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Obviously, you know more than the 95% of scientists who agree global warming and climate change result from anthropomorphic emissions of carbon dioxide. Please list the sources of your knowledge. Do you have a B Sc., M.Sc or Ph.D in any of the applicable fields, such as meteorology, climatology, oceanography, or thermodynamics? Or are you an acolyte of social influencers, such as Alex Jones or Jordan Peterson? What is asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

True, the burning is nothing new. What is different is the wind speed. The strongest Santa Ana wind speed ever recorded was in December 2011, with an average wind speed of 156 km/hr, and gusts of up to 269 km/hr. The winds of the current fire were weaker, at a mere 100 km/hr, still faster than some people drive. Given the convergence of fuel, house construction, dryness, and wind speed, there was nothing firefighters could do. Tripling staff, equipment and water supply would have ended the same way. P!ssing into the wind springs to mind. How fast does the wind need to be before people acknowledge the climate is changing? True, in this instance it's not Trump's fault. Neither is it the fault of Biden or Newsom. In the broader picture, it IS Trump's fault. He's always been a climate denier, and has the same comprehension of science as an amoeba. That will carry over into his second term.

Sarcasm clearly goes over the heads of some posters.......

It certainly does, which is why employees in constant contact with the public were given the choice - work vaccinated, or don't work unvaccinated. I keep my distance and don't breathe on anybody, you're safe from my imaginary shedding.

There is room for argument America could put more money into Greenland than Denmark does. Having said that, Canada's debt is $1.5 trillion. The USA is $38 trillion. Any Canadians wanting to become the 51st state would have to have rocks in their head.

It amazes me Americans still put up with shingles on their roofs. Quite apart from the fire risk, they have to be replaced every ten years or so. A Colorbond (TM) roof is guaranteed against perforation by rust for 36 years. Orroroo is a small town of 600 people in South Australia with a semi-arid climate. There are galvanized roofs there over 100 years old, still in good condition. I guess it comes down to tradition.

It's the severity that counts, not the vaccination status. That ship has already sailed. Calling me dishonest when you display the empathy of a scorpion, that's rich.

I get it, a statistical sample of one proves your case. What I don't get is information on how many COVID patients who rejected vaccination died, or suffered long COVID, after taking Ivermectin.

Australian statistics showed quite clearly ICU units were 6-7 times more likely to be admitting unvaccinated COVID patients than vaccinated ones. Effectively, those patients crowded out other patients without COVID who had life-threatening conditions. Their relatives would think your selfishness, arising from your beliefs, is unbelievable. So do I.

Precious metals and some shares - not all - have served me well over the years, although I only buy those listed on the ASX. My stock pick for 2025 is BHP. IMO it is undervalued, goes ex dividend early March. I have put my money where my mouth is.

In America and Canada, I have observed many houses have roofs made of pine or cypress shingles, which then have bitumen applied for water-proofing. As a recipe for destruction by fire, it would be difficult to find conditions more ideal. While a metal roof might not survive in high risk areas, it does have a much better chance of doing so.

Not worried at all. I'm just hoping something really nasty comes along with a 90% mortality rate, to take out all the anti-vaxxers. Think of the improvement in average IQ that would result.

Please tell me how to go on YouTube, armed with a shelf full of books behind me, a teleprompter, and thick spectacles. When I explain viruses and bacteria are actually nano-chips coated onto every device sold with a Microsoft OS, I am sure I can get a million subscribers.

You forgot the cigars that are used to blow smoke rings.

Wow, Bangkok is expensive. 2-3K is all I have ever needed for a night out in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, and that includes someone to love me long time. Mind you, that was about 10 years ago. Ask BMT, he is au fait with the current COP.

Don't come to Chiang Rai, it's brass monkeys' weather. Stay in Bangkok with the wimps. Serious advice - don't get legless, and don't carry too much cash. 2-3K baht is all you should need for a night on the town.

Another example of American insanity. Insurers would never get away with that in Australia, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission ( ACCC ) would drag them into court, and crucify them. Oh wait, the ACCC was founded by one of those nasty leftist governments.

Anyone who rebuilds in the area will do so at their own risk. Insurance companies won't insure the properties.

OP, learn to love it. Your finger pressure on the trigger determines the water pressure you get. Gently, a slow flow. More, you can give yourself a free enema if you so wish. You will learn how to point the nozzle in the correct direction. Practice makes perfect. So enjoy Thailand's greatest contribution to world civilization.

Which hospital did your endoscopy? Government or private?

The last couple of days, Chiang Rai has had jet aircraft screaming overhead, flying low. What's going on?

It's not just sugar cane, it's crop stubble and vegetation. Every year, villagers start fires in the forests, to stimulate the growth of edible fungi in the rainy season.

You got a bargain , then. Cystoscopy with local anesthesia, Bangkok Hospital, Chiang Mai, - 18,000 baht. Same put to sleep, 65,000 baht.

Lots of Republican losers too, they just haven't realized it yet.

The poster you are responding to did live in Thailand for an indeterminate period, then apparently lost all his money to a Thai woman. No doubt that tends to color his opinions on Thailand, and the rest of the world.