The Cobra

I was reading a topic on this forum https://aseannow.com/topic/1388962-why-falls-become-dangerous-after-60-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ It reminded me of some people I know who have had a bad fall in recent months. 1, slipped on the tile floor in the kitchen, broke his hip, never made it out of surgery. 2.simple mis-step outside 7-11 broke both his shoulders, incapacitated for months. Misjudged the stair steps, head injury, badly bruised. Guys as we age we really dont bounce well, dont think "Im fine" chances are if you are not actively taking precautions, you could be next! Be careful out there, it can happen so easily. Build some preventative exercises into your daily routine. You really are not as stable as you probably think.

I've been using Lazada for along time and mostly go there out of habit. Recently been having problems with sellers lying misleading and downright scamming.. So I turned to Shopee, I was surprised to see in many instances they are actually cheaper. Whats your experience and preference ? Oh and I also heard they were the same company, apparently thats false. No. Lazada and Shopee are not the same company. Ownership and companies behind them Lazada is owned by Alibaba Group, a major Chinese e-commerce and tech company. It started in Singapore before being acquired by Alibaba. Shopee is owned by Sea Group, a Singapore-headquartered tech firm with backing from Tencent (a large Chinese investor). It launched later than Lazada.

Just wanted to give some feedback on this chocolate, I saw the info here and decided to give it a go. I must say I was really surprised, I am a chocolate lover and dont like most of the commercial, overly sweet stuff that's cheap and readily available. I think if you are going to eat chocolate get some health benefits too. What impressed me first of all was the delivery service, this company uses Nim Express a refrigerated service so you get the chocolate in great condition. I was worried about it riding in a motorbike bag in the Thai sun for days before getting to me. The package was chilled. The chocolate inside perfect condition. Its a great quality item and well worth that little extra in cost. I will certainly be using them again.

Christmas in Thailand feels different for many expats. After a few years here, some traditions start to slip. Others double down and keep everything exactly as it was back home. Do you still put up a tree? Cook the same food? Mark the day at all? For some, Christmas in Thailand loses its edge. The weather is wrong. The buildup is quiet. Family is far away. It turns into just another day, maybe a decent meal and a message or two. For others, Christmas in Thailand matters even more. Traditions become anchors. Familiar food, old music, fixed routines. A way to hold on to memories and mark time. So where are you now? Letting old habits fade without regret? Picking and choosing what still matters? Or sticking to tradition no matter how long you stay? Has living here changed how you see Christmas in Thailand? Or does it still mean exactly what it always did? Curious how others handle it.

What does Chatgpt have to say about this? Why men wear fragrance: Smell control. Soap fades fast. Fragrance lasts. Social signal. You smell clean, put-together, intentional. Confidence. Scent affects mood. That’s psychology, not fluff. Attraction. Smell matters in how people read you. Personal taste. Same reason you choose clothes or a haircut. Is it feminine? No. That idea is cultural baggage. Men have worn fragrance for thousands of years. Warriors, kings, workers. Many “masculine” scents today use woods, smoke, leather, spices. Calling fragrance feminine usually means “I’m uncomfortable with grooming.” The real line isn’t gender. It’s appropriateness. Light application: fine. Overspray: bad, regardless of gender. Match the scent to the setting. Office ≠ nightclub. Bottom line: Men fragrance is normal. It signals self-awareness, not softness. If someone mocks it, that’s their insecurity talking, not a rule you missed.

Do you find the ones you use hard to get in Thailand ? Where do you get yours from? Lazada ?

I've tried some of the newer eastern brands like Afnan 9pm, great for daily use, citrus fresh clean,

Fahrenheit is a classic, cool water? Is that Davidoff ?

No idea what that lot means,

I know for some the daily fragrance or odour is probably Chang! 😀 from the night before. Just curious if any if you guys wear fragrance on a daily basis? Are you an old school aftershave only guy, or maybe its just on nights out. Anyway, what do you use and do you have more than one? Maybe one for daily wear and one for nights out. Whats your favorite? Thanks

Hey guys the other video sparked some interest, so how about her sister ? Any better ? grok_video_2025-12-01-15-50-02.mp4

Oh dear you too huh? @Cameroni grok_video_2025-11-30-13-26-07.mp4

grok_video_2025-11-30-09-33-59.mp4The question of tattoos came up, and the wants fo know your thoughts guys ?

Take a wander through these weird and bizarre sights collected on video from around the world. e2751934b2dd032ae3765ff31a14e59c.mp4

This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a system where social pressure enforces consequences faster than legal processes. Are we protecting society—or feeding a modern-day mob? When does caution become cruelty, and accountability slip into injustice? Prince Andrew has lost his titles and public roles. No criminal conviction exists. Yet the fallout was swift and total. In a system that claims “innocent until proven guilty,” how can someone be punished before a court even speaks? Has public opinion made the law obsolete? Many ask: If he’s not guilty, why pay millions to settle? The answer lies not in admission of guilt, but in strategy. The Queen and her advisors sought to end the case before it could progress, using settlement as a tool to limit damage and avoid years of litigation and further scrutiny. It was a preemptive attempt to contain risk, not proof of wrongdoing. The monarchy and military defend their actions as necessary. High-profile figures are expected to uphold ethical standards, and association with Jeffrey Epstein alone created a perception of wrongdoing. But is perception enough to destroy a life and legacy? Should institutions wait for proof, or is preemptive action justified to protect their reputation? Yet fairness demands scrutiny. Prince Andrew hasn’t been found guilty in a court of law. Stripping titles and roles on allegations alone risks normalizing suspicion as conviction. If headlines decide fate before evidence is heard, can anyone ever receive a fair trial? Does society value optics more than justice? In cases like this, law, reputation, and ethics collide. The question isn’t just whether he did wrong—but whether we are willing to let perception dictate justice. And if we are, what does that mean for all of us?