Pla Simon

The shortcomings of the aggressive algorithms media platforms employ have most certainly been amplified by the "shorts" sections. Predatory mechanisms of bias and control - inflammatory platforming of bots and misinformation campaigns, with little in the way of checks and balances. These need banning immediately. They all jumped on the band wagon after tiktok's rise in popularity / revenue. Awful, soul sucking, brain deadening tripe - inciting a doom scrolling, manipulated populace in it's wake - cashing in on rhetoric / misery.

My village - 13km from Chong Chom has been evacuated this afternoon, most people being ferried to Prasat. Explosions still being heard / felt 30 minutes ago.

Ex and Baygon on the menu. Not a preferred choice, but it sounds like he got quite a buzz off of it... Apparently the swat team were called in, when he started spinning on his back, rapidly.

Are you suggesting someone has dropped a 8ollock ?

Mustafa screw loose...

Never have used agents. This border is my preferred goto, as most local - usually smooth and friendly. Thai officer confirmed Thailand is still offering 60 day exempt with no restrictions - sticking point seemed to be Cambodian policy.

Having enjoyed unhindered back to back 60 day visa exempt stamps at this border point, a few days ago was advised that Cambodian immigration had very recently changed policy (Mon 17/03/2025) - and were not accepting a payment for sameday return to Thailand, and required an over night stay... I was then informed to try Phusing / Chong Sangam - as they may have a different policy. Phoning to enquire proved completely fruitless - no answer. As I was on my last day of visa, and unprepared for an overnight stay, I cut my losses and reported to Kap Choeng to get a 30 day extention. Was informed recent unannounced policy shift was to crackdown on recent call center gangs / scammers, for forseeable future. Immigration officer then called and confirmed all borders with Cambodia had introduced this same policy, and were asking for 3,000 thb for sameday return - not the usual 300. Was advised to check a couple of days before attempting border bounce again. There seems to be no news of these sudden changes - so can anyone confirm the same ? Best regards.

Walking sticks and stones. Could have been worse. The child should consider himself lucky that grandpa didn't have 3 of his drinking buddies with him...

What a Turnip.

Some will, but mostly incinerated by those lower down the food chain.

Maybe just seeking universal truths by having a Jodrell - the enlightenment of Harry Monk. Getting off on a 67 Year old ? Is this peculiar / particular sin to be known as a granny "bap" ?

Really chaps ? Irony and apologue brought to you, courtesy of the boiling frog syndrome.

Not really - this model was adopted from Singapore. I would imagine most of that figure is non payment levies - between 5-11 times the actual tariff. Probably to grow exponentially, thanks to the conceited, vindictive little <deleted> in office.

Renewed recently - submitted / collected in person. 3 week turn around. All quite smooth, despite hiccup with payment using Thai bank card, and then toing and froing with passport office. Ended up transferring funds from UK bank. Use a UK debit card for remittance. All the best.

Yeah - minus the everything.