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There is no "lost evidence" Go and read it online Oops - sorry, you only accept evidence that supports the view and lies of your Orange Messiah.

Do you believe everything that comes out of the deluded mouth of the orange one? Do you not have the intelligence to go online and read the whole lot? Or are you so wrapped up in the Magaverse that you can no longer do any checking for yourself?

It is not any other democracy - it is in America where vast sums of money are spent every four years on a complete clown show of lies, exaggeration and childish name calling. The winner then spends the next two years preparing for the mid-terms, rather than actually doing anything for the people by way of governing. Reality shows have become the new reality in the USA!

You missed the point. Modern synthetics wick the sweat away from the skin - far healthier and far more comfortable. Polyester is relatively inert and very few individuals are allergic to polyester, most have some reaction to bacteria that develop in sweat-soaked cotton, or chemicals from washing powder and softener retained by poor rinsing. Basic polyester is sweaty and uncomfortable, wicking polyester is a whole different ball game - give it a try and you will see.

Ditch the cotton T shirts - you complain of a sweaty belly and the colour changing. Switch to wicking polyester (goes under many labels) does not fade, much more comfortable, no ironing required, much more hygienic. Try one and you won't go back.

From Krabi to Koh Samui, Lomprayah have the best service as they organise all the transfers. Public buses run from station to station and there is always a disconnect when you wish to switch to a ferry or other form of transport. They also appear to have more modern buses and slightly better controlled drivers

Just returned from a full spine MRI at Wattanapat Hospital in Trang. Quoted 22k Advised by my referring doctor to question the price and inform them that I was resident in Thailand. Paid 11.2k after showing my retirement visa. Purpose of the scan was to monitor spinal stenosis and the site of a 2-year-old herniated disc. Quality of the scan was fine (sadly my spine is not!) Prices can be very different when you move away from hospitals in tourist areas

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I lived there for 2 years. Hated the city of Taipei, loved the country outside of the capital. Moved there from Shanghai where I loved the city but was not much impressed by the country around. Beautiful countryside away from Taipei which has a poor microclimate (it is in a low depression and can get covered in a haze of pollution) So I would fly into Taipei and head South to visit the mountains and the Taroko Gorge. Food is good with a different slant on Chinese food from most Chinese you will eat elsewhere. The stinky fermented bean curd is an acquired taste and can cause nasal offence to some visitors.

Add in the Crystal/ Emerald pool and hot springs, kayaking through the caves at Bor Tor, climbing up to the temple at Wat Tham Sua. Huay Toh waterfall and the National Park that surrounds it, lunch at the viewpoint overlooking Thalane bay and 5 days will not be enough. There is far more to Krabi/Ao Nang than the beaches and islands which may be ruled out by inclement weather or heavy seas. p.s. leave James Bond Island to the Chinese - much overrated and a complete tourist trap' also update yourself on which islands/beaches have been closed indefinitely due to coral bleaching. 12 Marine National Parks Closed to Combat Coral Bleaching (prd.go.th)

In Krabi province (Krabi town does not have a beach) there is far less traffic so, with transport, the beaches are far more accessible. Klong Muang, Tubkaek and Pan beach are unpopulated beautiful beaches. Long beach (Hat Yao) is 10km of empty beach. Railay is beautiful but busy in the season. No Jet skis, no hawkers, no banana boats make the beaches IMO much better. Prices are better than Phuket Virtual absence of naughty night-life is a bonus for some. Each to their own, but the absence of traffic and the laid-back atmosphere make this a better place for me.

Buy a rechargeable taser from an online store or tourist market. Not to actually tase the dog! Press the button and see the reaction from the dog - they hate the sound and run. I use one when cycling in the morning - carrying a stick on a bicycle is too cumbersome. It works well on the pack of 8 dogs at my local temple and so far, 2 years, none has ventured near.

Every scooter rental in my location only offers 3rd party insurance (pororbor) which is dubious at best with many doubts as to whether they will pay out on a rental. When I made inquiries on behalf of a potential renter; every rental company here refused to supply a scooter with full insurance - "not possible" was the answer every time. When enquiring for a friend who wished to rent a bigger bike for a 2 week tour, the companies we tried, despite initially claiming to have insurance, were unable to provide any paperwork on said insurance. Draw your own conclusions!

At least they were wearing helmets!