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My Dad died with Dementia at 80 after a few interesting years!! - my Mum developed Alzheimers at about 80 , and lived unhappily in her own crazy world for another 8 years. Unfortunately I think the writing is on the wall for me! This is not how I want to go - so if (big if, that one!) I become aware of some of the early signs in my own behaviour - I will be checking out!

I can (sort of) understand a guard at a Bank with a gun - but a Barber shop? Protecting the Quartet?

But what a great work ethic this guy has! He does exactly as his employer commands. Why would he have had a shotgun at work at a Barber shop?? My wife is often warning me to 'calm down' because of the crazy people - it seems this shooter is one of them.

You are incorrect here. We purchased an extra cab Ranger here last year. Came with red plates . When we picked up vehicle - 4 of us drove away in it. These extra cab Rangers, D-Maxs & HiLuxes are very popular in rural areas - and I have seen none with 'green plates' . In the country areas it is accepted as the norm that these cars are not 2 seaters. Possibly this is a grey area according to the 'law' . But as there is NO enforcement - the law means nothing.

For Crypto, StableCoin & NFT lovers, the last few months would have been unpleasant - to say the least! Possibly the floor is still some way off. I dabbled in Crypto for a short while last year - and managed to lose equity in a rising market - go figure!! My relatively low risk Superannuation has taken a decent hit - it looks like uncertain times ahead. A Global recession is a distinct possibility! I have attached an interesting article - the author is obviously no fan of Cryptocurrencies! It does seem to make sense though! bitcoin crash_ The great crypto ‘ponzi scheme’ finally crashes.html

I know exactly how you feel My other pet gripe is the temperature checks and 'compulsory' squirt of alcohol before entering shops. Yesterday , checked on entry to Robinsons, then 1 min later checked before entering the bank, and 5 minutes later checked before entering MK restaurant. I know this palaver gives people jobs to do - but do people really think their core temperature will spike between shops?! lol

Near Kanchanaburi, where I live, I know of many locals who have no insurance. (or registration) . (or drivers license) . Won't make much difference. Think about it...

I think the poster was referring to 'extra-cab' utes , which do have small seats in the back. I had an extra-cab/super cab Ranger in Australia , with rear cushions - and it did have rear seatbelts. Rear seat belts are not fitted to these vehicles sold in Thailand

OMG! Why do these news reports give us so much information? Do we really need to know the exact address? - or the ages of everyone involved? Shocking stuff - but just another day in Thailand. The value of a life can be very low here.

I hate these 'feel good' animal rescue associations! Trying to guilt the OP into keeping this dog - implying that the life of this dog is his responsibility. The dog was gifted to him - sometimes it can be hard to say no. The OP has kept it for a few months, and has ascertained that it is in fact a good playful pup and would be suitable for a family with children. Maybe, at 85, he does not feel like rolling around on the floor playing with the dog. It is the decision of the OP whether to keep this dog or not. He has decided it is not for him - he should be respected for his decision - not guilt tripped or judged. He is doing the responsible thing and asking around to try to rehome the dog. He should be applauded for this. Help if you can - but do not shame him with terms like 'you accepted it' and 'respecting the contract'. Rant over!! Sometimes Do-Gooders - although there intentions are honourable - cannot see the bigger picture .

Feathered varieties?

I checked multiple other booking sites. It seems there are no general admission tickets on sale yet. There are a few sites selling mega-expensive 2 or 3 day VIP packages, with pit lane walks etc - their high price will absorb the regular entry fee easily

I just checked the official MotoGP website - tickets are not available yet. , sales opening has not begun yet https://tickets.motogp.com/en/22001-thailand/

I live in Thailand - escaped from the Nanny States years ago sorry , but a more accurate weather forecast is hardly a great reason to entice one to McGowan territory! LMFAO .

Yes , they may have the front door - but they don’t have the whole house. No uterus , no ovaries. Oh yes - they also have a Y chromosome.

Maybe she might need professional reassurance to explain why her period is late. ????

Weather forecasting is a very imprecise art the world over. The forecasts are more often than not wrong in the South East of Australia , and even in the US with all of their technology, they can’t predict the weather accurately - even in the landlocked States. I would have gone out of business if I was so consistently wrong in my job! however.. in Thailand I have been quite impressed with the Weather - weather forecast and Weather forecast - radar Apps. Even their 7 day forecast is reasonably accurate for my area. the information provided is pretty basic. I installed a rain gauge - so if you call me, I can tell you yesterdays weather pretty accurately.

I do not think that Phil is reckless with them - maybe somewhat blase - he is confident & comfortable - he knows which ones are dangerous, & what they are capable of. It is a testament to his expertise - and a reminder to normal folk to 'back off' if they don't know what they doing

Learning how to administer large volumes of fluid intravenously - even the initial placement of a simple intravenous catheter - is not something that can be easily trained. It is a skill honed with practise . Even if you knew how to do it - in the pressure of the situation - you would be unlikely to be successful. (No disrespect)

a major part of snake bite therapy is the administration of very large volumes of intravenous fluid - to help flush the venom that has not been 'bound' by the antivenom from the circulation before it does too much damage. It will still give the liver and kidneys a hiding on the way out! This is another reason why educated medical intervention is required.

I would suggest that the best option is normal post bite treatment : for extremities - apply bandage to whole limb (not tourniquet) , limit movement & keep patient calm - and take somewhere (nurse/hospital) to have treatment administered. You can self medicate with antihistamine, and even corticosteroid - but for antivenom to be effective it must be administered intravenously (diluted in normal saline)- which most of us are unable to do As you are experienced in snake identification - your information will enable the experts to give the correct antivenom for the snake that has bitten you/the patient

Yes. - for sale next to the Filla sandals & the Kristian Dior bags LOL

I think that (only) the badge with the Union Jack on it might have been designed in G.B. 555 (but made in China!)

Further to my previous comment... One bar we went to on Tuesday (Pattaya Beach Club) stopped serving at 11pm, however this same bar was serving drinks until 12:30 am on Thursday night (-Friday morning). Thailand - The Land of Consistent Inconsistencies

just come back from a few nights in Pattaya - had no trouble finding bars & clubs - sorry , restaurants - that would supply us with alcohol until at least midnight (Treetown area) - and then 'closed' smaller bars (by invitation) open until at least 4 As has been said before - it all depends on the bar owner, & who they know