Pique Dard

18 hours ago, Video News said:

Deputy PM Prasert Chantararuangthong emphasized balancing tradition and tourism while ensuring public safety.

It honestly hurts to realize that people are so blinded by their fanaticism that they refuse to believe that Ukraine, as it existed before February 24th – with Crimea included – will no longer exist!
And this, despite the graphs, statistics, and other numbers that some display to make people believe that Russia is a poor country.
I am neither Russian nor Ukrainian, just a simple observer who – I hope – is objective!

On 2/27/2025 at 10:12 PM, Georgealbert said:

If convicted, Mr Biddut faces penalties under Section 56/4 and Section 37 of the Consumer Protection Act

 It is certainly the length of the sentence that interests Mr Biddut, not the administrative and judicial references, I guess

I hate snakes, venomous or not, so I would love to buy these two dogs if their owner is willing to sell them to me!

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Critics argue the plan doesn’t address the root causes of the city's haze crisis.

Critics = taxi and tuktuk drivers!

Rape in itself is a horrible act, but to attack menopausal women suggests that this individual, if caught, would have to spend a good part of his life in the slammer after undergoing chemical castration.

On 11/29/2024 at 7:38 PM, AndreasHG said:

Russia a military giant but an economic dwarf

...are you serious??

I'm scared to death of snakes, so the only snake I can stand to look at is a dead one.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The leopard displayed an unusual comfort around humans, opting to lounge peacefully, seemingly unfazed by onlookers.

The leopard was the onlooker! It is teh high season: many tourists to watch!

6 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Intent on reconciling, he arrived at the hotel with a gun

You don't carry a firearm under the pretext of seeking reconciliation with someone!

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

the man may have been a non-local who accidentally fell into the water and was swept away by the current.

I got it! It was an accident, how do you explain  "An initial inspection revealed a large wound on the man’s left upper arm and the right ear had been partially severed."?

9 hours ago, oslooskar said:

Many years ago when I was a young man, I met an Englishman in Gibraltar who had been a prisoner of the Japanese during World War Two and he had nothing nice to say about them.

Excuse e, perhaps this Englishman was a masochist , given the cruel and inhumane treatment that prisoners of war historically suffered in Japan, which is well-documented. The Japanese  were known for their brutality...burying civilians alive, boasting about who could kill the most "ennemies" with a single sword strike, and now you want us to believe they were humane toward their prisoners? 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has unveiled a series of populist initiatives aimed at invigorating the Thai economy and bolstering governmental support.

 

...by also imposing and increasing various taxes on tourists and ex-pats 🙂

Paetongtarn's ambitious vision signals a determined effort to revitalise Thailand's economy through these populist measures, intertwining immediate relief with longer-term economic reforms.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the existing 600 baht monthly allowance

In terms of aid or assistance to families, this sum is "non-existing".

On 11/13/2024 at 10:57 PM, Georgealbert said:

Police noted that the room had been locked from the outside, suggesting possible foul play.

I'd take out the adjective ‘possible’.

On 10/29/2024 at 12:27 PM, webfact said:

...has been sentenced to life in prison in Sweden for the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Life imprisonment in Sweden is just a notion, in 5 years at most she'll be free.

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

They aim to trace the unidentified man and ensure the safe return of the elderly woman.

 

It seems  obvious to me

I'm talking about PAINKILLERS!

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He also took painkillers to alleviate joint and leg pain

...here's a cautious guy! Remember to take painkillers with you when hiking isn't obvious