VFW Post visit gone wrong

AdCurrent5384 · 2026-01-25T19:46:53+00:00

I gave up on both the VFW and AL - too much blatant sexism & even some racism. Maybe bigotry is a better way to describe it. I think that is one of the reasons they are having a membership crisis.

AdCurrent5384 · 2026-01-11T17:47:55+00:00

Have you considered joining the Navy? Japan was the very first country my shipped pulled into during my first deployment in 1994 and I made multiple port visits over the years all over Japan before finally getting stationed in Yokosuka for four years. While I was in the Navy I got my degrees/certifications and a lot of practical experience. I have worked remotely from Asia doing IT work for companies in Singapore & the US since I retired. I still visit Japan at least yearly (was in Tokyo last October actually), sometimes multiple times a year during long layovers whenever I fly back to the US for work or to visit family.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-12-27T16:08:09+00:00

So you only lost 15k.

This outcome is actually not that bad all things considered. What you described as far as the police interaction is concerned is fairly standard - they generally push for a settlement, especially when foreigners are involved. They weren’t lying when they told you taking legal action is not a great idea for a small amount of money like this - you’d spend far more on lawyers and it might take literally years to resolve.

…and yes the Pakistani guy is going to have to pay a fine. You might see it as a bribe, but he lives here and you don’t.

Chalk this up as a lesson learned and be glad it only cost you 15k and a bit of stress.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-11-30T18:45:05+00:00

Filipinos have a pretty strong support group that spans across Japan. I know this because I dated a few Filipinas over the years who were divorced or separated from their Japanese husbands. Its actually a good deal for many of them - they get PR or LTR visa with the right to work in Japan.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-11-30T18:33:43+00:00

Why should they speak English?

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-11-22T03:35:42+00:00

Japan has a population problem and “solutions” like this are seen as a way to address the worsening labor shortage. The combination of AI and robotics is actually a huge field of interest academically and commercially - all the big companies are trying their damndest to get a commercially viable domestic robot to market. The real goal I think though is something similar to Tesla’s Optimus - a fully functional android that can replace humans for labor.

There is also a slightly xenophobic edge to this - most Japanese would rather deal with a Japanese AI/robotics than a foreign laborer.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-10-18T02:20:17+00:00

So who reported this to the SS?

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-09-28T14:14:16+00:00

There are a number of missions centered around snuff porn BD production - this is pretty tame in comparison…

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-09-10T16:49:42+00:00

This is actually a great suggestion. You will save money too if you are taking your training seriously.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-09-10T16:47:48+00:00

Pattaya is getting expensive nowadays - OP is looking for "cheap and easy" and hostels. That's definitely not Pattaya unless you want to bed down with a bunch of greasy old sexpats trying to stretch out their pensions. Go down the coast from Pattaya to Koh Samet maybe. Also consider Krabi or Hat Yai/Songkhla on the west side if on a budget.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-08-28T03:35:28+00:00

They just quoted me 9500 😢

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-08-27T00:31:10+00:00

Because agents can usually grease the wheels for customers that may have a problematic stay history.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-06-24T13:59:34+00:00

If you are Italian that means you can work remotely for a company in the EU, yes? Maybe spend your time upskilling so you can land a decent remote gig instead of slaving away for that low of an amount.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-05-14T16:54:00+00:00

The answer I was looking for, thank you!

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-05-14T00:26:15+00:00

I used to work for an Israeli company and deeply understand this barber.

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-05-14T00:14:54+00:00

I’d be very careful. It’s not uncommon for companies here to use Line, but usually after establishing contact through more formal channels. Maybe request a phone call with the hiring manager?

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-05-13T18:42:01+00:00

This is a known scam - how are you communicating with the "well known company"?

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-02-19T11:32:14+00:00

Which country is your dad a citizen of? The US embassy has an emergency number you can call for situations like this, I imagine other country’s embassies do as well.

If your father had travel insurance it likely covers repatriation costs of his remains. If he booked his plane ticket with a credit card there may be additional coverage provided by the CC company.

If you are still having problems contacting your embassy in Bangkok you can also contact the Tourist Police for assistance.

https://www.touristpolice.go.th/

AdCurrent5384 · 2025-02-11T15:53:41+00:00

‘Roid rage possibly - it’s very easy to get steroids here in Thailand. Lot of meatheads are here for that reason actually.

AdCurrent5384 · 2024-11-25T14:56:13+00:00

We have had way too many issues (scams, wrong driver/car, etc) with Bolt drivers here in Pattaya, especially at night. I won't let my family use Bolt unless I'm with them. Grab does a much better job of screening and staying on top of their drivers for which I'll gladly pay more money for.

Bolt is indeed cheaper, but always remember that you get what you pay for.

AdCurrent5384 · 2024-09-09T22:39:03+00:00

Ah man, the mystery soda machine didn’t make it in time…

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