Sir Dude

Well, Trumps methods can be argued about, but he has got over 70 countries to the negotiating table regarding their own tariffs and lack of free trade attitudes etc... so far enough. What he has done is a means to an end, as the US can screw everyone over if it wants, but would rather not, hence the pause in tariffs other than for China (who full deserves it). The US has leverage and it looks like Trump is using it, even if the US will negotiate better terms from all these countries for itself that want to continue to do business with the US market. There is a lot of lefty entitled misguided hysteria... Trump just wants a better deal for the US, and isn't scared to wave a threatening stick at other countries. It looks like the Trump administration will get at least some of what it wants, even if not everything... as there will be new trade deals negotiated soon to avoid the worst of the tariffs. Smart move really on behalf of the US as the piss has been taken by so many for a long time... how can you be like Thailand that levies a 72% tax on US goods and then get the hump when the US says it will put a 36% reciprocal tax on Thai goods? No, doesn't work like that unless in Far-Far-away Land.

Clearly discrimination and likely illegal... isn't this what Americans call "affirmative action" before the woke label came along? Some real vindictive idiots are now in control of the UK.

There's no reason for animal cruelty... scumbags like this should get a prison term. If you are going to have a pet, be responsible, not a scumbag.

Talk to Carlsberg and Pepsi about how this will shakeout... will soon see a new coffee brand at the old Nescafe factory after they swipe the product recipe and rebrand everything. This is how it works... can also go ask that gold mining company too how it works, which is do a joint venture for a while, then the Thai company family boots you out and steals everything. This has happened so many times.

This sort of stuff is just ludicrous and getting way out of control. Why can't you call and orange an orange... erm no, because it's a deviant banana. Never heard such rubbish. So glad I bailed from the UK because saw the writing on the wall... awful place to live now.

Oh dear, oh dear... pretty messy, looks like lunchtime or early afternoon too. When it gets to the point where you get all fisty-cuffs and start running down the road after someone, only to collaspe on the road in a alcoholic mess, then time to go sleep it off muppet.

The most annoying type of Youtuber moron there is. People that do this stuff make others uncomfortable and really it's disrespectful harassment... unwanted gutter humour at someone else's expense that belongs in the bygone past, rather like it was funny to be the moron 50-60 years ago. What is actually disturbing is that there are so many subscribers to such scumbag content... and then when it goes wrong, they squeal "It's a prank..." etc. like a little girl in an effort to avoid a well-deserved hiding or arrest, no, no way, take the consequences for being a contemptible muppet. Well, can't say much more than karma for this idiot and what a country to get thrown into jail in... enjoy your new boyfriend in your cell for the next few months.

Blame Noel Webster, he's the one who led Americans away from how to speak English properly... in favour of "American" English, as there is no such thing as "British" English, it's just English.

Thailand has to move toward a volunteer army that has good pay, conditions, pensions etc. and it will get the most capable young men joining who want to fight and progress... conscript armies suck and can't perform. Thailand needs to move away from high level officers seeing their troops as slaves to serve them, do their gardening, wash their laundry, drive around their wives around on shopping trips etc. and enter the real world.

The left wants to destroy everything that all western countries once stood for, and turn them into an amorphous blob of a characterless soup that resembles a weak and valueless entity. The biggest lie you have been told is "Diverity is our strength"... if you believe that, then you are a lost cause that has drank far too much lefty Kool-aid. The West was strong in the 90s... should go back to that before the BS took over.

If you can be bothered and want to be organised, then I'd say go to the Laos consulate in Khon Kaen on the the way up there, and get your paperwork etc. done before you reach the border, which makes things smoother on arrival. Also, Khon Kaen is a good city to spend a night in and has a huge university, so that means plenty of hotel and nightlife options.

Lol... sounds legit. Maybe you have had too many Thai sticks or purple haze buds today, getting late. Also, quoting from Fox news is about as fair and balanced as Tucker Carlson's visit to Moscow to interview Putler. In the UK, it would be akin to asking the Guardian to do a balanced article on the rights and wrongs of the immigration and benefits issue... with recommendation to the Labour Party for action.

Chlorinated chicken is the poster-boy product for all that is wrong with US food... but even if they allowed it in, pretty much no-one would buy it because of its infamous rep. As long as food stuffs are clearly labeled, then who cares? It's a little bit nanny state BS to say that people are too stupid to make decisions for themselves on what to buy if clearly labelled... if you buy the likes of chlorinated chicken, then you deserve the consequences for being a complete moron.

Guess that's a personal choice... as highlighted by my comment regarding logistics. Yes, there are deals to be had, but no blanket rules of all things. Also, I'm not a big fan of the domestic "Dan Dare airlines" in many places... would rather drive, just personally don't like flying.

I forgive you for not being a fan of the X-Files.... and yes, back to superfoods.

Certain environments attract certain types... may they reap what they sow, like everyone else.

Pic isn't about smoking... it's a reference to the deep state and puppeteers that endure and control things behind the scenes, regardless who is in charge, like manipulating a marionette. Doesn't matter what you vote for, the same is delivered. However, we are talking about healthy superfoods that help your heath... impressive distraction, give you that.

The word "flight" is just wrong on a budget of what we are talking about... in the context of this thread, we should be saying bus or train.

Indeed... along with other recreational drugs, illegal or otherwise. However, you are right, smoking is a huge red flag and should be ditched asap. I smoked for 10 years and gave up 25 years ago... best thing I ever did.

Lol... mental health issues in foreigners are like a tsunami here. Good luck with that.

Limit carbs, eat lean meat, consume lots of cruciferous vegetables that contain sulforaphane (like Broccoli and cauliflower etc.), plus mushrooms, onion, carrot, loads of garlic, get into spices like tumeric/sage/ginger/fenugreek etc. Also, fasting will help, along with getting rid of as much sugar as possible from your diet, as glucose fuels cancer cell growth.

It's not just about the tariffs countries slap on US goods, it's the VAT too, which compounds the issue, especially in countries that have VAT at 10% or more... a big barrier to trade for imports. The US doesn't do retail tax in the same way, it leaves it up to the individual states to decide the retail tax level, and some states don't have any at all. If you look at the levels of import taxes countries put on US goods compared to the old US tariffs for exports from other countries, then there is a huge imbalance... then add the VAT, and it is grime reading. For example, the EU puts 39% tariffs on US goods, then you add the VAT, and they are whinging about 20% in return... a little delusional really, and same goes for everyone else with huge trade imbalances. Thailand and others can hardly complain with their aversion to imports, to protect their home-grown monopolies etc... can't have it both ways. I'm not saying tariffs are good, but I'm not suprised a businessman who is elected president is pissed-off about the imbalance... the answer is FTAs, but that scares many smaller local economies that like protectionism. Can't have your cake and eat it though... you have to choose.

40k a month is perfectly livable on if you want to... however, there are a few caveats depending on personal lifestyle choices. 1. Having debts will screw you over, although if the debt is, say, 8-10k a month for a car payment, and you have no mortgage (just renting or own your place), then it still can be done with a few minor sacrifices. 2. Are you the eat out at restaurants everyday type? That can get costly, but it depends where you are and what restaurants you visit... western restaurants in touristy places are clearly going to be more than somewhere like Korat etc. You can eat out without blowing the bank balance, but it needs a bit of planning, and again, depends on food choice. 3. The real killer is the booze and ladies. If you are married and a tee-totaller, then fine, but even being married can cost a lot more than you think. If you are single and rent not buy, then avoid the yellow fever changing ladies every day or two MO. 4. Do you like traveling around the country exploring and staying in hotels? Yes, can be done on budget, but again it's a logistical choice on your behalf. 5. Health insurance is a good idea, as many come unstuck over this at some point... a worthwhile expense. 6. Have hobbies and interests that don't really need much spent on them. 7. Places like Pattaya are great to visit, but probably best to live just outside it, as it'll be a little cheaper and you can easily go into the vortex when you want to, or avoid it completely. However, if you don't have debt and are measured with the other things, then yes, you can easily live on 40k a month, as long as you don't do a banzai charge to the bars and girls everyday... the art of moderation is the key, but that doesn't mean you can't partake in everything a bit and must live like a monk.

Nice click-bait topic from someone who should know better. Why do you assume all foreigners are the same and that what you say applies to all? Many expats live harmoniously in their local environment and get along with the locals without any drama. Sounds like you are living in the scumbag places where you get moron tourists, rather than expats that just want to live out their lives somewhere cool.

I would say that under the present climate for tariffs and business, many foreign investors are taking a time-out for a while... as many places just seem not right, including China. Better to park your money in gold, defense stocks (as the world is re-arming), the Yen or other trditional safe havens for now.