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If we look at this from another perspective, it may give us a clue about the spread. In general, men tend to like sex more than women, and we tend to be more open to multiple partners. In practice, women limit the availability of sexual activity for heterosexual males via rationing or via charging. So the MSM scenario involves more sex with more partners than the MSW or WSW situations. Hence more opportunities for direct skin contact with multiple partners - ideal for the spread of a contagious virus. The masseuse situation should also be an effective way to spread the virus, but perhaps Baby Oil acts as a barrier, or maybe it needs broken skin to enable the virus to enter the body. But the lessons from HIV have shown that the initial mode of spread was really just the first to be identified, and it later becomes clear that other sectors of society are equally at risk. Orgies must present an equivalent risk, as would prostitution if it existed in Thailand. Whatever way this new pandemic develops, it does highlight the benefits of monogamy, especially if your partner can also give you a foot massage.

If cooking good, tasty food is a Wife requirement, then Thailand over Philippines any day.

A 'Prawit denial' has become street slang for absolute confirmation that an allegation is totally true. E.g "Never believe any rumour until you get the Prawit Denial".

True ..... but as the manager he also had a responsibility to ensure fire exits were clear and properly signed. He should have trained his staff in emergency evacuation drills too. If he had survived, he'd be in jail now. The customers were the true victims of the combined failures of the owner and the manager.

Ah yes, I get that too. She carefully selects the best combination of flavours from the range of Thai dishes on the table, and puts the combo on my spoon. To be honest, she's really good at it, so I just go with the flow and enjoy the culinary experience. I thought it was just us - so I'm happy to hear it may be a general Thai Girl thing.

Mine's a stunner from Samut Prakarn ..... 11 years together and she still peels my grapes. When does the grape peeling phase end?

I've gone for the property back home option. I dabbled with shares, but unless you are an active and skilled (or very lucky) trader - which is not 'passive' income anyway, you'd need huge investments to generate a decent living income.

I have one of those, but the maintenance costs are high, and she refuses to marry for money.

Well it's not like police in Sattahip have anything more valuable to with their time. After all, what possible benefit could there be in enforcing proper fire safety in clubs for example.

The most worrying thing for me is that he missed the key points. Staff training are evacuation plans are of little use when a club fills with thick black smoke and flames in seconds. Unlocked fire exits with push bars, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting and non flammable ceilings are of more value.

.... and sometimes what they're told.

Do the tourists from Europe, Middle East and India who refuse to wear a mask anywhere base their decision on a diligent review of the risks? The overall aim of mask wearing is to protect other people from ourselves. And there are selfish cultures and communiy cultures. Which culture do you prefer? And as the OP is in Thailand, I think we know the answer to that one.

Real owners name too. Pretty sure the guy going to jail is not the money.

Pretty sure he meant Rabbis

First world people need to learn to be less patronising.

..... And their minions will visit every week for envelope collection.

The police only 'discovered' that it had no licence after the horrific fire. What did they think ithe building was used for before the fire ..... a 7-11? ???? A bit or pro-active 'discovering' before the next fire would be useful.

I bought mine from a local DIY shop for about 200 THB, but it's identical to the one below. Used it for over a year, it's robust, has a rubber 'bump cover' and works well. I didn't expect it to be so good, as it was cheap, and was the only one in the shop, but I needed one quick to diagnose a motorcycle electrical issue. Gets my recommendation. https://s.lazada.co.th/s.SfkZx

That bar at the entrance to Nana Plaza should be renamed 'The Glass House'.

If they are serious about buying US high tech weapons, then this would need a major shift in political strategy away from China ..... unlikely. But if strategic thinking was being employed, they'd be buying hundreds of shoulder launched weapons rather than one F35.

The Click 160 is quite nippy - I think it would be OK

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Sounds very unreasonable to me ..... I've had the same number with AIS for 14 years, and in that time changed from a business contract to personal and several different plans and 3 or 4 sim cards. No additional costs to keep my number.

Yes .... I was shouting at the phone watching the video ..... "put your f#<×!◇ng phone away and help!"

Yes, tragically similar to the Santika new years eve disaster. That club was owned by senior police officers, but only the manager was prosecuted.