JingerBen

2 hours ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

No need to explain yourself.  Any time either bitcoin or marijuana are criticized online, no matter how mildly, the defenders rush in to attack with ad hominems and red herrings like an army of deranged wasps from a disturbed nest.

That's true, and the reason is probably because most prohibitionists are as wacky as Harry J. Anslinger.

   They're always good for a laugh.

12 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

 

Alcohol is an addictive drug and it confuses the mind. This post is the perfect example. ????

 

The good news is that it only take 6-12 months to reset from alcohol addiction.

 

People say alcohol is not addictive, what they really mean is, it is not *that* addictive.

 

If this poster wasn't addicted to alcohol, then why would he have posted such foolish drivel?

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Maybe he has been watching too many movies.

One thing you might consider doing is to eliminate any source of leaves, seeds, or debris from filling the gutters by cutting away tree branches over or near your roof.

   Just a thought.

4 hours ago, DrTuner said:

Tik-tok-tik-tok .. counting the seconds to the end of the charade when they can legalize it without losing face. You know it's coming.

Agreed, legalization in some form is coming and it couldn't happen too soon.

   When I first came here in the late '70s ganja was almost as easy to buy as beer. Laws were on the books but they were widely ignored.

   It was in the cities, in the villages  and on the islands.

   Then came the War on Drugs and along with a draconian crackdown on grass a whole new line of designer drugs became available for the affluent while there was always plenty of yah-bah for the proles.

   An eventual return to ganja would be history repeating itself here.

   It remains to be seen if it will repeat itself as tragedy or as farce.

7 hours ago, sead said:

Clearly you know nothing of IKEA. Theirs kitchens are amazing. All with softclose doors, very smart planning etc. Im from Sweden but live in Thailand and soon to make a house. I am one of those that for sure will buy their stuff. But i guess you can go buy some cheap bamboo chairs at somchai

For sure.

   Every Somchai and his cousin Terdsak will sell and install cheap junk.

   Better to look for quality be it IKEA or custom built furniture and cabinets.

   Good cabinetmakers still exist here but they're not always easy to find.

9 minutes ago, connda said:

I lived most of my life in the Pacific Northwest and Seattle was a pretty wonderful place 40 to 50 years ago.  I've many fond memories of the area.  However, it's devolved into a cesspool over the years.  The people who live there have raised and nurtured the monster that grows in their midst.  And yet, most locals support the anarchy and mayhem.  I'm sure when the 'woke' crowds seeking to level the economic playing field start entering the neighbourhoods and forcing homeowners to communally share their million dollar homes - well - hey, maybe they'll still support the New Normal that sorta looks like a scene out of Doctor Zhivago after the Bolshevik Revolution as their new house mates take over their homes.  All for the cause, right?  Peace, Love, central control, defund the police, eat the rich? 

Yeah, it was a beautiful place at one time.  I'm glad I had the opportunity to live there back in the day.  I'll keep the memories.  No plans to return. 

Your experience of Seattle could apply to numerous other cities in the US.

Take a ride on AMTRAK from NY to DC and you will see what the inner cities of Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, and Baltimore have become.

The train trip takes in the urban jungles whereas travelling by car on the interstates you see the modern facade which doesn't go too deep.

8 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

That may have been an isolated case, or not, but you give them too much credit, in being able to use the mass of largely useless information they are collecting with this exercise. They will end up with a mass of data that is meaningless  and unusable.   I am certainly not using my real name or phone number and I don't know any farang  who is. Its akin to registering for free WiFi in Tesco, which they wish to use for target marketing purposes.  I always get connected,  but I never use my right name, passport number  or phone number.  Another meaningless play at showing technological sophistication.     

Agree with most of what you say, but I certainly don't go along with the idea that names of farangs matched with their phone numbers is information that is "...meaningless and unusable".

Now that they've caught him what are they going to do with him?

Send him back to Cameroon?

When and how?

Yes, SCG or Global House, they will put you in touch with reputable contractors who can do the job.

There are also local guys who would do it cheaper but you are taking a chance unless they come recommended by people you know.

2 hours ago, Bill97 said:

Did it on a bicycle last week.  Guy behind me did not have wheels to ride but was pushing a supermarket cart. They were doing his papers as I rode out.

Thanks for that information.

I guess "anything  goes".

Can you do the "Drive Thru" on a motorbike?

Sounds like a stupid question I know, but hey, TIT.

25 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

Us Aussies  on the pension have seen our income loose 30 percent on exchange rates but I've been here for long enough to realize you can get by just I don't go out as much as I'm married to a thai and she works she doesn't get much but we are happy and get by try living back in Australia on the pension then you will see how good you have it here with all it's faults it's still a great place to live that's my opinion anyway

Your opinion is spot on in my opinion.

14 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Pretty good actually. I do live a life full of hope, aspiration, and dreams. Without them, I would just lay down and die. I know some of my dreams may seem a bit "out there". Like the dream of the youth ousting the hapless army. But, I do believe it will happen, and I can actually visualize it happening. They can only hold the people down for so long. They have really overstayed their welcome, and with a collapsing economy, the people are going to be very <deleted> off. If there is one thing the average Thai responds to, it is cash. And the denial of such.

"...overstayed their welcome,"  you say.

Tell me again how many military coups there have been since 1932.

Otherwise you make some good points.

You're one of the better posters, Mike.  You are critical without being nasty and bitter about the country we choose to live in and the people we live among.