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Foreign Man Shot in a Car in Phuket, Suspect Flees
sambum replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
"The ones I have contact with are accepting, helpful, friendly, and I believe just want to get back to living a normal life without fighting." The ones I met before Covid, and the war I found to be arrogant, disrespectful, and unthankful - funny how when you are away from your homeland looking for a safe haven, when virtually all worldwide opinion is against your country's actions, your attitudes and treatment of other people change.???? -
I guess you don't enjoy a glass of wine with your dinner, then? "Over the years, I’ve compiled a list................" Why on earth would you want to do that, unless you are determined to "have a go" at anybody who drinks? Or maybe you're intent on getting a job with Alcoholics Anonymous? Your opening sentence implies that you are (or would like to be) a Counsellor, or maybe a member of a "Self Help" group? I think you've made your point - you think that drink is evil - up to you - I don't, and maybe I fit into one of your pigeonholes, but one thing's for sure - with your type of bigoted rhetoric, you ain't gonna convince anybody to stop drinking - and let's face it - most people don't want to! Bye - have a nice alcohol free day - I'm going to have a glass of red - "I think I deserve it"! ????
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And although it is slightly off topic, these "holy days" are often poorly advertised, and Immigration Offices are closed! (OK if you are an ex pat you should know these things, but a normal tourist looking for an extension?) I was subject to a ridiculous scenario a few months ago when my 90 day report date was due on a Saturday - when AFAIK ALL Immigration Offices are closed!!!
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"Drinkers are a pretty predictable group as are most people dependant of drugs." I think that most people don't stop drinking because they don't WANT to! Most people I know would never say "I can give up whenever I want", because they don't NEED to! (And I presume you mean "dependant ON drugs - not dependant OF drugs?)
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If she is found guilty without any shade of doubt, then I agree, but opponents of the death penalty will point out the "miscarriages of justice" in the past where people have been executed only to have been found to be innocent later. However, I wonder how much it would cost to keep her in prison for the rest of her life, because I am sure that solitary confinement will be high on the list of options.
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The thing about these bigots is that they can not/do not see the difference between the casual drinker, a frequent drinker, or an alcoholic - they are all "tarred with the same brush", but as you probably know, they are worlds apart! It's like saying that someone who has a joint of marijuana/cannabis now and again is a drug addict!!!
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Come on Thailand - let's Move Forward! Do you not realise that in most of the civilised world, a holiday - religious or otherwise - is a time to relax from the "weekly grind", and what harm is there in people going out for a meal and having a couple of drinks? Of course you are going to get the usual comments about more drunken drivers and more carnage on the roads, but let's face it - it can't get much worse!!! If Thailand wants to Move Forward, they would encourage the "named driver" scenario, where one of the company stays sober in order to take the rest home safely, and the next night out it's somebody else's turn to stay sober! ????
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Phuket immigration issues yellow cards to Thai landlords and foreigner
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Deported to the Bangkok Hilton? -
COVID makes comeback in Thailand as booster fatigue leaves door open
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yes, I think he's got more important things to to worry about just now - like his job!!! -
Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Nabs Over 1,000 Foreigners for Visa Overstay
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
To "Confused" - read the post above and THINK about it! -
Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Nabs Over 1,000 Foreigners for Visa Overstay
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
And don't forget the "Pointing Finger" without which no story of lawbreakers/overstayers is complete! ???? -
Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Nabs Over 1,000 Foreigners for Visa Overstay
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Statisticians justifying their existence! -
Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Nabs Over 1,000 Foreigners for Visa Overstay
sambum replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Unfortunately, there are some situations in Thailand where criticism is not allowed - and I'm not just talking about "Lese Majeste"!!!