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GG is certainly a welcome guest here, by opening new threads. (Few others do). Surely a scholar before he entered the shores of Thailand. These days he comments on "Internet-Inputs", also available in the deepest corners of Wyoming and Montana. Taking up much of his time. Glued to the internet. Getting exited if a female washes his dishes as the only analoge exitemement remaining. Once GG detaches from his digitalised world, and steps outside of the house, experiancing an analog world, it wouzld certainly improve the quality of his future contributions, without having to outline that the rotating rear of a Thai Female while washing dishes is basically the only thing that keeps him in an analog world. Surely, an analog trip to the Isaan would bring him back to reality. Improving his future contributions here greatly. Gaining or restoring credibility. With or without the charms of a analog Thai Lady washing his dishes.

Thanks BP. Libido is gradually improving. As far as erection is concerned, I will try out the little helper called "cialis". I am aware that Cialis lowers blood pressure. I may want to reduce or discontinue my blood pressure medication during "Cialis-Phases". Monitoring my blood pressure carefully during those phases and just see how it goes. Shying away from any TRT procedures.

To add: Before Rezum operation my erection and libido were weak. After the operation my erection and libido are even weaker than before. How come?

My 2 cts worth: Had my Rezum done on Aug 24. Followed by bacterial infection of bladder and urinary tract. Antibiotics and excrutiating pain while urinating for 3 months. Today I am fine as far as urinating is concerned. But erection very weak and ejaculate consists only of a few drops. Also libido very low. -------------- Note: If a post operative infection occurs, your "quality of life" will drop to zero for 3 months.

Thais are not friendlier than others because they are biologically different from the rest of the world. It's a cultural thing. They are raised with the teachings of Buddha. Among others: Show no outward anger/discontempt. Show no animosity. Be friendly and peaceful at ALL times. On the surface, this makes for a "pacifistic" environment. Two worlds colliding: For the sake of "honesty" and straightforwardness, Farangs prefer to "speak their minds" not afraid of confrontation in order "to clear the air". To be sure: Thais are capable of feelings like anger, hate, revenge, jealousy etc etc just like all the other earthlings. Not having understood this (having been lulled-in by the benighn Thai behaviour) has caused a lot of grief for Farangs and Thais. But mostly for Farangs.

Between 2005 and 2016 the "Tourists" from all over the wold were never considered as "sickos", Enjoying low cost Guest houses and all kinds of music along *The Tourist Mile". Plus "entertainement" after the music stopped. All I want to know is: What's left of it?

Plase correct before the "spelling police" steps in. Have you anything to contribute with regard to the above subject? Outside of Spelling Critisism?

If your Immigration Officer gives you "The Evil Eye" (for whatever reasons), it becomes "the law".

Concerning Kanchanabury: The "Tourist-Mile" (Maenam Kwaeo Road). It had it's hayday. But even on my last visit (2016), I noticed that it was way past it's peak. After it's "natural decline" plus the Covid debacle, I just wonder what's left of the "Tourist Mile" in Kanchanabury.

The laws in Thailand give sometimes cause for amusement. I believe that the laws are mostly meant as "recommendations". To be freely interpreted by the executive branch of the government. PS: There is a law forbidding prostitution.......???

OP got "the evil eye" from many. He mentions "them". A case of classic "Farang Rude Behavior", lacking basic diplomatic skills? OP can only gain enlightenment by applying his own paragraph 2. Including phases, where Beer Chang was consumed liberally. HeHe!

Thanks, so far the best explanation and elaboration as far as this is concerned. Impressive!

Thanks for the link. But quote: "The study showed that immune function among vaccinated individuals 8 months after the administration of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine was lower than that among the unvaccinated individuals". = This can not possibly be accurate. ---------------------------------- All others: Keep it coming, including "links". Thanks.

Ever since this Corona Virus hit, every 4 Months I got a vaccination. So I accumulated 6 Corona shots in total. The last on June 1st 2022. Now, they will give me no more "boosters" shots. Claiming that I may be "Over-Vaccinated". - Is there something like "Over-Vaccination" with regard to Corona? The only thing I can reliably gather is that after 6 months, the protection-level of practically all of the Vaccines commonly administered, are fast approaching ZERO. Under these circumstances, how can anyone be "Over-Vaccinated"? Quite the opposite, I find. After 6 months everybody is walking around "unprotected". - I have asked the Health Ministry of my home-country. They replied that all of this still basically is "a grey area" with no conclusive answers. In other words: "We have no idea what's going on". After 3 years of Corona, can anyone supply some "conclusive" answers with regard to the above question(s)?

Ahh no benches. Will bring a foldable camping chair along. ???? Hard to get off my ass to take a quick look as long as I am still 9000 KM away from Beach Road. Planning to be in Pattaya on Feb. 1st. I would not be asking, if I were in Pattaya already.

Glad that Fife Star Bar is still around.

McDonalds open again is a positive. I realise that BR is not the same, but as long as there is still "some action after dark" this will suffice.

Great, I'l fit right in. ????

I take it "Villa Market" on 2nd road still open.

Haven't been there in 3 years. Closures of Bars, shops? New openings? Heard that McDonalds (Beach Road/Soi Post Office) and Foodland (in the mall) have closed. Any old or new Hot-Spots on Beach-Road or in the Soi's adjacent to BR? I assume that the daily/nightly happenings on Beach Road haven't changed that much. Same same would be OK with me.

One question remains: If tested positive upon arrival, is it going to be Quarantaine again? If not Quarantaine, what would they do with "infected persons"? Surely, the next decision the Thais will have to face. I am on the edge of my seat. What will they come up with? No Quarantaine, but forcing every infected person to wear at-shirt, stating: "I am infected, stay away from me"?

In most "Western Countries" there is something like a "Compulsory Portion Inheritance" clause. How about in Thailand? The case: The children of my That (ex) Wife are financially very well off. Therefore, she would like to give all her assets upon her demise to her only grandchild (currently aged 5 years old). Even without any "Compulsory Portion Inheritance" clause (circumventing her children as beneficiaries) at what age could the Grandchild dispose of the assets according to Thai-Law? Not before "legal-age" I suppose. Park the money in some sort of Trust-Fund until "legal-age" is reached? - Of course, if something like a "Compulsory Portion Inheritance" clause exists in Thailand, the above question is already answered.

Yep! Because they know what Gold is. As opposed to other "financial instruments", that most Farangs don't even understand. And: Over the years, I found out that Thais have some sort of Instinct as to WHEN to buy a little Gold. Very successful of picking mid-term bottoms. Much to my amazement. "My Thai's" have bought a little Gold 2 months ago.

Sponsored by Paul McCartney, her teeth could have been fixed. But she decided that this show biz circus was not for her. She dropped out voluntarely. Don't know what happened to her. Same with Julie Cristie ("Lara" in Dr. Zhiwago. Alongside with Omar Sharif). She too had no use for the show biz circus. AFAIK she worked as a nurse for many years afterwards. Respect, I say.

I know only of 2 "market approaches". a) "Trade the markets". That way, 85% of retail investors lose money. b) "Long term investing". Major requirement: Start at a young age. Pointless to start long term investing at the age of 75. There comes a time when time (the most important ingredient of long term investing) is no more on ones side. So, ones "life expectancy" weighs heavier than the direction of the markets. Surely, to asses future market performance in combination with ones life expancy at old age must boil down to the ultimate speculation of a lifetime. - I myself have cashed in on most I owned. I intend to spend it on fast women and fast cars. The rest, I will just squander.