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I am surprised that there is ot a shortage of cheese in Thailand with all the whine gong on.
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Bangkok students assaulted, stripped, blackmailed by classmates
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Have you followed any news about big cities in the U.S. You have 15-year-old kids shooting up houses? Cat fights were around when i was a teen LOL Maybe not as violent, but I never wanted to break one up. The challenge is that here, there is nothing to go by. They look at YouTube and think that what they see is how everyone acts. -
Bangkok students assaulted, stripped, blackmailed by classmates
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Not just Thai people this crap happens all over the world. Unfortunately -
How seriously do you think other world leaders would have taken her or the U.S. with her in charge if all she does is giggle https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/utterly-inappropriate-kamala-harris-roasted-for-laughing-when-asked-about-ukrainian-refugees-2817262 She was Barry's puppet pure and simple if she had of won that his people would have been in charge.
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Would Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
kingstonkid replied to simple1's topic in Political Soapbox
Agreed it is complicated BUT at least it is a place to start and a plan that can be actioned. The Biden/Obama plan really did nothing to help the average American. If the U.S. started this and carried it on for a decade it could get back to a viable self sustaining country. However selling farm land to Chinese or Japanese copanies is not going to do it. Having things made outside the country is not going to help the country. Considering that most military equipment requires computer chips, how long do you think the U.S. would last in a war if China cut them off? -
Would Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
kingstonkid replied to simple1's topic in Political Soapbox
many people here are not MAGA but think that the way that the Dims and Kamala were going to run the country was worse not only for the U.S. but for the rest of the world. Trump uses tarrifs in many ways. Punish Mexico for all the drugs and illegals Slow down the Chinese take over. But mainly to ensure that when a company build something it is done with American steel. that Americans are eating food made in America. Part of his tarrif plan is also to reward companies that actually build in America. It is undisputable that at the outbreak of covid teh whole world got scrwed because you could not get a thermometer or any medical supplies. The reason being that they were all made in China, and China due to COVID-19 could not make enough. That was felt here as well as the U.S. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8441910/ What TRUMP wants to do is make the U.S. self sustaining as much as possible. In theory, it is a great idea. Consider that if Cina decided to invade Taiwan that the U.s. The machine would right now be screwed as they would not have the technical parts to do anything. Remember that the reason a lot of cars and computers and stuff could not be repaired was that China would not make enough chips. -
BREAKING NEWS British lawyer latest to fall in Laos alcohol poisoning tragedy
kingstonkid replied to webfact's topic in World News
The reason that they are all lovely-looking young ladies is self-evident and a good place to start. Some pervert or demented soul thinks he could get them drunk and then take advantage of them, or he actually did, and we do not hear about that part. Time will tell, but you can be guaranteed that the Laos government will be looking into it or find itself on the astay away list of every website known. -
Thailand Ranks 20th in Global Parenthood Support Index
kingstonkid replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
600 baht per month for children aged 0-6 in low-income families, Just think it is at 6 that the parents have to shellout all the money to the schools. There are a lot of guys that simply get the joy and when they find out they move away. The issue is a huge one BUT the bigger issue is not single parents or leaving the kids with Grandma and Grandpa. Hell that is what my mom did every day when she went to work. couples in the city can barely afford to live for themselves with the high costs. Then you add in that once the mat leave is finished they have to find a baby sitter or care giver to look after the baby. The biggest issue though is As of March 1, 2024, the Labour Protection Act (Amendment) B.E. 2566 in Thailand requires employers to pay 100% of an employee's regular salary for 45 days of maternity leave. The Social Security Office then pays the employee 50% of their regular salary for the remaining days of their maternity leave. So a couple go to university they get good jobs 20k each a month They rent a nice apartment 15 k get BTS passes 1500 eat 6000 So far not too bad But Student loans 50,000 min payment of 2k a month Then add in teh costs for medical as well as the price of looking after a child and now they are screwed because as much as the government says it want them to have the 09 days after 45 the wife drops to 50% salary. So she has to go back to work after finding someone tht can care for her child. -
Why do so many Thai prostitutes marry their customers?
kingstonkid replied to MalcolmB's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Where do you shop. I have never in 15 years seen girls that are 1000-1500 for long time As to the 20 k, it depends on how you look at it and what is included. You also have to remember that these girls realize that we old guys will die before them so they need money to save for the future. Next time you are on Suk, ask one of the girls how much for a week. I think you will be surprised. -
Would Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
kingstonkid replied to simple1's topic in Political Soapbox
You have to love those who are new to posting. I think you need to check things before you try to label people, Mr. Lefty. The last thing you would find backing TRUMP is a socialist those were the ones backing Kamala BTW for future reference if you are gong to refer to a news paper or organization plesae provide the link -
Thailand Moves to End New Year Drink-Driving Crisis
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The big thing that we have to consider is that outside of the city and burbs, people do not have a lot of choices. It is a lot like it used to be in the country in Canada where you went to a party, had a good time, and hoped you could make it home because there is no taxi or anything. The only thing that started to stop them in Canada was a. more check stops b. harsher judges c. society and the change in how they feel Drunk driving is not laughed off like it used to d. car insurance Because most Thais ride bikes and most Thais go out by themselves, it is very hard to have a designated driver. Add in the lack of helmets and the need for speed and guess what Population control -
Would Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
kingstonkid replied to simple1's topic in Political Soapbox
Tarrifs are not only to hurt the other country but they are also to protect the industries in the country. The challenge that the U.S. has is because industries and buyers look outside the country for cheap knock offs that they make into a top product. Car imports, phones I phones in particular Consider that when covid hit the U.S. did not have enough thermometers because China could not produce them fast enough. TRUMP has the plan to bring back the industries and make things at home. -
Would Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
kingstonkid replied to simple1's topic in Political Soapbox
Tarrifs are not only to hurt the other country but they are also to protect the industries in the country. The challenge that the U.S. has is because industries and buyers look outside the country for cheap knock offs that they make into a top product. Car imports, phones I phones in particular Consider that when covid hit the U.S. did not have enough thermometers because China could not produce them fast enough. TRUMP has the plan to bring back the industries and make things at home. -
Thailand Moves to End New Year Drink-Driving Crisis
kingstonkid replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The bigger risk than just drinking and driving is all these idiots outside the city that have a couple of drinks and drive without a helmet. I am actually surprised that one has done a study on how many lives would have been spared if wearing a helmet. -
Tenant Flees, Leaving Behind Mountains of Trash and Unpaid Rent
kingstonkid replied to Georgealbert's topic in Bangkok News
I used to go to the houses to pick up the rent lol. Also every once in awhile I had my contractor do alittle work so we could take a look. -
I go to Yanhee hospital the service is good the girls are all pretty and friendly and the dentist is great.
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Running Out Of Money. Need Advice.
kingstonkid replied to JimTripper's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Sure you can but you could end up in jail 2x4 upside the head lol -
Why do so many Thai prostitutes marry their customers?
kingstonkid replied to MalcolmB's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Hey the bar girls are not all stupid. Most of the young ones do it for the money and to see if they can snag a rich farang to look after them. The middle-aged ones realize that they can't do this for the rest of their lives and need something else. So they find a boyfriend or husband. I had one girl tell me that she would be mine and look after me, but she wanted 20k a month. -
Appeal Launched for British Teacher Gravely Injured in Thailand Crash
kingstonkid replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Part of the problem is not having insurance. Even when you do, it is hit-and-miss. The companies don't want to pay. They will nickel and dime you to death or drag their heels. International companies are all the same. The coverage is there, but there are so many loopholes. Also, a lot of them will reimburse you, but you have to pay upfront and get the money afterward. -
Appeal Launched for British Teacher Gravely Injured in Thailand Crash
kingstonkid replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Been here 15 years and every time I get the itch to get a motorbike a story like this pops up.