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I think so... We have other forum members on here who've admitted to regularly driving while stoned... others who brag about DUI after 14 beers... They're the proper cockroaches... This guy wasn't driving while drunk, he was merely over the lower limit for the Temp License.

There is no provisional licence in Thailand. Avoiding semantics - there is... the 2 Year Temporary License (before we get the 5 year license).

I would say: there was no reason for him to drink and then drive -- especially if he had his wife with him. If she also drank, a Bolt taxi is so cheap to basically cost nothing to a westerner. Don't do the crime, if you cannot do the time. While I agree with your sentiment - the Ops BAC measurement was apparently equivalent to 0.027% BAC - which places him a grey area of being over the limit for someone without a license (or a temp license), but well under the limit of someone on a full licence. As a comparison - the DUI limit in the UK is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath (0.08% BAC equivalent) - the Op was still under the UK DUI limit.

Had he had the same driving license many of us carry - he would not have been over the limit. He'd never be deported for being over the limit by such a small amount. I'm also surprised he wasn't charged for not having a driving license.

There was no reason to Jail him - he is married and lives here, he'd already been processed and was obviously not a 'flight risk' and the BiB knew it. Its clear (to me at least) from the Ops story that they wanted the 20,000 baht not as bail, but as 'fee' not to be jailed for the night.

Measles doesn't have a 100% case fatality rate in the unvaccinated. The CFR is actually about 0.1 to 0.3% in healthy populations. IF 'anyone' can catch Pneumonia, why didn't her siblings catch it ?... the answer is clearly both children (who died) caught Secondary Pneumonia as a direct consequence of contracting measles and the body weakening. I agree that they died 'also' because of medical malpractice, but they needed treatment as a direct result of contracting the measles which vaccination could have protected her from. All of that said: I wonder if the treatment the children received actually did more harm than good - in which case, if this can be proven (or shown), then it might be that the children died as a direct result of malpractice when they might have recovered with a well-managed natural recovery, supported by proper monitoring and symptom relief. Thus: it certainly seems they 'could' have been saved with the correct medical intervention, but that medical intervention was necessary in the first place because of the lack of vaccination. Because arguably, she did.. Its the same as when someone dies of HIV... they don't actually die of HIV they die of complications as a result of having HIV. These poor children died due to complications from having the Measles - but as pointed out above, its possible the treatment they received caused more harm than natural recovery. I don't think so at all - the child would very likely (97%) not have died had she been vaccinated. Its not as if she died in a car-accident after contracting measles and *they* reported measles was the cause of death. *You can always spot a conspiratorial tone when someone starts talking about “them” or “they.” Makes me wonder - who exactly are they supposed to be? Reasons Why Immunity May Fail Post-Vaccine (as per the NYC 2011 case study). Waning immunity: Even though the MMR vaccine (measles-mumps-rubella) is highly effective, antibody levels can decline over time, especially if only one dose was received. Some individuals may lose protection years after vaccination. Imperfect protection: The MMR vaccine is about 93% effective after one dose and 97% after two doses. That still leaves a small percentage of people vulnerable, even with full vaccination. High-exposure settings: In close-contact environments like households or healthcare settings, even partially immune individuals can get infected if exposed to a large viral load. This study doesn’t mean the vaccine doesn't work - it actually shows how effective it is, because: - The outbreak was limited in size. - The majority of vaccinated people did not get sick, even if exposed. - It emphasises the importance of two doses and potentially checking antibody levels in high-risk groups.

The limits for DUI in Thailand: 0.02% BAC (20 milligrams per deciliter) is the legal limit for individuals under 20 years old, those with provisional licenses, and drivers without a valid license. 0.05% BAC (50 milligrams per deciliter) applies to all other drivers (regular 5yr driving licenses). You blew: 0.027% BAC (27 milligrams per deciliter) - so you were under the DUI limit for a standard driver with a full driving license, but 7 milligrams / 0.007% over the limit for someone without a valid license (or someone who has a temporary 2 year license) While I am every vocal against those who DUI, your BAC indicates the equivalent of about 2 beers (less than). The treatment you received does seem very harsh - there was no valid reason for them not to let you go, I'm guessing they were 'digging' for a bribe to let you go home for the night. Speaking to your wife like that was also pretty obnoxious, good on her for standing by you. Get a driving licence !!! Question for others: Whats the DUI limit for those on foreign drivers licence (i.e. a UK license, and for sake of avoiding argument of whether its necessary - with an accompanying IDP) ?

So according to Dr. Pierre Kory on is 'musings' website - Both girls contracted Measles and developed secondary pneumonia. He concludes that the children died not from measles itself but from preventable complications due to mismanagement - because they were treated with Vancomycin which is ineffective against atypical bacteria like Mycoplasma due to its mechanism of action targeting cell walls, which Mycoplasma lacks. Therefore, using vancomycin instead of an agent covering atypicals such as ceftriaxone combined with azithromycin or a quinolone likely led to inadequate treatment and contributed to the deaths. [Note: After measles, the immune system is weakened, making the body more vulnerable to infections like Mycoplasma pneumonia. The bacteria can then take hold in the lungs, leading to secondary atypical pneumonia.] Thus: Measles made the two children sick enough to contract secondary pneumonia - their medical management failed them beyond that. Had the children been vaccinated against measles (with the MMR vaccine), it is highly unlikely they would have developed measles in the first place - and therefore extremely unlikely to have gone on to develop secondary bacterial pneumonia as a complication. Failure to vaccinate is arguably the cause root of death, secondary cause is poor medical practice. Or, if someone doesn't like that comment - If the children had been vaccinated, would they still be alive today ?

I don't think he's denying the diseases - they are 'undeniable' (but then so is the 'fact' that viruses exist). I think Stiddle's point is that viruses (or Pathogenic viruses - he keeps adjusting) don't exist, and thus can't be the cause of transmission. In which case - what is the source of 'transmission' ? Its not bacteria.

Data from large meta-analyses show that measles vaccination is highly effective and safe, reducing the chances of getting measles by 95% - both the chart you presented above (logarithmic) and I presented below (linear) are both great examples of the effectiveness of the Measles vaccine.... There has been an outbreak of measles in the use 2025, with ~800 cases reported - 50 people hospitalised. 3 people (1 adult, 2 children) have died, they were unvaccinated individuals. CDC reported outbreak: NYT reported outbreak: The first measles vaccine became available in 1963 in the United States, developed by Dr. John Enders (yes, the same Nobel Prize-winning virologist who helped grow the poliovirus in culture) and Dr. Thomas Peebles. 1960s–1970s: Introduction and Widespread Adoption of the Measles Vaccine 1963: The first measles vaccine was introduced in the United States. 1968: An improved version of the vaccine was developed, leading to increased effectiveness. 1970s: Mass vaccination campaigns were launched globally, resulting in a significant decline in measles cases. 1980s: Resurgence of Measles Cases Mid-1980s: A resurgence in measles cases occurred, Vaccine coverage had plateaued, and many children were receiving only one dose, which wasn’t always enough to create lifelong immunity. Additionally, outbreaks clustered in urban areas and among low-income, under-vaccinated populations. 1993-2000: Measles cases remained very low due to high vaccination rates. 2000: U.S. declared measles-free (no ongoing transmission for 12 months). 2010-2019: A resurgence of cases, due to vaccine hesitancy, local outbreaks, and declining vaccination rates in certain areas, especially in anti-vaccine communities.

And there is your argument 'a circle does not exist'... You've said before viruses do not exist... You've said before viruses cannot be isolated (they do exist then ?) In this thread you've evolved that comment to Pathogenic Viruses do not exist... So non-Pathogenic viruses do exist ?

OK - so HIV, HPV, HSV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HTLV, and Molluscum Contagiosum viruses don't exist... ... because you claim Pathogenic Viruses do not exist. Would you go to Eswatini and without protection (condom) sleep with a load of sex workers then.... ?? In Eswatini the HIV infection estimated amongst sex workers between 50% to 70%. The rate within the general population is approximately 27.5% of adults aged 15–49. Of course, its a silly proposition - however, run with it - would you be wholly confident in your belief that these viruses don't exist and you couldn't catch them ??? Or, as I suspect you will answer: These are not viruses, they are 'other illnesses' not caused by a virus, but by something else... Is that something else still transmitted ? what is it then ?

And that is the very inconvenient truth: unvaccinated people are in stellar health. Those who didn't die in childhood already... Lucky for them, everyone around them has likely been vaccinated and herd immunity has protected them.

You mean this paper titled: "Cultivation of the Lansing Strain of Poliomyelitis Virus in Cultures of Various Human Embryonic Tissues" published in 1949 in the journal Science ?? https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.118.3056.107 Quote: "The poliomyelitis virus (Lansing strain) has been propagated in cultures of human embryonic tissues (skin, muscle, and intestine) and of rhesus monkey kidney tissue. The highest yields of virus were obtained from cultures of human embryonic tissues. The virus was detectable after 2-3 days of inoculation and was demonstrated in the cultures by its ability to cause cytopathogenic effects..." Except for the tiny detail that PCR tests are literally the gold standard in virus detection. PCR specialises in detecting viral genetic material, amplifying small amounts of viral RNA or DNA until they’re detectable, even if there’s just a minuscule amount in a sample. So, while you might say, “A virus can’t be detected by PCR,” what you’re overlooking is that PCR tests are designed to identify viruses. Over the years, PCR has revolutionised virology and diagnostics. From SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) to HIV, PCR tests have been the primary method used in detecting these viruses, helping save lives and control outbreaks. It’s actually the best tool for the job, with accuracy that other methods can’t match. So, claiming that a PCR test can't detect a virus is like saying a thermometer can’t measure temperature - it’s exactly what it’s made to do. Total tosh.. Thanks to advances in technology, like next-generation sequencing and PCR, we can pinpoint viral genomes faster than ever. We don’t just guess anymore—we know what a virus looks like on the genetic level. Genomes of viruses have been sequenced for decades, from HIV to SARS-CoV-2, providing crystal-clear evidence of their existence and how they function. The idea that a pathogenic virus doesn’t exist just because it’s “elusive” doesn’t hold water in the face of modern science. I've given you way too much oxygen... (please don't tell my oxygen doesn't exist either !!!)..

Sorry you're too uniformed to discuss this with. Pathetic cop out - the question is a valid one and singles out the utter tosh you keep peddling that 'humans are not at fault'...

The Guardian, lol You're laughing at facts because they came from the wrong logo? That’s not critical thinking, it’s intellectual inbreeding.

The mRNA 'shots' are vaccines... But.. do you wish to make a clear distinction between all Vaccines, including the Covid Vaccines and mRNA vaccines ? Noting below the following Covid-19 vaccines and type: Inactivated Virus Vaccines: Sinopharm (BBIBP-CorV) / Sinovac (CoronaVac) / Covaxin (BBV152) Protein Subunit Vaccines: Novavax (Nuvaxovid/Covovax) / Zifivax (ZF2001) / Covovax Viral Vector Vaccines: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria/Covishield) / Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) / Sputnik V /CanSino (Convidecia) mRNA Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech / Moderna (Spikevax/mRNA-1273) /CureVac (CVnCoV)

This is simply not true. The studies do not show any isolation what-so-ever. They use the same procedure that Dr Enders did in 1954. The very same John Franklin Enders who earned a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking advancements in isolating and cultivating viruses, particularly poliovirus - which is what ??? - a Pathogenic Virus !!! And while Enders work was similar and laid the foundation for modern virology, today’s techniques allow for faster, more precise, and less resource-intensive virus isolation and analysis. The differences: Cell Culture: While Enders used human and monkey cell cultures, today we have a wider variety of cell lines, some of which are engineered for better virus growth. Virus Detection: Modern techniques rely on advanced molecular biology (e.g., PCR, sequencing), whereas Enders relied mainly on CPE and biological tests. Genetic Analysis: In 1954, genetic sequencing didn’t exist, whereas today we can sequence entire viral genomes rapidly. The following publications are examples of how modern techniques have been utilised to isolate pathogenic viruses. Isolation of a Novel Coronavirus from a Man with Pneumonia in Saudi Arabia: This study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, reports the isolation of a novel coronavirus (later known as MERS-CoV) from a patient with pneumonia. https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1211721? A New Orthonairovirus Associated with Human Febrile Illness: Published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2023, this paper describes the isolation and characterization of a new orthonairovirus linked to human febrile illness. https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2313722? A New Segmented Virus Associated with Human Febrile Illness in China: This 2018 study in The New England Journal of Medicine details the isolation of a novel segmented virus associated with human febrile illness in China. https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1805068? Evidence for Camel-to-Human Transmission of MERS Coronavirus: Published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2014, this paper provides evidence of MERS-CoV transmission from camels to humans, including virus isolation and genetic analysis. https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1401505?utm_source=chatgpt.com Every single thing you’ve written, Stiddle Mump, reads like the deranged scribblings of a crank who mistook their own ignorance for insight. It’s not just wrong — it’s pathetically wrong, like watching a child insist the moon is made of cheese. The examples above make it abundantly clear: trying to reason with you is like playing chess with a pigeon - you just knock over the pieces, poop on the board, and strut around like you’ve won. I’ve already given your incoherent babble more attention than it ever deserved. Feeding your nonsense with oxygen is like fuelling a dumpster fire and pretending it's a revolution. And if you’ve genuinely spent 45 years “lecturing” on virology while peddling the fantasy that viruses can’t be isolated and don’t exist, then I weep for every poor soul subjected to your pseudoscientific bedtime stories. You weren’t educating — you were hosting a live-action misinformation séance.

Barking up the wrong tree there. The State Audit Office (Thai: สำนักงานการตรวจเงินแผ่นดิน), previously known as the Office of the Auditor General, is an independent, constitutionally mandated state agency of Thailand. It is tasked with examining the accounts and finances of the government to ensure transparency and to prosecute financial fraud. It is my understanding that the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) / State Audit Office is responsible for auditing government spending and ensuring that funds allocated for public infrastructure, including government buildings, are used appropriately and transparently. It investigates any irregularities or misuse of public funds. The reason the building collapsed is ultimately due to corruption and misuse of public funds.

Guessing you are not going to USA Embassy ? Are they doing 'visa renewals' now ?

If you say so.. I can't be bothered to argue with your repetitive misinformation. In other threads I've provided you with links to scientific journals and papers that show Pathogenic Viruses have not only been isolated, but photographed. You asked for such links, then completely ignored them - you have no argument against scientific fact.

I believe this would fall under the purview of the President of the State Audit Commission and the Auditor General of the State Audit Office. In one of the most 'extreme examples if irony that could be encountered, it was their very building that collapsed. In the aftermath, a staggering amount of mismanagement and corruption has come to light.

Which is why I'm not interested in entering debate with you... You refuse to accept viruses exist... I won't debate with someone who thinks black is white or a circle doesn't exist - the exercise is futile... You post total misinformation and argue and counter comment is 'Big Pharma, white-coat nonsense'... You have stated numerous times that viruses don't exist - make your mind up !!!...

Scientific studies and epidemiological data support the concept that unvaccinated individuals, including those aged 30 to 50, have historically benefited from herd immunity in populations with high vaccination coverage. However, this protection is contingent upon maintaining high levels of immunisation within the community. Herd Immunity and Measles Control A study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases highlights the risks associated with vaccine refusal near the herd immunity threshold. It emphasises that even small declines in vaccination coverage can lead to outbreaks, particularly affecting unvaccinated individuals who rely on herd immunity for protection. PubMed Impact of Declining Vaccination Rates Research analysing measles vaccination coverage in the European Union during 2015–2017 found that most countries had coverage below the 95% threshold necessary for herd immunity. This shortfall contributed to measles outbreaks in 2017–2018, with unvaccinated individuals being disproportionately affected. PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31289949/ Societal Costs of Vaccine Refusal A modelling study published in Vaccine assessed the societal costs associated with vaccine refusal, using measles as a case study. The findings indicate that unvaccinated individuals benefit from the herd immunity provided by vaccinated populations. However, their refusal to vaccinate increases the disease burden and associated costs for society. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X23005893? And thats as much as I'll respond to your nonsense Stiddle - Getting dragged down to the level of someone who believes the world is flat and doesn't believe viruses even exist is just a little too much...

Not safe in any amounts. Even though its been phased out due to public concern... thimerosal (ethylmercury) in vaccines has been extensively studied and is considered safe in the low doses used. It was historically used as a preservative in multi-dose vials of vaccines to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination. Most vaccines today, especially those for children, are thimerosal-free or contain only trace amounts. Key Points on Thimerosal Safety: Thimerosal contains ethylmercury, which is different from methylmercury (the toxic type found in some fish). Ethylmercury is cleared from the body much more quickly. Numerous scientific studies and global health organisations (CDC, WHO, FDA, etc.) have found no evidence linking thimerosal to autism or other significant health risks. It was removed or reduced in vaccines in the early 2000s as a precaution, not due to any proven danger. Studies: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/112/5/1039/28714/Safety-of-Thimerosal-Containing-Vaccines-A-Two?redirectedFrom=PDF%3Fautologincheck%3Dredirected&utm_source=chatgpt.com?autologincheck=redirected https://www.researchgate.net/publication/9028897_Safety_of_Thimerosal-Containing_Vaccines_A_Two-Phased_Study_of_Computerized_Health_Maintenance_Organization_Databases