Emdog

Trump spokespeople have already said that Putin will get land and Ukraine will not join Nato. Giving away all the bargaining chips before even sitting down to negotiate is not wise. Is Ukraine going to be key player in this? Trump had that absurd mid east peace plan that Jared cobbled together that did not include Palestinians. Gee, that sure did the trick, didn't it? This new song and dance cut from the same whole cloth

Never get out of the boat Never be out on the streets after 9 pm

One of those "man bites dog" stories. Inverse is quite common

you win the "stupid post of the day" award!

and they are legal restrictions due to the dominant religion. Duh. Not mere coincidence that alcohol sales are banned on Buddhist holidays... banned by lawmakers who don't know squat about Buddhism

Buddhism is a moderation religion. "It might be better for you if you didn't drink" vs "Thou shalt not drink" take on things. So on those religious holidays abstaining should be a choice for the practicing Buddhists. Something to do with will power. It is easy to give things up when you don't have them anyway, like ban on booze. And ban sign of tone deaf government: there are many people of other faiths (Muslim,Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Daoist, etc) and no faith at all.... Why should they have to observe (alleged) religious restrictions for faiths they don't follow. Oh yeah, ditto for tourists.

Does nicotine cause cancer? If it did, you would think nicotine patches would be illegal. What causes cancer is the burning material, "Tobacco smoke is made up of more than 7000 chemicals, including over 70 known to cause cancer (carcinogens)." "Most smokeless tobacco products are made from tobacco leaves, so they have many of the same harmful chemicals as cigars and cigarettes." I smoked for more than 50 years, quit about 3 years ago. It isn't that difficult. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/carcinogens-found-in-tobacco-products.html

Have to repurpose "snifters" I reckon Problems with coke are you think you're clever when you're not; that you have some idea worth listening to when it isn't; you can't stop til your supply is all up your nose & it's like each new snort is just enough to get you a bit up, but still below starting point... like going down stairs....

You are a fool if you believe Trump would spend his own money on this. He never does that.... Remember when he ran the first time and boasted "I'm going to pay for my campaign myself"... that never happened. And now he is selling junk that wouldn't be allowed at a flea market to his clueless fans. Biden crime family? Who's got 34 felonies? Who is the adjudicated rapist? Who appointed the father in law that prosecutor Chis Christy said was slimiest felon he'd ever sent to prison... the one Trump pardoned and now wants to be ambassador to France? Show me valid evidence that there is a "Biden Crime Family"

"..concern over the lack of solutions to this ongoing issue. " Here's a solution: ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS! Station a cop at those crosswalks and his salary would be covered by noon if tickets were given... and fines collected

"officers approached a suspicious individual," hmmm due to her skin color, perhaps?

any "gentleman's clubs" nearby? Lion all the time there I hear...

Thailand: are you listening? (just kidding, of course not!)

When I venture out from my home, I take the attitude that Thais are trying to end my life, actively with horrendous driving, 2 or 4 wheels, each with own death bite; or more passively as in this case: holes, trip mechanisms (concrete or wrought iron), head bonkers, electrical wiring surprises, things falling from the skies.. Seems to work "I'm not dead yet"

Considering the mess the world is in, I doubt if machines could make it worse.... the worry is: if machines asked "What would be greatest aid to state of the planet?" The answer would be "Eliminate humans"

If he is gets her to go virtually naked, he should do the same What's good for the goose is good for the gander

It's a start

And Trump et al attacked DEI demanding that all positions from top to bottom be based on "merit". Look at the list of massively unprepared, incompetent hacks that are going to have a real world destructive impact on US and the world... Hegseth? Couldn't ran an org about equal to a subway sandwich concession. RFK jr? no med training, conspiracy nut case heroin addict... Tulsi? Known as "Putin's sweetheart" in Russia. Could go on for pages and pages

Here's an idea: Have Gaza Palestinians move to Palestine West Bank. Evict all the Israeli "Settlers" land thieves breaking UN resolution. Move from Palestine to Palestine. When total destruction of Gaza is rebuilt, some may wish to return to Gaza.

The idea is that if you make tax high enough, firms will find it more economical to clean up their messes rather than poison the populace

The major problem is crop stubble burning re hazardous pollution levels... not oil, unless oil is used in field burning...? "The envisaged carbon tax will be integrated into the existing oil tax structure..." I know this is a Buddhist country, but bit of modified message from JC may fit "Fire them, Lord, for they know not what they do"

If you ever studied sociology and minority groups, you might know that minority classification is not simply a numbers game: it has to do with power, legal structures, opportunity factors, etc. The black people of South Africa were considered a minority under apartheid although they clearly outnumbered the whites

"...their executions should be broadcast on free TV channels." Missing the ball here: should work out some world wide pay per view arrangement Make hay while the sun shines

related art subjects: Beach Road Jomtien is supposedly one way, but plenty of motorcycles head "up stream". And some sort of legal accommodation needs to be made for the big tractors hauling boat over to the launch ramp. Currently they have to go maybe 100 yds against the traffic Only a fool or someone recently arrived from country where laws are enforced would cross the street without looking both ways. Several times

well, duh....