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1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

 

But were that true. Sure, the lefties here that just regurgitate what they are told are mostly unhinged and incapable of rational thought, but the ones running the show are cold, calculating and capable of anything. 

 

It's a machine. The press looked like a flock of birds turning on Biden after propping him up for years. 

Yes, I'd agree with that, but the ones running the show are hidden and for the most part, unknown.

I asked my US friend in Wisconsin why you guys (Trump supporters) are scared to speak up. He said it's dangerous and a health risk to be an outspoken Trump supporter. 

4 hours ago, simple1 said:

Trump represents the darker side of America. His reaction to Biden stepping down tells us all we need to know about the man who hopes to be president again

 

Voices: Anyone thinking of voting for Trump over Kamala Harris should consider this… (msn.com)

You can shout if you like, but you're still wrong.

Why "even" Lazada? I get all my protein powder on Lazada.

I buy pure whey protein and casein protein powders with no sweeteners or flavouring. These days I prefer casein because it's a lot cheaper and there's no compelling reason to use whey protein. It's marketing nonsense with attractive packaging and flavours.

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

speaking of misinformation, that youtuber whose video I posted also has a video called "Why Thailand is a horrible country". clearly has some agenda against thailand, but you can't control people from posting their crap on social media. 

What is "crap" and what isn't is open to interpretation and political influence.  

9 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

First Class Visa still seem to be offering the same 3700 baht for their 6-seater VIP service from Pattaya

 

https://www.1stclassvisaruns.com/

That's where I went today. Up from 2700 to 3200 (Filipino - no Cambodia visa required). They haven't updated the prices on their website yet. Cambodia Inter quoted 2000 a few weeks ago - will see tomorrow what their new prices are as they were closed today.

11 minutes ago, Caldera said:

 

The same is the case with Bangkok-based border run services, they've also increased their prices.

 

I'm not sure if it's "their excuse" as you put it; I think it's more likely that immigration asks them for higher "fees" for their hassle-free turnaround service. 

Who knows... I thought I should have worded it "their reason" after I posted.

I went to a well-known visa-run company in Pattaya today to inquire about a visa-run trip to Cambodia for later this week. I discovered they had increased their prices by 500 baht and their excuse was that now we can get 60 days, and she gave me the impression that all the visa-run companies had agreed to put the price up. I'm visiting another company tomorrow to compare their prices.

Also, if you're coming off a long-term Non-O visa, there's a 1500 - 2000 baht "fee" to grease the wheels.  

Has anyone else had prices quoted since the 60-day changeover? I'd appreciate any feedback from other members.

On 5/30/2024 at 7:34 AM, BusNo8 said:

 I'd be happy if Thailand rid itself of the tiktokers. Really lightweight bs, often clueless and sometimes misinformation is misleading and even dangerous. It is though free *soft power* or at least upbeat promotion.

Yes, it would be good to eliminate everyone you disapprove of and allow upstanding individuals like yourself to stay.

I've never had a problem with any TikToker, including my wife, who's right into it. Of course it's lightweight. What else would you expect? - it's entertainment.

"misinformation is misleading and even dangerous"?... and who's going to fact-check it?

6 hours ago, Elkski said:

How hard is it to procure cyanide?  What quantity for 6?  Can you travel with that much easily?  Or was it bought in Thailand?  

All this for 280k US?  

So maybe at  this final meeting it was revealed that these investors were going to call the police?

They would have needed potassium or sodium cyanide which is soluble in water. 2 grams each would be extremely lethal. It can be made in a home lab using Cyanuric acid (used as a chlorine stabilizer/buffer in swimming pools) and baking soda. It was available online in Thailand for $150 per 15 grams but that was more than 10 years ago.

2 hours ago, zakalwe said:

Yes, I do think that. You might think otherwise but you would be wrong. The BBC has reported on it.

 

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The government predicted as many as five million Chinese tourist arrivals by the end of the year - still less than half the nearly 11 million who came in 2019. But a big improvement on last year, when there were only 270,000.

 

That rosy scenario has turned out to be far too optimistic. Fewer than 2.5 million came in the first nine months of 2023.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67305693

 

 

I do understand you're gullible enough to believe all you read in the BBC report and think that one mall shooting would destroy Chinese tourism, but the problem is the slowing Chinese economy.

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

So now, from UPI, we see mentioned a trace of "WHITE POWDER" residue around the tea/coffee cups....

 

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/07/16/Thailand-Bangkok-poison-six-dead-Grand-Hyatt-Thiti-Saengsawang-Srettha-Thavisin/1341721155627/

 

Also, if a white powder, then this could be consistent with Fentanyl.

If it were a cultist suicide, as has been suggested, why would anyone choose to ingest CN, which is painful.

It would be more logical to take Fentanyl, which is just as lethal, but probably completely painless.

 

How could it be another party that did the poisoning, if there was this white powder visible on/around the cups?

Would you drink tea from a cup with white powder residue easily visible?

 

And, again, why the container of honey?

 

Foaming of the mouth suggests they might have used cyanide. They were probably well organized and knew what they were doing. 2 grams of potassium or sodium cyanide dissolved in half a glass of water on an empty stomach or packed into a gelatin capsule and washed down with a glass of cold water would facilitate a very quick death and not be painful (it's the dose the matters).  

9 hours ago, simon43 said:

Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Cooking BBQ inside the room?

My email alert reads as follows: "Six Vietnamese nationals mysteriously died at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after allegedly drinking tea and coffee mixed with poison".

This article reads: "The police have yet to find any poison containers or additional evidence that could provide immediate answers."

It looks like they are making it up as they go.

They were stupid to post the room number. If I was the manager I would not be happy about that and possibly sue the reporter.

16 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Why should she have to press charges, it was an attempted robbery in a public place.

Unless the police arrest the person and press charges, you're out of luck unless you hire a lawyer and do it yourself. They probably considered it a waste of time for such a trivial crime. It's a lot of work, and if the person is mentally handicapped, it is a waste of time. 

5 hours ago, ShaneOTraveller said:

Im always concerned about this happening but she should have pressed charges as the man might strike again and again with even more violence.

I use these deposit machines often, but I'm never concerned about this happening.

I only use the deposit machines INSIDE the shopping malls or at my local branch where there are security guards. I would never do a big transaction at stand-alone ATMs on the street.

4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Go back to where?

A hospital back home so that I can live longer - in that hospital or in a cold country with lots of ugly women?

I prefer here, even if I die earlier. At least not in the cold and with an ugly nurse next to me.

 

 

 

 

 

I had to laugh at this. It reminds me of a long stay in hospital in Australia when I was in my 20s after a motorcycle accident. A nurse resembling your photo used to terrorize me over the slightest complaint.

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On 4/12/2024 at 8:22 PM, bubblegum said:

Ashes are not fuel they rather kill the flames.

Zero preparation : Unmarked grave thru hospital/charitable foundation

DIY will is preparation actually

Post mortem: depending on embassy.

You are right, they will not fuel a fire because the remains are not ashes as commonly believed, but pulverised bone. 

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

So the tourism business is booming.... shame manufacturing is sliding.

Thailand has nothing else to offer except it's daughters.

An absurd, ignorant comment. I suppose what else would you expect from an ape.

Just the climate, beaches and the low cost of everything is more than enough to get tourists here. Thai hospitality is also a big factor, and well ahead of all its SE Asian neighbours. The sex industry is struggling, yet tourists are arriving in record numbers.

6 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

So now I can join the ranks of cereal topic starters.

And make it obvious retirement has become a bore. I prefer oatmeal to cardboard-like flakes.

In retirement, we should have some spare time to cook real food. I understand people eating cereal such as cornflakes when working hard and not having time to prepare breakfast.