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At this point even the lawmakers need a doctor to explain the law.

On 11/14/2025 at 7:05 AM, save the frogs said:

 

yeah, that's what people do in Nakhon Nowhere because there's nothing else to do.

 

Is it also why you post senseless threads? because you have nothing better to do?

I guess you're living in Nakhon Nowhere.

On 10/13/2025 at 9:09 AM, Don Chance said:

A hate crime is a criminal offense motivated by prejudice against a victim's perceived or actual race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity. It involves both a criminal act, such as assault or vandalism, and a bias motivation. This can also include acts targeting property, and if an act is not criminal but still motivated by prejudice, it is considered a hate incident, which can be more serious than it first appears.

Elements of a hate crime

    Criminal offense:
    The act must be a crime, such as murder, arson, assault, vandalism, harassment, or bullying. 

Bias motivation:
The crime must be motivated, in whole or in part, by bias against a protected characteristic of the victim or a group they are perceived to belong to. 

Examples of protected characteristics

    Race or ethnicity
    Religion or belief
    Disability
    Sexual orientation
    Gender or gender identity
    Age
    Nationality 

I can tell you used ChatGPT and forgot to realign the text 555

16 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Great, more drunk-driving road deaths and alcohol induced crime, and violence to come. And don't forget the increases in liver disease, heart attacks, and strokes. 

To be fair, before Prayut takeover in 2014, all the clubs & bars (at least in CNX) were closing around 5am. And there wasn't much change to road deaths.

Sometime (often) there's just no logic. You just gotta laugh at it.

They like to overcomplicate things for absolutely nothing thinking it will make them look ''progressive & smart'' in the eyes of the world. Then a few weeks after, everyone's confused. It's always the same thing over and over again.

6 hours ago, baansgr said:

Always good when someone encourages someone else to break the law on drugs in a S.E. Asian country. This is why I don't give 2 hoots about your opinion, just making it bad for all the legal expats 

Your sh*t stinks just like ours.

Stop thinking you're above everyone. You ain't anything special sweetie.

11 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

Where did the poster say that he was on a scooter, or are you just stabbing wildly in the dark?  

I guess that I can argue with that.

 

He has no clue, just spouting nonsense.

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

So, die healthy.

Not sure what you're meaning.

18 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

My own father died at 67 a few years ago from heart disease, same story good shape and very careful with his health his whole life. The one thing he didn't do though was get his heart checked and if he did he could have been saved by a routine surgery many people get in their 60s.  Apparently you can be in good health and still be predisposed to genetic heart conditions and yes indeed his own father died of sudden cardiac arrest in his 50s. 

I’m really sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
 

My own father was actually terrified of needles, he couldn’t even stand being near me when I got vaccinated as a kid. I think that fear played a big role in him avoiding the hospital for over 10, maybe even 15 years.
 

Interestingly, my maternal grandfather went through something similar. He did go to the hospital in time, and they found that two of his arteries were blocked. They performed a procedure (I believe it was angioplasty), and it worked. That was back in 2002, and he lived all the way until 2020 where he passed at 83.
 

You're absolutely right: a lot of it does come down to genetics. That same grandfather was a heavy drinker for over 25 years, and somehow still made it into his 80s.
 

Some people live pretty unhealthy lives and still reach old age, while others take care of themselves and sadly don’t make it. Genes definitely play a big role, but they’re still just one part of the story.

As for poker being a sport?

I would say poker is best described as a psychological sport, not about physical strength, but about mental endurance, emotional control, and the ability to out think your opponents under pressure.

I know some people are already rolling their eyes like, “How is poker a sport? You just sit there and play cards.”

But let’s be real, if the only requirement for something to be a sport is physical movement, then we’d have to kick out stuff like chess, shooting, and even eSports. And yet all of those are widely recognized as legitimate competitive sports.
 

Poker is a mental game, but it demands serious discipline, preparation, and endurance. Players study for hours, review hands, train their mindset, and sit for 10–16 hour sessions while staying focused and sharp the entire time.

Try doing that deep in a tournament on Day 4 with real money on the line and see how “easy” it feels.
 

It’s strategy, stamina, and skill all rolled into one, and just like other sports, the edge goes to those who put in the work. So yeah, poker absolutely deserves its spot among other recognized competitive activities. You don’t have to sweat buckets to be an athlete in every sense of the word.

2 hours ago, ChiTownEric said:

Poker involves SO MUCH math, along with so much trying to read your opponents (up to 8 at a time & you must keep track of how each plays), the need to foresee and plan your moves & take into account what your opponent might do.

Wait a second.... these are all the things you tried to say are in chess, but not poker. 

You've been making me laugh while reading thru this post, please keep your ignorant posts coming!

Exactly!
 

It’s hilarious how confidently that guy dismissed poker like it’s some slot machine with cards. Of course there's a gambling element, everyone knows variance exists, but acting like that’s all there is? That’s pure ignorance.
 

What really makes poker fascinating, and tough, is everything under the surface: balanced preflop ranges, range vs. range analysis, hand equity breakdowns, ICM pressure in tournament spots, bet sizing theory, blockers, combo counting, adjusting your lines across multiple streets based on population tendencies… It’s a complete blend of math, psychology, and long-term strategy.
 

And that’s not even touching the hours of post-session study it takes to stay competitive. Hand reviews, database filtering, solver work, population analysis, node locking, building exploitative lines, you don’t just play poker, you study it like a language. It’s the furthest thing from “dumb luck.”
 

And the cherry on top? He tried to flex with chess, LOL. As if poker doesn’t involve anticipating and reacting to your opponents’ decisions in real time, often with incomplete information and money on the line. It’s chess with hidden pieces and real pressure.
 

Honestly, people like that shouldn’t talk about things they’ve never studied or played beyond a drunken home game. Just don’t respond to him, he clearly has no clue what he’s saying.

Ask him for fun what an opening range looks like and enjoy the silence. 😂

27 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Yes,

It's gambling, as many other card games.

As an addict you wouldn't admit this addiction.

Stay calm. 

If you losing money it's not my money or my wasted time with other addicts.

Good luck.

You're deflecting now.

Is it something you do often involving yourself and talking about things you know nothing about?

What a sad miserable life. At least, it's not like your opinion hold any weight anyway.

Nothing but air. Your username checks out lol.

10 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Poker is a "sport" ????

In my opinion it's stupid gambling which you can be addicted to.

It's wasted time for/with stupid people 

Why am I doing it for a living since 2012 then? I must be very stupid I guess.

Generalization like that always come from the most ignorant people.

Just say you know nothing about poker it's ok. Poker is far from being only "gambling".

But debating with you about it would be a waste of time as you don't even know what you're talking about when it comes to this topic.

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Pizza made in TH for the Thai palate, who would have thought.  Had a few Thai versions, and tasty.  Not a fan of PC pan pizza, but there NY Style is one of the better versions and great value.   Especially when 2 for 1 promo is going and we get it, at least once a month on average.

 

Looks like real pizza to me ...

 

This.

Their New York style is actually quite good. Definitely better than their regular crust.

I like their New York style pizza. It really isn't that bad though I won't say it's really a ''new york style'' pizza but it's much better than their regular crust.

2 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

Just because you made it doesn't mean anyone can. I've tried some of these and failed. Yes I was making some money, but not enough to live on. Upwork was particularly horrible as I was putting in the equivalent of a full time job searching and applying for gigs. I think the most I got paid for one was $500, and others were $100, $200, etc. The bigger projects always went to guys who have been on the platform for years. Yes, I could've stuck with it for a few years and I would get bigger gigs, but I was running out of money with dwindling passive income, and decided instead to take a real job in my home country where I made a lot more money than I ever would have from online gigs. Later on I returned to Thailand, but this time financially stable. If you can barely carve out a meager existence in Thailand - go home and get a job. You can always come back later when you're financially stable.

I hear you, and I get it. Not everyone’s path is going to be the same, and not every method will work for every person. But let’s not confuse “hard” with “impossible.”
 

You said it yourself, you didn’t fail because the opportunity wasn’t there. You failed because the runway ran out. That’s fair. But that’s not a reason to tell others not to try or that it won’t work. You just proved the opposite: that with time and consistency, those platforms can pay off, you just weren’t in a position to wait.

And that’s okay. You made a smart pivot for your situation, and it worked out. But that doesn’t mean the advice I’m sharing is unrealistic. It just takes what you didn’t have at the time: a longer runway, patience, and persistence.

I’m not saying “everyone can do it just like I did.” I’m saying: if you can stick with it, if you do learn the skills, and if you stay consistent, there are real results on the other side.

You even said it yourself — "Yes, I could've stuck with it and gotten bigger gigs." Exactly. That’s the point.

This post isn’t for the people who want quick wins or guaranteed outcomes. It’s for the ones willing to take hits, adapt, and keep going, because that’s the reality of building anything worthwhile, online or offline.

You made your call, and it brought you back to Thailand with stability. Respect. That’s a win. But someone else reading this might still have the drive, the time, or the freedom to build now, and I’m speaking to them.