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Everything was going along swimmingly for him since his return. Did he piss someone off?

A step in the right direction. All that's needed is enforcement; like with so many things in Thailand.

New Yorkers are the worst for yelling at people for "taking their picture". So many paranoid people in the world.

In 90 days, smog season will be over (except in Chiang Mai) and all will be forgotten until next year's smog season rolls around. Then, it's rinse and repeat.

I've got a Samsung 5.1 home theater system and it doesn't do squat for modern movies. The problem is in the mix. Dialogue takes a back seat to special effects in today's dumbed down world.

Whether they are mumbling or not, today's movies and t v have one problem in common... They mix the dialogue way too low compared to the sound effects. I'm always Running the dialog up to a 100 on the volume only to have to dial it way back down once they stop talking and the sound effects begin.

Life imitating art.

You'd have better luck in Vegas with a handle in your hand.

Been going to Vietnam every year for 15 years. Last time was with a 90 day tourist visa this past November. I always enjoy my time there-people, food, great scenery. That said, I'm always glad to leave after 3 weeks. (90 day visa wasn't necessary). Coming back to Thailand after Vietnam is like coming back to the States. Its just got better infrastructure and more food choices. Health care is way better, too. Maybe in a few more years, it will catch up to Thailand but that comes with a pricetag. The rustic charm of the old Vietnam is slowly fading unless you get out of the cities.

Top of the soi is away from Sukhomvit. Walk it or take a moto.

Another vote for Siam Pharmacy. In addition to what's been already said, there's a Skytrain escalator almost right outside their door. Couldn't be easier.

Sciatica and a twisted ankle forced me into getting a cane recently. Siam Pharmacy on Ploen Chit in BKK has a few different ones on offer at reasonable prices. There's a snazzy, electric blue, collapsible with 3 toes for 850 baht but I went for a plain, metal, 2 piece adjustable for 150 baht. Does the job.

No one, including the editors of this forum, caught the irony of putting this story right next to the Yingluck one. Here's a picture of some hardened criminal in handcuffs awaiting trial and the other one is of Yingluck.

Does she get a complimentary room at the Police Hospital, too?

You mean Peppina's?

And I thought this was going to be about chicks in heat.

Pattaya Nuea, Pattaya Klang and Pattaya Tai. Get ready for an hour or so wait during high season.

Really old guys (70s) will remember late 50s shows like Sgt. Bilko and the slew of Warner Brothers westerns like Maverick, Sugarfoot and Cheyenne. Not to mention Leave It To Beaver and Ozzie and Harriet-the original middle class, family comedies.

92-96 every day in BKK. It was cooler in mid November! Yes, a cooling trend is coming next week. For how long?

Line em up and turn the hoses on em.

Putin may want to re-form the Soviet Union but he has enough common sense to know that invading NATO countries is a death wish. The real Acid Test will be the Baltic Countries. Once part of the Soviet Union, now part of NATO. Could become a flashpoint.

Way too many people right now. GIve it a week or so to mellow out-unless you're into big crowds. A few interesting eating options but nothing is cheap. Looking at menus in some of the more Western restaurants, everything is about 600 baht and up. Pensioners enter at your own risk.

The lunatics have taken over the asylum.

Who in Australia is named jeevarass? Sounds like he's ripe for the pickins.

You are lucky you have mamagement that cares. My building is somewhat similar. They will screen out certain undesirables but high season is always a nightmare due to sheer numbers. Some jagov will always slip thru.