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Bridge came down..............https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/breaking-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-sagaing-and-mandalay/

Many things are allowed in the world that are downright dangerous and sick, but money and corruption has them get by. Some things are voted for by well meaning people who can't see the reality behind the lies until it's found out later. Individuals can't change things but a majority can. That so many are into human trafficking, the slave use that's higher now then ever before, electing officials that are replaced by those already in charge, getting bribes to allow sexual deviance and forced prostitution shows there are a lot of very disturbed people around, and they live right next door to many of us.

She's waiting for you at Patong beach................

Leo's in Sisaket. Would like to try more but there aren't many good ones around here.

That things developed in America isn't a reason to judge all of us. There are weirdos in every country but it isn't good thinking to judge a whole country by the habits of some. That some porn is followed by many shows how many sick people the world has. Penthouse had millions of followers, and many didn't know just how sick Bob Guccione was, as well as Epstein, Diddy and Cosby, just to name three out of many in Hollywood and celebrities millions used to look up to.

Working overnights while in school is too much to ask. That a child needs some work skills before they enter the workforce is a sure thing, but a couple of hours a weekend is enough to learn. Selling lemonade has always been a good start for children, as schools don't do a thorough job of preparing children for their working lives after school. It may have worked for you but wouldn't for everyone. Children need sleep just as we do, but even more important because their play levels are usually higher, or at least they used to be before phones. The earlier a child earns money doing something, even if it's working for their parents, doing small jobs for a little cash, the better they understand what it feels like having their own money.

Yes, it's not something you want to lose. That's why I suggested making copies and keeping them in various places, your wallet, car glove box, home. Along with the current visa page.

Somewhat true, but the predator is totally to blame no matter the circumstances, and it's usually the male involved, although there are cases of both parents being the perpetrators........Throughout history, societies have circumscribed certain forms of intimacy in the family setting. Transgression has been punished by force of ecclesiastical rules and government statutes. However, no single definition of incest is widely accepted, as the degree of kinship in which marriage is allowed and the age of consent vary. Fueled in part by the current emphasis on child abuse prevention, the reporting of incest is increasing. The perpetrator in the majority of reported cases is a male adult, and most often the victim is a young girl. Other dyads do occur and are probably under-estimated in frequency. Disturbed family relationships generate a shift in individual responsibilities and expectations that can lead to incest. A lack of spousal sexual activity is a common preceding factor. The sequelae of this breach of family integrity are significant. Frequently, the family itself is destroyed; the destruction often begins before incest occurs. The victim faces a future characterized by emotional turmoil, diminished self-esteem, impaired interpersonal relationships, and impulsive acting-out behavior. Family and individual therapy, participation in support groups, and referral for chemical dependency treatment are essential if future problems in the lives of everyone involved are to be avoided. ..........https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2726650/.

One never knows with all the lies and exaggerations we hear here daily.

It isn't "fashionable" but despised. It does work out well? Is that in your experience?

Might try switching your porn watching into something different. Don't judge Americans on your porn habits. We all aren't into strange things as all Brits aren't all loud mouthed drunks. Next time you visit the US, it might be a better idea and be careful what you say to the "inbreds" you hang out with.

Another addition to this. I have a best friend I've known since 1965. We did a lot of things together, hunting, fishing, drinking, weed, traveling, arguing, listening to music, eating out, sharing a bottle or two of great wine, walking through the woods. He moved to Colorado because one of his sisters lived there, and I ended up in Texas, so we didn't get to see each other for quite awhile before he visited me in Texas, where we had a great time. We talked on the phone a lot, each telling of the fishing or hunting in our areas, and him always walking wherever he went, as he drank way too much and lost his license a few times because of it. I always tried to get him into working out, which he tried, and his walking was constant, so he did have a lot of exercise, walking the Appalachian Trail twice, and also to everywhere in his small town in Colorado. A little over a year ago, his sister called me and told me they found him on the floor of his apartment , after hitting his head. Later it was found he had been drinking. He was okay, but had some trouble walking so he went to a hospital for awhile, where he was diagnosed with dementia. Of course drinking leads to it and I knew it was just a matter of time before it caught up with him, because his drinking was daily for years and many times heavy. He was put in a care facility for awhile that was an outpatient kind, but they found him in the middle of the street at night, yelling at drivers and almost being hit, so he was eventually moved to another facility where he couldn't leave unsupervised, for his own safety. He's still there now, and when we talk on the phone, he remembers everything about our past but asks me if I'm still in Texas, after I told him 5 minutes before I'm still in Thailand. He has to look at his sister when he's visiting her for an answer to some of my questions because he isn't sure. This is a very smart man I've known all my life that changed overnight into one who forgets things that happened minutes before. This happens to all of us, but not near the degree that a person with dementia suffers. Life is too short already, and some of us shorten it because of addictions. I can't wait to move home and go to see him and take him fishing again, but it will never be the same as before.

True words. My brother passed away at 67 from a heart attack that diabetes had a hand in. Always took good care of himself but gained quite a bit of weight and spent a lot of time on his computer. His heart was never a problem until the last year, when he had to take heart medicine, although earlier his blood pressure was normal low as was his resting pulse. Our parents died at 79 and 84 from cancer, my dad's lung cancer brought on by 60 years of smoking 3 packs a day and my mom's bladder, which usually has smoking as a precursor, yet she never smoked. These are reasons I've always done what I can to stay away from things that hurt your health, yet you never know.We take our days for granted but only God knows when it's our time so tell your loved ones how you feel about them as much as possible, eat well, exercise often, lower your stress and don't let toxic people in your life unless it's necessary and keep them at bay, knowing they're only agenda is to hurt because they are also hurting.

Always easy to research a place before you travel there, to see what's needed and what precautions to take. You're an Australian, and surely know about the wildlife there, that many should be avoided and kept at a distance if you want to study them. There are many videos online where monkeys in Thailand are attacking people just for walking by, and it's always cautioned not to feed any animals, as they lose their fear of man and come at them later demanding. Monkeys cant tear a person up very quick. Just watch them from a distance and enjoy their antics.

I know it dissolved last year. I pointed out who the person was. It isn't what I'm interested in as I see politics here as corruption and it isn't worth my time. I'm not into politics in the US either, as I've watched and heard their lies and promises ever since Kennedy. Who said I'm so engaged with the Thai people? Having an ex wife who's Thai, a girlfriend who's Thai and a daughter who's half is my engagement, along with the daily interactions everyone has.That's my engagement, as it is for many other foreigners here.

I'm guessing you men properly, but what way is properly using corporal punishment?

Yes, mad at a teacher that thought they can hit children with sticks, an illegal move. Any man would do the same, so you thinking I'm wrong shows how you feel about hitting children.

Tell me your theories. It amuses me that you, along with a certain few here, always feel the need to argue with me, even though I have facts to back up most of what I say and personal experiences that I don't need to lie about. Those certain few, along with you, have many others, daily arguing with others just for the sake of arguing, and with you, it's constantly trashing foreigners, lumping all of us in a group that makes all of us look like criminals.

You just proved my points. Some here live to assume, thinking they know others. You don't.https://moneyandbanking.co.th/en/2023/38742/

When you quote someone, you need to put the whole writing in and not make it look like that's all I wrote, or else others won't know the full story. it's just like those that skim here and make judgement on one line without understanding the whole post.

Buddha was aware of what went on in the world around him, just as Jesus was, and they tried to teach people to be good to each other, looking inward for answers. that things aren't the answer, earning a living that doesn't hurt others, among others,which sadly doesn't happen as much as it should.

Real men support family living with them, with the exception of adult children who should be working or in school and do something to contribute. A wife might be a homemaker, taking care of children and the house, while the man works. Who else is going to support them besides the husband? Helping your wife if she is going to school by supporting her is also support. Of course any man wants to find a woman who loves them for who they are, but many have other motives for marriage. Some are greedy, gold diggers, lazy, incapable of working, so they look for a man that will take care of them but it's that man's choice if he wants to take that on. Finding a woman here that loves you first for who you are is impossible, as they've all lived around other locals who have proven to be not too good at taking care of a family. Yes, there might be attraction first, which isn't a choice, but after that is started, they'll be thinking support, and there's really nothing wrong with that unless it goes overboard, meaning wanting money for family or bad habits. The role of a man is first to take care of his family.

Like he said, make a few copies of the passport face page and visa page, trimmed,and carry in your wallet just in case anything happens or you're asked by police, which sometimes happens, especially at road stops.

Anyone who has a child here has to worry. Parents that use abuse to punish won't help, as they can't know what's going on in households and children are usually afraid to tell on their parents, even if abuse is happening. My daughter, 8, told me her Thai teacher hit her. That's all it took for me to go and talk with the supervisor lady. I told her no one hits my children, and if she did again, she would lose her job,meaning the teacher. Of course this would come back to the supervisor in charge, and shes a nice lady , so she talked with the teacher about my concerns. If it was a male teacher I would have spoken to him personally. I pick my daughter up a lot from school and wait outside the classroom so I see a little of the last class. the same teacher would have a stick in her hand while she was teaching, and after a few times seeing this, the last time I saw her hit another child, on the head, with the stick. I again went to the supervisor and told her, and she said she would again tell the teacher. i went into the classroom that day and broke 3 sticks I found next to the teachers desk, in front of many children and a few teachers. The hitting stopped.

Which is why you see daily cases of kids chasing others 5 against 1 down the street armed with whatever and kicking them after they put him down. This is learned behavior. Either by their parents or the absence of them. There has to be more care for offspring here to have more social services, because generations of parents have learned the same things. Enforcement here is slow, and punishment immediately and firing of any teachers that still use it would help.