RocketDog

Or to his trial. The court will be impressed.

Good for you. I do the same. Unlike some on these forums, I liken dressing down for an immigration visit to poking snakes with a stick. It's really not worth the risk.

Immediately before retiring to Los I took a three day motorcycle course in America and got a MC endorsement on my driver's license. My instructor stressed good helmets and helmet maintenance. I bought a $175 Bell helmet and brought it with me. Came to Thailand, bought a Honda Click. Rode it around Chaam for almost two years. Had two very minor accidents with no real damage to myself or the bike. Riding to Huahin one day I looked at the rode passing beneath me at 90kph. Observed the idiots on the road around me. Thought about the physics of two wheel vehicles. Got home and sold the bike. Bought a large, heavy Chevy pickup. Still alive today. YMMV

Does this imply there is a polar opposite as well? Hope is not a plan.

So how many of those sobbers are facing jail terms now for storming government buildings ?

Pot black kettle? (here's an apostrophe you can use in the future ' )

It does seem to a habit of his now. Mostly he seems to just want to argue. Seldom offers any real advice but never misses a chance to criticize anybody that does. Likes to facetiously call them 'professionals'. Of course sometimes they actually are. Note that he will extend such bickering forever if you respond.

Haha hahaha haha This unit of fecal matter has no respect for anybody, even himself.

My worst nightmare: "use visa-on-arrival, including groups of 100 to 1,000 travellers." I don't want to even imagine seeing that.

Well, you probably did as well as possible under the circumstances. It turned out well. Congratulations. Now no worries for 5 years. ???? On a personal note, I will keep renewing both licenses but actually let my Lady drive us everywhere. She's actually the steadiest and most defensive driver i have ever known. I have no qualms sleeping with her at the wheel. And, if anything goes wrong it's much easier with her driving. Of course we have 1st class insurance as well. I keep thinking I should get a dash cam too.

Over the first few years living here I too was irritated /puzzled /offended /shocked/angry/scared of things I observed here. It's taken me nearly six years to finally realize that : 1. Nothing will change here because I don't like it, whether a major or minor incident. 2. Reacting or engaging in any way with either the offenders or their victims is highly likely to land me in the hospital or jail, or even taking a dirt bath. 3. The energy /thought/ emotion I expended on these reactions was not well spent. 4. My peacefulness and contentment in life, here and abroad, increases proportionally to how much I learn to ignore things that don't really mean much or affect me at all. 5. If I am directly affected by events I need to scale my response proportionally to the actual harm I suffer. Paying twice as much as a Thai national to enter a park or watching the daily spectacle of 'Thais Behaving Badly' do not qualify. Indeed, 95% of the nonsense I observe does not qualify. Few things that are apt to elicit a cortisol barrage do qualify. On the other hand I guess these things do help keep the lights on at Asean Now apparently. Everybody needs a hobby I guess. Seriously? Six pages in this thread about some Chinese people eating lunch.

Given the over-abundance of source material it's pretty hard to pass up. I've seen similar behavior my Chinese tourists in several countries. In some countries business owners set up special toilets with signs in chinese directing then to use these. It's not because of their propensity for leaving toilets sparkling clean either.

I got my first Thai DL and Motorcycle license just by presenting my USA license with MC endorsement stamp. Renewed it after two years for 5 year license two years ago. In neither case did I do anything but the physical tests you mentioned; no written or driving or video viewing needed. I had my Thai Lady with me which I think cleared the way quickly. Was in and out in about an hour. The two rods are a depth perception test. Vision necessary in both eyes to have depth perception.

It is leaves, but dragged in by rat to make nest.

Great tip! Thanks. Same thing happened to me. Had to have wire replaced for aircon control. Also, saw AC filter when he did the work. Rat had torn up filter to make nest. Looked same as OP pix but worse. I just ordered a can on Lazada. 200 ml spray can for 69฿. Found it in seconds with image search function on Lazada from a screen shot of your post. ????

I guess you are aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder. It's very real, especially prevalent in cold climates with long dark days. The current treatment is blue light exposure for a few hours each day. You can even but LED headgear to wear. Just a thought.

You've finally gone round the bend GG.

Thanks for the tip. I guess you can use that argument about anything that you believe and others don't. Very versatile but ultimately empty. I'll ignore it. I personally worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster. You don't so you are doomed. And BTW it is too late for you. Sorry about that.

On the forums I visit I've noticed that some people are still obsessed with whether others wear a mask. Most don't care because it's not their business. They do what they believe best and let others make their own decisions without harassing them.

You're serious aren't you? (Asking for a friend)

Thank you. 99% of the time just ignoring them works. Getting excited just goads them. Same as bees and wasps. Stop moving and they can't see you through their faceted eyes which only detect motion. Run and you're toasty.

So the purpose of your post is to draw people in who disagree with you and then mock them? Just do your thing and don't worry about others. Grow up.

You are correct on both counts. Nonsense.

You don't need either. I have been making it for years here. 42C is high and unnecessary. At that temp your yogurt will be firm in ~3 hrs easily and then it will start getting too acidic and tart for my taste. That happens very quickly too. Heat the milk to about 180F, cool it to less than 105F, stir in the seed yogurt and then just leave it at ambient temperature (normally over 90F here. In 4 hrs it will be a bit firm but sweet. After refrigeration it will firm up nicely. I keep mine in the fridge and eat over the next ten days. When the weather is cooler I put the containers (used Yoluda brand yogurt containers) in a bowl type convection oven but set the temp very very low and turn on for 5 minutes a couple of times over the next few hours. Usually ambient temp is all you need unless in aircon room. Its very simple and foolproof. I've been making yogurt this way for 30 years. PM me if you need for info.

I actually have met Leary and his colleague Richard Alpert. Leary had on his trademark fringed leather jacket and enjoined us all to "Tune in, turn on, and drop out". I did the first two anyway. Also met Dick Gregory, Jerry Rubin, and Abbie Hoffman. All in my sophomore year at Rutgers in 1969. They came to campus for an anti-war rally to speak and a friend got me backstage where we were all enjoying some of the rainy women. A moment to remember for sure. Good times. A nickel bag 1 Oz was $5. ????