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I dare say my experience as a boat captain qualifies me to comment. The voice of experience v the voice of ignorance

Big waves? Hardly a typhoon. Unseaworthy boat was the cause of this failure. How often are these tourist/charter boats checked for potential problems? A structural breakup is catastrophic and there would have been evidence of that potential prior to the disastrous event. A captain's duty is to ensure the safety of all on board - a simple matter of keeping the ocean on the outside of the vessel while riding out the sea conditions. It would be assumed that his daily inspection of his ship coupled with an annual survey would suffice in uncovering any defects but are these inspections routine in Thailand or non-existent?

I have been using Ozforex for 13 years without any hassles. Book transfer on Monday evening available in BKK Bank on Wednesday. Best exchange rate of all similar enterprises

To be clear, the only masks which are effective are the surgical quality masks. The ineffectiveness of those masks commonly used in public can be demonstrated by comparing the size of the covid virus to the size of the mesh in these masks. 47 of the little buggers could join hands between the individual gaps in the mesh. They could be effective in screening larger dust particles but certainly not viruses.

Many correspondents refer here to the inadequacies of the education system. I have taught in schools which are fairly representative of the low expectations of mediocrity which exist in Thailand. I have been witness to observing both curricula and teaching methods which amplify the "no failure"mentality. No accommodation has been made for remedial teaching of students who under-achieve and this is where the system should concentrate its efforts if improvement is the desired outcome. A task force aimed at providing a cohort of remedial teachers and the institution of such a group in each school, where needed, should be the essential intent of the government

Agreed - Agree wholeheartedly. Those virtues of which I refer should be initiated by the parents . The school's role is to confirm them

It's the teachers obligation to encourage curiosity - from this virtue comes discovery and learning. Students must understand that the most important word in every language is "why?" If the response is truthful then trust between teacher and student has been established. The truth is liberating lies enslave. Education must be the inculcations of the virtues of society in tandem with the extension of levels of literacy commensurate with other nations

What a word salad! Three words are sufficient: enforce the law!

Imagine sharing a trench with a buddy who is looking after your back and heshe has PMT!

Regimentation of the populace, beginning at preschool level, has produced a citizenry of unquestioning, non- curious sheeples. When I witness motorcycle riders in the rural areas wearing masks, I shake my head in disbelief.

Exactly. War is hell and there should be no respite until victory is achieved. Hamas has bitten off more than they can chew and no amount of their propaganda will deter Israel

Flipped over by a pothole! Must have been the size of a bomb crater

Let's see him defend the indefensible - his policies - all failures reflecting a failing America. Attacking Trump's obnoxious personality will never work. Politics is about only 3 things that matter - policy, policy, policy

Add context: Trump continued: " look at him freak out!" Referring to Hannity. Obviously the irony and hence the joke, was missed by those who will not see, those who will not listen and those who live in a partisan bubble.

Until oneself has experienced falling asleep while driving, it is difficult to imagine how this can happen. It can be instantaneous and if sufficiently exhausted, unavoidable. I, myself, fell victim to the inevitable by driving solo from Broken Hill to Newcastle via Cobar and Dubbo back in '63. Maybe a distance of 800 miles overnight which I thought was within my youthful invincibility. Steering a mini Cooper S whilst inverted was not a frequently practised skill but a very effective wake up mechanism. Drugs have the effect of raising awareness but unfortunately amplifying all the senses. For example the mere impact of a well nourished grasshopper on the windsceen will result in panic braking and totally unnecessary swerving all over the road endangering others as well as oneself. Rest periods and hydration is the answer if there is no relief driver available

So what!?

A bridge from nowhere to elsewhere. What will prompt motorists away from the Asian highway to drive across a bridge spanning a glorified swamp to visit a backwater that is meung Songkhla? The city itself has its unique charm but not enough, in my humble opinion, to warrant such a massive diversion to one's itinerary

Offering credit to customers is fraught with risk unless there are rigorous background checks, vendor imposed limits and efficient collection procedures in place. Many view credit as an interest free forgivable loan which jeopardizes the future of any business

Dr Sunil in On Nut. Implants and bridge in 2010 still fine with no problems. 3 appointments and one third of price for same work in Australia. Highly recommended

Much of the Gulf of Thailand is too shallow for a deep dive to avoid detection. A vain attempt to gain international relevance

For the romantics and those who have lived the Thai experience: "Qando amor non es locura, non es amor.", translation: "when love is not madness, it is not love" - Spanish is such a beautiful language

The rottweiler bonking the daschund in row 5 should be good for a few selfies

So where's the victim? One would think that banks would show due diligence in responding to any loan application and their foremost question would relate to the applicant's ability to repay the loan. History shows that such a loan had legs and the lender would have no problem in approving that application

The German engine has an impressive record for reliability and longevity. It will far outlast the life of the sub. I predict problems with leaks, corrosion and system glitches. Finally, a submarine is expected to be a weapon of stealth. How can that be achievable if it is produced by one's adversary?