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Purdey

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  1. If some of the other parties band together, they will get more votes than 208 estimated for Move Forward and again form the government. - Move Forward: 208 - Pheu Thai: 105 + Bhumjaithai: 61 + Ruam Thai Sang Chart: 34 + Palang Pracharath: 30 = 230
  2. I always wonder where statistics about illegal substance abuse originates, especially in Thailand where no real research appears to ever take place. It may be true, but is probably a guess so that funding can be requested to put a stop to it.
  3. I guess it proves that if you don't have a witness, documentary evidence, admission of guilt, then defaming someone isn't a good idea.
  4. I have noticed that some uncrowded restaurants try to fill one half first and leave the other empty until it starts to get crowded. It helps the staff to reach customers easier.
  5. I guess you could get estimates for various medical procedures and operations and figure out whether you can afford them by paying out of pocket rather than have insurance. I know someone who does that, whereas I still have insurance through my company. Talking about in Thailand only. My mother had private insurance, which boasted wonderful things, but when she was diagnosed with cancer, the insurance company refused to pay for treatment.
  6. No mention of the kids' mother or relatives they could stay with in Russia. Can he still be conscripted if there is no one to care for his children?
  7. If you have seen the 2019 War of the Worlds TV series, the very sight of such robots will make your blood run cold.
  8. Does anyone else have the feeling he is trying to please everyone without a real plan?
  9. With a suit that glows in the dark, too. The soldier on the right is beaming with pride....
  10. This issue has continued unabated for thousands of years. How does one stop it unless it is made a capital crime?
  11. What is the government going to do? Giving debtors the ability to borrow more or default on loans is foolish. Also commercial banks have clearly not filtered out risky borrowers. It's a terrible position for everyone.
  12. Why don't they force senior police officials to declare their wealth upon promotion, similar to what they do with politicians?
  13. Frankly, I don't see any government controlling urban violence any time soon. Conscripting people into the armed forces may seem like a solution until you understand what they will be taught. Shooting, knifing and unarmed combat. 🤔
  14. The populations in the North and South were approximately equal, but roughly one-third of those living in the South were held in bondage. Because of its considerable, nonvoting slave population, that region would have less clout under a popular-vote system.
  15. Ahem, 3 million more votes than Trump. Of course, the popular vote doesn't count.
  16. I take it the customers were mainly Thais then? No Brits or Swiss were hurt in the making of this story.
  17. I suppose they hadn't noticed that they are still poor.
  18. Watched The War of the Worlds recently. English and French production so English subtitles when the French speak. Tense and thrilling. Be warned, the aliens kill everyone, whatever the age. P.S. Gabriel Byrne is excellent.
  19. The Thai government will be weeping tears of joy as they welcome more young British men to Thailand.
  20. I can't find any record of her ever holding a job outside politics. Her father held many entrepreneurial jobs, but it seems, at 37 years old, she hasn't been employed in a business. Anyone know more than this?
  21. After 37 years I have heard them all 🙄
  22. Westerners and Easterners (Asians) are thought of differently. Africans, more differently. Westerners are respected but can never be Thai. Asians are similar and 'understand' Thais. Africans are worst in their eyes. Remember how Tiger Woods refused Thai nationality because of how his mum was treated for having a child with a black American? Thais make wild assumptions about westerners. So many examples of how different we "aliens" are: - You are so rich because your government gives you FREE money when you are old - you get FREE medical care and education - you squeeze the toothpaste tube from the end not the middle (someone actually said this to me) But in the hierarchy westerners are respected for all being rich, polite and caring (more than a Thai guy).
  23. Don't they mean trying to stop us spying on them?
  24. How many actors check their guns for live rounds? Why would a Hollywood gun have live rounds on set? Did the armorer in the Crow go to prison when Brandon Lee was killed? So many questions.
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