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Pete Hegseth Pledges to Restore Warrior Ethos in U.S. Military
phetphet replied to Social Media's topic in World News
You may say shameful remnant, but I would suggest a necessity. Even more so nowadays. The woke chaining themselves to fences won't deter any foe in any future conflict, and a warrior ethos is what is required in such circumstances -
I don't know if this has been reported before, but this wasn't necessary last year when I renewed my retirement extension at Maenam Immigration Office. I went this morning, only to be told it is "By appointment only". I presume just for Retirement Extensions, but maybe other services.. An officer told me it had been implemented since Covid, but it is the first time I have heard of it. Apparently, they are fully booked up until 22nd Jan, but as my visa expires before that, they will squeeze me in on Monday. They gave me a pile of flyers with QR code to their LINE account to make appointments, and told me to "Give them to all your friends." See attached below:
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Thai schools to shift lessons online amid severe air pollution threat
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Taking a page out of the old 'using speedboat's propellors to drive the floodwaters away', they could bulk buy pedestal fans and blow the particulates back from whence they came. -
Trying to get all my paperwork ready to go to Immigration tomorrow morning to renew my Non O retirement extension. The K-Bank branch near Thai International Hospital that used to open early, closed last year and the one in Central doesn't open until 11 am. So I went there this evening around 4:30, and queued for an hour to get my 12 month statement and make a small deposit in passbook. Charged THB300. Just spent over an hour at home getting everything ready, then realised bank statement must be on day of renewal application. So my statement and letter are a total waste of time. As bank doesn't open until 11am, it's impossible to get to immigration before lunch. It's now a whole day process, and they hold your passport for a week. What a <deleted> palaver. I hope they don't expect me to be smiling in the photo to be taken outside house. Rant over Profane language edited out by a Moderator
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Thai Casinos: Haven or Hazard for ‘Grey’ Chinese Money?
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
A lot of high ups must be salivating, and rubbing their hands with glee in anticipation of the vast amounts of money to be made or cleaned. If they want to get the big gamblers, they should site any casino where it is easiest for the Chinese to access. Make it easier for them to travel in and out. -
Thai schools to shift lessons online amid severe air pollution threat
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Seems like they are assuming everyone has access to both internet and a computer or Tablet. Many children's parents are both working while they are at school. Some will likely miss out of schooling if they implement it Better to work at fixing the causes of the pollution. -
Phuket tourists smash wheel lock with rock, sparking outrage - video
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Whereas some Thais simply leave the country for a few years, and wait for things to calm down, or the statute of limitations to run out. -
Former MP Suggests Thaksin’s Medical Records Could Be a Tall Tale
phetphet replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
He certainly seems to have made an amazing recovery. The stamina to travel all over the country to meetings, dinners, and making speeches. -
American Building Standards and Wildfires
phetphet replied to Flyguy330's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
There is a Youtube video that answers the OP's question. It allows them to build houses more quickly, and was the adopted method very early on due to one particular guy designing and building like that. There are other Youtube videos that show Americans looking at houses built in the UK versus American homes. They are shocked when they see how long the UK tile or slate roofs last compared to their shingle ones, which they have to renew approximately every ten years. Asking "Why don't we do that?" Even more shocked when they see the thickness of our usually solid wood front doors compared to their flimsy plastic or compressed wood ones. UK electricity 240V vs 120V. Safer UK plugs and sockets. One of the reasons many US homes don't have kettles is it takes longer to boil water with 120V... That and they don't drink much tea. Mainly coffee. They also can't understand why the UK doesn't have air con. -
I have in-patient only, but no deductibles, a couple of pre-existing injury exclusions, with ACS. I did have my first claim last year after a motorbike accident
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OP. Even if you do manage to find an insurer, at 70 wth your conditions, the price they charge you might be too exorbitant to even contemplate. I have just renewed mine...66 y.o. USD 5525
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Chaos Unfolds: Knife-Wielding Thugs Clash in Crowded London Mall
phetphet replied to Social Media's topic in World News
If they want to get street cred for doing time in prison, they should abuse each other online rather than fighting with knives. That seems to be the more serious crime nowadays. -
Horizontal Binocular Diplopia - (double vision)
phetphet replied to simon43's topic in Health and Medicine
i would suggest making an appointment to see a specialist at Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. -
They made it a family trough. Wasn't the wife caught signing in to get the attendance payments, then departing?
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One only has to look at the state of Germany nowadays. Another once powerful industrial country on a steep decline. Madame Merkel has a lot to answer for.
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Good fortune: PM Paetongtarn’s assets exceed 13 billion baht
phetphet replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Land in Hokkaido and rental homes in London? Maybe investments, or part of her just in case, emergency getaway plan. I wish I could own land here in Thailand. -
Foreign Tourists Stir Controversy in Phuket Tuk-Tuk Sex Ride
phetphet replied to Georgealbert's topic in Phuket News
Jao Nuek should have live streamed it. He might have made a few quid, and the couple might have learned a lesson on why not to behave like that in public. Then again... everyone seems to want to be famous nowadays. They might have loved the infamy. -
Vet with experience in treating rabbits.
phetphet replied to phetphet's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
Tried the one by Foxtrot a while ago. They weren't interested. I think they are more of a grooming salon. But thanks. I will try the Capybara place in Big Buddha. -
This one is for the Russian apologists.
phetphet replied to BarBoy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Although the lady in black at 0:48 supports Putin, she might get in trouble for calling it a war. Apparently it's a "special military operation." -
This one is for the Russian apologists.
phetphet replied to BarBoy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I don't see anything wrong with the interview. The woman in the black coat was asked questions and gave her thoughts. Obviously some Russians will support Putin and his actions. Others want peace. -
Vet with experience in treating rabbits.
phetphet replied to phetphet's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
KhunPer. Thank you, but it is one of the ones that I visited.