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British woman breaks nearly every bone in face in Thailand
sqwakvfr replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
I stopped reading articles because often they incomplete or not accurate. I believe there are 14 bones in a human face. So mostly means how many? -
Harry and Meghan Netflix: William screamed at me during summit, says Harry
sqwakvfr replied to Scott's topic in World News
"My brother screamed at me". Join the club. This is from an Apache Helicopter Pilot who flew combat missions in Afghanistan. As they say in my part of the world: "Come on man, take away his man card". -
British woman breaks nearly every bone in face in Thailand
sqwakvfr replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
I have investigated fatal and very serious traffic collisions but I have never seen anyone who "broke nearly every bone in her face"? Is she in a coma? Injuries of this magnitude are usually fatal. Also, the medical bills are one thing but next will come the medical evacuation back to the UK. Possibly a nurse would have to accompany her in business class or even possibly a medical charter flight. 50K might just be a starting point. Very sad story. -
This happens in Souther California as well. When I worked the graveyard shift I would patrol the beach in Venice and often I could smell sewage coming from the drainage tunnels. This was a frequent occurrence. When it rained public works would claim the sewage system was overloaded and they had to relieve the pressure on the system and “some” sewage was released into the ocean. I have not going swimming into any ocean for over 25 years.
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Can Thailand afford to raise minimum wage to 600 baht?
sqwakvfr replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
I saw a help wanted sign at local CNX 7-11 and the posted daily pay was 350 Baht. It did not mention how many hours per day. -
Can Thailand afford to raise minimum wage to 600 baht?
sqwakvfr replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Simple economics is when the lowest members of the working class get a minimum wage of 600 Baht or in many parts of the US $15 per hour then all workers above them should get a commensurate raise as well. It only seems fair that a worker who currently makes 600 Baht then should get a raise to 1200 Baht? Then what will you get? A steep increase in prices of goods and services. Doubt it will happen because business leaders will do everything they can to stop it. I can see a gradual increase to 600 Baht in phases. For instance 400 Baht this year, 450 in 2023 and 500 in 2024 and so on. But then I just realized I am applying western logic. Disregard, TIT. -
Yes, I would consider both. But KSK site is in the city and Promenada is more out. Interesting to see what actually happens or does not happen.
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Chiang Mai People Slam Digging Up Footpaths During High Season
sqwakvfr replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
I just walked or navigated through this mess to and from the gym. This also makes vehicle traffic worse. As usual the work had not started as of 0830. TIT -
Had an interesting conversation with a local business owner today. Of course this is all unofficial but interesting: The Company that built the Terminal 21 shopping malls (my favorite is the one in BKK) is taking a long look a KSK as a potential site for Terminal 21 Chiang Mai. At least there is something going on about this property. If such a project was given the green light it would be years before anyone us see it.
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Is English Quickly Becoming a Dead Language?
sqwakvfr replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Wow. I have never heard of anyone use the words Clitoris and Abacus in the same sentence. -
Is English Quickly Becoming a Dead Language?
sqwakvfr replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
+ is One and - is Zero. Tomato, Tomaato. A long time ago an engineer told me it's as simple + Charge and a - Charge on a board. Of course at that time I had not idea what he was talking about. This was in the early 80's and Cobol, Dbase and Lotus 123 were the hot things in tech. -
Is English Quickly Becoming a Dead Language?
sqwakvfr replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Binary Code? Ever hear of it? Analog Computer? Are you talking about an abacus? -
Is English Quickly Becoming a Dead Language?
sqwakvfr replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
English will die when computers can be programmed in another language. This could be sooner than later because computers only understand + and -. +++----- or -+-+---- or ++++-----. -
Long-term stay at 3 star hotels / small apartment Chiang Mai Muang
sqwakvfr replied to scorecard's topic in Chiang Mai
From 5,000 to 8,000 there is no package. Plenty of apartments available in that range. I can think of one basic type of apartment that will offer a month contract in that range. A basic studio(bed, desk, fridge, bathroom) would fit in that range. The complex is dated but has a swimming pool. Cleaning might be once a month(linen change as well). The name of the complex is Huay Kaew Residence located next to the Orchid Hotel. The Orchid Hotel can be had for 700 Baht per night but it is really old and mostly empty except for conferences for local businesses and government workers. Just for comparison as far as I know the most expensive serviced apartment in Chiang Mai is the Kantary Hills Serviced Apartment in Nimman. A studio unit is spacious with kitchen, a bathroom with a bathtub, a washing machine and the complex has a great gym, pool and even a sauna. But of course this type of package costs 61,000 a baht per month now because it is high season. Low season goes down to 51,000. This does not include water and electricity. To get the full picture of what is available is almost impossible unless one goes to an agency. -
Long-term stay at 3 star hotels / small apartment Chiang Mai Muang
sqwakvfr replied to scorecard's topic in Chiang Mai
Price Range? Per day or Per month? -
Immigration Police to Revise Visa Extension Criteria
sqwakvfr replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Hmm. Education and Volunteer Visa's. Does this mean one cannot study Muay Thai for 3 years? -
1) The Britney Griner book deal 2) Britney Griner talk show circuit tour 3) The Exclusive, Exclusive sit down interview with Oprah 4) The Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by Joe Biden 5) A standing ovation at the next WNBA game 6) The Grand Marshall at the next Pride Festival Parade in both West Hollywood and New York. All these accolades are coming for the returning hero. Meanwhile “The Merchant of Death” is sharing a bottle of vodka with Vlad. At this point Paul Whelan will be in Russia for a very long time because the US does not have an equally valuable Russian to swap for . It should have been a 2 for 1 deal because old Viktor was a very valuable asset.
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Kuwaiti man arrested on Pha-ngan Island for 16 days of overstay
sqwakvfr replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Now 16 days is the standard for overstayers? So all the overstayers in the 100 to 1000 day range have been captured? -
Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside marriage
sqwakvfr replied to webfact's topic in World News
I think it will be selectively enforced. -
Tesla Aims for December Launch in Thailand
sqwakvfr replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
I saw two Tesla’s in Chiang Mai in the last week(one of them was the SUV model with doors that open up). Then I wondered besides at home where can a Tesla owner charge his vehicle? -
It could be used as a weapon to get the police to target some(like your enemies).
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This lyric is very honest. To some it is sad. To others it is painful but true: ’What’s love go to do with it. Nothing but a second hand emotion” Performed by the great Tina Turner and written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle.