AgMech Cowboy

And that's the reason the death penalty should continue to be use.

Just another excuse to implement a worthless tax. (worthless in that it will do nothing for the environment).

True, but the English letters are so big, I hardly notice the Thai script.

Yeah, that's what I was suggesting, too.

I get only a little help from my son on this, but I know there is an app (my son says Grab) to where you can call and have someone drive your vehicle home when you are under the influence (or just don't want to drive yourself). Those 'spare' drivers are who you should target for the temporary type work you are describing. (or at least that's what I think)...

This is great. I live in Lat sawai, Lam Luk Ka, which is close to Sai Mai Hospital, but it'll be good to have a BMA-affiliated hospital.

There are no "enlightened" left.

Not everybody Middle Eastern people are rich.

If I was going to buy a non-nuclear submarine, it would be from the Japanese or the French. What is Thailand's idiocy with China?

Well, fortunately, my wife did not work, so she spent time getting my son to read Thai, plus he took the required Thai course at school through the 11th grade. I'd suggest finding a Thai tutor to supplement your child's school Thai. They are not expensive.

Yes, I can't imagine living in the land of my birth (or really any other western nation that has taken on such warp perceptions about life).

Well, that may be why I'm 'good'. I've lived in a 'seriously' gated, secure village suburb in Pathum Thani for 18+ years. (I am rarely bored) My wife insisted on a house in 2003, so we found a good place, in a very good village and built a house. My neighbors are all Thai, but there are Farangs who live in the village, whom I visit with occasionally. My next door neighbor, Thai, very nice. The neighbor behind, my wife can't stand... This is life any place you live.

Wow, @richard_smith237, I didn't know you had this depth of 'understanding' and 'psychology?' (not sure if I'm getting the right word) about you. But running around a rig all day and chasing up errant CoMen and service hands can have that effect on perceptions, too. Your words of wisdom are spot on to @JimTripper. Living far away from any tourist areas and dealing with Thai people in my area, golf courses and schools, I think Jim's assessment needs a reset as you've suggested. Jim, best wishes on your journey.

The United Nations’ secretary general António Guterres is an idiot and nothing more than a stooge.

Pitiful generalized statement. I'm sure it happens, but it's actually human trafficking's in most western countries.

Outsiding

Thank you!!

No you're not, which is why I haven't bought any 'free hanging' wireless buds. Thanks' for following up about the 'other' pair you bought from Lazada. My best earbuds, which came with wires, where Sony and they had 'hooks' that fit over my ear (sort of like the pair suggested, but with wires). Sadly they quit being stereo a while back, so I bought a cheap 'wired' replacement. There is no sense in me buying wireless when they won't stay in.

How do you know Hamas or Iran are lying? His lips are moving. I hope all the hostages are okay, but this was obviously a ploy to try and keep Israel from retaliation.

I'll ask my maid if she knows (or understands what I'm asking). I'll get back to all of you later today.

JB, maybe you should educate yourself. A lot of what Grusa said is correct, but the EV for government vehicles to use around Bangkok is a good idea. Upcountry, not so much, unless it's use is only in a city. I don't think hydrogen will ever replace ICE or EV, but it would be 'better' if it could. Fuel cells, fusion etc, that's out there, but when you balance the emissions and environmental impact of the EV it's not 'green' for the world, but will help with local problems. (there is crap infrastructure though, unless they can use the golf course charging stations).

Witch, witch, witch... (pardon my spelling I forgot to use a 'B').

Ok.. I've gotten one for every year I've been drawing from SSA since Jan 2018.

Hum... ???? Not much at 13.00 either, but things do change...

You know how to make a point.