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The DEMS are in a dilemma . If Biden stays it is odds on that Trump wins . If Biden steps down it could turn ugly for the DEMS as a free for all scramble from candidates erupts which will have a negative impact on their chances to win the election as they will be seen as a disorganized party . Now if the deputy ( Kamala Harris ) was capable of taking the reigns , that could have been an acceptable ploy but under the US Constitution that can only happen during a term and not to become a prime candidate . However the 25th Amendment of the Constitution allows the vice president and cabinet to declare the president not able to perform his duties of office and the power is transferred to the vice president . However KH is not a popular figure apparently , so that will not happen .

I have sympathy for the American public because last night's performance by Biden was embarrassing . Like it or not , Biden is not only the president of the USA but also the leader of the free world and at the helm they have a man who is clearly past his sale by date . I am not discriminating against Biden because of his age but because of his obvious mental frailties . How could Biden possibly see out another 5 year term in office . It is a position that affects global peace and demands important decisions and reactions . If Biden or his wife have any sense , Biden should step aside now for the sake of the American people and the free world .

Did you watch the electioneering debate on Wednesday night ? ( Early morning in Thailand ) . To me Sunak was the clear winner with Starmer unable to answer questions on the Labour Mandate funding and taxes . Sunak is a highly intelligent man who is trying to save a drowning Tory government . If only he would admit that the Tory governments of recent years had caused many problems in the UK ,and that he would rectify it , which would be an admission of poor Tory management , to which the public would admire . Alas I fear that the damage is done and Labour will be the new UK government . Reform to be the opposition or maybe form a coalition ?

Fireflies are fascinating to watch , an amazing sight that scientists are studying and not sure of the way they work . BTW I am also in Issan and have not seen any fireflies this year , despite the rains but have seen many termite butterflies after the rain has stopped . Have to turn off the house lights because somehow they will find a way in .

Many Jelly fish , other forms of aquatic life that can be a danger , rip tides , whirl pools , pollution are the main reasons I choose not to swim in Thailand .

Yes he is and among his scare mongering tactics I.e. " If the left or right win there may be a civil war "

Real French people do not put up with xxit from their government . They are protective of their customs and life styles that are being diluted by immigration , much the same as many other European countries . Macron is not a popular man and is using scare tactics to steer voters from the far right . He will lose .

20 years for checks ? It should be 5 years and a proof of annual service shown in the service book or garage receipt . Failures should be seized and repaired with the invoice and fine for the owner . Or just scrap the vehicle if there are too many faults . Some form of control may happen in Bangkok but up here in rural Issan , no chance .

Sometimes the truth hurts . Farage is demonstrating the facts that show the massive uncontrolled immigration be it legal or illegal . Why do so many make the trek to the UK when there are easier options . Not exactly rocket science . Pre Brexit there was freedom of movement within the E.C. which resulted in the UK being swamped with foreign labour who undercut UK workers rates . This resulted in many UK workers losing their jobs and homes . Some law abiding UK businesses went under . The black economy was popular with foreign workers . Indeed it was the mass invasion of foreign workers along with unpopular E.C. laws that inspired Brexit . However the flood gates have opened again and it appears that the Tories tolerate this to a certain extent . Maybe because businesses are using this cheaper labour . There is also no doubt that high numbers of immigrants has contributed to the downfall of the NHS and lack of housing . The E.C. have made trading difficult with increased bureaucracy . This needs to be sorted out . Also the French border police payments are a joke . Talk about squandering money . UK immigration needs to be halted now and illegals deported . The UK is being raped while those in authority stand by and watch .

My thoughts too

Casinos can be enjoyable to use if you have self control . I take only the amount of money that I can afford to lose . I treat it as entertainment . One thing we do not know is if Thais will be allowed to use them . My main concern is the regulating of the casino business in Thailand . E.G. in the UK casinos are under government regulation where the payout ( at least on slots ) is between 80-95% of takings .Will there be regulation in Thailand ? I do not think so . The tables cannot be controlled in that way . As you say , casinos can be bad for weak willed people , never the less , in Thailand gambling exists and the government are missing out on billions of Baht that could be claimed in taxes . Licensing casinos , horse racing , lotteries , cock fights yet banning online sports betting does not make sense . BTW the Thai lottery payouts seem on the low side , just 60% of takings .

When you went to school , did you do your own homework ? Not all posts need a link as they are so easy to find on Google but if you need spoon feeding , I will try to help you .

Not forgetting the dangerous pavements/footpaths , especially if you had a couple of beers . Often you have to walk in single file because of the street vendors using the pavements . Beach road really lends itself to a promenade . The poor state of Pattayas pavements show how important tourists are . Do people actually go swimming in that sewage polluted sea ? I wonder if the sea in Pattaya is ever tested for pollution levels and swimmers safety ?

Facts are facts and being deniable is the ostrich behavior . I will repeat an earlier statement . Most Western countries electorates have moved to the right of politics in order to control immigration . Immigration is number 1 on the agenda for voters , not only in Europe but also in the U.S.A. , Australia , and Canada etc .

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How bad is illegal immigration in the UK? Even the most basic calculations put the economic burden on the British taxpayer of an illegal migration population of 1.2 million at £14.4 billion. That is just shy of 10% of NHS England's budget for this year.7 May 2024 In 2022 over 45,000 illegal immigrants crossed the channel in small boats, followed by some 30,000 in 2023. Most were allowed in with no criminal checks. Over 17,000 have gone missing. As for skills and qualifications . NHS dentists: Exam could be scrapped for overseas ... BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-68325203 17 Feb 2024 — The government is considering plans to allow dentists from abroad to work without taking an exam to check their education and skills. This lack vetting also applies to other industries when false diplomas / qualifications are shown . What percentage of UK crime is committed by immigrants? The statistics show that the asylum-group is highly over presented for some types of crime. They account for 14.3 percent of all suspects in crimes against life (which include murder, manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter), 12.2 percent of sexual offences, 11.4 percent of thefts and 9.7 percent of body injuries. All the above stats are easy to find using Google .

Hindsight is a wonderful thing . COVID 19 government actions were by way of taking advice from Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) . At the time the pandemic was rife in Europe with many deaths in Italy . There is no doubt that the " lockdowns " ) prevented many more COVID deaths . What came before Covid were the austerity years . All this compounded the downturn of UK economy . Then came the high levels of immigration that have become a huge burden to the NHS , housing and education etc . COVID and austerity are history and cannot be undone but uncontrolled immigration has to be halted . As you say , immigration was wanted by employers so as to reduce labour costs and improve profits . Ponzi scheme ? I agree and on the Covid event , many made money from the lack of P.P.E. e.g. M. Hancock , shameful . What we are faced with is a new Labour government that have similar ways to that of the Tory party . The rise and popularity of the Reform party cannot be dismissed and many electorate see them as the only answer to broken Britain . Those who advocate uncontrolled mass immigration , before the welfare of those born in Britain , are betraying their country and many might say are guilty of treason .

I for one welcome the casinos to Thailand . One concern is the regulating of payouts . In the UK that payout is between 80-99% on takings ( RTP ) from a slot machine , under government law . Would that type of control be applied in Thailand ? I have my doubts . Also does the amendment of gambling laws in Thailand open the door to betting shops or online betting ? In Thailand , horse race betting allowed , lottery allowed , cock fight betting allowed and soon casinos . To criminalize online betting e.g. football betting seems unjust and illogical

You said " But nah racist rhetoric is better. " . Well if putting your fellow countrymen first before asylum seekers , immigrants or refugees then I am a racist ? . The UK has lost its identity . No wonder that immigration is top of the concerns from the voting public in the coming election . BTW expat retirees in Thailand do not sponge off the Thai government but have to put up with discrimination as being non Thais and are charged sometimes 10 x the price for commodities or services that a Thai pays . Ex-pats do make a monetary contribution to the Thai economy . The Reform party has growing support from the electorate , has a good chance of being the shadow opposition and even forming a possible coalition with the Tories to defeat the Labour party who are starting to lose popularity .

The data suggest net migration has started to decrease following its 2022 peak, with 1,180,000 people immigrating and 508,000 emigrating in the year ending June—with net migration at 672,000. This most recent figure is lower than the figure for calendar year 2022, but up from the previous full year ending June 2022. The data suggest net migration has started to decrease following its 2022 peak, with 1,180,000 people immigrating and 508,000 emigrating in the year ending June—with net migration at 672,000. This most recent figure is lower than the figure for calendar year 2022, but up from the previous full year ending June 2022. Stats reported by the " Migration Observatory " at the university of Oxford . Links to the real facts are easy to find on a Google search . Immigration in the UK by either a legal or illegal route has and is causing unrest among the UK population , as it is in other European countries . The UK crime rates have soared which correlates to uncontrolled immigration . Many towns have " no go areas " , and shoplifting crimes carried out by immigrants are so many that the police do not attend the crime scene . Housing costs beyond the reach of most first time buyers and rents are at an all time high because of a lack accommodation . There are specialized non- indigenous immigration lawyers who tell immigrants what to say in order to remain in the UK ( made up stories of persecution to satisfy the immigration officer ) . The lawyers advise on the UK benefits system which is overwhelmed It is no wonder that the Reform Party have so much backing .

Facts , last year 1.2 million migrated to the UK last year . 50% of these are not productive . They will be claiming benefits and when the refugee status is granted the UK government has to find them accommodation . No wonder there is a housing shortage which is leaving the young UK generation having almost zero chance of owning property . In the same year (2023) 532,000 people emigrated from the UK . These people , in order to emigrate , have to have qualifications in their profession or trade . That is a brain drain and thus is the reason for a lack of tradesmen , doctors / health workers etc in the UK . Spin it as much as you want but immigration is a massive burden throughout Europe and has led to voters choosing the far right political parties . The UK along with other European countries is broken . Big changes are needed or the prediction of Enoch Powell may well happen .

50 years ago most scientists agreed that we on planet Earth were probably alone throughout all planetary systems . That opinion has changed as more and more planets are discovered that have a similar atmosphere to the Earth . All aspects of space travel are based on what we have for propulsion . I believe that an open mind is best on this subject . One of many mysteries are factual and tangible evidence , e.g. in many countries there are drawings , carried out by cave dwellers , of space craft etc. These drawings were made thousands of years before any kind of aircraft were invented . They painted what they saw , along with wild life animal drawings . Also not forgetting many huge and heavy structures that were built by ancient civilizations without heavy lifting equipment . Other evidence , videos supplied by the USA Air force of UFOs cannot be denied . Open mind is my belief .

Already happened in a sneaky way . They have taken many large UK cities as Mayors and have a big influence on how their cities are run .

Strangely enough , since I started this thread and having complained to Wise , I have made 2 transfers and guess what , they were both transferred in seconds , as it always use to be , apart from the previous month . Wise have always been reliable and easy to use . Let's hope that the complaints written on this forum have made an impact as Wise have posted comments on Aseannow on numerous occasions .

That's taking recycling to a new level . You must have a steady hand and a good aim to achieve hitting the target . Or do you have a micro member that can fit into the bottle ?