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I was told about a year ago at my post office that they keep parcels for 3 months. However, I cannot verify the truth of this, but that’s what I was told.

I personally believe that the increased hygiene and cleanliness was more of a factor than vaccines at that time. It wasn’t until Dr. ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) from Hungary, discovered that handwashing with chlorinated lime solution dramatically reduced deaths. His ideas were at first mocked and rejected. Poor guy, he was persecuted so much that he became so frustrated and erratic that he was committed to an asylum, where he died. He only became appreciated decades later after Pasteur and Lister proved him right. Today, he is called “the father of infection control” and a pioneer of antiseptic procedures. so there, my friends, is the reason for people started to live longer!

I see it happening a lot. Old men, who once held powerful positions just can’t let go. They don’t seem to understand they’re not needed in the position of authority anymore, even though they are respected and in many cases very much liked. It’s like they have to be dragged away with their feet kicking in the air. At times annoying and at times pathetic. Admittedly, they have tons of experience, but repeating the past doesn’t always work.

Actually, building muscle does continue to burn energy even after the exercise itself. An added benefit could be renewed interest in physical fitness which in turn could/would lead to healthier food and lifestyle choices.

I agree with you. It would be more convenient to buy “at home”, but with those import duties I refuse to buy “at home” in Thailand. I plan my consumption of any so called “luxury goods” to coincide with overseas trips. As you well pointed out, even in the stores overseas, incl. local taxes the same goods are much less expensive than here.

Why not add cigarettes, drugs and alcohol too, not just e-cigarettes. Totally misleading!

Sorry, their shoes.

Problem is, now security checks will be introduced and inconvenience every one. How many years after the “shoe bomber” has the rest of the world’s population who travel had to take off there shoes sit airport security checks! Unfortunately it only takes one idiot for millions to suffer.

You’re right. I didn’t see the swollen ankles at first. Now that you mentioned it, they do look puffy. As you say, a different problem.

I have the same, but in my case exacerbated by inhaled corticosteroids. Actually, I’ve been using red/ near red /infrared light on my shins. After diligently doing that daily for about 3-4 months it has GREATLY improved. More oxygen to the area is created in the blood, improving mitochondrial ATP production. I can now even have minor bumps to my shins without problems. A larger bump, however…….😩 I now do maintenance “photobiomodulation” on my shins 2-3 times weekly.

You can get these “purpura” (spelling?) bruises on your shins or actually anywhere where your skin is thinner, like typically on your shins, more often as you age. Yes, improved circulation is needed (vibration plate?), gym, exercise? It can also be due to using corticosteroid medication/inhalers over time. These drugs tend to damage and thin your skin (and other body parts) when used over time. one of the many happy side effects of drugs!

What could be a problem is reading about police razzias in night clubs, the complicated alcohol drinking laws (for tourists), even though in practice perhaps doesn’t mean much, the anti vaping law is quite a surprise for many who don’t study all the do’s and do t’s before travelling to Thailand. Many people have proudly stopped smoking and vape instead (yes, I know, let’s not start a discussion about pros and cons of vaping), and are startled by the fact of being fined or even find themselves arrested simply for vaping, a habit which is broadly accepted in the West. It is cleaner (no butts), mostly odourless and is restricted to smoking areas. It seems to many as if Thailand has become a police state, particularly directed at tourists being the greatest target. Driving motorbikes without a helmet, yes one shouldn’t do that, but there again tourists are more targeted than the locals. It’s become rather unpleasant. I have been alerted to this fact by many friends and their friends, so they are reluctant to visit. These friends at least know about these facts, but many arrive thinking they’ll enjoy a relaxing holiday and promptly get fined/arrested simply enjoying their vapes and wonder why the alternative delivery method of nicotine is criminal but cigarettes are not!

I tend to agree. Happiness/joy/contentment/inner peace is a state of mind. there are versions of it, like a child being happy over a Christmas present, or an adult being happy about winning the lottery, but I guess the type of happiness discussed here is the “inner kind” of calmness and contentment of being who you are. Yes, discipline is a part of that, a life style, if you wish. A kind of feeling of being grateful for you being you, no needs of bragging about your life, just quietly being content, calm feeling of joy, love and appreciation and wonder at what nature has to offer and respecting nature/life with kindness and respect.

I agree. About 15-20 yrs ago, the prices/service were incredible. Now private hospitals have become like everything else seems to be in Thailand. One wants millions of people, big profits, but cannot catch up with the service mind, care and politeness. Now one is a number and being ushered here and there, nurses are overworked and rushed. Appointments are generally 10 mins. Then you’re ushered to the payment dept, wait 30 mins at least and leave with a bucket full of drugs. It’s become an assembly line, totally impersonal and when you come home you realise that half of the drugs pushed on to you, you won’t use anyway.

Maybe they want it show high so they can sell you more drugs! 😂😂😂