Everything posted by Thingamabob
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Thai abbot flees after wild animal carcasses found in his room
Disgusting. There very little Buddhism in Thailand, only idolatry.
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Thaksin postpones lese majeste hearing, citing Covid infection
Yes indeed. He figured that previously, but then skulked off to Dubai.
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Thaksin postpones lese majeste hearing, citing Covid infection
We all know that already. It is what it is. Put up with it, or go away.
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New Tax Rules for Expats in Thailand Spark Concern
Far too much noise on this subject, mainly from those seeking to make money from selling their advice.
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When Did Thailand Become Such a tourist hotspot?
The late 1960s/early 1970s. Before than it was delightful.
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Thailand indicts former leader Thaksin Shinawatra on royal insult charges
In a short time since his return from Dubai, to which he ran away to avoid a 2 year jail sentence, he has already managed to make a host of new enemies.
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How can I improve my relationship?
Maybe shower more often.
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Servers Wanting Me To Move Seats
Never once happened to me in over 60 years.
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Sir Keir Starmer & His Corbynite Past
A lot of people have had enough of the Tories, understandably, but then the famous picture of Starmer and Rayner taking the knee to the BLM emerges..
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Wissanu Returns as Government Advisor Amid Legal Turmoil
The PM is out of his depth. He has no idea of the games the jail runaway from Dubai is playing.
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Deputy PM Anutin Getting Treatment for Heart Issue, Plans On Making Lifestyle Changes
If you think Anutin is as anti-expat as Thaksin you are seriously mis-informed.
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Is Thailand really the 'Land Of Smiles' in 2024?
Still the land of smiles by comparison with most other countries, in my opinion.
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Starmer Pledges to End Tory 'Chaos' and Safeguard National Security
Best thing the Tories can do is to keep circulating the picture of Starmer and Raynor taking the knee to BLM.
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PM consults Wissanu over Charter Court case against him
Cross and double-cross going on. The guy from Dubai, who ran away to avoid a two year jail sentence for bribery, is back and playing his old games. PM out of his depth.
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Koh Samui Tourism Struggles Amid Infrastructure Challenges
How things have changed. Went to Samui for the first time in 1980 with my wife. No bars, no roads. Rented two hammocks by the beach for 10 baht each. Paradise.
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Low birth rate.
Far too many people already. When I was born, in 1941, the world population was under 3 billion. It is now over 8 billion, and growing at an even faster rate. Unpleasant and unsustainable. Problem is, no one wants to talk about it, preferring endless verbage on climate change.
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Physical Altercation Between Guards and Customers on Soi 6 in Pattaya Goes Viral
If, I repeat if, it is true that the Brits didn't pay their bill they were asking for trouble. The bar employees will be charged for whatever amount is involved.
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Alina Habba Raises Concerns About Jury Influence in Trump Hush-Money Trial
Is it right that, if Trump is found guilty, the appeal process could go on for years ?
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British Expat Arrested For Punching and Killing Russian Man
It's now reported that the Russian was actually harassing their daughter.
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British Expat Arrested For Punching and Killing Russian Man
If the reports are correct he was defending his Thai wife. Ha might just get away with this. Stupid and less than bright, though, to have punched the Russian.
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Why is Bangkok known for ladyboys?
It's only known for ladyboys by those who are looking for ladyboys. For me it's about friendly people, great food, good shopping, and a lively nightlife.
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Trump Booed at Libertarian Convention ‘No wannabe dictators!’
A friend who was there told me the abuse directed at Trump initially faded early on, and he was being well-received by the end if his speech. This appears to have been the case after reading through the entire article.
- British Cities: A Growing Hostility Towards the Law-Abiding and Decent Citizens
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National Service in the UK. Good idea or never get off the ground
Sadly, I fear you are right.
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National Service in the UK. Good idea or never get off the ground
A good idea, but it will never happen.