Everything posted by Stargeezr
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Man Stabs Wife 11 Times in Brutal Murder
26 yearr old son still living at hiome, makes me wonder, why? I would hope that the death penalty to some of these murders is actually carried out. A lot of first degree murders occur and I never hear of these murderers actually being killed off, saving the country having to support them while they are in jail. Just my opinion.
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British Family Seeks Aid to Bring Injured Traveller Home from Thailand
I bought a 2 month medical coverage from SMIP, a Thailand based company. The coverage was for up to 400,000 baht. and cost me about 350 dollars Canadian. I had a heart attack and the hospital costs were over 350 thousand baht, so I was very happy that SMIG approved my claim. This British guy could have done the same, so I have no sympathy or plan to not support his problem. I hope his family can gather the money he needs to get back to the UK, or if he recovers, he can maybe go to a temple and become a monk to get support for food and lodgings for the rest of his stay in Thailand.
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Trump Says Ukraine Can Regain ‘As Much Land as Possible’ but Forget NATO Hopes
I do not believe a single word that Trump says. It is Putin who will be making the rules of ending their illegal war with Ukraine. Putin should be considered a war criminal forever. IMO of course.
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Thailand's Summer Starts Next Week, Intense Heat Expected
I am certainly glad to be back in Canada, and enjoying the mild weather of late February. I spent nearly 2 months in Thailand and the heat was too much.
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George Clooney Criticizes Media for Failing to Cover Biden’s Declining Abilities
I agree that the American media did a lousy job with showing the American public, of how Biden, and Trump are 2 dinosaurs who should retire. Trump is showing this today with his rants. Just remember it was the American population who voted Trump in as the current Presidant of the United States of Americs. Trump will not MAGA, by the way, not in my opinion anyway.
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Phuket Adventure Ends Badly for Bag-Snatching Aussies
I hope they get to spend lots of time in a Thailand Jail, and have to pay a big fine as well, then deported for at least 10 years ban from returning to Thailand. Who needs this kind of low life scum anywhere in the world?
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From Exile to Power: Thaksin Reshapes Thai Politics
Is this another, Only in Thailand story?
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Briton's Dream Anniversary Trip to Thailand Turns into a Medical Nightmare
If aq tourist of any age does not have enough medical insurance coverage for their trips abroad, God help them because I cannot afford to. My dedical bill for having a heart attack and spending 6 days in a private hospital. St. Louis, cost SMIG, my medical insurance company in Thailand almost 400 thousand baht. just getting a stint installed cost 90 thousand baht. DO NOT travel to anywhere in Asia or the world without getting covered.
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Zelensky Pushes Back Against Trump’s “Disinformation” on Ukraine War
Donald Trump seems to be desplaying, old age, and maybe he is not in a good position to be the President of the United States. I have to wonder how Fox News is going to make this a rah rah moment for their beloved leader of the Rebuplic Party. Shameful.
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Loei Hit Hard by First Seasonal Rain, Numerous Accidents Reported
Just like any where in the world, when the weather is bad, drivers have to be more careful and drive cautiously. Well again it is Thailand, so disregard, and carry on, 555.
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Thailand Eyes Senior Tourists for '25, Aiming for 40 Million Visitors
Even though it may be expensive, be sure to have medical health insurance coverage for your time in Thailand or anywhere you go. I had a heart attack when I was in Thailand and it cost the insurance company nearly 400 thousand baht to cover my operation and hospital stay in a private hospital in Bangkok.
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Solutions Sought for Dealing with Unruly Tourists in Mae Hong Son
Anyone who viswits Thailand or any country that they are not from, only need to google the country and there is so much information that can be read, so they are not ignorant on how to behave. Ignorant people who misbehave, can always be talked to by the police and if need be, sent back home.Thailand is not the only country that get unruly tourists, This is just how people are these days, many have less morals or respect. Thankfully most people do know how to behave them selves, and it is just a few hundred in any crowd who can become unruly.
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How to reduce the risk of insurance claim denials?
I got covered by SMIG for medical insurance. I had to make a claim as I had a heart attack. It took 2 months and lots of paper work to get my claim settled, with lots of paper work from my home country Canada, and my family doctor. Thankfully I was not denied and now that I am back in Canada, I have to be prepared to pay more for coverange in the future.
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Foreigners Face New Hurdles in Opening Thai Bank Accounts
I have an old account with Bangkok Bank. Last time I was there, the branch that I opened the account would not give me an ATM card, as My name had changed from First name, middle initial, and last name, to First name Middle name Last name, and they woudl not use common sense to see that my sighature nad not change in all of the years. So I went to the main branch, who were going to contact the Manager of Nana branch. However I was able to go to another branch where I had gotten ATM before and they gave me one without andy problemjs. I guess the Manager and Staff at Nana Branch are a bit out of touch. Rant over.
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Pattaya's Pedestrian Perils: Crumbling Walkways and Traffic Chaos
Sidewalk repair is the lowest priority of the repair crews that fix the streets in Thailand cities and towns. I have seen many places in Hua Hin, Jomtien Beach and south Pattaya that have existed for months. It seems that the repair crews deliberately avoid patching up the messes they have created. Corruption is wide spread in Thailand. I do not expect anything to change sadly.
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American man and Thai wife lose 15.2 million baht in Hua Hin property fraud
What is the saying, a fool and their money are separated quite easily.
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British tourist’s bribery tale dismissed as ‘untrue’ by Pattaya police chief
Does this guy feast on roti and nam plaa? Wonder how many years it took to get such a beer gut? Oh and being a plonker is standard is it not?
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Trump’s mad, mad, mad, mad world—now with extra madness
I am boycotting the USA, Just remember it was the American people who elected Donald Trump to be their president, same for his VP. I wil not travel to the USA for the next 4 years, and will not buy anything that is made in the USA. Yes I will have to give up a few things, but that is fine.
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Missing British man found dead in Bangkok
Get this fellow cremated, then have the ashes sent back to home country, it is a lot cheaper, than sending a body back. My opinion anyway. Less looking around for other people money for sure.
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Thai man sets fire to hospital in stress over 3 million baht loss
I hope this guy loses his property and vehicle etc to pay for his damages. Even in Thailand there should be some sort of justice.
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Released Hostage Emily Damari Tells Keir Starmer she was held in UN Facilities
With the amount of corruption in that area of the world, this is not a surprise to many of us. The media coverage was corrupt as well. After all why whould a Palistine show any negative things about their own people. UNRWA should be shut down. IMO
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Runaway Novice Monk Crashes Stolen Van in Chaotic Nakhon Pathom Chase
A formeer novice monk is what the ehad line should be, disrobing must have happened, as well as justice served to an 18 year old Thai adult in a robe. Of course this is Thailand so I wonder what did happen to this guy?
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Thai airline flight makes emergency landing in Phuket
The reporter was so bad that they did not say what aircraft company or type, eg. B737 9s a Boeing 737. The airline is not important as anyone could have had this happen. No it isw not defamatory to mention this information by the way.
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Bangkok Police Arrest International Gang for 3M Baht Gold Heist
Once a thief, always a thief. Lock him up for a long time then deport him forever.
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Man Killed as Car Overturns and Hits Tree in Lampang
Some curves in that area. Maybe tired driving and speed as well.