Chuan,

I would like a copy of your Thai "Nine Nines" - Gow, Gao - etc., as Thai folks just do not understand why foreigners cannot hear the 'tones'...

I still don't, so I continue to guess when Thai folks use only a few words.

Frans,

It sounds like an 'Auxilliary'. Both the VFW and Legion are allowed to form Auxilliaries, but they typically are wive's clubs.

Of course any facilities operated by the organization could be open to the public...

Mike

Frans, My research uncovered this statement: Eligibility for American Legion membership is limited to those honorably discharged veterans and current personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force who served at least one day of active duty during any of the followi...

Frans,

The American Legion is open to US servicemen. I will research to see itf there have been exceptions. Could you give me a few specifics; time frame, unit, location, branch of service, etc.

Mike

Over the years, I have met American Veterans who had not served 'in theater' in wartime, so could not join the VFW. However, those folks are eligible to join the American Legion. Membership in both organizations is possible and organizing a Legion Post, may enhance the local VFW Post 10249, with eac...

Lee, Thank you very much for giving the VFW the opportunity to connect with the outside world. In the past, new members have heard of us from a friend of a friend. Anyone who is reading this should go to the address Lee listed above. The VFW is a fraternal organization which holds regular monthly me...

Jeeze guys, The last time I went to Immigration they wanted a bank book with 6 months history of deposits and withdrawls, including a letter from the bank, plus a sworn income statement, copies of pages from the house registration book and my passport (every page signed), plus the originals, a curre...

Guys, Apples and oranges. Rules for each country of origin vary, plus for each type of visa or extension or renewal or new visa. If you have a 1 year retirement visa and need a renewal, get a re-entry permit and go to Laos for an hour or two. Upon return, you will be stamped with a new 1 year visa. ...