Everything posted by jcmj
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Tourists continue to travel to Koh Kood - Koh Mak even in the low season
I love Koh Kood(Kut) either way. It’s quite and beautiful. Hopefully this doesn’t change too much. The only issue I have is getting around on a motorbike. Other than that expect to enjoy a peaceful time touring the waterfalls , beautiful waters and huge trees. I always enjoy a break from the world when I go there. Hopefully you will too, but I guess that depends on how many people are now going there.
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Influenza infection cases triple in a year, topping 970,000 with one fatality reported
Haven’t worn a mask in a couple years and don’t plan on wearing one again. It’s pure fear tactics and why should anyone care if they choose to wear a mask then they are “protected “. Utter rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. They don’t want to lose their sheep.
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Awaiting arrest, ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns to Thailand amidst political unrest
At least he gets to go through the quick track and not wait in any lines. Should make for an interesting day If he returns. They may have to delay the election due to all of the other issues. Or maybe we can get him back in office to sort the mess that has been made over the past few years.
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Traffic Police to Receive New Field-Ready Uniforms for Enhanced Safety and Performance
I’m sure there will be a lot more larger sizes available in these new uniforms. How do they expect them to chase anyone down when they can barely move. ???????? chase them down ????????
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Monk’s plea: Thai woman scams 78 year old monk of 800,000 baht
Boy that was some expensive fuel.
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Trump: Biden’s response to Maui fires ‘disgraceful’
Of course he loves to bring up the blame game, but bringing up Covid and how it was handled is a far stretch. We’re still waiting to see the outcome of all those so called “vaccines “ that are being well hidden from the mainstream media. I’m sure there will be lawsuit commercials galore in the next few years. I guess we’ll just keep playing the tit for tat games in the meantime till we get a decent president that isn’t knocking on deaths door.
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Scholars of Sustenance (SOS): Rescuing food and nourishing communities in Hua Hin
This needs to be done everywhere. Way too much waste of food. Hopefully they will get some big backing and spread the program throughout Thailand. I’m sure there are many other countries that could benefit from this type of program.
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Dead Baby Found in Garbage Pile in Pattaya
They need to have a campaign to let all Thais know that they can drop their unwanted or stillborn babies off without repercussions. Too many young girls are having babies and don’t know what to do, or how to handle them and support them. They need to have an opportunity to do the right thing and not just dump their child in the trash. I can’t imagine how anyone could do that, but it seems to be happening more and more everyday. Give the child a chance, or proper burial. They didn’t ask to be born and certainly don’t deserve to be dumped. Sad all around.
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Rolls-Royce in the Spotlight: Repair Costs Unveiled after Rear-End Collision
Bet the guy who hit him will have an uphill battle with his insurance company, if he has any. They will do all they can to get out of this situation plus the cap on the amount paid for fixing it will probably not even come close. Now that’s an Aw <deleted> moment that the driver will never forget.
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Pheu Thai MP Invites UTN to Join Coalition
They are getting into bed with anyone who will join them to get the win. Disgusting. This is not what the people want.
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Painting & Decorating my house exterior - Have we got any BM's with experience in this trade ?
I find that most of the time they add water to the paint to get more out of it, and that is why the paint doesn’t last long.
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Cabinet Approves Opium and Magic Mushroom Trial for Medicine
Hopefully that lower cost will be available to the public for these new drugs for depression and pain.
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Big C car and bike auction
Guess nobody knows. Would be nice to know when and where.
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Office Worker Raises Concerns Over Unofficial Fine Collection for Cigarette Butt Littering
Trash bins with cigarette sand snuffers on top are not expensive and would reduce the amount of trash on the street, but I don’t think that most Thais care as they throw their food bags out everywhere as soon as they finish eating. Pollution is not well understood here or even a second thought for many.
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Healthcare costs Australia Vs Thailand
I’ve found that the private hospitals in Thailand, mainly Bumrungrad and Bangkok hospitals are very good. Of course I have Thai insurance that covers anything in patient. The staff are very helpful and the doctors I have are top notch. I guess everyone has their own opinion, but I think they are much better than many in the states. Plus the cost of insurance is much lower. No matter where you are, you really should check out the doctors credentials and success stories from friends or colleagues recommendations.
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Hopes for Pheu Thai PM fade as conservative parties eye power
It will be what it will be, but it certainly won’t be democratic. That’s long gone in the former Land of Smiles.
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Move Forward Convenes to Discuss Future Policies
I hope that MFP doesn’t stoop down to the level that the other parties have, especially the backstabbing PT
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Weak Exports Pose Challenge for Thai Economic Recovery
Lower the Baht value and you will see the exports increase.
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Rice price hikes worry restaurant owners, some pass costs to diners
Thai rice farmers are making more selling it abroad, so they want the same amount to keep their profits up. Sad to say, but money talks much more than ethics.
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Cabinet approves increased medical coverage for serious head injuries
They should just introduce workers compensation for those injured on the job, especially since most employers don’t give them the proper protections against injuries.
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New government to decide on more cuts in power rates
Quite selling the gas and oil produced here and give the people here a break. They have it, but make more selling it, which is typically the case with most big companies. They are not helping either by not helping more people get solar panels. All down to greed.
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Thailand targets long-haul tourists with new US, Saudi Arabia offices
They need to work with the airlines to make it more affordable to fly to Thailand from the USA and give some incentives. Just opening up an office to promote Thailand in a couple of cities will not help. They also need to factor in the fact that most working people only get 2 weeks off for holidays and find a way to provide affordable package plans to get the most out of their trip.
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Elderly Thai man’s online fake teeth buy bites back with laughable consequences
Well they certainly bring out his smile ????
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Protesters Block Pheu Thai Headquarters, Leaders Stuck Inside
They just made a deal with the devil ????
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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai announce deal to form government
Noooo. The thought of a farang hater Auntin is the worst thing that could happen to us.