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You are the boss. You tell them what you want and what to do. If they don't like it, find somebody that can follow your instructions. Are you giving instructions directly or does your wife have to translate for you?

It's inaccurate to say it's spent "on NATO", it's spent on the U.S. to defend itself. The direct expenses for maintaining a military presence in Europe are around 35b/year and it would probably not cost less if these assets were repositionned somewhere else. However, the main deterrence effect of the U.S. participation in NATO is the potential to use of its military power based elsewhere (mainly in the U.S.). The other NATO countries cannot match that on short-term.

The "standards" that Trump adhere to are perfectly reasonable whilst he is representing the US. That some people despise him does not make his standards unacceptable.

I have forgotten more about Thailand and women than you will ever know.

My Wise account still functions fine, but I already moved my funds here using Wise before this hassle occurred. Wise are clearly not trustworthy in my experience.

And again you cant fix stupid

HCMC Metro Route Preps: Key Utilities Relocated by December Photo courtesy of VN Express Ho Chi Minh City is making significant strides in preparing for the construction of Metro Route No. 2, with essential utilities set to be fully relocated by December. This crucial operation marks a major step forward for the project, which has been advancing over the past year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366916-hcmc-metro-route-preps-key-utilities-relocated-by-december/

if you look at the numbers I am the most popular content creator on the forum. Most of my topics go well past 100 replies and thousands of reads. Of course by being so popular there will always be a few of you trying to bring me down. It is pretty much only you, Transam and Fred that have issues with me. All three of you have very similar personalities I wonder to myself if you are just one person with three different user names. All three of you abuse me for correcting you instead of thanking me. Anyway Rich you still haven’t answered the very simple question.

Photo courtesy of VN Express Ho Chi Minh City is making significant strides in preparing for the construction of Metro Route No. 2, with essential utilities set to be fully relocated by December. This crucial operation marks a major step forward for the project, which has been advancing over the past year. Phan Cong Bang, head of the HCMC Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR), announced that around 60% of the relocation work has been completed. This involves moving electricity, water, and telecom lines at 12 key points along the Ben Thanh – Tham Luong route. The work encompasses 10 station sites and two open-cut sections, ensuring that the construction area is clear and ready for the next stages. The process began with acquiring and clearing land last March. Currently, contractors are tasked with initially relocating utilities within a five-meter-wide corridor along the metro path, before ultimately placing them underground and rebuilding the systems. Given the metro line’s passage through busy city streets, most construction activities occur at night to minimise public disruption. The 11-kilometre route will feature nine underground stations and one above ground, traversing prominent roads like Truong Chinh and Cach Mang Thang Tam, and culminating at the underground Ben Thanh station downtown. This development follows the successful launch of HCMC's first metro line from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien, which began service last December. Despite the progress, the project faces delays. Originally slated for completion in 2026, the timeline has been pushed to 2030 due to various challenges. The project’s cost is estimated at over VND47.8 trillion (approximately 71 billion Thai Baht). In a strategic move to avoid further setbacks, the government has approved a shift from relying on loans from the German bank KfW, opting instead for domestic funding. This decision, city officials hope, will streamline the construction process and maintain the momentum needed to complete the metro on its revised schedule. As preparations advance, the city’s efforts reflect a significant commitment to enhancing urban mobility, promising a transformative impact on daily commutes once the metro is operational. This project signals a pivotal step in modernising Ho Chi Minh City's infrastructure, setting a precedent for future developments. Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-07-16

We've rented jet skis many times. Just have to be careful.

Mustang

My apartment building seems to have some old Euros who love a bit of the bizarre. I find it hard not to giggle when one walks out with his conquest in the morning, especially when it has titties and a mustache.

As an American you can not miss any of what he has to say. It could save your life

Who do you use now for your transfers ?

Gotcha another lunatic from a ambush on ICe that fled the scene! This makes 15 insurgents arrested.

File photo for reference only A Filipina worker, Leah Mosquera, has died following injuries from last month’s Israel-Iran conflict, confirmed by the Philippine Embassy in Israel. Mosquera, 49, was tragically caught in the line of fire when an Iranian missile struck her apartment in Rehovot, Israel, on 15th June. Despite receiving urgent medical attention at Shamir Medical Center, including multiple surgeries and intensive care, she succumbed to her injuries early Sunday morning. In a heartfelt statement, the embassy conveyed deepest condolences to Mosquera's family in the Philippines. Her sister, Joy, verified the sad news. Efforts are now underway to repatriate her remains and provide necessary support to her family. Mosquera had been a devoted overseas worker in Israel for many years, symbolising the sacrifice of countless Filipinos who work abroad to support their loved ones. She is the first confirmed Filipino fatality from the June 2025 conflict, which was triggered by Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities. These strikes, initiated on 13th June, aimed to dismantle what Israel described as Iran’s advancing nuclear weapons programme, targeting strategic sites and personnel. This event underscores the tragic human toll of geopolitical tensions and highlights the vulnerability of innocent civilians caught in such conflicts. For the Mosquera family, the loss is a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication that characterise the lives of many overseas Filipino workers worldwide. As the embassy coordinates repatriation, the wider Filipino community mourns the loss, reflecting on the resilience and sacrifices made by those working far from home. Adapted by ASEAN Now from PhilStar 2025-07-16

Stop looking, boys. We've found the forum nutter. 🙂

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One thousand Hearts and Zero Downvotes...... I'll be on the next plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What about yagoda made you ignore him? I don't see you in any of the political threads You're not going to put your neck on the line for the others ??? .... Inanity !!... (I don't read the political posts - they're all sullied by sour septics)... that said, I've just taken him off ignore... I'll see if he's evolved beyond 'inane one liners'...

ooooohhhhh.... you've driven FOUR time across the area????? Woooooooow

I opened my Wise account when they were TW and used my Thai residential address. No hassle at all until I moved down the road a few km, and tried to change my residential address on my Wise acc. To do this you have to show proof of address, so I scanned the same change of addess form that Thai Imm accepted and stamped. Wise refused to change my address, despite "Official Government docs" being listed as one acceptable means. I have tried several times, and received only rude template email responses. So my Wise account still shows the old WRONG address, and so I no longer trust or use Wise. Take note.

So , if your address changed from say the UK to Thailand , would that be a problem for Wise ?

Just because you made it doesn't mean anyone can. I've tried some of these and failed. Yes I was making some money, but not enough to live on. Upwork was particularly horrible as I was putting in the equivalent of a full time job searching and applying for gigs. I think the most I got paid for one was $500, and others were $100, $200, etc. The bigger projects always went to guys who have been on the platform for years. Yes, I could've stuck with it for a few years and I would get bigger gigs, but I was running out of money with dwindling passive income, and decided instead to take a real job in my home country where I made a lot more money than I ever would have from online gigs. Later on I returned to Thailand, but this time financially stable. If you can barely carve out a meager existence in Thailand - go home and get a job. You can always come back later when you're financially stable.

No after, they finished now, swear blind no need to primer, mrs on their side, what can you do!