Purdey

The same amount money would cover a lot of mental health counseling and treatment.

Why would people pay to see F1 live in Thailand? Most would prefer to watch on TV because you can see everything. Live, you see five seconds of cars screaming past. Can't see it happening here.

Having dealt with Thai journalists for years, I can say they never use research and prefer to say something controversial to get a rise out of people and sell newspapers. I really doubt there are deals about the country. If there were, Thaksin would get lynched. As for a deal concerning the return of Yingluck, that I can imagine.

The Saudi jewels all over again.

Nice to see someone can find a source instead of an assumption.

It does send a positive message to whistleblowers that whistleblowing helps the country.

I have noticed that when a country does get nuclear weapons like Israel, North Korea and Pakistan for instance, America stops arguing that they should not have them. If Iran does get nuclear missiles, their first target is likely to be Israel. Could Israel to get thrown under the bus by its closest partner?

I guess happiness is just your perspective on life generally. But could political position have any bearing? The top four Finland Denmark Iceland Sweden All Socialist (or Marxist, Communist depending on your education) and Finland has been number one eight years running. All of them came in the same position last year too. Happiness doesn't depend on free healthcare, but it helps. No Purdey, Shirley there must be some mistake! Well, if Asean Now was a country it would likely be number 50. And stop calling me Shirley.

There is an old saying that when you tell the truth you can forget it immediately. But when you lie you have to remember it all your life. Words to live by, Part 65.

Read today that Swedish SAAB just created and built a new mobile anti-drone air defense system, dubbed Loke, in 84 days. They built it from available parts and plan to introduce it into the field within 2025. This implies European manufacturers could build weapons systems faster and cheaper than the stuff made across the ocean.

Hope no Teslas were involved.

What really grinds my gears is that while liars do usually get found out (maybe after death), some liars get away with it. “It’s going to disappear. One day — it’s like a miracle — it will disappear." “VOTER FRAUD IS NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY; IT IS A FACT!!!” “Nobody builds better walls than me”

"In Britain, and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat." "...just as the Biden administration seemed desperate to silence people for speaking their minds, so the Trump administration will do precisely the opposite." https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/vance-speech-munich-full-text-read-transcript-europe/ Except when it happens in America, of course.

Being able to defend yourself is good, but having to buy weapons from an ocean away doesn't make sense. Aircraft, ships and guns should be manufactured domestically, or within Europe at least, to lower costs. The European defense industry should make and buy locally only.

Being geographically knowledgeable, Thailand sent Chinese nationals back to China. This is not like sending Venezuelans to a completely different country like El Salvador.

It seems the politicians don't have their fingers on the pulse of the young in Thailand. I would have preferred the government invest in education and high tech.

Hopefully, they help filter out the PM2.5 and emit oxygen for those who like a walk.

Fat people have the right to go business class or book two seats in economy. Why airlines don't charge by weight is beyond the ken.

I think the mask is more famous for being used in a horror movie.

Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya show the headaches caused by drunks. Their country, let them decide.

Not sure anyone can dictate what and who an artist wants in his choir.

Areas like Soho have always had a problem balancing a vibrant nightlife (that is, making lots of money) with people trying to get a good night's sleep. Perhaps an order to soundproof bars and clubs would help.

Cut the $37 trillion debt in half at least. So far almost zero impact.

Take down the site. I don't care what Vance says about freedom of speech, take it down.

They haven't caught whoever it was so no evidence on which side of the political spectrum he/she is on. Just think of it compared to throwing English tea in the harbor. It is an expensive way of making a point without killing people.