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“Cullen Hateberry” channel invited to promote Thailand’s national parks
Emdog replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Maybe they will give Koreans advice on how to "pass" as Thais? -
Bragging to her friend Linda Tripp was how the Monica services came to light "After Lewinsky revealed to Tripp that she had been in a physical relationship with Clinton, Tripp, acting on the advice of the literary agent Lucianne Goldberg, began secretly recording phone conversations with Lewinsky and encouraging Lewinsky to document details of her relationship with the president" Tripp was charged with illegal taping, but since she helped Ken Starr, case was dropped. See wikipedia for more info. "He's making a list he's checking it twice Who's been naughty and who's gonna flip...."
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Erawan Shrine: The bombing and astonishing comeback
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
"Shockingly, an ethnic Uighur dissident and an accomplice were arrested for this horrendous act..." Didn't surprise me: Thai gov sent a planeload of Uighurs who had UN refugee status back to China shortly before the bombing. What became of those refugees we can only guess... or maybe do a bit of research... Besides all that, the bombing was eight years ago, not something that happened last year... -
Brings my ex to mind.... :)
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Americans’ top 3 festive escapes: Italy, Japan, and Thailand take the lead
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
These numbers all relate to "searches", right? How many "searches" statistically become actual "visits"? -
"Eventually, the captain called for help, and the roof of the boat was cut open with a knife for passengers to jump out." Idiot. He should have been cutting holes in floorboards to let the water out. Everybody knows this!
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"Thailand has a perishable inventory of 787,000 accommodation units of all types..." Perishable? say what? 2 week shelf life then building collapses? That photo looks like very very poor attempt at photoshop: bottom out of focus, wrong shadows section just sort of melts away... thank goodness not real: I would hate to be within miles of that scene if were real
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Xi warned Biden that China WILL reunify with Taiwan in blunt message
Emdog replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
The US Civil war started due to the confederate states firing on Fort Sumter: "they started it" which solved the problem the union faced of "what do we do about it?". A similar problem occurred after Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor: do we declare war only on Japan? Hitler solved that by declaring war on USA. Anyone who thinks Taiwan would peacefully slip into CCP is nuts. They've had their experiences with dictators, and don't want to go down that path again. Would probably agree to reunification IF mainland agreed to be under Taiwanese goverence. -
Pattaya floating market: Loss of Chinese tourists amidst safety concerns
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Musings: I wonder if tourists are more likely to buy some bauble due to the charging of admission: "Well, I already paid so I should get SOMETHING to make it seem worthwhile..." Never been there, never will unless Mrs decides it's a good place to dump my ashes. -
Pattaya Beach Trees Off-Limits for Unauthorized Signage
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
when you guys talk about this and removing price tags, I thought you were talking about the cops! or maybe you were? -
I like it better back in the days when it was simply a nightmare...
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Thai health charter chairman advocates for cannabis in wellness tourism
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
"...a wellness tourism model revolving around physical and mental fitness, incorporating spirituality." Dang they can ladle that on thick. People want to get high, one way or another, since humans found out some things would get them high. This great little tune sums it up nicely -
The hidden struggle of Thailand’s overlooked workforce
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The ruling class somehow notices that half the population not so well off... duh. Explain why Takshin, just by acknowledging they exist, became wildly popular. The rulers don't give a damn about anyone outside of Bangkok, and even less for agriculture workers (farmers or "harvesters".. as if that isn't part of farming!) -
They need to start giving out fruit cakes: unlimited shelf life. Seriously. "Life after people" covered them and due to ingredients, can last decades on decades
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Peeraphan Stunned By Plan To Hike Petrol Tax To Incentivise Train Travel
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Just the other day some minister was spouting off about building lots of new roads to relieve traffic congestion, like more brothels will reduce number of hookers per sq km or some such logic. I suggested more light rail.... higher gas taxes won't bother the rich, and they are the only class that seems to be considered when making policy.... the middle and working class... big ouch -
How much of that production goes through Thailand to the world? How much "trickle down" economic benefit do the rich and powerful accrue here?
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Crying need for holistic development to make Bangkok liveable
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Parks. Green spaces. Concrete jungles don't cut it -
Thai man with mental illness disappears after his arrest in Bangkok
Emdog replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
There is treatment for mental illness in Thailand? Really? Since when? -
I have a condo in Jomtien and am glad so many condos are empty, sold or not. Always see those signs at constructions "EIA approved" & wonder how much the payoff was. Thousands more condos since I moved in 15 yrs ago and no real improvement in transportation... bad enough just with weekend crowds. Water needs? Plenty of water trucks around filling up tanks around town. Was it 10 yrs ago when all those articles posted about nowhere near enough water resources available I can walk away from my condo and still come out ahead compared to paying rent over the decades, so sales levels don't bother me.
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Phat Kaphrao ranked third best dish in the world by Taste Atlas
Emdog replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Agreed, and as someone once said "there's no disputing taste" but we do anyway (Signed) "the world's shortest giant" -
"If you build it, they will come"? in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, back in the 60's-70's many wanted to build a Mt Hood freeway, which would have divided/destroyed many neighborhoods (that outcome well documented across USA) AND increase traffic and thus pollution. Citizen protests etc led to building of light rail system: far far less pollution (electic), enhanced neighborhoods, very little destruction... a win win. What connection do these decision makers have with firms that would build all these roads?
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Bangkok and suburbs suffering excessive levels of PM2.5 pollution
Emdog replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
you posted at 6:46; I posted at 10:30