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So the sanctions worked? BTW. Germany isn't destroyed.

I'm not a MAGA but you calling someone dumb because they have a different opinion is idiotic. Grow up child and try to make a coherent point other than calling others infantile names.

Your choice but I would have some reservations. They might be fine - just saying. Why did you go with them? I know Sheryl and other on this forum have reservations about local Thai companies( subsidiaries ) here that provide insurance but this seems a better option. The prices are very inexpensive compared to Aetna, etc. The hospitals are familiar with the local companies and in my experience local companies have been hassle free and paid out their share of of hospital bills,. AXA Thailand comes to mind. Sure you don't get some of the benefits of AXA global but most don't need them IMO. I( 57 yo) pay 12k baht for 3,000,000 coverage with a 150k baht co-pay. One concern I have is if they will insure me past 80.

So what happens when Putin attacks the next country. He might not but a pretty good possibility he will. Tricky situation but doing nothing other than asking him not to such things will work you think?

Ends much the same as a heroin addict chasing the dragon. Exhausting and no chance of lasting success. That was my personal experience but assume some can pull it off. Been around too many sex addicts and few are happy with life. Most are darn nasty people.

Please post only links and be considerate. You make some good points but they are lost because you copy and paste to no end. I beg you to stop - my mouse roll finger aches.

Nice post and the best of luck. Don't take it personally - most here love to hate and the article made you an easy target. I read a few pages not because I was interested in your situation 🙂 but was amazed how most have determined Thailand is more expensive than the UK and their silly reasons. There are some good people here but sadly their are many more of the unhappy in life type that get off bringing others down. Hope it is your last post here.

That was true in America and Thailand but the last 15 years I get the feeling their main preoccupation is to mess with you. If a contractor tells you they will be there at noon it can translated to I might show-up tomorrow but probably not. The good ones are so busy they just tell you the truth which is you are probably better off digging the ditch or fixing the plumbing yourself because I'm too busy at the moment and my peers will mess with your head. I now just watch Youtube vids and do OK. If all else fails, I've become very proficient with fixing things with a combination of duck tape, contact glue, and zip ties.

The OP mops floors for a living is what I gather from other posts. Think a little exploration might be exciting in his case. He should probably start his journey slowly - not an easy transition IMO.

Are you having fun with me? What are they going to think of next. Off to Lazada to get some of these dummie proof bits. Bought a bunch of contact cement yesterday but my gluing days might be numbered.

Years ago I was drilling a holes in dense cement while my Thai GF laid on a mattress. I was waiting for the frame to arrive and wanted to mount a big picture before the bed frame complicated things. After watching me struggle for 5 minutes she got out of bed naked asked for the drill, stood on her tip toes and made the perfect hole. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever been with and watching her with the drill was better than sex with 99% of the women that proceeded her. She was also the first woman in Thailand to move on from me and I wonder if my inept ability with the drill had anything to with it 🙂

Thanks, I have found that to be the case. Metal and cement bits are semi-interchangeable. Wood bits is easily separated...

I have and i get it but 6 months later I forget. I assume you use them often enough or possibly just more intelligent. Not a concern and as stated on this thread, real men are proficient with drilsl. My less than manly self can easily find one of these creatures.

I rarely use them since I fell in love with contact cement. I tell myself that it is the better option and it isn't as permanent as a drill hole and I always make mistakes. For those seldom drill users, HTF do you tell the difference between the cement and metal bits. I gave up and just go with the right size.

they did stop him as he stated in another thread. More power to him if he can get his thrill walking the subway. I myself do walk back and forth for exercise. Subways are interesting if you don't wait in a gel state. Arguably more entertaining than posting here.

Too good to be true 🙂 I might try but I have my serious doubts it will make the slightest difference. Worth trying...

Maybe and I might. I live in the jungle basically with ponds and streams on the property.

Fair enough. I probably would assume the hospital would check for Dengue but a more proactive response definitely wouldn't hurt. The risks of death are slim so I wouldn't be overly concerned but then it could be too late. I would still be one of those types that isn't overly concerned... Been to ER's in many countries and survived the painful experiences( most were the result of random bad luck more than bad choices but not all). We all make choices and some are just better at dealing with the consequences as well as making better choices. If someone dies because they make a questionable choice, I definitely wouldn't nonchalantly drink my morning coffee and think good riddance. Sad day for his loved ones.

Bad night? How about just having some fun and dealing with the consequences? Shttt happens and this dead guy didn't do anything outrageously dangerous IMO. From your perspective though it was irresponsible which I respect but I take larger risks all the time with little concern.

Back in my younger days I hitched my way through Alaska for a few months. Mosquitoes were terrible at times and basically had to wear a net that covered the head. I'll buy some lemon grass today. I have an Ice bath that isn't easily screened off, I use to cool down and soothe my back when it acts up. 5-10 bites every bath! I don't mind a few bites every day but why tempt fate...

People here get it here but in the provinces the hospital bill is far from concerning. I think you just have to live life to its fullest and take reasonable precautions. This year was insane, for reasons I won't bore people by explaining, and yesterday made it nearly impossible for them to get into the home or the surrounding patio. Drinking a coffee shirtless next to our pond and little creak right now!

I would rather live a wet dreary country than wear long pants, socks , and long sleave shirts all the time. To each his own and at least when it come to Dengue, the authorities don't mandate what is required. Does the lemon grass work? Doesn't have to work 100% but even 25% would be worth it. I just finished installing about 30 square maters of mosquito screen and my big patio and house are without mosquitoes! One step outside of the enclosed area and they attach with a vengeance.

No, they are just having some fun at your expense and a few have comprehension issues. Most know the OP has nothing to do with offensive behavior.

True, doubt many Brits are committing white collar crimes nor would the petty crime Brits even know how to go about committing such a crime. Brits outside of Thailand are fine and even here there are quality Brits but why all the violent types as well as racists here? I've asked myself this many times over the last 20 years. They have never caused more than aggravation for me personally so possibly the rep is worse than the reality.

All my friends rich or not seem to be doing OK financially. Mentally some are not in a good place but that's complicated. I think the world is fine but that could Definately change. Nothing much has changed the last 50 years other than more people have shiny objects they can play with, most people are fat, and mental health is challenging. We have it too easy and have too much time to think and that is probably bad.