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I’ve got some questions too 😉 From what I see on Google image search, the Sydney Morning Herald has this picture tucked behind a paywall: This picture you've uploaded. Clearly a different viewing angle: Looks like a striking resemblance. So my take? You've pretty much shown that the photo’s angle and context aren’t all that exclusive to the Sydney Morning Herald anymore.

Yes, I take responsibility for the presence of the uniformed one's tail in my satirical cartoon in this thread. Satire is often misunderstood—especially in Italy, during the ongoing Eurovision 2025 Song Contest: However, I feel compelled to respond to the picture I replied to—one that has received no text so far—because I believe it doesn’t belong in this thread. Perhaps the poster had too much coffee? In the context of moderation, this image carries a far more troubling and subtle 'tail.' It’s a six-year-old photo related to the Thai cave soccer team rescue. I believe it shows Pol. Maj. Gen. Chaiyanan Srisaengsak bowing before a person who has since passed away (RIP): https://thethaiger.com/news/national/pathum-thani-governor-and-tham-luang-rescue-hero-narongsak-osatanakorn-dies-at-58

<removed> meters on Lazada and Shopee are great for testing water quality. But if the glass contains red wine, beer, or anything other than clear water, the reading won’t be reliable or meaningful. These meters are designed to measure inorganic dissolved solids in water, not complex liquids like alcohol or beverages with lots of organic compounds. Ah, yes—onions! They definitely deserve their spotlight, especially for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Onions do make you cry—but that’s part of their charm and power. Tears are a small price to pay for all the goodness onions bring.

How to Fit a Titan into a Toy? In a satirical light, comparing Premchai to Mr. Creosote isn’t too far-fetched—it’s a sharp jab at unchecked appetite, whether for foie gras or forbidden game. The figure in following cartoon resembles Mr. Creosote, but his entourage clearly echoes our dear friend Premchai. The whole sketch isn't just a grotesque satire on overindulgence and excess—classic Monty Python style: shocking, hilarious, and deliberately revolting—but also a twisted commentary on the construction process of fitting someone like him into a Bugatti. It's less about engineering and more about entitlement in high-vis vests, where concrete plans and legal loopholes are poured just to make the impossible comfortably possible:

2 + 3 = 5 million… Numbers published on Friday, April 19, 2024: One possibly overlooked—but potentially important—pre-2000 forum and its location wasn’t mentioned in the list above. You’ll find it referenced in “Planning for International Retirement Migration and Expats: A Case Study of Udon Thani, Thailand” by John Koch-Schulte (2008). In most large forums—especially platforms like ASEAN NOW (formerly ThaiVisa)—the ratio of active posters to lurkers tends to follow the 90-9-1 rule, based on Jakob Nielsen’s 2006 research: 90% of users are lurkers who read but don’t contribute, 9% post occasionally, and 1% generate the majority of content. Of course, much can change over two decades.

Well, @hotsun, I hope I don’t disappoint you, but your phone might not be the best choice for Thailand’s hot climate. It could offer worse performance and unreliable battery life under the sun. Personally, I’m planning to switch in the near future, perhaps to an Oppo Find X5 Pro, which seems well-suited for use in Thailand. This isn't about nationalism; it’s more about how phones are designed and optimized for today’s market needs.

TCL 32S5400A currently for approx. 4700 BHT @ Lazada. An USB 3.0 drive will work perfectly fine, but it will operate at USB 2.0 speed (slower transfer rate). This doesn’t affect video/audio playback as long as the file isn’t extremely large or high-bitrate. Finding a 32-inch TV with a USB 3.0 port in Thailand can be challenging, as most models in this size range typically come equipped with USB 2.0 ports. If you really need an USB 3.0 port then not only price doubles but also the screen size will be larger, for example the Hisense 43A6K – 43" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for 8.190 BHT.

In the case of anthrax spores, the traditional proverb “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” becomes not just inapplicable—but dangerously misleading. A better piece of wisdom might be: the safety of the pudding is in the testing, not the tasting. The problem with anthrax tests is that they cannot be done on-site, such as in a restaurant, by an operator named Pat—whose whereabouts after nearly seven years on AN are still unknown. 😉 Well, you can't test every cup of water, but you can protect the well. I wouldn't trust anyone too much either.

A Quiet Kind of Freedom Being born Dutch, my sense of remembrance is shaped less by victory than by loss—and by the enduring importance of freedom. While many commemorate May 8th as Victory in Europe Day, in the Netherlands our hearts are turned toward May 4th and 5th: days not of triumphalism, but of memory and reflection. On May 4th, at 20.00 hours, we fall silent. For two minutes, we remember all those—known and unknown—who suffered, who were taken, who never returned. We do not compare losses. We do not rank grief. In those two minutes, everyone should feel free to honor what matters to them most. On May 5th, we mark our liberation. Not with parades of conquest, but with the quiet knowledge that freedom is precious, and never guaranteed. I think of my uncle, the first in our province of North-Brabant to be killed in a faraway land—his loss rippling through generations of our family. Today, as then, people are still being forced to travel to places of death. That is why we remember. That is why we speak quietly. That is why we stand still. So others may one day stand free. Hope this helps.

Let me raise a question, especially when it comes to ensuring that proper standards are being followed here. It's always good to scrutinize things to make sure everything is in order, particularly when it comes to public health and safety. In terms of 100% certainty, it’s true that we can’t guarantee absolute assurance based on just a photo. While standards (such as cremation temperature and burner specifications) might appear to be followed, the actual functionality of the burner and the temperature control system in that particular crematorium would need to be tested or verified through more direct means (e.g., equipment inspection, operational logs, temperature monitoring systems, or official certifications). Even if the crematorium looks up to standard in a photo, there could still be underlying issues with how it’s maintained or operated (human factors). It’s reasonable to ask for confirmation from the facility or health authorities, particularly when handling biohazardous material. An instinct to ask tough questions will always be valuable, especially when protecting clients and ensuring everything is in place. And as my wife says, maybe I think a lot, but that's a good thing when it comes to ensuring safety and standards!

Hormones start it, culture shapes it, and Occam’s razor may want it gone—but personality finishes the job.

The photo of the very first article is probably well-intended, but it raises an important question about the containment of anthrax spores, no?

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About 35 years ago, I visited Mae Sot. Naturally, I slept at night. After traveling the long, winding Death Highway to Umphang, I didn’t just learn how hay-roasted chicks traditionally taste — I also learned how to prepare them right out on a rice field after a long day's work. I looked up a modern video on YouTube, but it just doesn’t feel right. Seems like someone swapped the rice field for a golf course:

Problem with a good yawning emoji is that it makes me yawn all the time, regardless of an article's content: