send USD and must use THB
(B) she needs a password, or PIN number

The first is a surprise, but not a big deal, but I have no idea what the password or PIN number would be, or when it would have been given to me. Can anyone help? thanks!


What is this in reference too??
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-17 00:35:00
Asia: East and PacificThailand Sub-forum

SqdnGuns,

Why is that a problem?

Yodrak

Problem with the vote is is that it's not public, you have no idea who is voting.



Because peeps who could careless about Thailand can stack the vote...........

Edited by SqdnGuns, 27 July 2007 - 09:29 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-27 21:29:00
Asia: East and PacificThailand Sub-forum
Problem with the vote is is that it's not public, you have no idea who is voting. :angry:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 22:27:00
Asia: East and PacificThailand Sub-forum

Jamie,

Very few countries have their own sub-forums - those countries with the most immigration activity. Thailand is way down the list.

For the kinds of things that you are interested in the Thai Falang Board on delphiforums is excellent.
http://www.delphifor...r-faq/index.htm

Yodrak

There are quite a few filers with a fiance(e) in Thailand. I think a sub-forum dedicated to Thailand would be a good idea. We can share stories, advice and ask questions that are specifically geared towards Thailand. Many countries have their own sub-forum. How about us?



According to the immigration timelines, Thailand has had a total of 41 K1 and 9 K3s for the past year...so 50. China's total is 66? Yet they still get a sub-forum? Russia, who has a seperate sub-forum has like 94. Hardly that much immigration activity.


Go get 'em Jamie............. LOL :thumbs: :innocent:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-09 21:13:00
Asia: East and PacificThailand Sub-forum

There are quite a few filers with a fiance(e) in Thailand. I think a sub-forum dedicated to Thailand would be a good idea. We can share stories, advice and ask questions that are specifically geared towards Thailand. Many countries have their own sub-forum. How about us?


I'm in............ :dance:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-08 22:46:00
Asia: East and Pacificairfare from BKK to USA
EVA Air has flights from BKK to LAX for $604, thye don't have any flight all the way to Dulles but I'm sure some of their partner airlines do.

I will be coming back to LAX on Sept 16th on Eva Air, let me know if you need any assistance getting your fiancee throught POE at LAX if she is on the same flight.

BTW, just checked the flt for the 16th and looks like there are only 3 seats left for economy.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 21 July 2007 - 05:51 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-21 17:47:00
Asia: East and PacificInterview Highlights
QUOTE (Jenn3125 @ Sep 4 2007, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you both. I will warn him (when we FINALLY.... it seems like such a long and grulesome process, I suppose I am feeling discouraged...) reach that point. He has been learning English to be able to speak with my family and can hold a basic conversation but not more than that.



Jenn, fix your timeline, please.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-04 00:43:00
Asia: East and PacificRFE?
Right on the frontpage stickied for K-1's, etc.....

http://www.visajourn...?showtopic=4725
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-16 03:39:00
Asia: East and PacificWhat is the weirdest food you ate in SE Asia?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Jan 21 2008, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Jan 20 2008, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Jan 20 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have stomach problems, but I noticed I felt better when eating the foods over in Thailand. As soon as I came back here to the States, I had problems again...all the processed ####### here.



I have Crohn's Disease and the only time I do not have issues with it is when I live abroad. To top it of, the stress you have to deal with here in the States in 10X more than anywhere else......



I think we discussed this at one time before. I have Crohn's as well. Doesn't bother me much, but when it flares up, it sucks.



Yeah, it's a shitty disease..............pun intended.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-22 15:30:00
Asia: East and PacificWhat is the weirdest food you ate in SE Asia?
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Jan 20 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have stomach problems, but I noticed I felt better when eating the foods over in Thailand. As soon as I came back here to the States, I had problems again...all the processed ####### here.



I have Crohn's Disease and the only time I do not have issues with it is when I live abroad. To top it of, the stress you have to deal with here in the States in 10X more than anywhere else......
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-20 22:51:00
Asia: East and PacificWhat is the weirdest food you ate in SE Asia?
Dog in S. Korea, monkey and balut in the Philippines, snake while in Jungle Evasion Survival Training in Okinawa and a whole bunch of different kinds of fried bugs in Thailand.......
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-16 23:59:00
Asia: East and PacificUS to Thailand calling card - best quality

btw, I had skype-in and skype-out. Unless the other end is on a fast internet line it sounds almost inaudible.

ymmv



Perfect if calling their cell phone though..........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-18 00:38:00
Asia: East and PacificUS to Thailand calling card - best quality
I use Skype, a little bit more than a calling card but I have not had any issues with it at all. I also have Skype setup to where I can call a local number that cross ref's my SO's cell phone in Thailand and am only charged the normal Skype fee. It is pretty convenient when i am not near a PC and call call directly from my cell.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-17 21:39:00
Asia: East and PacificWOOOHOOO!!! She got Pink!!!
Congrats!!

Now think twice when creating your subject line for a thread.......... devil.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-31 22:53:00
Asia: East and PacificBirth Certificate Translation
QUOTE (afterforever @ Nov 13 2007, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Nov 10 2007, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That would be pretty cool...though I think if they had not asked for this birth certificate, we would have been approved on the 31st or there abouts. I found someone that will certify the translation...she just needs to scan her Thai bc in and e-mail it to me so I can send it off. From what I understand, anyone can translate it that is fluent in both languages and then sign a statement, but with the way USCIS is, they would probably RFE it again.



From my understanding, the translation must be certified and notorized. Better safe than sorry at this point.
Good luck Jamie.


You are correct.............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-12 23:19:00
Asia: East and PacificBirth Certificate Translation
QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Nov 10 2007, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It took 10 days from the notice (October 31st). My attorney received it on November 9th. Hoping to get everything squared away next week and hopefully an approval the week after.



Jamie, Chok Dee!!

Maybe we will have our NOA2's at the same time and our ladies will have their interviews around the same time.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-10 23:48:00
Asia: East and PacificBirth Certificate Translation
Jamie, did you get my PM?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-10 04:34:00
Asia: East and PacificWhere to get married in Bangkok
You have me so confused................one day it's on, the next it is off............

Take some time to be damn sure m8!!

Chok Dee
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-03 00:37:00
Asia: East and PacificThe Saga of Jeff Savage
When he gets back to the UK, he'll probably get his ####### kicked. At least I hope so...........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2010-07-17 18:58:00
Asia: East and PacificCambodian VJ Thread

Question:

What telco provider(s) does your SO in Cambodia for their cell phone?

Thanks!


I Cant remember. She told me once.....cause I have had so many problems trying to get her with my long distance provider..I will find out again.

Jeff


Thanks Jeff :thumbs:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-08 23:58:00
Asia: East and PacificCambodian VJ Thread
Question:

What telco provider(s) does your SO in Cambodia for their cell phone?

Thanks!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-08 23:08:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanIsn't it ashame that...
I want a refund for all the lottery tickets that I bought and have not won with...... :angry:

A fee is for a service provided whether you are approved or not. Just like taking a drivers license test or testing for MS/Cisco Certification, you pay a fee for the test whether you pass or not.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-17 20:17:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan2008 Povery guidelines
Changes in April..................I think.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-03 23:32:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanhow far can you go?
QUOTE (devils_advocate @ Dec 11 2007, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Destiny @ Dec 11 2007, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Paging Dr. Phil.....we've got a live one here. You're right DA, this woman does need help. It sounds like she is in an abusive relationship; whether it be physically, mentally, or both. How can a marriage be "made in heaven" when only one spouse is benefitting from the relationship?! Marriage is a partnership.




You said it sister good.gif someone needs to get on that website and give her a giant clue!



Here you go, clue her in..........LOL whistling.gif

http://www.nairaland...ic-98635.0.html
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-11 01:53:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanLagos airport issues NEWS ALERT!!
SOURCE??

Edited by Ting Tong Farang, 24 March 2008 - 11:27 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-24 23:27:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHello
UCLA.............no doubt about it!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-01 00:49:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility!!!!
No help for you but we just got ours approved in Thailand, got the call 20 minutes ago. It was expedited and approved in 32 days.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 21 April 2011 - 02:01 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-04-21 01:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFast Question

Silly Question guys. what means NOA And NOA2 ?? thanx alot


Notice of Action??
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-28 23:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshas any body sued USCIS

hi
how does it work to sue USCIS about I-130



If you had a timeline and provided more info, someone might be able to give you an answer.......

But I doubt that you can sue them.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-13 06:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI think of CSC when I hear the song "Hotel California"

Are they ever going to let us leave? lol


On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to stop for the night
There she stood in the doorway;
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself,
’this could be heaven or this could be hell’
Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way
There were voices down the corridor,
I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the hotel california
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the hotel california
Any time of year, you can find it here

Her mind is tiffany-twisted, she got the mercedes bends
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys, that she calls friends
How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat.
Some dance to remember, some dance to forget

So I called up the captain,
’please bring me my wine’
He said, ’we haven’t had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine’
And still those voices are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to hear them say...

Welcome to the hotel california
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
They livin’ it up at the hotel california
What a nice surprise, bring your alibis

Mirrors on the ceiling,
The pink champagne on ice
And she said ’we are all just prisoners here, of our own device’
And in the master’s chambers,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely knives,
But they just can’t kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place I was before
’relax,’ said the night man,
We are programmed to receive.
You can checkout any time you like,
But you can never leave!

Edited by SqdnGuns, 24 July 2007 - 11:09 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-24 23:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch Filers with NO APPROVAL yet.

kalina
we are in same boot too i do not what's going ,people's time line behind us and the got approved(congratulation) but we still waiting



Where's your time line?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-13 06:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer or not
I see no need unless there are some special circumstances in your case.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-19 21:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer or not
I see no need unless there are any special circumstances in your case.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-19 21:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me my I-130 got approved but i got bad news
No comment.............. devil.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-22 00:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshusband in jail/interview
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Dec 4 2007, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Dec 4 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Dec 4 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will give you the 10%. Give me your bank account number and contact informaiton. i will wire the money to your account. Send the informaiton to my private email.
Thanks jest.gif



If you have an extra $2,500 laying around, can I get that in a cashier check?



I'll tell you what.... I have a money order for $5000. I will send it to you. Deposite into your account. All you have to do is send me back $2,500. Then I can help with the bail bond.



LOL.........

Sounds like a Nigerian Scam............... blink.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-04 15:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe've been married for 16yrs....Does this mean I have to go with IR-1/CR-1?
QUOTE (BIGG DADDY @ Mar 27 2008, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone tell me what DCF filing is?


Gogle is awesome:

USCIS + Toronto + DCF

http://www.google.co...amp;btnG=Search

Edited by Ting Tong Farang, 27 March 2008 - 10:25 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-27 22:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS money order
You don't track it unless you sent it certified, you can find out when it has been cashed by checking with the Post Office.

Edited by Ting Tong Farang, 01 April 2008 - 11:51 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-04-01 23:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich to choose, K-3 vs IR-1/CR-1?
Thanks for the input. If I file for the CR-1, I understand that I have to send it in to the Chicago lockbox. Correct? If so, what service center will handle it? Is Vermont still the nightmare it was a few years back?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2010-02-28 20:24:00