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  1. 19 hours ago, kwilco said:

    Rubbish! You don't understand how bacteria settle and thrive - You've read something somewhere about bacteria on vegetables and famously got it wrong.

    most bacteria are on the surface of uncooked meat where they thrive.

    As for vegetables themselves, they aren't inherently sterile, but they can indeed harbour bacteria from various sources. Here are some of the main culprits:

    Soil and water: Vegetables grow in soil and are often irrigated with water, both of which can contain naturally occurring bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.

    Manure: Some farmers use manure as fertilizer, which can introduce harmful bacteria into the soil and onto the vegetables.

    Animals: Wild animals and insects can come into contact with vegetables during growth, potentially leaving behind bacteria like Listeria.

    Handling and processing: During harvesting, transport, and processing, vegetables can come in contact with contaminated surfaces, equipment, or human hands, introducing bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.

     

    So wash vegetables, but don't be paranoid.  Washing with clean water significantly reduces bacterial levels on vegetables. it removes soil, dirt, debris, and so a good portion of surface bacteria. Peeling some vegetables can also further reduce bacteria.

     

     Some veggies are more prone to bacterial contamination than others:

    Leafy greens: Due to the large surface area and tendency to trap dirt, leafy greens like spinach (watch out Pop-eye!) and lettuce require a good washing.

    Bean sprouts are grown in warm, humid conditions, which are ideal for bacterial growth. You should wash or cook/blanche before consuming them.

    Pre-cut vegetables are convenient, but have more exposed surface area, making them prone to contamination during processing. 

     

    As I said, ta large proportion of people actually contaminate themselves - e.g. hygiene in the kitchen, including washing hands and utensils frequently, can prevent the spread of bacteria fand hand to mouth contamination is very common - that is why smoking is banned in kitchens in most countries.

    So much for my biology doctrine and so much for the research that they published in 2014

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  2. 3 hours ago, bangkok19 said:

    The queues when checking in at Chiang Mai Airport are long and slow most mornings...  I'm sure having Airline staff sniffing through your Passport (as opposed to an Immigration Officer) will extend the delays even further.

    There is no queue going in Chiang Mai anymore you must be kind of confused it was like that 6-8 years ago but it isn't like that anymore. 

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  3. 1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

    I just hear quite a lot of cases where it is not accepted, mostly relating to driving licence renewal. It fails once, and I have to go home for the PP. or bring both, I see it as unnecessary!

     

    Driving license renewal you need to show them your passport because your passport number is on your driving license that's why a Thai driving license is sufficient enough for using on an airplane or at a hotel because your passport number is on your driving license so if there's any problem they can pick up the phone and give them your passport number and they can find out everything about you from immigration. 

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