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Can't blame it on the North, burning rice fields, forest for mushrooms. The "smog" is worse down south. There's no "forest" down there to burn nor rice fields, It's all jungle and condos and coconut trees and you don't burn those--you have a monkey run up and throw the coconuts down. 🐒

"No immediate danger" Good news! Most chemical carcinogen caused cancer takes years to develop. Relax and enjoy the Ancient City, circa 1963. 👍

Casablanca, I mean Central Pattaya sounds nice. 👍

England hasn't been the same since those darn immigrants: 1. Beaker People (c. 2500–2000 BCE) 2. Celts (c. 500–100 BCE 3. Romans (43–410 CE) 4. Anglo-Saxons (5th–7th centuries) 5. Vikings (9th–11th centuries 6. Normans (11th century) 7. Huguenots (16th–17th centuries) 8. Flemish Weavers (14th–17th centuries) 9. Irish (18th–19th centuries) 10. Jewish Refugees (17th–19th centuries) 11. German Workers (19th century): 12. Commonwealth Nations (Post-1948): Immigrants from former British colonies, including: Caribbean (Windrush Generation): Beginning in 1948, large numbers from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados. South Asia: Immigrants from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, particularly after Indian Partition in 1947. Africa: Migrants from Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, especially during decolonization. 13. Polish (World War II and post-2004 EU expansion): Refugees during WWII and economic migrants after Poland joined the EU. 14. Eastern Europeans (Post-2004 EU expansion 15. Middle Eastern Refugees (20th–21st centuries): Refugees from conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Ongoing Influences Chinese and East Asian Communities: Established through trade and migration, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. Turkish and Kurdish Migrants Arrivied for economic and political reasons. (Shakes fist) Bunch of savages who refused to assimilate! 😭

Oh oh. I think this "onsen" is in hot water. 😄 in hot water informal in a situation of difficulty, trouble, or disgrace.

You open the account in Thailand and wire money to the American branch from your American bank account as a domestic wire transfer, FWIW. I'm not a tax accountant or lawyer but I suspect it has benefit over international wire transfers.

Uhhh, I guess calling the police is off the table now? Are there any good looking monks good at detective work, a fat nerd and a ladyboy for comic relief? Who ya going to call? Ghost Busters! 😀

My wife asked me if I wanted a Mia Noi. That would never happen in America unless you are some freak in San Francisco or some hipster in Buffalo... I said No, one is enough trouble for me. 😄

Bangkok Bank pays a little bit of interest annually. They also charge some tax or fee, also. They have a branch in New York City. It's an American bank. 🇺🇸

Why on earth would someone poison friendly well trained dogs that followed your commands sit stay heel. It's not like your dogs were running around like wild animals untrained with pack mentality right? That would never happen if you loved and respected your dogs. Dogs need an Alpha to follow and that's you. You give them the training and the discipline that dogs richly deserve. Right? 😄

Tragic? He was having fun. That means he's invincible and will never die. He's smarter than those old fuddy duddys who tried to tell him riding a motorcycle in Thailand is extremely dangerous. C'mon, you old coffin dodgers! Live life and have fun. Relax. He doesn't need to wear a helmet, he's too good looking for that Oops. 👍

That doesn't start until later this month in earnest. That's not what's causing this blanket of dust over the whole country. Hua Hin isn't close to the mountains in Chiang Mai where the mushroom burning is done. There's more air pollution down south than up north now. My guess is "temperature inversion" same reason why Phoenix,Salt Lake City, LA,etc have more air pollution in winter months because of temperature inversion and the bowl effect of being surrounded by mountains. The South isn't surrounded by mountains it is surrounded by ocean and some hills and lots of jungle. Jungles emit pollutants and other gases that cause air pollution conditions depends on the seasonal cycles. There's traffic in Bangkok all year long. There's construction all year long. There's not air pollution like this all year long down South so something different is causing it...? Thailand is currently experiencing elevated air pollution levels due to several factors: 1. Agricultural Burning: Between January and March, farmers often burn crop residues to prepare fields for the next planting season. This practice releases significant amounts of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) into the atmosphere, contributing to smog and haze. 2. Industrial Emissions and Vehicle Exhaust: Emissions from factories and vehicles further exacerbate air quality, especially in urban areas like Bangkok. The combination of industrial pollutants and heavy traffic emissions leads to increased concentrations of airborne particles. 3. Temperature Inversion: Meteorological conditions, such as temperature inversions, can trap pollutants near the ground. During an inversion, a layer of warmer air sits above cooler air at the surface, preventing the dispersion of pollutants and leading to deteriorated air quality.

Hey, the reason why we, as a small family like to buy a single banana from 7 even though we could buy a whole bunch for as low as 10B..? Too many. We can't eat that many and my wife doesn't like banana bread. The only thing left is freeze them for smoothies. Too much work for baa naa nahs. 🍌 The specific variety of banana sold i(at 7-11 in Thailand) isn't always specified, but Thailand is known for its diverse banana species, with over 22 varieties cultivated nationwide. Therefore, the bananas available at 7-Eleven are likely to be one of the common local varieties.

Barking & Dagenham Flytipper? I have no idea what that means. Appears to be some weird dialect resembling English. 🤪

But you can stare at your garish wallpaper while shivering with your tweed jacket on in your drafty castle that you can no longer afford to heat. Traditional rural life. 😲

Start microdosing Penis Envy mushrooms and have a conversation with Death. 🍄‍🟫 [Narrators Voice: You can't microdose on pe mushrooms because they're too strong]

I like Japanese food that's not sushi. Almost impossible to find in Thailand. There is a little Izakaya here but unfortunately it's mediocre food. Nothing like the Japanese diner food in Detroit for Japanese auto execs or the place in Hollywood for Japanese Hollywood execs. Both amazing --Detroit was truly the Japanese version of American diner food and the Hollywood restaurant had some very reasonable priced saki like $5 as well as $300 a drink saki for the high fliers. That's nice.

There's a small road with blind curves that locals love to park--on the road--on the blind curves--there is no shoulder! Saturday morning someone parked on the blind curves, I hit the brake to slow Then I see a GIANT cement mixer barreling down my side of the road around the blind curve at approx 30km/hour. I IMMEDIATELY hit the brake and let the cement mixer through. 2-3 seconds earlier? I wouldn't be writing this now. I'd be dead. I REFUSE TO DRIVE DOWN THAT <deleted> ROAD FULL OF STUPID <deleted> PEOPLE EVER AGAIN I drive only on the big 6 lane road from now on. <deleted> you lazy Thai buffalo drivers. 👋

By old men who watch TV? 🙄

💯 agree. Democrats need to go back to helping the working class, not the rich & poor. Republicans only want to help the rich. But they sure got Joe Sixpack brainwashed that they're on his side. Also, Democrats are clueless about how rich people have plundered America for decades, decimating the working class. They're the real enemies, not Republican politicians. Offering $5000 to pay for a half million to one million dollar unaffordable ramshackle run down house from the 70s in California is pathetic and out of touch with reality. Plenty of blame to go around.

7-11 sells them.

The best pizza in America is either Tony's (San Francisco), Bestia (LA) or Roberta's (Brooklyn). Tony is 3rd generation Italian American and has 7 ovens, and 12 pizza styles including Neapolitan, Classic American & Italian, California, New York, Detroit, St Louis, New Haven, Sicilian, Grandma, Romana, & Gluten Free. Bestia's owners aren't Italian but the food is really good...Bestia is a multi-regional rustic Italian restaurant focusing on a “from scratch” approach, offering house-made charcuterie, in addition to handmade pastas and pizza made in an Acunto oven. Roberta's also isn't Italian and was started by a bunch of hipsters. It's not the same tired food Frank Sinatra ate, it's totally updated... Roberta's, located in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, is renowned for its artisanal wood-fired pizzas that blend traditional techniques with innovative toppings. Their pizzas are celebrated for a thin, chewy crust with a light, crisp texture, achieved through a blend of specialty flours and extended dough fermentation. The menu features both classic and inventive options. The Margherita pizza offers a balanced combination of tangy tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Creative selections like the "Babe: Pig in the City" include cheddar, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, onion, and salsa verde, showcasing Roberta's commitment to quality and flavor.

Attention Farangs! Just because Thais do stupid stuff doesn't mean you should copy them. I can assure you, elephants don't bring you luck. Mu wife's mother came from a rich family in Laos. They had an elephant. America specially a Mass Murderer Jew named "Henry Kissinger" thought it would be a good idea to drop bombs on them to "fight communism". They had to flee in the middle of the night across the border to Thailand to save their lives. Lost everything. How lucky could that elephant been? THINK. 😃

Whataboutism. Something something Black Lives Matter. Classic KGB propaganda technique. 🕵️‍♂️ Also, Billionaires funding boycotts is not "Free Market" capitalism, it's a distortion or corruption of the system. 1. Power Imbalance: When billionaires fund boycotts, their financial power can overshadow grassroots efforts, making it harder for smaller voices to be heard. This raises ethical questions about democracy and equity in the marketplace. 2. Distorted Free Market: Large-scale financial backing can create artificial market pressures that don’t reflect the genuine preferences of the broader consumer base. 3. Public Manipulation: If billionaire-funded boycotts rely on misleading campaigns or heavy propaganda, they could manipulate public sentiment, undermining the principle of informed consumer choice.

She sure was! In fact, you might say she learned the "hard way". A quick chat with ChatGPT would have informed her about the Law of the Jungle. Instead she FAFO* *<deleted> around and found out 🐘 Yes, elephants can be dangerous, especially if they feel threatened, startled, or if people invade their personal space. While elephants are generally peaceful and social animals, their size, strength, and unpredictable behavior make them potentially hazardous in certain situations. Here are a few reasons why elephants might attack: 1. Territorial Instincts: Elephants can become aggressive if they feel their space or territory is being invaded. 2. Maternal Instincts: Female elephants with calves are highly protective and can become defensive if they perceive a threat. 3. Musth in Males: Male elephants in musth (a period of heightened testosterone) are often more aggressive and unpredictable. 4. Stress or Agitation: Habitat loss, human activities, or loud noises can agitate elephants. 5. Provocation: Approaching too closely, making sudden movements, or attempting to interact with them can provoke an attack. The incident you mentioned serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting wildlife and maintaining a safe distance. Tourists should follow local guidelines and advice from experienced guides when visiting areas with wild elephants.