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And you want to let their soldiers in. No thanks. We’ve been trying to save these countries since I was a little child. Sooner or later, one has to accept that they are hopeless. Let them self immolate. Let me pick a few guys off this boat to go live with your 27 year old daughter.

Can’t we just send all the beautiful people to countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan and Somalia? If one wants to fix the problem, one has to go to where the problem is. I’m sure they’ll be welcomed with open arms.

China has reduced them slightly. Japan has increased them more than enough to offset Chinas reduction. Far more countries appear to be increasing their holdings as of Q3 2025. Fancy that. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-which-countries-hold-the-most-u-s-debt/

Someone didn’t get the menu that “racist” (and all the other isms, phobes, etc) has been met with “fatigue”. The demand for racism certainly exceeds the supply. That being said, There are billions of people around the world in tough predicaments. Billions. Can’t save them all. It’s quite unfortunate that some of these war-torn countries are such basket cases that the refugees from said countries not only cannot integrate with our culture, but cannot integrate with civilized society in general. Send them back.

Because only white people can be racist.

There does seem to be something…. in the majority of the videos….can’t put my finger on it.

You keep repeating this “white people” thing. It seems you really hate them. Wouldn’t you be happier back in Pakistan?

I’ve watched his channel many many times as my gf is a fan. It’s very good. The guy is probably one of the friendliest, most humble travel you-tubers I have ever come across. His nickname “Sunny” is a perfect descriptor of his personality. Perhaps it’s a good thing to have someone like him complain. He’s definitely not one of those “do you know who I am?” types.

Yup..cheap drinks beachside with free lounges. I might have gotten a complimentary bucket of ice once in Thailand….but had to pay ฿1 for a strip of toilet paper in the bathroom at a mall in Chiang Mai. Prices in Vietnam (just one year ago) were far cheaper than even mentioned in the article. I saw plenty of 6-10,000 Dong Bahn Mi sandwiches, 8000 Dong coffees, 5,000 Bia Hois. Most Thais I have met have never been to Vietnam. Whoever is running the show here in Thailand might want to take notice of all the positive tourism statistics coming out of Vietnam and realize that they (Thailand) are being left behind to the point that they won’t catch back up.

This sounds like contrived snobbery. Poseurish. Cartier isn’t low end and is not considered to be by most watch enthusiasts. History counts. I have never heard anybody refer to AP as Piguet. Perhaps you are confusing it with Piaget? That being said, I rarely wear a watch and when I do it’s a quartz seiko on a beat up homemade leather nato. Is that ok with you?

Good for you. Now carry on….and so will we. Much to your eternal dismay. Oh…and nice to see you didn’t “follow the science” for your kid on the Covid shot. What’s wrong? Don’t trust the experts? By your own admission, you’re more dangerous to your kid than we are 😂

Then perhaps should keep your children away from this section of the forum…..and porn.

Yeah. Would need a rider on a homeowners policy for things like that….even here in Thailand. And the premiums are absolutely ridiculous compared to the (usually stated value) insured.

I have never been to Phu Quoc but hear it’s nice. What I noticed in Da Nang and Hanoi was how much cleaner and aesthetically pleasing it was in general. I guess “charming” would be a good word. Great footpaths on the main roads but a bit sketchy on all the small ones. They really need to get rid of motorbike parking on pathways. Customer service in all areas (hotels, restaurants, hospitals, delivery drivers, laundry service etc) is much much better too.

No doubt. With all the apartment/condo construction going on in various foreigner oriented areas (in Da Nang) , it almost seems like they are prepping for it. The healthcare still need some improvement (more MDs and hospitals) but they built a nice new international hospital (Vinmec) in 2017 and the prices (which you can see the price for absolutely everything in the following link) are much lower than even the Government Hospitals here in BKK. https://www.vinmec.com/static/uploads/bang_gia_benh_vien_da_khoa_vinmec_da_nang_en_74ca673f0f.pdf

Having worked in claims in a past life, I myself would follow the official policy and say that it’s questionable. I would have many questions (based on the story) if there was a claim involved (I have no idea if he had travel insurance or not). If there was no insurance policy in force then I’d give him the benefit of the doubt because what could he expect to recoup from a claimed stolen watch? But what I’d want to know is… Why didn’t he put it back on his wrist? Didn’t they say the video showed him putting it in his bag? I’d want to see the bag he put it in. Did it have a hole that it potentially slipped out of on the way home? How many cameras covered the walk back to the hotel. We’re there cameras that covered the area inside the hotel? Where inside the hotel was it found? On the floor? Who found it? Police? A Bellhop? It just seems odd that nobody asking through the lobby over an extended period wouldn’t notice a high bling watch laying on the floor. If it fell out a hole in the bag, then certainly it would have been in a high traffic area that everybody uses entering or exiting the hotel, no? He didn’t notice it missing until the next day. How exactly would he know when he lost it? Did he ask the hotel? Call the massage shop?(which if it the Healthland I know of in Sathorn, it is a very reputable establishment) Were the police the first people he contacted in order to file a theft report? (A police report is required for all theft claims). Even before asking the concierge “hey…did someone happen to find a watch? I can’t seem to find mine” (Back in the US), I’d have him fill out a proof of loss form to fill out, sign and MAIL back to me. The fact that he stated it was a ฿350,000 watch is of no concern. Everybody claims the MSRP that they paid if they bought it new. But if he purchased it second hand then his valuation given in his police report would have been a red flag for sure. I would need proof of purchase regardless with either a receipt or credit card statement. Totally understand your cynicism

Hmmm 🤔 Interesting that the watch was found “dropped on the hotel premises” where it laid in all its shiny splendor for almost two full days going unnoticed by anyone.

Oh….now “health” matters? LOL at your “ice cream analogy”. Pretty desperate. If you weren’t worried about what the jab is doing inside you right now…..you wouldn’t be here desperately trying to defend the clot shot. (or asking about low carb diets). You’d be out on a nature hike or something. You’re jabbed. No refunds!

Ok. I’m convinced. But you gotta admit. It’s hilarious seeing all those forum members over in the health section talking about their new cancers, chemotherapy, etc….and every single time…..when perusing their posting history….you’ll see that they all heaped a bunch of hate on us unvaccinated “grandma and grandpa killers” back in 2020-2023. I’m glad they aren’t posting about jab related problems their kids might be having. That would be depressing. Kidding! 😁. That would be great too!

Those old people were just “following the science”. I wonder what percentage of people who “followed the science” are still following it and getting boosters. And for those who no longer get the CDC recommended boosters, what happened for them to turn their backs on “the science”?

Fasting is great for me. IF is normal for me now. Can’t remember the last time I ate breakfast. Hilarious to see the clot shot pushers say that fasting might not be safe and that science doesn’t know enough about it. Don’t skip that meal! It could be dangerous. But here….shoot yourself up with this mystery muck that was tested on a handful of mice.

Because they deserve it. Probably not much different than the people on this forum who pushed the “safe and effective” mantra and are now over on the health forum talking about their recent Chemotherapy. Millenials were huge proponents of pushing the jab on others, Similar to pushing pronouns and all that other crap. It’s quite telling when I’m on the health forum and see the people who have for years said, “I got X many boosters and I’ve had no problems” discussing their chemotherapy from a year or two ago. OOOPs. They let it slip. Bottom line for me is WHO CARES why they are getting cancer? Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. 😊

Savings withdrawal calculators are interesting but I’ve always come against the problem of guessing inflation rates 20 - 40 years or more out especially on things such as healthcare, assisted living etc etc. and even more so…how much longer do I have? So I always find myself asking the question….If I live longer than expected…perhaps much longer, what are the numbers (age and remaining capital) that will potentially necessitate my return to the US to work as a Walmart greeter at say 102 years old?

I’ve watched some of those YouTubers. I’m always amazed at the commenters ( who I assume are in their 20s as they are always saying “that looks 🔥 “ ) saying what a great value the $30 burger/sandwich is. The delivery services are kept afloat by 20 and 30-somethings who never learned to cook, paying $20-$40 per meal while bitching about having to pay their student loans. I was just like you back in the 90’s. 99c Whoppers, Famous Stars and Double Stacks (with a free ice water) on the way home from work on many an occasion. Speaking of Chipotle… (ok…I did add cheese, guacamole and extra meat)…and no….I didn’t order that either.

BK Whoppers are insanely cheap here in Bangkok (if using Grab with the never ending discounts) Helps to have one just a few hundred meters away. A recent trip home to the US showed me that food (restaurant) inflation isn’t slowing down there. We should consider ourselves lucky here in Thailand. Grab Thailand vs Doordash USA (hell no I didn’t order from Doordash 😂)