neeray

Got any conspiracy ideas?

Either "within their power" and I would suspect outside of their power as well.

During summers in Canada, my dog swims at the beach just about daily. A huge number of the park goers are Muslim, others (religion unknown) from the Middle East, South Asia etc. . The odd one shoots me a dirty look. But many ask if they, or their children, can pet my dog. "Yes, of course". Some even have their own dog. Seen here sporting one of my favourite caps.

Transam might object to that. Too close for comfort.

Just yesterday I read an article about a Chinese Trade Fair. Exhibitors were commenting about orders being down as a result of world economic problems. They spoke of cancelled plans to expand and improve, reduced hours for staff. That said, yes, less Chinese will be travelling.

Whatever floats your boat !

"she suggested that Jarae’s loud speaking might have been misinterpreted as anger directed towards them." Geez, thank goodness I am soft spoken. LOL

"Decrepit", just like some of the old fogeys in the current ruling party. Hull cracking and sinking is inevitable.

If it wasn't an election year, he wouldn't join in.

I guess the dog needs more practice. Mine caught on quick.

It totally behooves me as to how people all around the world keep getting caught in these scams. 5,269 cases, 312.5 million baht. That's a huge number of suckers.

What an idiot. He ruined many lives with his greed, plus his own elder years. Karma?

Any move away from China is good news in my eyes.

Looking at Nate, confirms my life-long policy of never forcing a smile. I'd rather look glum than to force a smile and look like a monkey (sorry monkeys).

I know some Thai minivans are larger and configured differently but I was basing it on standard North American vans, two buckets at front and two 3X rear seats = 8. I can feel my brakes diminish with just a 500 pound load in the back. Steering can be affected too.

19 persons in what I assume was an 8 passenger minivan. Unquestionably, the braking capability was grossly diminished.

Is this Thai-style "double parking" ?

I would think determining BEST beaches would be a subjective process. Any other method would be like separating grains of sand. What seems best to Tom may not be best to Dick or Harry.

That's a bit rich coming from him.

The video of the incident didn't make it to my feed.

It seems like lots of bad stuff comes out of Wuhan.

Fair to say, "he was wired" after his BIG win.

Pattaya ..... The Family-friendly Resort.

Only a few posts in and I think you have nailed it already.

Like a former leader in another country liked to say, "we'll see, we'll see how it goes".