Everything posted by SportRider
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Is Belbien Brand of Zolpidem Available in Thailand?
Yes both as branded Stilnox and also an Indian brand which I dont find as clean for some reason (Stilnox I'm wide awake and alert after exactly 8 hrs)
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Clear Pricing Mandate: Thai Restaurants Face 10,000 Baht Fines
It's starting to be included automatically on the bill. Saw it this month in Pattaya. Was annoyed so didn't tip the staff. I guess they will get none. Feel sorry about that.
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Thailand Urges Global Action on Border Landmines
Between July 15 and August 12, 2025, the Royal Thai Army reported discovering 41 newly planted PMN-2 anti-personnel mines in areas that had previously been cleared of mines by the Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC), especially near high-profile sites like the Ta Muen Thom temple. Thai authorities allege these mines were deliberately placed by Cambodian military personnel, supported by video footage showing Cambodian soldiers burying mines as well as photographic evidence of Cambodian soldiers with stockpiles of PMN-2 mines. There have been multiple incidents resulting in serious injuries to Thai soldiers while on patrol in those areas. Source: the Internet.
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Thai Senators Clash Over Funding for Cambodian Students
They are kids! Sow the seeds of peace and let them continue their education in welcoming Thailand. Parents grateful. Kids remember.
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Senior Care homes in Pattaya
None needed - you clearly denigrate men who choose to pay for it. The comedic irony is that we are in Thailand 😂
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Senior Care homes in Pattaya
Thankyou 👍🙏
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Senior Care homes in Pattaya
Is it just me or is this a bit judgmental on how other people choose to live their lives?
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"On Toast" - what's your "go to" ?
Poached egg on baked beans on toast. No competition.
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Chinese Tourists Ditch Thailand! - Kidnap scandal sparks mass flight cancellations.
You need to tweak your prompt engineering so the AI doesn't sound necessarily dramatic.
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Melody stuck in head: How to banish? Which song(s) plagues you most?
That BigC jingle stays with me for hours every time 🤦
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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
Don't worry, the others will be given their chance to present also.
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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
ATM cards will at some time be included (but not yet implemented AFAIK). Credit cards not included (and may be too complicated).
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What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2025)
I'm really surprised to see no Taylor Sheridan mentioned yet.. If you're of the generation that grew up watching cowboys and indians on TV (yes, I know,).. Then you'll enjoy his writing. Even the modern times stuff... Yellowstone 1883 1923 Tulsa King Mayor of Kingstown Landman (season 1 running now) Lioness (is a bit duff but the battle scenes are ok.) He also has A tier actors.. Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, etc.
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Terrifying Moment! Parents and Children Inches from Death Under Elephant’s Belly
Honestly I prefer to see working Elephants just going about their business. I took this pic last week just outside Pattaya. Love the way the rider is on his phone... what a combination of old and new.
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Why Do Ex-Bar Girls Remain in Pattaya?
There is an assumption here that 'many' of these ladies stay. If you look at the *proportion* of ladies staying vs the numbers that leave, I'd be surprised if it was noteworthy, considering how many thousands must have gone through over the years.
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Something smelling musky -- the age of undemocratic in your face oligarchy in the USA.
Rich people bad. Woke people good. Get a life.
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Why do so many Thai prostitutes marry their customers?
Seems like a weird prejudicial question to me. Women and men get married. Often we meet more people through work. People want love, companionship, financial security, reduced uncertainty about the future... Are bar girls any different?
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“I’m a ‘Never Trump’ guy,” Vance
Source?
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Sticky situation re co-dependency
Is it Co-dependency or just plain Dependency?
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British Man Tells Story of Life in Bangkok Prison in New Book
Does Thailand have any prisons that are *not* notorious?
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How Are People Selling Properties These Days?
Since this would be an investment property to the buyer, it's worth crunching the numbers and showing realistic income possible (assuming your unit is also rented out). This figure will then allow you to do some yield comparisons to the market, which can guide your asking price. A buyer will most likely want to see these calculations anyway.
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Filipina's Viral Video Criticising Thai Women Sparks Backlash
It's a social media post. Of course it's gonna have generalisations. Why are people getting so exercised?
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Torrent Download Speed
Unlimited.
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Thailand Postpones Start of Winter Season
Seems unecessarily nasty....?
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Why Kamala Harris was always destined to lose
I'm not a yank and not immersed in politics. But it seems to me that a vote for Trump now is also for JD Vance as next. That guy is truly impressive. I wasn't a fan of Trump last time around, but the world has changed a lot since then, and my opinion has too.