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Foreigner Caught on Video Urinating on Busy Phuket Street - video
atpeace replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Yes it is disgusting for many Thais and foreigners. I have done worse for good and bad reasons. If my family was in a car and somewhat pulled out his slong and pissed Infront of them I wouldn't cherish the moment but would get over it. I was running in a busy park last year at sunrise and out of nowhere nuclear diarrhea and most runners here in Thailand can relate to these moments. Happy that wasn't on video. My Thai friend was concerned but at the same time was doing her best not to laugh. -
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand on July 20-21, 2024
atpeace replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
How cute 🙂 -
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand on July 20-21, 2024
atpeace replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Doesn't your Villa Market provide booze throughout the period. I can't remember a shop (not chain) ever not selling liquor in 20 years. -
I agree and I too live near a slow boarder crossing and very slow immigration office. We may be practically neighbors. My immigration is also located next to a nice lake where I can relax and grab a nice meal. Still a hassle IMO compared to an easy non-o for me that allows me to not worry about visa for a year. I crossed the boarder every month in the late 1990s for years and it was a 10 hour trip. It wasn't a concern then but it would be hard to go back to that type of visa. At 57 my life isn't as carefree as I was at 31 but a 60 day visa run might add a good dose of excitement to it so it might not be all bad.
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But you have to leave the country every 60 days and go through immigration. A few hours a year to get a non-o vs at least 30 hours in travel and misc each year. Also the hassle to have to organize your life around a 60 day visa. People complain about a few minute process of online 90 day reporting but this is insanely difficult. Great option if you don't have the funds for a non-o, travel a lot, and don't mind the big hassle.
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Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Yep - that is a huge fail on Trumps resume. Hard to get past but I found a way for better or worse. I get your point but I decided to move on. If you stopped the hyperbole, and stopped labeling whole groups as many here do, I think you may find some common ground with MAGA. I wonder what percent of conservatives are MAGA enthusiasts. Most MAGA IMO are just loud beer loving patriots that are having a blast. Not my thing but reminds me of a big frat party. Could make the argument I need to take them more seriously but I get a good laugh out of their shenanigans. In the end, the world is in a good place compared to even the recent past. Trump as president isn't something I lose any sleep over. In 2016 I was like you though so I can relate. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
You're unhinged at the moment. No problem and I've been there before and wished I would have just realize it will all be OK. Trump has done some good things and some terrible but reality is hard thing to grasp when you're comepletely losing your shhttt. -
Mae Hong Son cracks down on inappropriate tourist behaviour
atpeace replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
I was thirty two when I first went to Pai 25 years ago. Don't remember any tubing but sure it existed. Lots of rafting trips. Beautiful place and there were tourists but it wasn't anything like it is today. In the evening now it is like Disneyland. Lines and squeezing through crowds. Not my type of place in the least. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Get real - you really think he was a republican? He probably registered as a republican when he got his drivers license and didn't even look at the box he was checking. If his Mom, who is a registered democrat, drove him that day he might have checked democrat. You make some good points on AN but you are reaching and coming off as flustered. The post you were replying to was clear and sensible and the contrast is HUGE when reading your angry rant. You are worse than what you despise and what you would do with Trump's power as a president would be frightening. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I don't know how you guys are claiming it is an easy shot. A police officer popped his head up over the roof edge and the shooter aimed his rifle at him. A few seconds later under high stress and without a scope repositioned and hit the president in the ear. Trumps head was also moving the whole time. A phenomenal shot IMO considering the stress, urgency, and lack of a scope. -
Neighbors with straight-through loud exhaust in my condo
atpeace replied to DeeMakMak's topic in General Topics
Enjoyed the read and I too was in in Bangkok in 1971 for a year but I was 4 years old and don't remember. Bet you have some interesting stories. When did you come to Thailand to live? I have mostly stayed in condos but the last 4 in rural Thailand in a small house we built on the Mekhong river. It was not supposed to be a permanent living arrangement but it seems to be now. About 3 kilometers from a small tourist town but secluded enough. Need to enjoy your own company and a funny partner helps. She is always doing something so rarely see her around the house but love the evening with her. Interesting life but still not sure if it is where I want to be all the time. She has places in Jomtien so that is always an option but usually spend only a month each year at one of her places. All my homes are now my ex wife's assets 🙂 She deserves them and I'm better off with less money to get into trouble with here in Thailand. -
Motorcycle taxi drivers brutally beating tourist caught on video
atpeace replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
You have met your perfect match it seems. Sorry for being offensive and I'm sure you two have loads of fun. Off to grab some street noodles. -
Motorcycle taxi drivers brutally beating tourist caught on video
atpeace replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Don't get the ignore list threats. Can't you just ignore him without putting him on a list. You seem more capable intellectually than the majority of of posters here and he is being an idiot. Let him be a fool and move on is what I would do but many do seem to like the ignore list so I might be the odd one. -
Motorcycle taxi drivers brutally beating tourist caught on video
atpeace replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
You sure found a winner. Want to share any other classless thing she spews. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
OK, nice temperament you possess 🙂 Hate is a nasty trait and as you stated above, history tells an ugly story when hate dominates. Keep hating and I'll keep listening to both sides because they both have intelligent voices. To each his own and you keep rolling with the aggression if it works for you. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
OK, still don't think labeling all Trump voters as fools is accurate but get the point you made above. Cheers -
Lay in bed doing nothing or in bed doing something. In either case, never for me but I do spend hours in bed each day after waking up. I have a great setup with a big Screen at the front of the bed attached to a nice mini pc, a nice view of our fish pond, and a kindle on the nightstand. Hard not to sink in and let time roll by each day. Schedule: 6am -Wakup and my coffee is timed to be hot at 5:30am 6:15am- try to have a bowel movement 6:30am - earlier if unsuccessful with pooping, bootup pc to journal and do whatever I fancy for 1-3 hours. 9:am ish - waddle over to my exercise pain cave and jump on the treadmill or smart bike. Situps, pushups, etc 11:00 - try to fix something that is broken around the house. I skip this often 12:00 - Back in bed where partner delivers a whopping lunch full of protein and healthy stuff. I tell her she doesn't have to and I'm capable of making my own but she insists 🙂 12:15 - more internet on the PC and eventually the Kindle and a book to the point it slips out of my hand and I fall asleep for an hour. 3:00 - wakeup and try to fix something or clean. Eat some processed junk so I'm fueled for the rest of the day's adventures which depending on my training cycle, is usually another run through the hills around the house or if raining back in my pain cave exercise room. It rains here a lot!!!! 6:00 - a couple drinks and more pc time and reading before bed. I rarely drink or smoke weed to excess anymore. I wonder why I do either because I don't even get buzzed. actually quit smoking weed recently. That is a wrap and as Mr. Rogers would say - Welcome to my world". Not exciting but satisfied I am! Throw in some trips and do some random things each week and my mental state is all good.
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Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Yawn. Situations evolve but you are stuck in the past. Have some fun and see what some are seeing today. People like you are the reason I think Trump will win. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
What is your clan? The "Righteous Labeling Clan?" I know some intelligent people that support Trump. Sometime the support baffles me but their intelligence is obvious. Your simpleton world is quite tiny. You might want to expand that peanut size thinking organ of yours. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Really? Please start using your noggin. BTW, federal law requires an applicant to be allowed to register his party when applying for a drivers license. He was 16 yo. His Mom was a democrat and his father a registered republican. Maybe his Dad drove him to the apply for his license. Yet he donated to a progressive cause later. Hmm, so what is he? WTF knows is my answer. -
Aftermath of the Trump Assassination Attempt Staring into the Abyss
atpeace replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Some truth to this^^^. Many people I know are voting for him but despise him. Just like many Dems would vote for Biden if he had pooped himself during the debate and he may have because he might have been diapered. Why can't we get some young blood and also stop electing so many sports and movie stars? Maybe because we only care about winning and the rest isn't important. Tom Brady for President! -
Neighbors with straight-through loud exhaust in my condo
atpeace replied to DeeMakMak's topic in General Topics
I was not completely honest. I too have had a few that went well but I've been here since 1998 and have seen some unbelievable squabbles and usually about nothing. I get triggered by people that treat condo's Thai staff like idiots and bullies in general. Those conversations never went well. Usually karma was what got them. The two worse have had terrible health issues in their 60s and I actually feel bad for them I think. -
Neighbors with straight-through loud exhaust in my condo
atpeace replied to DeeMakMak's topic in General Topics
I have rarely seen the manly talk go over well here in Thailand at condos. I've gone that route and seen no good come from these talks. It takes a lot to bother me so when I have that talk the person is over the top offensive. In a law abiding country it can work often. Here jerks know they can get away with a very loud motorcycle for example. I bought a condo here from a person that had to move to Cambodia because of a manly talk between neighbors. He will never be allowed back in Thailand. Like you said, the best option would probably to let it go. Or do as i stated and scare him without vandalizing his bike. May slashing his tires with the note 🙂 -
Neighbors with straight-through loud exhaust in my condo
atpeace replied to DeeMakMak's topic in General Topics
Be careful and consider the consequences of bad planning. Don't do it at the condo and video cameras are everywhere now. A very descriptive note of what may happen to him if he isn't more considerate after 10pm placed on his motorbike might help. He has to know why whatever you might do happened to him and the note will cause anxiety at least. In the note let him know you are patient and it might take months but it will be done. If you do get caught somehow placing the note on the bike at worse you just get an arse kicking. -
Neighbors with straight-through loud exhaust in my condo
atpeace replied to DeeMakMak's topic in General Topics
You are in Pattaya so you made that choice but get the frustration. I just laugh at the fools and feel sorry for them. Think what miserable life most of them live that a loud noise between their legs gets them excited and the are unaware that others hate it. If it happened regularly after 11pm I would probably do something but not sure what. If they were real arsseholes then I would make it my project for a week to make their life miserable and they wouldn't have clue it was somebody at the condo they lived in that created the misery.