Isaan sailor

Cry on Xi’s shoulder, Vlad

SkyActive 2.0L with direct fuel injection—beats the Hell outta my Ranger 2.2 Turbo. And yes, I do use 95 Octane on the 3. Zoom zoom.

Tourists—don’t let the tax door hit you on the way out…

That’s exactly how I do it. Currencies fluctuate daily (look what the Baht did today, Americans—not pretty). My SS goes into my American bank. When the Baht suits me, I use Wise Tranfer to bring it in. And I believe it costs less doing it this way.

We have both a Ranger and Mazda3. For local trips within province, the Mazda works well (and goes like a bat out of Hell if I really punch it). The Ranger works for farm stuff, and for our frequent cross country trips during high season. Will replace Ranger this year. Perhaps we can make a deal? Looking for the WildTrack 4 x 2 with bi-turbo.

At least we know where Trump’s money came from…

Although I have no political experience, I’m quite certain I could manage to answer any question I had time to rehearse my prepared response. And how nice to have the reporters name, affiliation and picture beforehand.

Does anyone have the TikTok app? I watch a few that come up on social media, but I don’t use the app.

We live in a typical Isaan farm village, across the street from a park. The neighbors (mostly relatives) help watch over things.. We travel frequently. But with the price of yaba down, many locals now addicted—and unemployable. Every family has a ner-do-well. and they in turn have friends.

We’ve had a couple of incidents over the years. And we know who. Stainless on all 1st floor windows and sliders, plus some 2nd floor. Motion sensors along sides of house, coordinated with 10 CCTV cameras. Deadbolts on some doors. Perimeter fencing with stainless steal points. And yes, I worked in the industrial security field in America. Sure anyone can get in if they really want to. But if they survive—they’ll do time in prison.

Does anyone think CCP’s land ambitions would stop at Taiwan?

I’ll wait for China (world’s biggest polluter) to make the first move in CO2 reduction.

Xi is watching…

MSNBC’s Katy Tur suggested Fetterman had Presidential material. Or perhaps Biden could replace Harris with Fetterman…

High season winding down. Use caution at sea.

Both Trump, and especially Biden—well past their prime.

Throughout the world, there’s a big difference between a girlfriend and a wife. Choose wisely, gentlemen.

What Americans really don’t want—a rematch of Trump/Biden. Both have too much baggage, both too old and one is borderline senile and needs a teleprompter to speak coherently.

Disclaimer: Although I advised a purchase—if you can afford it—I will also admit I own stock in BMW (not too much, though).

I had the pleasure of owning/driving five BMW’s in America—from a 1600 in college to a 530 when I retired to Thailand. Great handling cars and fun to drive. I bought all of them second hand, and used a local independent BMW specialist repair shop. That doesn’t seem to exist here. Plus the prices are sky high—whether you buy new or used. For me, it doesn’t look good for another BMW in LoS. But if you can afford a new one, or slightly used—go for it.

The argument goes something like this: if you confiscate guns from law abiding citizens—only bad guys will have guns.

How fast can police respond—anywhere in the world? Americans are well defended from housebreaks. Good luck confiscating their weapons.

All I can see is a rising Baht—and it doesn’t bode well for some expats or exports.

Let me know when China, India and poor countries significantly reduce carbon emissions. Nothing will change until that happens.

Jordan Peterson, renowned psychologist, claims studies show women much pickier when choosing a man—only 20% make the grade. Men, on the other hand, see 50% of eligible women as attractive. Here in Thailand, that percentage could actually go higher for us guys, methinks.