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True 'friendliness' comes without strings attached.

What's the source for this story?

Hah! Younger generations are too busy (proudly) trying to manipulate and out-BS each other online to have ever had real physical world experiences or to learn anything beyond what's on a screen. Brainwashed worse than the oldsters, who at least had a real life at one point.

As a universal rule to guide one through life: government ruins everything it touches. Recently, the private sector has been getting in on the act.

Sigh ...

I was replying to George's question. Read my post.

Thai bank push, in conjunction with the retail oligopoly, to force tourists to pay the extortionate ATM cash withdrawal fee?

Agreed. Lack of competition among the large players continues to drag Thailand into the abyss.

If you want Thais to install the 18k BTU unit in the large room, tell them you want it in the small room.

I'll ponder my carbon emissions after Bill Gates sells his private jets and the Davos crowd is in prison.

Keep talking like that and someone gonna lower your carbon emissions ...

Just slap some random photo on the news story ... that's the ticket.

The reaction to the "pandemic" cost some unknown number of lives ... FIFY

Why even say "Please". Anyway, the great unwashed would still come.

Another word in praise of Thailand Post. Been very impressed with their service.

AN INTERNET ON LIFE SUPPORT I used to think that the Dead Internet theory was just that—a theory, and an improbable one. Bots existed, but it was unlikely that the relatively dumb bundles of code behind them could have wiggled their way into every nook and cranny of the internet, generating nearly all of its content. But with AI, it’s now possible that such a thing may happen, that AI could come to generate the majority of the content we humans see on the web. Indeed, a 2022 report from European law enforcement agency Europol pointed out that experts believe that as much as 90% of online content may be synthetically generated by 2026—90%! If that’s the case, humans who want to engage with other humans and their creations may, for the first time in decades, have to avoid the internet and—gasp—return to the real world for authenticity. Sure, you won’t find shrimp Jesus there, but at least you’ll find some genuine human connection. From: https://www.fastcompany.com/91092650/dead-internet-theory-true-tiktok-ai-influencers

Breaking News: Bangkok’s Street Food Stalls Engage in Hilarious “Pad Thai Battle” Bangkok, Thailand — In an unexpected twist, the bustling streets of Bangkok turned into a culinary battleground yesterday as rival street food vendors engaged in a playful yet intense “Pad Thai Battle.” The Great Noodle Showdown: It all began near the iconic Victory Monument, where two neighboring pad Thai stalls—Pad Thai Queen and Noodle Ninja—decided to settle their longstanding rivalry. Instead of resorting to heated arguments or price wars, they opted for a more entertaining approach. The Rules of Engagement: Noodle Slingshot: Each vendor had a giant slingshot loaded with cooked pad Thai noodles. Their goal? To fling noodles onto the other stall’s wok without getting caught. Chili Pepper Volley: The vendors took turns tossing fiery chili peppers across the narrow alley. The catch? The peppers had to land directly in the opponent’s spice mix. Wok Spin-Off: The highlight of the battle was the synchronized wok-spinning routine. Both vendors spun their woks like seasoned breakdancers, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for onlookers. The Crowd Goes Wild: Word spread quickly, and curious passersby gathered to witness the spectacle. Tourists, locals, and even stray cats formed a cheering audience. Spectators placed bets on which stall would emerge victorious. Pad Thai Queen’s Secret Weapon: Pad Thai Queen, known for her silky noodles and secret sauce, surprised everyone by donning oversized sunglasses and a feather boa. She twirled her wok like a disco ball, earning applause and laughter from the crowd. Noodle Ninja’s Stealth Moves: Noodle Ninja, on the other hand, relied on stealth. He wore a ninja mask and moved silently, dodging incoming noodles with ninja-like agility. His wok spins were so rapid that they created a mini cyclone of noodles. The Grand Finale: As the sun dipped below the horizon, both vendors faced off for the ultimate challenge: a pad Thai toss-up. They flung noodles high into the air, creating a noodle rainstorm. The crowd erupted in cheers as noodles rained down like confetti. And the Winner Is…: In a surprising twist, the battle ended in a tie. Pad Thai Queen and Noodle Ninja hugged, exchanged secret spice recipes, and promised to collaborate on a fusion dish called “Ninja Queen Pad Thai.” Legacy of Laughter: The “Pad Thai Battle” has become an instant legend in Bangkok. Locals now gather at the same spot, hoping for a rematch. Meanwhile, tourists snap selfies with the wok-spinning vendors, immortalizing the day when noodles became weapons of joy. Disclaimer: This article is a work of fiction created by GPT4. Any resemblance to real events or persons is purely coincidental.

ASEANNOW is Joining The Thaiger Like watering down an already weak beer ... Soon there'll be nothing at all worth viewing on the 'net.

Have you renewed your passport recently? That seems a possible factor in some other cases as reported here. Not a solution but may help to eventually pinpoint the problem ...

Exactly. Must charge for this service or it will fail. Another foolish government initiative ...

The linked article is not much better. Writers at the Thai Examiner are apparently paid by the word.

Agree with about all you said here - particularly the relatively slow pace of development. But the last time I was there - ~ 5 years ago - the traffic had increased markedly, Wing 5 had become a pain to enter and the hill there had been closed, the interesting market at the border with Myanmar had been ruined, the public transport vans that once conveniently come into town were relegated to the outskirts, graffiti had started, Khlong Won had several new but apparently empty hotels, 'Golden Beach' was being developed ... Oh, there's no "surf" within a 100 miles of PKK. That hasn't changed in 20 years. surf Merriam Webster noun : the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore : the foam, splash, and sound of breaking waves

That's Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan? Hasn't changed in 20 years?

How about eating a live monkey's brains from its sawed-open skull - while performing religious colonization.