27 minutes ago, Sir Dude said:

Unfortunately, these sort of totally stupid situations are pretty much par-for-the-course when driving here. You need to be very careful when driving around because getting into an impact/altercation with any other vehicle/person can be problematic on a few fronts.

Firstly, the way the insurance works, as most people (if they have it at all) just get the cheap one that pays for someone else's vehicle if it turns out to be your fault... problem is that you need a dash cam to even have any hope of getting it straight with the local cop that it wasn't your fault. Also, many Thais don't bother with it so the cop might side with them to help them out and get your insurance to pay for stuff.

Secondly, anyone driving like a moron you should just let them speed past you and get out of the way... the hidden benefit to this is that if the cops are up ahead on the road doing a check, then they will be busy dealing with the moron when you arrive, and it's not a race track even if certain sections of the moron locals think it is.

Thirdly, don't get angry or show road rage, even using your horn and annoy some of them, just employ your emotional intelligence and pass it off... lots of Thais carry weapons in their cars and can act like 12 year-old-boys in the playground.

Also, make sure you are completely legal, like with license, tax, copy of blue car book info, insurance et al or they will use it against you if anything goes wrong.

The type of driving from the locals I really dislike is the habbit that motorbikes have of just joining a road from the side and not looking or even stopping, just drive out and expect you to miss them... often committed by older Thais that still think a highway is the same as the village.

To be honest, getting into a crash or altercation on the roads can be one of the worst possible things you can get involved in here, as it can have drastic consequences... much caution is advised to all that drive here.

"you need a dash cam"  Dash cam and rear cam pointing behind you. 

I do not know of any other President that has won as much as President Trump. I really think they should add him to Mt. Rushmore. Possible put Trump on the twenty dollar bill instead of Tubman. President Trump will go down in history as one of the greatest. 

6 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

“We here in the UK “

 

Says it all. You’re reliant on a cash strapped antiquated medical system that U.K. people complain about in spades, but also claim it to be the envy of the world.

 

In Thailand there’s no problem actually seeing a doctor. Or dentist for that matter. The standard varies dramatically depending on where you seek treatment.

 

For the record, I don’t envy the U.K. NHS at all. It’s crap.

It's called Socialism and no sane person should envy a system where you could die because of lack of care. 

Dr. Miriam Adelson: Donald Trump is the right man for the job

https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/dr-miriam-adelson-the-right-man-for-the-job-3205360/

Dr. Miriam Adelson thinks that President Trump is the right man for the job. And of course millions of patriotic Americans also think that Trump is the man. But of course there will always be the left wing socialist zealots that mistakenly disagree.  

President Trump keeps winning and winning and winning!

2 hours ago, riclag said:

Blessed are the peacemakers for they

will be called children of God.

 and the next verse "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

9 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

That is definitely gay.

 

other things that make you gay are

- going home early during a drinking session with friends

- not being able to finish a party cone in one go

- driving a 4 cylinder or EV 

-wearing a helmet on a scooter

-drinking soy latte

-not coming to the AN xmas bash 

-being in the navy

-being a lefty

-orange spray tan

-getting a massage without a happy ending

"driving a 4 cylinder or EV"  Ya, I guess your right on that one. 

Just when you thought he would go away, Obonga resurfaces from beneath his rock to make another stupid comment. 

On 6/7/2025 at 2:47 PM, ThreeCardMonte said:

So much for the theory that leftist are educated and intelligent.

 

Proven here on a hourly basis.

So very true, that theory went out the window. 

On 6/16/2025 at 3:18 PM, ExpatOilWorker said:

All European 🇪🇺 nanny states are taxing you to death 💀. 

 

The high cost of socialism and left wing policies. 

23 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

 

Ohh Lord!!!  When will the scamming ever stop?

 

And when will certain people learn to be more careful with the wealth they have accumulated in life, especially when it comes to contacts made via social media....  

 

 

 

Ohh Lord!!! When will people stop wearing those silly masks!

2 hours ago, BLMFem said:

This is sickening, The in-your-face grift continues.

 

Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president's speech now under review

 

"Earlier this week, Trump spoke at Fort Bragg in North Carolina in celebration of the Army's 250th birthday. At the event, vendors were spotted selling Trump merchandise -- including "Make America Great Again" hats and other "America First" swag. The practice is likely at odds with long-standing Defense Department policy, which prohibits troops from wearing political garb such as hats or flags or expressing their political opinion while in uniform."

I love wearing President Trump hats and tee shirts. I have several hats and a collection of shirts as well. If I were attending the Fort Bragg event, I would have bought some more Trump goods. Even old dementia Joe liked to wear Trump hats. 

The best advice is to not get on a motorbike in Thailand and get yourself a car that is safer. But I know that most expats in Thailand cannot afford an automobile and put their lives in severe danger on Thai roads. 

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I hope he pulls his party out of the coalition... screw the PTP and Thaksin

I hope he pulls his party out of the senate where he is guilty of money laundering and other offenses. The DSI report will reveal his corruption soon. 

8 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Yes!!!! Bomb Iran back to the stone age, this terrorist state needs to be taken out for good. 👏 

So true lordginz and then repatriate Iran with all the residents of Gaza who call themselves Palestinians. 

3 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

Your brain must look like scrambled eggs.  You learn nothing of this man who turned the (once) best state in the US into where people live in tents, <deleted> on the streets, responsible for one of the worst fires in US history with no water available for fire fighting and you call him articulate??   WTF.  Successful states where people can't afford housing and the taxes are the highest in the nation.  Cares about the citizens.  What fairytale dream are you talking about.  You don't see all the you-hauls making one trips OUT of the state.  CA was 4th largest economy when you and I were young.  Just saw where you got the 4th largest economy.  NEWSOME'S OFFICE SAID.  I guess if his office said this it must be true like when every other Democrat speaks or if CNN reports it.  

Interesting analogy, we know for sure that old Biden's brains were scrambled but I think that is the case with most left wing Democrats.