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It is already dead, it just does not yet realise it.

RIP Nurisan Phromsri. It is reported that her younger brother was recently shot dead, allegedly by insurgents, but perhaps this second shooting could be suggestive of a more personal motive in both killings?

I wonder if the driver's face was as red as the Ferrari?

It sounds like this fisherman may be using the wrong bait?

This point is in a way (almost unbelievably) actually correct, although not in the way that the it is put in the article because it is the change in the Earth's rotational speed that requires the subtraction of a leap second, not a change in "the essence of time". Nevertheless, time really is being impacted by global warming. We all tend to assume that time passes at the same rate everywhere on Earth, but this is not the case. According to Einstein's Theory of General Relativity (no, seriously!) time does not flow at a constant rate everywhere in the Universe, but will flow at different rates depending on the warpage of space-time by gravity, with time passing more slowly as gravity increases. Global warming is moving mass from the poles to the oceans and is therefore impacting gravity at different points on the Earth's surface (now reduced at the poles and increased in the oceans - mostly at or near the equator) and with it the flow rate of time at those different points on the Earth's surface. So as the polar ice melts time passes more quickly at the poles and more slowly at the equator. The difference is however incredibly miniscule.

Politics in Thailand seems to have better scriptwriters than most of Hollywood nowadays.

A simple equation: Thais + nuclear power = DISASTER

Absolutely, but the impact on one's organs is not limited to PrEP, indeed what I wrote was: "I suggest to explore with your doc what is the likely impact on your organs (kidneys, liver etc.) of any pharmaceuticals that you choose to use frequently." It is more likely that people taking PrEP will have their kidney function monitored, but those taking other meds may not be effectively monitored, especially those who self-prescribe.

Agreed, but it's very easy to obtain pharmaceuticals without visiting a doctor so many don't bother.

A heads-up guys: From what I read on here I understand that a number of people do not use condoms and use various pharmaceuticals as an alternative safety measure. I have done the same for many years and it has worked well for me, but was recently informed by my doctor that this was impacting my kidney function. Her words were that "PrEP is hard on the kidneys". For occasional use an issue is less likely, but I suggest to explore with your doc what is the likely impact on your organs (kidneys, liver etc.) of any pharmaceuticals that you choose to use frequently. Stay safe all.

Is there ever anything other than nonsense on this forum?

An American Jewish Princess was on her way out to lunch and was standing outside her apartment building waiting for the doorman to find a cab. A schnorrer comes up and says "Hey lady, I haven't eaten in 3 days!" "So force yourself!"

An elderly Jewish gentleman was crossing the road (after finishing his soup from the earlier joke) and was unfortunately hit by a cab and was lying injured in the road. Someone calls 911 and an ambulance is on its way. Whilst waiting a lady takes off her jacket, folds it, and puts under the mans head. "How is that?" she asks him, "Are you comfortable?" his reply "I make a living..."

Hollywood beckons for this lady!

I suspect that a brown envelope may not have contained as much as the recipient desired.

I seriously doubt that!

She thought that she had found a real mug willing to pay such an absurd sum, but I expect that the police would agree to whatever price she asked for as they had no intention to pay. There's a lesson there for any other foreign ladies in the same line of business: anything that seems too good to be true, usually is.

(Un)Amazing Thailand!

HEATHROW #2??? - Seriously? Anyone who knows LHR would be astonished by that ranking. How much were these guys paid to come up with that?

What is it with the Swiss committing crimes in LOS recently? They seem to be on a roll....

Clearly NOT unskilled then as proficiency in English, certainly in a tourist town, is a valuable skill that perhaps the Thais should themselves develop?

Protected occupation?

Any chance of apprehensions of Thais engaging in illegal activities in Thailand? No, thought not.

Less than before methinks!

Yes, only one dead per week is abnormal for Pattaya. Low season?