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I endorse the recommendation for Dr MacBook in Bangkok. You might also like to consider buying a new machine. At 12 years old, this is a very, old computer well beyond its reasonable expected lifetime. A new MacBook Air with an Apple M chip will be a revelation compared to your old machine. Alternatively, Apple just announced the budget model Macbook Neo which you might like to take a look at.

Season 3 is 6 episodes.

Did your friend have comprehensive insurance? Assuming he did, that should have covered any claim made against him by the other party. I don't understand why he had to pay out of his own pocket unless he had inadequate insurance to cover the loss / claim against him.

For sure, you'd expect a drop off in visitor numbers from Europe although how significant the number will be, I don't know. There are still a lot of other airlines flying between Europe and Thailand which don't stop in the Middle East. Spare a thought for those of us in Australia and New Zealand who are also seeing airfares surge. An Aussie or Kiwi who might have flown to Europe via the Middle East is now looking at the likes of Singapore Airlines, QANTAS, Thai etc and as bookings on those airlines increase, fares elsewhere on the network, such as to Bangkok, are spiking. I looked at flying to Bangkok from New Zealand in May on QANTAS and the fare was $NZ 2,700 which is $NZ 1,100 more than I paid last time. That's too much so I'll hold off. So it won't just be fewer Europeans visiting but there might be a drop in visitor numbers from the likes of NZ and Australia too.

A couple of ideas that might help. First of all, for general anxiety, there are a lot of supplements that might help. Many recommend the Ayuverdic (traditional Indian holistic medicine) adaptogenic herb Ashwagandha for stress and general anxiety. However, individual responses vary and it can take a while to feel the benefits. Rather than Ashwagandha, I'd recommend you look into L Theanine. It's an amino acid that is very well tolerated and is hugely beneficial for stress and anxiety. Do your own research - there is a lot of good stuff on YouTube. 200 mg twice a day can do wonders. As far as dehydration / thirst goes, yes, that can be related to nervous system dysfunction. Have you tried Sole water? It's something you make at home with regular water and Himalayan Pink Salt. It essentially saturates the water with minerals. (Some people can feel dehydrated because they're drinking a lot of water but are deficient in minerals / electrolytes.) Alternatives are always drinking mineral water - I personally like the Aura brand. Coconut water is also an excellent source of minerals / electrolytes. Do note that dehydration / excessive thirst can also be related to various medical conditions. It could be that the dehydration is related to an undiagnosed medical condition which in turn is causing anxiety and low resilience to stress. With this in mind, you might want to consider getting a check for "regular" diabetes type 2, which is a simple blood test. You might also consider getting checked for diabetes insipdis where excessive thirst and the inability to quench your thirst is a prime symptom. The gold standard test for diabetes insipidis is a water deprivation test which is a bit more involved and would require seeing an endocrinologist. But try all of the other suggestions first as diabetes insipidis is not common.

I hope someone passes the info of this guy's criminal history along to the Thai Police who are investigating the crime as it shines a whole new light on things!

What a nightmare! And some people wonder why some expats are saying they have had enough and heading elsewhere or back home. This is not the sort of hassle anyone wants to face, especially in retirement. It doesn't make it any more acceptable but for what it's worth, my Mrs tells me she faces similar sorts of issues when she deals with various government departments with her business as rules change from year to year, different officers require different documents etc. In other words, it's not an Immigration or anti-foreigner thing, rather it's a Thai government thing that is inherent across many government departments.

I'm mid 50s and it often feels like I'm one of the young guys around here so, yeah, the average age is probably mid 60s, at a guess, maybe higher.

I have found taxis in Bangkok are fine if you speak Thai. Any nonsense from the driver and you just tell them straight in Thai. That has always worked for me.

The owner Benjamin Hart who presents all of the firm's YouTube videos is a THAI CITIZEN, so he most certainly can practice law in Thailand!

More ridiculousness from Thai banks! What happens if you don't have a street address in your home country because you've relocated to Thailand? And what about if you come from a country like mine, New Zealand, where there is no such thing as a national ID card?

The mainstream medical profession can be quick to recommend the whipping out of a gallbladder. For sure, sometimes it is necessary - but there are many occasions when it is not. If the recommendation to remove it is based on gallbladder stones or gallbladder sludge, there are some alternatives that are worth trying before the irreversible surgical removal of the gallbladder. In the case of gallbladder stones, Chanca Piedra is worth trying. It's a herbal supplement known as a stone breaker that is used to break down kidney stones, gallstones and support liver health. It is an effective treatment but it can be slow, as in it can take a few months. If it's a case of sludge and and a congested / low-functioning gallbladder, then definitely try TUDCA. This is one of the most effective supplements prescribed by Functional Medicine Doctors and others outside of the mainstream medical profession. It has a very high success rate! I used this when my gallbladder function was low due to gallbladder sludge and doctors wanted to operate. TUDCA cleared the sludge quickly. Pairing this with Milk Thistle and a good choline supplement like Sunflower Lecithin can have an amazing effect on the gallbladder and general liver health and turn things around very quickly.

You should compare street vendors with street vendors. Still plenty of places you can get that dish on the street for less than 50 baht.

It's not a decade per se, but I thought from 1997 through to late 2001 were about as good as it got, but the reason for it is kind of sad. The economy had been smashed, the baht had plummeted and many Thai people were out of work and desperate for money. As such, many people were super nice to foreigners through that period and that made Thailand a really nice place to live and work. I was new to Thailand at the time and had no experience of the country prior to 1997. But for a few years from 1997, Bangkok was a fantastic place to be. Best years of my life.

Good ratings? It's not released yet.

It would be great if it is finally available. It was available in hospitals in the past but only gastros knew of it / prescribed it. Do be aware that if you have a significant bacterial overgrowth that it can take a number of rounds of Rifaxmin to resolve it - and even then, the overgrowth can return. To avoid this, you need to identify the root cause which is complicated and can be anything from long-term poor bile flow to low stomach acid to past overuse of antibiotics etc. Do note that some of the herbal antimicrobials are very much as effective and in some cases may be more effective than Rifaxamin - as shown in double-blind studies. And Rifaxmin is often used alongside an antimicrobial like oregano oil or Allicin (garlic extract) which can be even more effective, again backed by double-blind studies. Something to also consider is that quite a few of the top gut specialists and functional medical doctors in the USA have moved to a new approach for gut issues where there is bacterial overgrowth. Where once they used a "kill approach" as is the case with antibiotics and antimicrobials, now some use prebiotics like PHGG and Inulin which promote the growth of good bacteria which in time "out-compete" the troublesome bacteria and over time, symptoms are resolved. I have personally been treated with this approach. If at all possible, get a SIBO breath test and a Candida test (OATS tests are best for this) before undergoing treatment. If Candida is the issue, Rifaximin will just make matters worse (as it kills bacteria which will allow Candida to thrive). I have been through the wringer of gut issues so if you have any issues, feel free to ask.

Raven brushes, mops and cleaning products are top-notch, and I can understand why you would like to replace like with like.

Mid-50s and I have never had health insurance. I lead a very healthy lifestyle, eat well, exercise daily and have no "health vices". I have the money to cover any necessary treatment that may arise. Blood tests are all excellent and I have zero health concerns. Some people would no doubt see my choosing not to have health insurance as highly irresponsible. How much have I saved by not paying health insurance premiums over the years? Quite a lot, I imagine.

No, MI5 and the FBI are quite different. For one, MI5 does not have powers of arrest like the FBI does. MI5 is more about domestic security and counter intelligence, than investigating serious / federal crime as in the case of the FBI.

Mr Mrs has a business selling products on both Shopee and Lazada. I just mentioned this thread to her and the purported difference in prices depending on the nationality of the buyer. Complete nonsense, according to her. She's been selling on each of these platforms since 2020 and is on the various sellers groups. She's never heard anyone so much as mention this before and says there is no way in the buyer's control panel to set prices based on nationality.

I agree that it's worth adding a supplement or too. They won't move the dial hugely, but they can definitely give you a nudge in the right direction. I strongly recommend L Theanine. It's an amino acid and very safe to take. (Of course, you should do your own research). The exact supplement I take is this one, which I buy from iHerb (but any reputable supplement brand should be fine): California Gold Nutrition, L-Theanine, Featuring AlphaWave®, 200 mg, 60 Veg Capsules It's cheap and works well. It won't fix everything, but it sure helps make one feel relaxed without being sedating.

It didn't start well and took a while to get going, but once it did get going, I really enjoyed it. First 15 minutes were a bit painful but if you can get through that, all is good.

Thanks for pointing this one out. I also really enjoyed season 1!

Of course it makes sense to add a connection to Pattaya but that was never the reason the highway was built in the first place, which is the point I was making.

This is absolutely not the reason it was built. That motorway was built to connect with the port at Laem Chabang so all of the freight that moves between there and parts of the Eastern Seaboard as well as factories and warehouses far and wide could be transported smoothly with less delays. Tourist trade was absolutely not the reason that motorway was built, although tourists travelling in that direction from Bangkok, and vice versa, do benefit from it.