tomazbodner

IS that going to be Putin style? You're Ukraine, visitors are Russia. A gang comes in with batons, knives and guns, but you are only allowed to use fists and rubber bands, and if anyone gives you a rock, he's accused of prolonging the conflict?

I think that's a 2 sided problem. Yes, a lot goes into health insurance. But why is it so expensive? Because US healthcare is over the top expensive. So if Trump did what he promised (cut the cost of medication and healthcare), then it would make sense to lower the funding of Medicaid, as less could still cover all the expenses associated with it. So as a big picture - it somewhat makes sense. But the bits and pieces of it, especially how they are communicated... not so much. Actually, his tariffs and sticking nose into what he doesn't understand is making costs even higher. The big picture is overall not bad. And even CNN posted something that mostly confirmed what Kennedy said was not far off on research. It is indeed interesting, but personally, I don't think much will happen in this direction because... well... people are addicted to junk. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/31/health/maha-toxic-nation-rfk-jr-wellness

So basically it's Hoodin Rob

On this forum or being deported?

Given this is TACO thread... Is Curtis Yarvin a patriot or a traitor? https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/31/politics/video/curtis-yarvin-anti-democracy-blogger-maga-gold-new-digvid

I'm disappointed at Trump's advice. I thought at least he would say "pay her and make her sign non-disclosure agreement"

Maybe he was moved to first class... A woman in her fifties boarded a crowded flight and immediately felt uneasy about her seat next to a black man. She called over the flight attendant, expressing her discomfort by saying, "I can't sit here next to him." The flight attendant replied, "Let me see if I can find another seat for you." After checking, the flight attendant returned with an update, saying, "Ma'am, unfortunately, we don’t have any more seats available in economy, but I’ll check with the captain about first class." About ten minutes later, the flight attendant came back and explained, "The captain confirmed there are no more economy seats, but there is one available in first class. While our policy typically doesn’t allow us to move passengers from economy to first class, the captain feels it’s important to ensure everyone is comfortable. So, we’re happy to offer you the upgrade." Before the woman could respond, the attendant turned to the man and said, "Sir, would you please gather your belongings? We’d like to move you to the comfort of first class, as the captain wants to make sure you’re not sitting next to someone who isn’t pleasant."

Wow @Yagoda You've really outdone yourself this time! I expect your next post to call for execution of anyone who doesn't love the dear leader!

It is government itself that is encouraging breaking the rules. A prominent hotel behind All Seasons Witthayu is still standing, over a decade after it was found to be in breach of regulations and ordered torn down. While not completed, the ugly wreck in Pattaya is still standing next to the pier... So is the condo at the beginning of Asoke. And there are many more cases like that...

They probably see it, and send the information to customs of destination of the flight. That way they don't need to deal with it and get smugglers arrested at the other end. Saw a lot of that on Airport Security series... "acting on a tip"

In Thailand it's all respect for parents... washing their feet, etc. How could good daughter disrespect wisdom of her father, no matter his past? Obviously she does what papa tells her to say, she does what papa tells her to do. And while it's sad that she puts family ahead of the country, that's what you can see with most politicians (and others) the World over. Would be great to see someone with integrity in power who puts country and people first. But I think there will be a very long wait for that...

12+ hours a day, every day

No visas for those who exercise free speech, but also no visas for anyone who is stifling free speech? Do Trump and Rubio ever talk?

Grab drivers follow the directions from Grab app, which is based on Google Maps and always chooses the "fastest route" which often includes expressway. She could have seen the route on her phone, but I agree, the application itself could be more transparent on any additional charges beyond stating those extra expenses are paid by the customer, and up-front list such expenses along with different prices for taking expressway or not taking it. For example: JustGrab: 200 baht (+expressway fees of 50 baht) - 45 minutes or 230 baht (no expressway fees) - 65 minutes As this would be done at the time of booking, it would show up-front to drivers what passenger's preferences are, and they could choose whether to accept such request or not.

As for Melania... she's in there to defend her kid. And knowing a little bit about women from country she comes from, that's a very normal thing to do.

Maybe because of history of it? A passenger train carrying around 300 people was bombed in Thailand’s Deep South, injuring two train officials and one passenger. [SNIP] No. 452 from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Si Thammarat was travelling between Pattani and Ta Paet stations, carrying 300 passengers on board. The train driver opted not to halt the train and went as far as Ta Paet station in Songkhla’s Thepa district because he anticipated more attacks. All 16 trains serving the Sungai Kolok-Yala line in Thailand's deep south suspend service indefinitely after suspected insurgents shot dead three railway workers and a police officer aboard a train on Saturday. Gunmen opened fire at a passenger train in the Deep South province Yala, damaging the train’s braking system. Hundreds of commuters were stranded following the bombing, which targeted the railway between Yala and Narathiwat provinces at about 6am today. Police said they believe local separatists were behind the attack And there's a lot more news of unrest from the Southern most provinces, from attacking businesses and government buildings to blocking road and opening fire at public transport vehicles (I was in a very close shave to one of these some good 20 years ago and that's something you don't forget), to putting explosives on the train tracks and firing with automatic weapons into the passenger train cars. Go search this forum. Then ask again.

I did, but it's a little over your price range... https://www.lazada.co.th/products/tozient-genuine-leather-chair-i5212249159-s22169991727.html There were PU and real leather (cowhide) options when buying and I got the cowhide one. PU doesn't last very long and I've had several, including "real leather" from a very famous Thai furniture company... fell apart after less than a year... cracks started forming on "leather" and flaking off. Disappointing. This one is very decently built and comfortable. Still in perfect shape after over 2 years.

And they are not bullet nor bomb proofed...

But will people dare to take it?

This should be done every day.

So this forum is full of Russians pretending to be American MAGA clan. Epic!

Let me tell you a joke. An old guy asks a young lady:"Would you sleep with an ugly old man for a million dollars?" "In an instant!" answers the girl. "OK, what about for 10 dollars?" "How dare you ask me that? What kind of a woman do you think I am?!" the girl gets all excited... "We already established that. Now we're negotiating the price..."

Why don't you just elect declare him a King and be done with it?

But that's not important right now

Since the moment I posted the whole Aseannow went dark, I better delete this. But still wanted to add the 2 quotes from that post, on how much US benefits from the 2 categories Trump cracked down on: Travel & Tourism contributed $2.6TN to the economy last year and supported more than 20mn jobs. It also contributed more than $585BN in tax revenue annually, accounting for almost 7% of all government income. Source: https://wttc.org/news/us-economy-set-to-lose-12-5bn-in-international-traveler-spend-this-year In the 2023-24 school year alone, foreign students contributed more than $43 billion to the U.S. economy, according to NAFSA, the Association of International Educators. Source: https://theconversation.com/international-students-infuse-tens-of-millions-of-dollars-into-local-economies-across-the-us-what-happens-if-they-stay-home-254539