Dirk Z

4 hours ago, stoner said:

i hope they have a smoking section for cannabis. 

And maybe private rooms for some related fun?

For "simple" lower back pain in most cases there is no cause or reason to be found. Surgery fro back pain is usually very disappointing, especially in elderly patients. Nevertheless I think it is warranted to do one screening: an X-ray and an MRI (just a simple one, all the extended sequences that are done to increase the bill are usually unnecessary and should only be done if the T1 and T2 give reason to do so). Sometimes something is seen that can be corrected with an operation, but the result of such procedures is difficult o predict and often only the MRI and X-rays improve, not the patient. In the end it usually boils down to exercise, lifestyle adjustment, and whatever shows improvement, often by trial and error. There is very little evidence based treatment, contrary to public opinion, the evidence of which you can see by some of the comments. But a doctor who says "I don't really know what causes you problem and don't really know what is best to do about it" is not considered an expert, however true what he says may be.

Want nothing to do with Zuckerberg. Installed Telegram the day WhatsApp was taken over. Had just installed it. Have been happy with it. Of course have Line here and also WeChat when I go to China. 

20 hours ago, jvs said:

It is pronounced with a g at the end,at least in van Gogh's native language.

That's what I said. Only the g is pronounced guttural. Not like in clog.

It is van Gogh. G at the end, not pronounced like in clog.

Looks like online is out of service. CW was very crowded when I also had to go. Go early. 

Déjà vu. Next month back on this site.

It has been noted by me and many others that the whole 90-days online reporting seemt not to be working. Looks like the pre-school son of the responsible official who takes care of this is on holiday.

Surprise surprise! Even with half a brain you'd stay away from it. 

I had the same thing. Had to go to CW and got an "explanation" that made no sense. The place was  crowded. My conclusion and that of many here was that the system is just down. 

Although I don't see education of adults as my mission in life I do politely ask noise makers if they can please use ear buds or a headphone or turn down the volume. It usually works, but I understand that depends on the location. Same goes for vaping, I see that as a similar problem.

2 hours ago, mrwebb8825 said:

According to your post, you waited too long to try and report online, the place was a LOT more crowded than usual, there were some 400 people ahead of you and you went an hour before lunch BUT, in the end, 1 of the officers seeing you were an elderly gentleman pulled you into his cubicle to take care of you personally.

Then you claim it felt like you were being harassed and thought YOU should have been treated better than all others doing the exact same thing because you support a Thai family. You sir, have strange (one-sided) principles.

Perhaps next time you should arrange to be carried in on a hand chariot with fair maidens tossing rose petals as the sea of humanity parts, genuflecting before you?

I don't think you understand the gist of my post. Discussion closed.

2 hours ago, mrwebb8825 said:

Great post right up until the last line of pure arrogance.

 

Thailand/Gross domestic product

495.4 billion USD (2022)

 

Just give us a ballpark guess as to what percentage of the GDP YOU'VE brought in please.

 

Also, how many of Thailand's 71.1 million population (of which YOU don't account for) support "complete families"? Most of the Thai families I know support their parents as well as their children. Do you?

 

You don't want to do 90 day reports anymore, just pry open your personal safe and get an elite visa.

It's not about the quantity, I did not state that and there are plenty of families that are supported by a farang. It's the principle. 

The Romans already said: De gustibus non est disputandum. No discusson about taste.

9 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Presumably the effects have been positive. Wouldnt it be a good idea to list the good that selling weed has achieved?

Looks like nobody can think of any....

On 3/31/2024 at 2:09 AM, spidermike007 said:

The vast majority of Russians I have met, seem to have very, very few redeeming qualities. It is no wonder. I can only speak from my experience. Have run into alot of Russians both in the US, and on Phuket and Samui, 98% of them seem to be grumpy, unfriendly and gruff. Some of them are downright hostile. Likely a reflection of a very, very rough culture and environment. So, perhaps it is not a coincidence that the world is not standing up to support them and show them kindness? Just an observation.

 

I think it is a reflection of the current culture. It was destroyed over a century of callous and murderous leadership. Stalin, Lenin, Khruschev, now Putin. They have become somewhat savage and crude. No grace, no finesse, no courtesy. Rather uncivilized. My family was from Russia a few generations back. I used to ask my great-grandmother when she was still around, why they didn't teach us anything about the old country. She would give me this look, and tell me "the reason we never teach you about the place we came from, is because the place we came from was the most horrific country on earth, it was the most destitute, horrible, oppressive place and we were thrilled to finally get out of there and leave it behind. That's why we don't teach you about the old country, the old country doesn't exist for us. 

 

There are a multitude of reasons why very few around the world have sympathy for the Russians. Those reasons are not limited to their serial killing, despot, thieving multi billionaire dictator for life. It is more about their nature, their history as ruthless, homicidal Cossack warriors, and their total lack of manners, and class. Not to mention the dignity, class, decency, civility, and social skills decades of Leninism, Stalinism, and now Putinism has stripped them of. 

It seems like a lot of impressions are very biased. I have been to Russia quite a bit, can speak the language and have met many of them. My impression has always been of friendly, hospitable and warm-hearted people with a big interest in their rich culture of art, literature and music. They do have a harsh history, but many have ways of coping. I think the Russians who we meet in tourist areas are a different breed. The same goes for other nationalities.

On 3/30/2024 at 10:50 AM, Chongalulu said:

No,did mine on line 90days after returning,no problem 

I think I did too, so that's why I just went online. And got rejected. It seems the rule is not applied consistently (no surprise!) but the officer at CW was very clear about it when I asked why I had to come in person.

2 hours ago, mrmicbkktxl said:

I came back from Italy Jan2nd tried online report last week 2 times, but without success.Last monday I went to immigration Sriracha to do my 90days report in person and asked why it didn't work online for me,

Answer was"Everytime you leave Thailand and re enter you need to come to immigration and do your report here after that online reporting will work normal"

I  guess immigration offices make up their own rules

This is exactly what happened to me. It seems to be a general rule, I even found it on the internet somewhere.

It happened to me twice: 1. I entered Thailand from Europe again. 2. I got a new passport.

Turning off A/C for an hour saves a lot more energy than switching off the lights even for many hours.

It's called win-win.