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1 hour ago, Headphone Jack said:

I had untreated Hep B for many years. My liver is not in good shape but I am able to drink endlessly. I don’t think a damaged liver restricts your drinking. I stopped drinking for 6 months after going onto anti virals. My liver function did not improve at all. I started drinking again and six months later my liver had improved dramatically except for the platelate count. I drink up to 12 stubbies a day, every day. I know I am drinking myself to death. My chance of liver cancer is 40% whether I drink or not. So I keep drinking, I am nearly 67. 

Each to their own.

But not for me though.

Thank goodness for dash cam!

I could understand the cops being upset by this "send up" if they were a respected part of Government BUT they're not!

Can't help myself............  

13 hours ago, akirasan said:

This reeks of the last place I worked at before I moved to Thailand.

If a serious safety incident happened, they weren't so quick to address the actual issue, rather they put more effort into trying to stop people talking about it.

It's an interesting time that we live in, privacy is becoming scarce, and people are only one click of a button away from being broadcast to thousands of people. It seems like Thailand 4.0 is struggling to figure out how to handle widespread accessibility to free information.

What is Thailand 4.0? 

I must have missed Thailand 1.0  ?

Mmmmmmmm................ I understand that among their ranks there is this guy 'Big Joke'? ?  

Perhaps he has a sense of humour lacking in some others?

12 hours ago, DM07 said:

That' s the ting about science: it is willing to take into account, that things that are well accepted consensus today, might be challenged tomorrow!

And it is being challenged! Seemingly, you don't like it. 

20 hours ago, AsiaHand said:

A nipple bottle of milk then ?

A nipple bottle of milk then? Sounds like an acceptable alternative to me. ? 

14 hours ago, Anca said:

I was an optimist the first 3 days after my daughter get raped.... then I was a BIG pessimist in 6 months... and YES, last weeks I’m a optimist again! And I hope it’s worth it ? Remember: You never win if you never try hard enough✌?

 

I would never ever get peace in my heart again if I didn’t fight for my girl. Maybe hard for you to understand but for me this is worth it and I hope I can publish happy news about some of the Thai-authorities later??

I understand what you are saying about what happened to your daughter (sorry to hear). But when you are up against a long entrenched "feudal system", it is not going to change overnight, sadly.

A beautiful country with many wonderful people, controlled for 100s of years by those who practice "entitlement". 

Thailand is not the only country.

1 minute ago, Anca said:

Somebody with authority must understand that the best way for Thailand in future is to help and not blame!

You really are an optimist! 

6 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Best hope for Thailand it looks like but the d********ship is not allowing them much room for campaigning etc.

Of course. It is hard to let go of control. But "they" will make sure they retain control from the background!

5 hours ago, DM07 said:

Deflection and what about'isms!

Good day, sir!

The "scientists" have only claimed "most likely man made". NOT is man made. 

Climate change has been happening since Earth became Earth. Mankind maybe contributing, but I would doubt causing. 

Did mankind cause this?

6 hours ago, Vacuum said:

I'll bet they didn't build those islands with sand.

Too smart for that. 

Wonder how China is reclaiming and rebuilding bigger islands in the South China Sea?

1 hour ago, jayboy said:

I think it's a question of not receiving if you don't suffer from hangovers.As I understand it, liver disease particularly cirrhosis caused by excessive alcohol (the liver being an amazingly resilient organ) is often symptomless until it's often too late to deal with - other than with drastic options.Having said tha,t there's a genetic aspect involved which makes some people less susceptible to hangovers than others.There may also I suppose be a genetic factor also involved in how the liver deals with heavy drinking - just speculation on my part.I guess the sensible approach to those of us worried about our drinking is to have regular check ups.Some when seeking medical advice will be prompted by symptoms and some of us won't.

I understand what you're saying. I tend to take a pro-active approach to my health (regular fasting full blood tests) rather than being re-active (after something goes wrong). I just feel that once into your 70's (or earlier for some) regular health check ups should be a top priority. But, that's just my way - guess it is not for everyone.

Some may say "Grow old gracefully" - I choose to fight it all the way. 

2 minutes ago, mdmayes said:

The visit is a big joke. 

The whole scenario is turning into a joke/circus. Keystone Cops indeed. With a view that the rest of the world understands and agrees with their corrupt ways. ?

The best that this girl can do is NOT return to Thailand - she will surely be locked up. Raped or not "fair trials" are not a redeeming feature of feudal societies.

This is like religion - we only believe in what suits us? Despite "blinkered dyed in the wool" believers and contrarians on either side. 

10 hours ago, jayboy said:

I remember a doctor friend telling me that people with your tolerance for alcohol need to be particularly careful since they are not receiving the body's warnings.

"... are not receiving recognising the body's warnings."  Or do not want to.  

13 hours ago, mikebell said:

'Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.'

Who are the mad ones?  Those receiving money to repeat this annual nonsense or the tax payers who fund these plans?
 

Albert Einstein AKA mikebell?  ? ?

Has been one of my favourite quotes for many long years.

On 9/16/2018 at 7:49 AM, yellowboat said:

The deaths are a failure in leadership.   What are military institutions without sound leadership ? 

Leaders of Government? ?

Sadly, us farangs are dreamers for a better democratic society benefiting the people. 

On 9/15/2018 at 5:55 PM, Rimmer said:

heavy rain and flooding

There will be no flooding - I read that, from a senior Thai politician (cannot remember the name) a short while back!

So, do not worry. ?

On 6/27/2018 at 11:40 PM, paulsingle said:

Thanks for these responses. Reading the articles inevitably raises anxiety which is probably a good thing in my case.

I'm not talking any regular medication. I eat a healthy diet and get some exercise but I'll curtail my alcohol consumption and get a test done.

I've spent just over 4 months in Khon Kaen and I'm heading home to UK in a week's time so I'll arrange to get tested then.

I need to learn to go out and be sociable with non-alcoholic drinks. I think that will get easier once I start to realise I don't have to write days off for hangover recovery. 

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19 hours ago, rooster59 said:

fitness instructor

???    Brain was not fit!   

16 hours ago, Nip said:

No you don't understand. Go check yourself and prove me wrong. I've no intention of enlightening you. Wallow in your ignorance. This is a serious matter and I wait you to prove me wrong. You won't because I'm 100% correct.

"Laws" in Thailand are often selectively applied. And any reasonable or knowledgeable person who knows anything about the country knows that.

So, whilst you maybe correct (or not) about the female officer, who says it is going to happen? Sadly for too many, the RTP cannot or will not enforce road rules, as just one example! 

21 hours ago, rooster59 said:

well-regulated business.

??? By whose hygiene standards?  

"well regulated" (in Thailand) would, sadly, be an oxymoron to me.

Whatever the "claims" are from either side, the woman from Perth was not exactly practicing good hygiene by placing her feet in such a spa in the first instance. Contributory negligence by both parties? ?