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What Thai netizens do, if finding something to get ‘outraged’ about is slow.

On 4/24/2023 at 1:34 AM, parafareno said:

you cant even compare it to basmati....fluffy basmati....vs sticked up thai jasmine rice..

Basmati is promoted as a the best rice by people from the subcontinent, or countries with large Indian population. Garf. The rest of the world thinks different.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

23 hours ago, khunjeff said:

Over the last 30+ years, I can't remember the cool season ever starting in mid-October, at least in Bangkok.

Always used to first notice it riding home on the bike after Loy Kratong!

The Bangkok flood of 11  busted over the river banks in Nakorn  Sawan  9 - 12 of October. That is when it let loose, blocked HWY & rail links. No rain to be seen as that was the same exact time the cool season hit. Big blue skies, few clouds, low humidity and big giant puddles of water stretching from NS to north Bangkok.  I would get dumb e mails from country of origin; 'It's not raining, looks beautiful, why is it flooding?! What is wrong over there.' Garf.

You are not sure of what to believe, because you want to be not sure of what to believe.

Just now, 2baht said:

It could stop now! Why does'nt it???

Looks like you need to make some phone calls. Post up the results. 

17 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Someone needs to reel in Israel! They can't continue this senseless carnage!

Good news for you then. The Hezbollah want to reel in Israel by expanding the war and upping the carnage. Oh yeah, that is a sure winnner. 

Strange weather patterns the last couple years. 

For expats, “cool” for Thailand is dang warm compared to back home. 2021/2 set a record up north for the longest cool season on record. Lots of local expats poo poo-d the news, as it did not have the week or two of real chill weather that the north usually gets. That is when the Thais gang rush to Doi Inthanon for the fog & ice pictures.  However, the Thais were indeed correct.  21/22  Thailand  was cooler at nights for three months straight. Last year 22/23 was a repeat, only longer, four and a half months. Great for AC bills, a real bummer if you do morning swims. Ouch.  The local installed a rooftop of solar panels last year to heat the pool as they had lost a lot of money the previous cool season. Only effective by the afternoons though. 

Warmer this year? Given the Thai Weather forecasts, I will believe it when it actually happens. 

As expected, the Thai apologists are out in force. Not much to say about this heartless crew, except to remember they are out there in greater numbers than we care to admit.

Found at the TPB

BBC Our World Lady of the Hills: The Thai Wife Killing
Thai woman was found by walkers in a remote part of the Yorkshire Dales in England.  Nothing you do not already know, but of interest. The ex husband is indeed a classic.

3 hours ago, Deserted said:

I think they are acting out of self-interest rather than the good of the nation.

As these guys are 'professional protestors' getting paid for it, yeah, for sure it is in their self interest.   

1 minute ago, thaibeachlovers said:

ry to pay attention to what is happening.

 You say they, Hamas,  do not believe this saves them. Any theories on why besides a PR gimmick for the snowflakes of the world? 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

His behavior changed over time, appearing thinner, more reclusive, and consuming heavy alcohol, indicating potential stress.

Perhaps another suicide.  

10 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Anyone that thinks if they released the hostages israel would actually stop the bombing is IMO mistaken ( being polite ).

Ah, so the hostages were seized, not as bargaining chips, as the Israelis are still going to come after them, hostages be dammed. That clears things up. They are holding the remaining hostages for an even more public blood sacrifice, even than the children killing rampage with steel during the first assualt. You have to hand it to the Religion Of Peace, they stay with what they know. 

Sure, the Mekong is heavily polluted, but that extra gasoline can't be good.

4 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

The people of Thailand and the country deserve better than this.

That 'deserve better' stuff was the line they used in the year of the judicial coup against Yingluck, that before they could get the real coup going.  'We deserve better', it brings a smile. Nope, they really didn't deserve anything better than what they got. Nine years with gang green and another decade gone. 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

coordinate with families of Thai workers in Israel to persuade them to return home immediately

Celestial Emperor Xi has spoken, time for his minions to get in line. Thai governors are sent to "persuade" families of the remaining workers, to force them home, even if those that remain do not want to come back. As these are mostly poor, Thailand can pressure families to have members repatriate, while crowing it is for safety, all while downplaying  the thirty three (38?) Thai workers slaughtered by Hamas. Thailand quietly take sides, just like they did in the Russia Ukraine conflict. 

Have you tried the 2nd hand, from Japan, stores? I'm in the south end, shop at "Hugjang Japan" on occasion, but there are others on the east and north side too. I call them 2nd hand, also called consignment stores. You might check them out.

16 hours ago, webfact said:

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOMSAK Thepsuthin today (Oct.26) categorically dismissed the accusation that he had demanded 50 million baht in payoff from the family of former convict/construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta in exchange for his freedom a couple of years ago.

Well how could people have gotten that idea?! Poor Deputy Prime Minister Somsak, smeared by these accusations saying he wanted a bribe, oh no, oh my!

It's all win win. 

9 hours ago, JimTripper said:

Is it time for me to move?

You should have moved six months ago. However now you do know what needs to be done.  Godspeed.

Trips to Immigration are never good, but this takes it to a new level.

Hope and best wishes for a quick recovery.

On 10/23/2023 at 3:05 AM, webfact said:

and 7,828 between October 1-15.

Chiang Mai & Thailand were counting on the free visa to make for a good 'golden week' of Chinese visitors. That did not work so well.

On 10/22/2023 at 11:15 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

I fail to understand why he has not elected to use the tools available to him  to force netanyahu to call off the bombing, to send the army home and to let the aid trucks through.

First Biden responds to what Americans want, not to what you, a New Zealander, wants.

What does everyone say, been saying for years now; the days of American hegemony are over. It's a multi polar world . Yet people do not seem to grasp the realities of that. He can advise Bibi, but Nettie can do whatever he wants to, up to and including attacking Iran. The US can do very little about it, or stop it. They will be on their own in that case, Biden has told Bibi that. He has also told him what could happen if it is a long drawn out occupy/punish Gaza. However Biden, read US, does not have the pull to stop Bibi. The multi polar world, what a concept. Notice how other countries are stepping up to help defuse this situation in true 'multi polar' fashion. Like China, Russia, Saudi, the EU, or the Arab block? You didn't, no excrement! You can expect a whole lot a crouching on the sidelines, wringing of hands & crocodile tears, while doing absolutely nothing, as they calculate how they can best benefit from the situation. 
Welcome to the future. 
 

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