ChrisKC

Yes, there IS always a reason for everything but often we never get to know. In the case here in question only two parties know the reason and both would probably lie or misrepresent the facts about each other. Something to be filed away!

This is a vegetarian story of no meat (no reason) and two veg: One swede and two turnips.

Either she died from omicron (cause of death) or not. We are informed of this as a statement of fact. What is "unfair" about it?

A TIA or "mini stroke" is potentially a sign of a possible more serious stroke to come and should be treated as such by the patient. I had what I thought was a TIA about 14 years ago. The symptoms were that I was unable to remember something I was writing only a few minutes before and I couldn't operate the TV remote control - no other symptoms. These matters lasted only for a few minutes. I went to my local Doctor and the first thing he did was feel my carotid artery - he told me there was a problem (confirming a TIA) and suggested I went for tests at the hospital. This I did and had an brain scan and the result showed that 1% of my brain was affected but the neural networks had already by-passed the damaged area, taking me back to normal. Measurements were taken of my cholesterol, blood sugar and LDL levels. No hypertension in my case and no other underlying predisposing factors. My cholesterol and blood sugars and LDL were too high and this was deemed to be the problem I kept the measurement from that time and took action that amounted to: No more added sugar, no alcohol for nearly two months and had new measurements taken that are shown in the attached excel spreadsheet I created and sent to everyone I knew at the time to prove that dramatic action had dramatic results quite quickly and without any further medical intervention or medication. The attachment is a photo of the spreadsheet as the original file will not upload here. Send me a PM if you would like the "template" and I will send to you if you believe it could be useful. All my comments above relate to me as an individual - you should consult your clinicians for advice for your personal situation.

Self praise is no recommendation!

It's all part of the "wonderful" job they are doing.

A wonderful job being number two in the world re deaths on the road that hasn't changed in 20 years Can we mention that in the form of unanimous observation, rather than criticism?

In real practical terms, I have not been inconvenienced by cashless transactions in Thailand. What may prove to be a problem in the near future is the gradual disappearance of ATM's.

Only four days ago, I met a Thai man and his wife plus their son, all friends of my wife and connected with the Thai military through their careers. Apart from the son (now 46 years old) are retired Colonels; in fact the son is also a Colonel. I asked my wife a couple of times to confirm they were actual colonels and she assured me they were. The article here that prompted your question makes me think that if colonels can be "non-commissioned Officers" then their status is not so high as The "Colonel" I understand whose responsibility is for about 3,000 soldiers! I now know 5 colonels arising from my wife's connections and it seems therefore, if true, colonels are more common than those below them (ugh!) A bit of research on this does not really answer yours or my question, especially as it may relate to the Thai system. In any event, a sad tale of a man - whoever he may be, has been murdered for the value of a plastic chair - which is virtually nothing!

Yes, "endemic" as in corruption!

Both the water and Electricity bills are paid by direct debit monthly from my wife's account - KTB, and has been for 5 years to my knowledge

I, too, can recommend Sketchers shoes. I bought a pair about 4 months ago can wear them as smart, as walking on beach, pavements, etc. In fact I bought them in a Robinson's store with a sketchers department within. On that day, my wife was with me and we got a pair for her free (two pairs for one price). Mine were B2500 but with the free ones equal to B1250 each. I consider these shoes to be the some of the best I have ever had, very comfortable, supportive and look stylish. And they are machine washable!

But they were denied entry as they were without a thai!

That will answer my question, where I caught my cold. They told me it was a buffalo, but it looked more like a rhino to me

I was there for a few days in October last. Virtually everything was closed. But plenty of peace and quiet! Immigration was open then!

And that one is on the beach!

Not sure whether you were right or whether you were right but it seems something has gone wrong - a case of two rights making a wrong?

I don't know about "Test and Go". it's more like Come and Go and Come and Go again, from the yo-yoing of these proclamations that are only possibles, no guarantees. How can anyone organise a trip to Thailand, whoever they are, and be reasonably assured they made a good plan! I am glad it isn't me needing to travel to Thailand (I am already here) and I certainly don't wish it on anyone else.

It looks like your circumstances are not within the plans of Mr Anutin. Good luck to you all those who are trying their best under very trying conditions!

As well as dancing, are those elephants PINK too?

And what does this CARE come in the form of?

Wear a mask or be heavily fined Don't bother about wearing a helmet and die!

I haven't read anything here about a proper campaign, except wish and hope - same as last year and the year before that - and...

I have a suggestion to make: Make a decision to change something that will affect your life - to do something or not to do something. That decision should involve knowing an approximate target you are aiming for and to know what you will need to do to achieve it. If that decision is worth something to you and you really mean it... DO IT NOW! don't wait another three days!

How did the OP determine (what criteria) who was what from observations of expats on this forum, mostly I assume are more or less ones he has never met?