dr_lucas

OTTOMh I can think of at least 10 legit reasons for tourists to stay here longer, topping the list - their teerak/s. Moreover, Thailand remains a relatively low-cost destination, allowing experienced, budget-conscious travelers to stay well beyond two months without needing to work or spend much.

Foreigners can easily get meds from the Thai Red Cross, for reasonable prices, probably much cheaper than anywhere else and identical to the prices Thais are paying.

They hopefully gonna teach the youth about HIV PEP and PrEP as well.

Courtesy of chatgpt: The statement contains a mix of historical linguistic facts and contemporary misunderstandings, and it reflects a common misconception. Here's a breakdown: ✅ Partly True (Linguistic Origin): The term "Semitic" originally refers to a language family, which includes Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic, Amharic, and others. In that sense, both Jews and Arabs are "Semitic peoples" linguistically. ❌ Misleading or Incorrect (Modern Meaning of "Anti-Semitism"): The term "anti-Semitism" was coined in 19th-century Europe by German journalist Wilhelm Marr, and from the beginning, it specifically referred to hostility or prejudice against Jews, not against all Semitic peoples. In modern usage, "anti-Semitism" = anti-Jewish prejudice, not general hatred of Semitic-language speakers. Major organizations like the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Oxford Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, and the UN all define anti-Semitism as specifically anti-Jewish. ⚠️ Misuse of the Linguistic Argument: Some people use the broader linguistic definition of "Semitic" to claim that "Arabs can't be anti-Semitic" or "Criticism of Jews isn't anti-Semitism", but these arguments misrepresent the actual historical and current usage of the term. The phrase "Jews don't have a monopoly on anti-Semitism" is often used to deflect or delegitimize concerns about anti-Jewish hate, which can veer into bad-faith or antisemitic rhetoric itself. ✅ Summary: Semitic = linguistic term for a group of languages (Hebrew, Arabic, etc.) Anti-Semitism = modern term for anti-Jewish hatred. It has nothing to do with Arabic speakers in this context. So, the post is technically semi-accurate on language, but misleading and wrong on the sociopolitical and historical meaning of "anti-Semitism". I'm not gonna even waste time responding to the rest of the biased nonsense in the post

SMS is so outdated. They should employ a system like the USA's Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). It's part of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) managed by FEMA. WEA sends emergency alerts to smartphones in a specific geographic area using cell broadcast technology. These alerts can include details about severe weather, AMBER alerts, or other critical emergencies, and they override silent mode to ensure they're noticed. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) don't use SMS because SMS technology has certain limitations that could delay or compromise the effectiveness of emergency alerts. Here are a few reasons why WEA is preferred: 1. Speed and Reach: WEA uses cell broadcast technology, which sends messages to all compatible devices in a specific geographic area almost instantly. SMS, on the other hand, sends messages individually to each recipient, which could cause delays, especially during high-demand situations. 2. Location Precision: WEA targets devices within a defined area, regardless of their phone numbers or carriers. SMS would require knowing and selecting specific phone numbers, which isn't practical for dynamic or geographically focused emergencies. 3. Reliability: During emergencies, cellular networks can become congested. SMS relies on the same infrastructure as voice and data, so it may fail or slow down. Cell broadcast used by WEA is more robust in such scenarios. 4. No Subscription Needed: WEA doesn’t require users to sign up or provide their phone numbers, ensuring everyone with a compatible device in the alert zone receives the message. SMS, by contrast, would require a list of recipients. WEA's design prioritizes speed, precision, and accessibility—key factors in life-saving emergency communications. It's all about ensuring critical information gets to the right people at the right time!

And I thought British manners are still a thing...

A lot more often than cancer risk (linked to overcooking/burning/toasting) and some of these can be fatal. Hot pan 1 minute each side depends on pan temperature, meat thickness, cooking method etc. To reduce risk of carcinogens, you can try using healthier cooking methods like baking, roasting, poaching, or slow cooking.

Raw or undercooked beef can contain bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria, which can lead to food poisoning if not properly killed by cooking. Undercooked beef can also contain parasites like tapeworms or trichinella.

It's not just for me, but several people @Sheryl. General cardiologist/s. Interventionional cardiologist/s. Electrophysiologists. Thanks.

You're right. Thanks. Here's the up-to-date link to Dr. Taworn Suithichaiyakul's profile: https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/362 Can you suggest any other recommended cardiologists in Bumrungrad and/or MedPark?

Sadly no longer up to date. I think he moved to Ramkamhang Hospital and has quite a minimal schedule. Any other recommended cardiologists in Bumrungrad and/or MedPark? @Sheryl

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"A small percentage of the total problem" Citations needed.

Lies. They conquered it from Egypt in 1967 in the 6 days war, wanted to return it (with the conquered Sinai peninsula) to Egypt in 1979, but Egypt refused to take it back. They withdrew completely from Gaza in 2005. They blocked Gaza with the Gaza–Israel security barrier (which sadly didn't help them at all on October 7th). They want absolutely nothing to do with Gaza.

"Killed" is an pretty word. I watched some of the videos showing what they did to those poor, innocent Thai workers and can't get those images out of my head. Brutally slaughtered, decapitated, raped, burnt and desecrated. The world must see these atrocities. Wish it was possible to share those uncensored videos here.

The Palestinian Authority goes so far as to pay convicted terrorists a monthly allowance – the more serious the offense, the more money they receive. The families of terrorists killed by Israeli security forces during a terror attack receive a monthly "pension" as well. It's similar...ah...wait..

Based on my own personal experience - while there is a very vocal minority of crappy Israeli tourists, the majority of them are very nice and friendly. https://www.escape.com.au/experiences/adventure/who-are-the-worlds-worst-tourists/image-gallery/1565d6ebdb5aa9b0ebd6752a2e5e1309

And I noticed you didn't comment on Hamas brutally breaking every possible human right laws and international laws throughout the years not to mention this past week, which is why I commented. Your duplicate declaration that a terrorist organization founded by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt in 1928 (20 years before the declaration of independence of Israel) and which publicly declares that its target is to occupy every part of Israel and kill every jew because they are jews would have acted any different if Israel behaved differently, is naiive at best. You obviously didn't live in the jungle of the middle east nor do you understand the mentality of fundamentalist islamic terrorists such as Hamas, ISIS et al Israel has withdrawn from all parts of Gaza years ago and would have gladly hand over all control to its residents if it wasn't for the terrorist leadership's and their Iranian patrons ongoing declared goal and actions to destroy Israel. I also didn't see you comment about Egypt, their muslim brothers, blocking Gaza in that seventh land crossing. One gotta wonder why they also don't want anything to do with Gaza and refused to take it back in 1979 after it has been occupied in 1967 war.

Which international law regarding the Gaza strip? And intentionally targetting and blood-cold burning, murdering and kidnapping hundreds innocent civilians, babies, women, children, elders and threathing to execute them while being captives is very much aligned with international laws, right?

Then this was fake news yesterday and still is fake news today.

Care to elaborate?

Misinformation. Israel air space and its main gateway Ben Gurion airport are open. Any report about it being closed for commercial or repatriation flights is completely false. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/132765-airlines-suspend-tel-aviv-israel-flights-over-safety-unease

A friend just asked me about it, but nothing on the news. Anywhere. Update: The mirror just posted something about it: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-thailand-shooting-mall-live-31090957

How about starting by cancelling the idiotic 90 days report and offer some real tax benefits to long term expats, especially those who own propery/ies here?

What about capital gain from abroad? Such as profits from stock market and/or commodities investments in other countries?