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Since childhood I have never slept more than 3/4 hours per night. A few years ago I decided to try get more rest, went to my Thai doctor, and was prescribed the sedative Lorazepam. Worked ok, but I became concerned that I had become addicted. I stopped the prescription and then faced a nightmare of several months of severe withdrawal symptoms. Eventually got through that and now, having just turned 83, I have managed to talk myself into accepting my limited sleep syndrome. I would never again want to suffer the withdrawal process.

Yes indeed. No doubt the RTP are already figuring out a beneficial involvement...

Good points. Maybe I've been around too long..

In summary, I first visited Thailand in 1962, business and private visits during the 1970s, lived and worked here during the 1980s, married to Thai lady in 1990, retired to Thailand, in 1993 where I have lived with my wife ever since. Thank you so much for your informative message, and have a nice day.

Thanks for posting the video. Having studied it many times poor Mr Wright's actions still remain a mystery. He appears to be looking over a well constructed steel fence, having just arrived at that point and not, apparently, having previously dropped an item into the drainage hole. Then, for some reason,he goes to the end of the fenced off area, climbs, over the fence, and falls down the hole. Maybe he dropped an item into the hole earlier than indicated in the video and returned there some time later to retrieve it. A search of the contents of the drainage hole may help to explain what was in his mind at the time.

The dishonest reporting of poll numbers during the US election has not encouraged people to trust the MSM.

Well said.

Stop blaming Thailand. While not up to some first world standards the infrastructure in Thailand in terms of roads, rail. airports. hotels, offices, communications etc. is good. In my own home country, so called first world, the infrastrucure is creaking to put it mildly. Main roads are potholed and the trains seldom run on time. Having said that, very sorry for Mr. Wright, and his family and friends. RIP.

Maybe they could now focus on real crimes such as murder, robbery and rape.

Give it a rest for heaven's sake.

Can't think of an inspired answer, only, whatever it takes..

Somewhat premature. Trump hasn't taken office yet. After a year or so we will be able to judge.

In 83 years I have heard the apposite expression 'sore losers' many times but never, until now, 'sore winners'. Kindly explain.

Article 'Based on a report by New Republic'. In other words, best ignored.

The Tories were bad enough, but this lot are even worse.

Have a nice day.

Her 'underlying concern for the safety of women' is touching, however this guy's behaviour, while extremely rude and odd, is not actually hurting anybody.

Pathetic behaviour, but at least he owned up to it.

Whatever nationality he is he is a thug. Such people harm the reputation if those of us who do not go around town punching people.

I drink tap water in Bangkok regularly, and have done so for 60 years. Now 82 years old and so far no I'll effects

The sources you quoted only serve to prove my point.

As in any country best not to be out and about when totally inebriated.

I guess that Arab tourists will flock to Thailand in even greater numbers following the further promotion of homosexual rights.

In Thailand the most important issue is whether or not the person selling the property to you is legally entitled to do so. You will be best advised to employ a reputable lawyer, or a well-informed and reliable contact, to assist you on this point

Thailand, because I like it here as does my Thai wife.