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Report Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health
VBF replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Yup! At the time, it was (or should have been) "you don't have to be vaxxed - just don't mix with others if you're not". Now it doesn't matter as all the sensible, thinking people have been vaxxed. As for discipline- it's a necessary facet of mixing with others - again a choice if you don't want to mix with others. In most work places, military or civilian there are rules to which you implicitly agree to abide by when you take a job: behaviour, timekeeping, dress codes etc. This is just another of them. -
Quite right. 👍 Always remember "Growing old is compulsory, growing up is not" 🙄😎
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Report Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health
VBF replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
You are a funny man! If you work for someone else amongst other people, you do as you're told or leave. You call it coercion, I call it discipline. You might as well say that not bathing and going to work stinking is OK and you can't be told to clean up or leave! -
Crime Aussie Nabbed with 22kg of 'Ice' at Suvarnabhumi Airport
VBF replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I watch those TV docs about Aussie Customs too. They are scarily efficient - I know one thing for sure - if I ever go to Oz I shall be sooooo careful about what's in my cases! That said - more power to them for keeping Oz clear of some nasty diseases in their flora and fauna. -
Report Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health
VBF replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Nobody in UK was forced to vaccinate, but for a while there were restrictions on those who didn't - therefore a choice. Said restrictions then went away when the majority had some immunity from....vaccination! -
Which dressing for sandwiches/baguettes/salad?
VBF replied to garygooner's topic in Western Food in Thailand
I like a "CLT" = Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich Chicken, lean, roasted, sandwiches, Hellman's Light Mayo + Sri Racha sauce. Or..... Houmous and Marmite and lettuce - really! Always wholemeal bread. -
Report Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health
VBF replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Nobody said you MUST get vaccinated - it's just that intelligent science followers saw how effective the vaccines would be and have been proven correct. You're right - it's not my business so just carry on enjoying your conspiracy theories and I'll carry on enjoying my (usually) healthy life. -
I usually agree with you @spidermike007 but must say that: 1 I love my trips to Pattaya, have lots of adult fun there, but know how to behave to avoid antagonising others. 2 Correction - stay at least 100 to 200 meters away from any predatory "working gal" ladyboys. The ones who are not "on the game" are often nice people IME.
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Report Thailand Sees a Surge in COVID-19 Cases: Concerns for Public Health
VBF replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Exactly. The common cold is not the same as influenza, but covid is similar to influenza. I've had covid twice that I know of (tested) and once where I think it was covid but not sure at age 68. Not sure because I wasn't planning on going out and mixing with others so didn't bother to test and it's just annoying, no more. Been vaxxed / boosted 5 times now - age 70. What must be said is my experiences hold true for the majority of people who get covid - for a minority it's more serious as we know. But we should never have shut the world down for a minority. Those who have pre-existing issues or who are very old should have been offered the opportunity (and supported) to isolate. Furthermore, Charles Darwin had something to say about survival, as we all know. As for the morons who deny science and won't be vaxxed - you're free to go your own way, but just shut up about it! -
AIS did want my original PP when I changed my SIM card a few years ago. The staff member assured me that he'd lose his job if he acted on any sort of a copy.
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Crime Man Caught Smuggling 17.6kg of Heroin Hidden in Pet Food & Coffee
VBF replied to Georgealbert's topic in Isaan News
Slightly but I DO bring a couple of plastic jars of instant coffee in my suitcase when I visit Thailand. My chosen Gold Blend is much cheaper in UK, plus I cannot just get it at 7/11 - I need to make an effort and go to a bigger shop. Rather just pack it at home. -
I haven't had a paper bill or account statement for 5 years or more. All online so a simple matter of downloading a couple of PDFs, or screen grabbing and making PDFs. Just redact the account number on bank accounts. Some years ago, when consulates offered Non-Imm O visas, I used to do exactly that. If you do happen to have paper bills, scan to PDFs. Having said that, as others have said, the amount is ridiculous and its all rather intrusive for no obvious benefit.
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Crime Buriram Village in Shock as Man Attempts to Have Sex with Livestock
VBF replied to Georgealbert's topic in Isaan News
You bitch! -
Crime Buriram Village in Shock as Man Attempts to Have Sex with Livestock
VBF replied to Georgealbert's topic in Isaan News
Well even perverts have standards! 😆 -
Crime Indian Tourist Assaulted in Pattaya by Ride-Hailing Rider
VBF replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Normally I'd agree with you there, but if the tourist did "allegedly grope the driver and reach into his trousers" and if he was drunk, then the driver is defending against a potential assault. Thing is, we don't actually know how much of a "grope" and how drunk the tourist was. -
We're all adults here, aren't we?
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Analysis Quake Risk Lurking Under Bangkok: Fault Lines Spell Trouble
VBF replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Maybe to Ayutthaya or Sukhothai even? -
There were books called "Hello My Big, Big, Honey" and "A Killing Smile" both set in Bangkok which I read in the eighties. Similar ideas, so basing a new book in Pattaya would be a variation on a theme so to speak. Maybe @owenjones would like to read these for additional inspiration? But, whatever you do, do not name names - there will likely be both legal and physical repercussions if you do!
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My fellow "oldies" will get this.....
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Quite agree - The much-missed Jethro