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1 hour ago, JimmyJ said:

In Question (Fri 9/11/18) ‘[Former member of UK Parliament] Galloway: CNN a “Fake News Bureau”’

 

"Anya Parampil reports on the double standard of the mainstream media’s outrage over Jim Acosta’s White House press pass being revoked."

 

https://www.patreon.com/posts/22631226

 

Great discussion of the hypocrisy of the US Corporate Media uproar over the Acosta incident.

 

 

Galloway??? Is he still around? I thought he had been truly and absolutely discredited of knowing anything about everything. I certainly wouldn't believe anything he might say.

3 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

The video is a red herring. It makes no difference to me that their arms/hands touched while she was trying to retrieve the mike. What bothered me that Acosta was resisting her and speaking out of turn. He was forcing his way on the meeting and behaving in a way that was beneath his level of privilege.

Maybe that was because he was not getting any straight answers from the buffoon.

7 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

Obviously they need to redefine the rules for the press corp since they no longer have any respect. It should be similar to a court of law, where someone like Acosta could be shown to be in contempt. No legal charges for what he did, but removal and bans should be available. 

Then the same respect should be shown by those providing the information. That is they should tell the truth and not attack the press corps in attendance by insulting them and calling them the enemy of the people, etc. It works both ways.

4 minutes ago, baansgr said:

That simply isnt true.

It certainly was in my case and I have not heard or read that the rules have been changed

1 hour ago, maprao said:

Go back with your children with enough money to rent a house for a couple months (cash). Then go to the benefits people. No job no income. This way you won't be on the streets.

If he has not paid National Insurance over the previous 6 months prior to reentry then he is not entitled to any Benefits

21 hours ago, robblok said:

Some on amazon do deliver to Thailand others don't. I use Ebay a lot it works good. In Thailand you got lazada it works ok too.

Be careful ordering electrical goods on Amazon because you don't know where the supplier is located. If they are in the US you are likely to get 110v stuff and not 240v as needed here. This has happened to me in the past.

9 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Bro, you need to go back to school and learn some English if you don't know what peeps are....????????????

According to the dictionary it is slang and means friends or acquaintances. firstly why should he learn slang at school? They should be teaching correct English. Secondly, I do not believe that you have so many friends and acquaintances as to cause a problem at immigration.

On 9/20/2018 at 8:54 PM, jimn said:

Thanks for your comments. Of course I keep immediate needs close to me, not to as you say is stupid. I am speaking about 7 month supplies way to much for hand luggage. Can be replaced expensively yes but never had a problem so far.

You are not permitted to bring more than one months supply of medication into Thailand. So you are breaking the law from the outset.

17 hours ago, recom273 said:

 

Totally agree (actually it was 2.8%, so it’s only 1400b) suck it up and make the sale, i even offered to meet them half way. There’s still plenty of meat on the bone to make some profit.

Yes, they don’t pressure me to use a card, but getting me to walk across the bank to draw out the maximum daily allowance then scratching around to find another 1500b is hardly encouraging customers to spend money is it?




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Why mess around with cards. Take the dealer's bank details and do a Bank transfer then print of a copy of the Transfer Slip to prove payment. I do this all the time for larger purchases whether it be mc or household furniture etc. It is quick easy and reliable.

On 9/7/2018 at 1:50 PM, yellowboat said:

Kill somebody over oil smuggling ?   The cop should not have fired, unless somebody's life was in danger.  He needs to be properly trained as  a peace officer first, before he even handles a gun.  Reckless, but expected in modern day Thailand.

The Thai police are just emulating the Gun Happy US Police so what is wrong.

On 9/7/2018 at 11:21 AM, watcharacters said:

 

Not saying it couldn't happen but this is the FIRST time in my life I've heard of a fatal ankle wound.

Have you not heard of Achilles? He died of an ankle wound.

On 9/7/2018 at 2:32 PM, jossthaifarang said:

These badboys are the answer, about 10 - 15 times the size of a normal gecko this is a "Tokay" gecko.. It will sort out all the insects an gecko's, just dont let it bite you on the toe, you will feel that. They are just as common in Thailand and do tend to keep to themselves..

 

I do everything I can to keep these beasties away. The young immature ones are ok but when they reach maturity and search for a mate they make a dreadful noise all night so you have little chance to sleep. Their mating call sounds a lot like F.... You. Very rude, And should a second turn up they will fight like two gladiators.

On 9/7/2018 at 1:52 PM, chezy86 said:

I’ve tried it and the moth balls neither is 100%. In the end we decided to live with it. They don’t seem to like the cat though I have found and in the rooms he is allowed in a significant decrease in lizard <deleted> has been noticed. They do eat the mozies and spiders though which is a plus 

I agree they are very efficient in keeping the bugs down and indeed are very welcome when the flying ants come down. The skill is in keeping the gecko levels down to a reasonable level so you don't get a lot of mess on your walls. This is where the cats come in, I have two, They catch and eat the house geckos so I have created an eco balance. I have enough geckos to keep the bugs down and two cats to keep the geckos down. Works perfect for me.

5 hours ago, Snow Leopard said:

A simple question and i know all the pro's and cons of gun rights and ownership in the US. I know this is a very sensitive subject for a lot of people with opinions on both sides.

 

How does a person with previous mental illness issues get 2 guns? That's the issue.

 

I think any reasonable person in the US that believes in the right to bear arms would have no issue with a background check being done to show that he or she is fit to carry around a weapon. I think this is done in most US States already but we keep coming back to the same problems again and again.

 

I am from the UK where gun ownership is a difficult process. I know i have owned guns in the past. In the UK right now the biggest issue is knife crimes and stabbings. You cant have a permit issued for every kitchen knife can you? Criminals and idiots always find a way. We still have shootings in the UK as well.

 

The issue is never the weapon or which type of weapon it actually is. It's always the idiot holding it or behind it.. I know one thing for sure about me. If someone entered my property with the intent of hurting my family or stealing my possessions i would have no issue with blowing his head clean off. 

But then you wouldn't take two of your guns to a digital gaming competition. That is the difference. You would use your gun for protection not for vengence. The question then is How to tell the difference.

On 8/26/2018 at 12:52 PM, marcusarelus said:

1.  Rain water levels of pollution, pollen, mold, and other contaminants are low -- possibly lower than your public drinking water supply.Aug 4, 2017

 

2.  All modern hospitals are air conditioned.

 

3.  Bacteria grow best in warm temperatures, approximately 25°C – 40°C. In general, fridges set at 3°C or 4°C will ensure that the food is between 0°C and 5°C.

 

If cooked food is not stored above 63°C, it should be used up within two hours of cooking or should be cooled as quickly as possible and put in the fridge within 2 hours.

 

I broke 4 teeth in Thailand because the cook did not tell me there were bones and shells in my food. 

 

Last month, six persons were reported to have food poisoning following consumption of marinated raw crabs. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) reminds the public that consuming raw or undercooked crabs increases the risk of developing foodborne illnesses

When a person consumes raw or undercooked crabs infected with lung fluke, the parasite may migrate from the intestines to the lung causing paragonimiasis. The initial signs and symptoms may be diarrhoea and abdominal pain. This may be followed several days later by fever, chest pain, fatigue, and sometimes coughing up blood. Sometimes the fluke can travel to the brain where it can cause symptoms of meningitis. Onset of symptoms of lung fluke infection usually occurs many weeks after exposure and the disease may last for many years.

 

Sounds like the farang should be attending the clinic in order to learn Thai culture and the perils of living in Thailand

On 8/26/2018 at 11:19 AM, Dmaxdan said:

Are these clinic staff going to be Thai and if so who is going to teach them about foreign cultures and languages?  

Or will there be job opportunities for the local Farang  population?  After all these girls are going to have to learn things like how to make a decent cup of tea and a full English And/or American breakfast. 

 

Surely it will include how to teach your farang how to enjoy a full Thai breakfast or is it more acceptable to permit the farang to continue imposing his culture over the Thai culture. Why should Thai women continually have to subjugate themselves to farang culture?

21 hours ago, lovelomsak said:

I feel for you. Men sometimes are their own worst enemy. It sounds to me like you are in denial. I would say the wife is no good just a problem.But love is blind huh

 If you want to stay together with her here is what i would do.

  Let her know since sex is finished together you want a live in mia noi. The wife will become the housemaid. Clean house do laundry take care of children and such.You will sleep with mia noi.

  Give her a set budget to live on for food etc. And tell her you will take care of yourself if what she cooks is not to your liking. Or you and mia noi will eat separate

  You will do as you please and she will do as she pleases but her budget will drop considerably.

If she does not like that leave her get another from the village to care for the children and you.

  

This is a crass idea here in Thailand. How long do you think the wife would put up with that type of existence. I would suggest that it is a recipe for an early death or a short life expectancy.