RocketDog

The longer you stay here the more you understand the reality of it. If it happened then it was definitely real. Wherever you are and whatever happens to you, unless you're asleep, then it's reality. Reality is one of those things that happens whether you like it or not. Much wiser to acknowledge reality than not; fantasy can get you into trouble. I'm an American too, and I can assure that there are many realities there that I don't like either. That's one reason I'm here. Up to you.

Simple velcro ankle weights can be used to amp up pretty much any walking you do. An alternative to carrying hand weights when walking. The real beauty is that you can use lighter weights and just leave them on as you go through your normal day. Can't even see them if you wear long pants. They're cheap, don't need batteries, and don't wear out. OTOH you do have to put them on to get benefits. ????

That's outside of London, right? Or is that Canterbury?

GhosteryDawn is the only way to go. Give it a look.

As long as you're not confused with a garbage sack and thrown in a dumpster.

Just another victim of CUD I'm afraid. ????

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.