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jacnl2000

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  1. 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!
  2. Hormones start it, culture shapes it, and Occam’s razor may want it gone—but personality finishes the job.
  3. The photo of the very first article is probably well-intended, but it raises an important question about the containment of anthrax spores, no?
  4. 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:
  5. Problem with a good yawning emoji is that it makes me yawn all the time, regardless of an article's content:
  6. First, while military conscript drug tests are typically more rigorous than standard village drug tests, the fact that 80% of conscripts with drug addiction issues passed the initial military conscript drug tests raises a question that needs to be addressed. Second, this surprising result may highlight the need to adopt effective strategies from rehab centers that treat drug addicts outside the military, in order to improve the current approach to addiction issues among military conscripts.
  7. A real man leaves behind stronger souls, not louder echoes:
  8. AI isn’t useful by itself. I’m not talking porn here—but in the right hands, with the right need, it becomes something more. Not a mind. Not a soul. Just a tool—sharpened by intent.
  9. Offices usually do have cleaning staff that keeps the place tidy, but when you're living the van life monadist lifestyle, it’s all about handling your own maintenance. Keeping your workspace clean and dry is key—just as it is in any nomadic lifestyle, from slownomadism to speedonomadism.
  10. Thank you for the thoughtful technical clarification—it's absolutely true that determining the root cause of the fire is crucial, and that investigations take time. And yes, the presence of fire extinguishers and the open-fronted design likely contributed to a successful evacuation, which is no small thing. At the same time, I think it’s fair to reflect on how the situation escalated to the point where fleeing became the only remaining option. While regulatory compliance may have been met, it raises important questions about whether preparedness and early containment efforts were truly sufficient—especially in a workshop dealing with highly flammable materials like upholstery. Could earlier action have prevented such a severe outcome? Even before the cause is fully known, it seems reasonable to consider whether staff training, layout, or other practical safety measures could have helped reduce the impact. The fact that the fire spread beyond the shop and caused significant damage to a neighboring home, as you rightly mentioned, highlights zoning and building separation issues—areas that may warrant closer attention moving forward. So while we shouldn’t rush to conclusions, there’s value in using this incident to ask whether the current framework—not just for fire response, but especially for risk anticipation—is truly aligned with the realities of how and where people work and live today.
  11. Despite today’s potential for preparation, the article (excluding the Thai text) focuses mostly on the fire event and emergency response, but not on the preventative layer that should’ve preceded it. It gives us what happened, not why it had to happen that way. It fails to ask the uncomfortable question: Why did it reach the point where fleeing was the only remaining option?
  12. +1 Here’s the “because…” part of the plan—the rationale—which was missing or not fully activated: Preventing misunderstanding through structured, low-cost communication mechanisms helps reduce emotional escalations and reputational risk. It aligns ethically with patient-centered care and makes fiscal sense by lowering the chances of legal fallout. No, I’m not writing a book on it. What has been written here hits the point perfectly, no need for a book. And no, I’m not submitting a policy proposal about proactive communication in critical care. Just stating what should be obvious.
  13. Hope’s a funny thing. What’s the harm in buying a lottery ticket? Why not support the only game in town that sells you hope? Maybe one day, that ticket will hit. Maybe it’s foolish, but it’s the only game where I get to dream.
  14. jacnl2000

    M6 highway

    Search website of Thailand Construction News (TCN) for updates: https://thailand-construction.com/?s=Motorway+6
  15. Weather impacts in vineyards can result in lower yields, which may prompt a change in production volumes or even influence which wines are made available in certain markets. Not sure what may have happened here—could it be a labeling error or a final dump of the last few bottles available? With the vineyard now closed, it’s a final chance to enjoy your drink!
  16. It might be either a gecko with great acoustics or one doing its best Tom Waits impression after catching a chill. Btw. mating calls start in April and last until October.
  17. You can’t take anything with you, they say—and that feels about right. Mansions lose their beauty the closer you get. From the third floor, it’s just metal roofs and emptiness. It’s grand, yet hollow. Kind of like walking around with your ass in oversized pants—looks fine from a distance, but it doesn’t quite fit. Yeah, that’s how it is. Wouldn’t you say? I understand we aren't all on the same page here. I’m in the autumn of my life, learning to let go of what doesn’t fit anymore.
  18. Farangs often prefer structure and predictability, while Thais embrace fluidity and living in the moment. The "wee wah" (ambulance siren) symbolizes life's unpredictability, reminding us not everything follows a plan. Thais adapt to chaos, while farangs struggle to let go. Songkran is where these worlds collide, with both swept into the same flow. As the rain season nears, it's a reminder to prepare, but also to accept that some things, like the weather, can't be controlled.
  19. Appreciate the solid advice given and will try to keep things fair and enjoyable for everyone. Watched episode 8. Yep. It’s over. My shortest to the point review ever. Real life starts.
  20. In relation to earthquakes and dangerous lightning, it's easier to predict where they might occur than when. Take a look at the available earthquake monitors on the internet. The only thing I can count on is that I can’t count on anything for sure. It’s like the ground keeps shifting, but somehow, that’s still the ground. Fitting context: We humans tend to reduce uncertainty by introducing all kinds of technology, and in doing so, we often become addicted to it.
  21. No, I never bash nor hate, so I try not to waste the bit of energy left in me. It is Mike White who may have made an intentional therapeutic miscalculation by alienating the entire cast in a non-fitting habitat. After going viral twice, Mike White now finds himself like Clarence, the very unfortunate cross-eyed lion of the ’60s—distinctive, memorable, yet somewhat misplaced. But something much more profound happens here. When a show is set in a place that feels familiar to me, it acts as a doorway to memories and emotions. White Lotus Season 3 attracted a much larger audience due to the virality of WL1 and WL2, but it also became a conduit for reconnecting with old friends and lovely past moments. For me, it pulled attention away from an overly complicated—and therefore boring—plot, shifting my focus toward revisiting what you’ve summarized thus far, and into an entirely different emotional space. Such an experience is a testament to the power of environment in storytelling: once upon a rock-on-top-of-the-watermelon time, there were two lovely, well-ripened seasons... It’s fascinating to watch how a simple change in setting can alter the focus and create a deeper, more personal connection to a show. Casting for WL3 wasn’t easy. Some of these people walked away. Why does a lion go on holiday? To relax and paws for a while! 😆 Or maybe to hunt for some roar-some adventures! 🦁🌴 Why does a lion like Mike White go on holiday? To escape the prying eyes—even if they’re crossed! 😆 Or maybe to find a setting where he’s the king of the jungle again, instead of feeling like a misplaced guest. 🦁🎬🌴 Apologies for the earlier confusion. The final episode of "The White Lotus" Season 3 is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The finale will be the longest episode in the series' history, running approximately 90 minutes.
  22. In White Lotus S3 the monkeys overshadow the human drama, adding a layer of life and energy that was more engaging than the characters' interactions.
  23. Foreign reporters unfamiliar with Thai geography and pronunciation might mishear ภาคอีสาน as “Pakistani”: Two of my Issan family members happen to be working at construction sites in Bangkok, so I was worrying too.
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