Everything posted by Stargeezr
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
EVs do not do well when they are submerged in water, some even catch on fire. Hence the Tesla warning. The tires do not last that long either because of the extra weight an EV weighs. I would rather have a hybrid.
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Hua Hin spotlighted by Forbes as top destination for the over-60s
Quit the fake news about bad air. I have spent many Winters from December to March, and the air has been far better than the blue haze of Chiang Mai, or other parts of northern Thailand. The presence of the Military and police, makes me feel a bit safer than when I am in Pattaya. I have a nice guest house where I get a clean room with laundry service near by as well. I also know of many good eating places in Hua Hin for my vacations.
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Overstaying Indian man requests extension to spend budget before he’s deported
Deport him. if he had extra money, he could have gone to an immigration office to ask for an extension. We all love to give excuses, or reasons for events like this.
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Brexit: UK could rejoin EU as an ‘associate member’
How close to bankrupt are most of the EU countries, Greece, Spain, Italy, and more. UK may be having its issues, but rejoining the Eu would be just another big mistake. Maybe if France would keep some of the refugees that keep crossing to the UK, the UK would be in better shape. Right?
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Storm Hits Sriracha, Large Gas Station Sign Crushes Customer's Car, kills 1 person
Thailand is not the only country where these big structures get blown down. I have seen these structures blown down or away in the USA and Canada as well, likely it happens all over the world if the winds are strong enough. Here on the forum though, there are lots of arm chair experts who think these things are built too weak.
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Intense rainfall warning for 49 Thai provinces: Bangkok to face severe impact
Hopefully some of the rain falls where the reservoirs are and fills them up for the drier seasons through the Winter months.
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Chiang Mai tourism recovery slower than expected despite visa-free policy
Well being in the last half of September, the rainy season is almost over. Maybe when it gets a bit colder in India and China the tourist numbers will climb. TAT does not need to panic just yet. If the numbers are low in November, get a bit more concerned.
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American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
Yup better to leave in 2 weeks and not return to that city in Thailand. Bye Bye greedy parents and bride. It would appear that some Thais think that all people in other countries are filthy rich.
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Heavy rainfall warning for north, northeast, central and east Thailand
Yup, still rainy season. Enuff said.
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South Korean Tourists Splash Beer at Pattaya Women and Get Slapped
So 2 Korean guys get drunk, act up then get beaten up. Maybe they deserved it. Visitors to Thailand have to behave, or pay the penalty. Enuff Said.
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Sub-district Chief Will Not Escape Justice: Deputy Police Chief
The deputy national police chief. Pol Gen Surachate Kahkparn, seems to be a decent fellow, and certainly does not deserve his nick name uttered by us Farangs. I hope he des get promoted to an even high position in the force. And this is no Joke.
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Spanish soccer president resigns after unwanted kiss
Finally. This macho guy should have had the decency to apologize, but no, he had to show his arrogance and it cost him. I hope the lesson was learned for other macho men in the world. The world is changing and that is a good thing.
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Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble
A shallow 6.8 earthquake is massive anywhere in the world. I am glad that many countries are helping with rescue and aid for the poor people of Morocco. The media coverage is a big help for the Moroccans who live abroad.
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Air con, a fridge and sofa: Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘VVIP’ prison life in Thailand
We all know that rich people get treated differently than a normal person, and not only in Thailand. This is a world wide occurrence. No one should be surprised by how Thaksin is being treated, at least he came back to Thailand. Red Bull Boss has not.
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Crane Collapse in Sukhumvit 23 Kills Engineer, Injures Two Workers
Fleeing the accident scene is common practice in Thailand. Safety does not seem to be popular either. My opinion.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Pattaya Mayor Over Condo Approval Case
So this great guy supposedly fled Thailand to avoid arrest. I hope he is put on a red alert and gets sent back to Thailand to face justice in the future.
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American Arrested in Bangkok Following Phuket Incident
It does not matter which country the guy is from. He looks like a slob, and I am glad they caught him. It would be nice to hear how much money he has to pay, as well as how much jail time, and if they deported him as well. Good.
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Beach Patrol Officer Narrowly Escapes Plunge into Sea While Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Just not smart enough to pull over and have a power nap instead of crashing his pickup. If I was his boss I would at least make him pay for the cost of the repairs. On a bad day as boss I would just fire him.
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Thaksin submits application for royal clemency
I wonder just how many weeks Thaksin spends in a jail cell, versus some more comfortable surroundings? My guess is not many.
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More Mysterious Debris Washes Ashore in South Thailand
This part has a window that may be from some sort of either submarine or space ship., I cannot see an aircraft needing a collar like this on its windows. Just my thoughts. Hopefully some expert will enlighten us all on these parts being found.
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Flaming tribute: Woman’s candlelit car respect turns into fiery fiasco
Petrol vapors forgotten about? Not a good mix, open flame and petrol. Another person not thinking.
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Gen. Prawit to Resign as MP
IMO dinosaur politician says bye.
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Thailand to boost tourism by easing visa rules for Chinese, Indian travellers
I am from Canada and where is KL, not everyone is into abbreviations etc.
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Chinese Tourist Shortfall Takes Toll on Pattaya’s Tourism Sector
If wages are about the same or less in China than in Thailand, it would be easy to see that people in China are still getting over the pandemic as well. TAT should be smart enough to see this situation a well. Maybe in a few years the numbers from all countries will increase.
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Nigerian and 13 Thais arrested for operating romance scam
Fools and their money are soon parted, and quicker with the help of these scammers. Sometimes I am glad to to be filthy rich.