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I’m about to leave my library behind, to begin the autumn of my life. It’s painful to let go of the books—the pages filled with distant worlds and quiet thoughts. But who needs pages, when life speaks first? Here in my village, I’ve learned to sleep beneath the loudspeakers of our phu yaa baan—the village headman. (ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน) Every morning, before the first light settles on the rice fields, his voice fills the air. Lost cattle, community announcements, wedding invitations, and warnings roll through the tin roof above my head. And before the announcements begin, there’s always his favorite morlam—the soulful traditional Isaan folk music, echoing through the village like a heartbeat. It’s not the silence of a library, but a living story—raw, loud, and unfiltered allowing my tired eyes to get their deserved rest. Life reads itself aloud here, in a language older than words on paper. No bookmark needed.

He hurled a piece of wood at the drone with his one good arm. Missed, but made his point.

The Massgrave site @topt shared (and yep—thanks for setting me straight!) actually shows a real, though unofficial, way to upgrade Windows 10 Home or Pro to IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 without wiping your files or apps. That falls under the “Reality (with workarounds)” column below. Earlier, I was talking about what’s officially supported by Microsoft—the other column:

Don't forget a clean install is usually required when moving to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 🥲 The official Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO available for download from Microsoft's Evaluation Center is the IoT Enterprise edition. This version is intended for specialized, embedded devices and offers a 10-year support lifecycle (5 years mainstream + 5 years extended), compared to the standard Enterprise LTSC's 5-year support. IoT stands for Internet of Things. While both editions are functionally identical, the IoT version includes additional features tailored for embedded systems, such as support for smaller storage devices and enhanced device lockdown capabilities. These features are beneficial for devices like ATMs, kiosks, and industrial controllers which need to keep running as stable as possible. ISO = IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (from Microsoft’s evaluation/download site) Key = determines if it’s IoT Enterprise or regular Enterprise LTSC For a normal PC and full 10-year support, just use the ISO + a standard Enterprise LTSC key. Warning: For Windows 11, it's a little bit different. Windows 11 Enterprise evaluation ISOs are designed specifically for testing and evaluation, not for direct upgrade or activation. Unlike Windows 10 LTSC evaluation editions, which support a direct key-based activation upgrade, the Windows 11 Enterprise evaluation is more locked down. After the Windows 11 Enterprise evaluation period (typically 90 days) ends, you cannot simply activate it with a product key to make it a permanent installation. Hopefully, the internet shop where you bought the product key provides you also with a proper download link for obtaining a full (non-evaluation) Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC IoT ISO. I was not that lucky.

Many Chinese tourists travel during the Chinese Labor Day holiday (May 1st) and the Golden Week in early May. After these holidays end, there is usually a dip in outbound travel because most tourists return home. Outside major holidays, Chinese travelers tend to take fewer trips. May is typically a regular working month without many school breaks, reducing leisure travel. Peak travel seasons like Chinese New Year and summer holidays offer more promotions and group tours. In May, tour operators might reduce packages, making it less appealing to tourists. In short, the May drop mostly reflects the transition between holiday peaks and the onset of Thailand’s rainy season, combined with regular travel patterns from China. Rain in my little village seems to arrive a little bit late this year... Love charts:

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:

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Steve 'n' Seagulls isn't a guy. Band's name is a playful twist on actor Steven Seagal's name, reflecting their humorous approach to music: https://sdmntprnortheu.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-bee4-61f4-a238-11807cd3edf5/raw?se=2025-05-12T18%3A09%3A07Z&sp=r&sv=2024-08-04&sr=b&scid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&skoid=b32d65cd-c8f1-46fb-90df-c208671889d4&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2025-05-12T13%3A06%3A10Z&ske=2025-05-13T13%3A06%3A10Z&sks=b&skv=2024-08-04&sig=CSvCLftHapWsncZ6RxLiUlqhI/LfJiSPKLSErZklghk%3D

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.

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.

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

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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:

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.

A real man leaves behind stronger souls, not louder echoes:

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.

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.

Search website of Thailand Construction News (TCN) for updates: https://thailand-construction.com/?s=Motorway+6