Thingamabob

I haven't lived in the UK, my home country, since 1980. Back then I can assure you we did not think or obsess about the USA. We had many other interests/concerns to occupy us.

Should read 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall.

I should have written 5 feet 8 1/2 inches.

Immigration is out of control in the USA, and in many countries in Europe. This gives rise to extremist views.

Good question, one I've been asking for over 60 years. Still waiting for an answer that makes sense. I understand that slaughterhouses are mainly staffed by foreigners and Thais who are not Buddhists. Most Buddhist Thais, nevertheless, have no problem with eating animals, they just do not want to be involved in the killing process. All rather puzzling.

Utterly pathetic behaviour by the two women. They were very lucky to be well cared for by the RTP.

Way too early to pass judgement. As far as I know Trump is not yet in office.

This should read 5 feet, 8 1/2 inches. Info comes from the internet.

5 1/2 feet tall, 150 pounds weight. That indeed makes him quite small. Amoral. grubby and a grifter ? That's a matter of opinion.

Nonsense.

He would contribute from one of his many registered British sources. Farage has already said he would welcome Musk's support.

Musk has several companies registered in the UK who can legally contribute. As an aside. he has a British grandparent. That, combined with his financial status, would easily qualify him for British citizenship should he ever apply.

Never liked Christmas so no special plans.

Thank you. and have a nice day.

Nonsense from start to finish.

Thoroughly unpleasant comment. You are not somebody I would want to know.

Starmer grubbing about for Muslim votes ...

On October 7 2023 over 1700 Israeli civilians, men, women, children and infants, were brutally killed by Palestinians. Those who criticise Israel's entirely justified retaliation should not be surprised if they are regarded as being anti-Semitic.

Good news, but worth pointing out that some sex workers, in various countries and for various reasons, prefer to remain free of government influence.

I can't see any problem with this, as long as the money comes from one of Musk's UK sources. As an aside, I gather Musk has a British grandparent.

First arrived in Thailand in 1962 aged 21. Nana Plaza was a relatively late development, and never had the amazing atmosphere of Patpong in the mid 70s to the mid 80s, when the original Queens Castle was in full swing on Patpong 1. I suspect there will always be some sort of nightlife on Sukhumvit/Nana and Patpong but it takes Europeans an Americans interacting with Thai girls, enjoying drinks, music and a lot of laughs, to create the fun ambience which is sadly lacking these days.

The polls were fairly accurate. It was the left-wing summary/commentary on the polls which was ridiculously biased in favour of Harris.

If you hate being in Thailand, for whatever reason, probably best to leave.

I always go to CW in person. On 19 November I was out by 1030hrs having obtained an annual extension based on retirement, and having made my 90 day report. Fast, friendly service with no hassle.

I am a retired on a retirement visa. Extensions cost me 1900 baht and around 2 hours time, once a year. I leave 800k baht permanently in a bank account, and I do not, and will not, travel outside Thailand. I have no reason to apply for a DTV.