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The tariffs are intended to get the attention of the countries who trade with the USA. In some cases, the USA is quite right to threaten the use of tariffs. Mexico has willingly facilitated China's export strategy, exploiting the US/Canada/Mexico trade pact hurting both Canada and the USA. However, if the USA imposes an across the board 10% tariff, it will hurt the US economy and will have some serious immediate damage to key Republican strongholds.This would translate into an absolute rout of the Republicans in two years at the midterm election. Just as the USA is free to attach tariffs, so to can other countries like Canada. 30+ US states have Canada as their largest market and some Republican states are dependent upon Canadian trade. Canada can choose to purchase more produce from its latin American trade partners, or make a push to expand trade with its APEC trade partners. The EU will present a united front and will retaliate. Tariffs are easier said than done. The USA is dependent upon some countries for critical imports. Critical Minerals are one example; The USA does not have trillions of dollars of liquid gold that it can sell. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 64% of total U.S. crude oil production in 2023. came from tight oil, i.e fracking of shale. This has tremendous environmental consequences for the USA, in particular to US agriculture. Fracking requires large amounts of water and many regions just don't have it to spare. It is a pipe dream to assume that manufacturers will move the manufacturing of cheap consumer items to the USA. They are labour intensive. US consumers who vote for Trump are going to be upset if the mop at walmart that once cost $10, now costs $20. Oh sure, eggs might be cheap, but the new Secretary of Health may not support that strategy. The use of chemicals. antibiotics and growth hormones to produce bigger farm animals might no longer be allowed and poof goes your factory egg farms.

Be fair. Those assaults were 25+ years ago. It was a different era. They would not get a pass if they did it now. Sexual assault is a part of the Egyptian culture, so he may have believed he was doing anything wrong. In Egypt, sexual harassment is a major public threat against women for which there has been no sustainable policy or practice. Such harassment can range from verbal to physical—the latter of which can lead to severe harm and, in some cases, murder. According to a 2013 United Nations report, nine out of ten Egyptian women have been sexually assaulted—ranging from simple harassment to rape. This demonstrates a real problem that requires rapid and sustainable solutions, policies, and advocacy work. There has been extensive public discussion on the topic for the last couple of years, and the state has denied the breadth and severity of the problem. Source: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) https://timep.org/2021/12/14/sexual-harassment-laws-in-egypt-does-stricter-mean-more-effective/

Patong has many of these types of sewage/drainage catchment areas. Usually they have grates over them. An example are the grates on the side of the entrance to the Jungceylon (Patong) parking area at Rat u Thit Rd. The railings shown are not particularly secure, but at least there is something.

Thailand relies on natural gas for its electricity generation (68% in 2023). Canada has some of the lowest electrical rates in the world. The abundance of water resources in some provinces allows for their rates to be a fraction of many other highly industrialized nations. 2023 average rates for 1000 kw consumption was; British Columbia 11.4¢/kWh (2.83 baht) Manitoba 10.2¢/kWh (2.53 baht). For comparison sake, even with a large residential subsidy, Thais pay a higher rate; Electricity Tariffs Schedule 1: Residential (Applicable to households and other dwelling places, monasteries, rectories and places of worship, including its compound through a single watt-hour meter.) 1.1 Normal Rate Energy Charge (per kWh) Service Charge Baht Baht/month 1.1.1 Consumption not exceeding 150 kWh per month 8.19 - First 15 kWh (0-15th) 2.35 - Next 10 kWh (16th-25th) 2.99 - Next 10 kWh (26th-35th) 3.24 - Next 65 kWh (36th-100th) 3.62 - Next 50 kWh (101st-150th) 3.72 - Next 250 kWh (151st-400th) 4.22 - Over 400 kWh (401st and over) 4.42 Germany has a rate of about 14.5 baht kWh Australia (varies by state/territory dependent) 6.5 kW/h Overall, Thais are doing ok with their electricity rates. What kills many of us who rent is that the landlords inflate the rate for their own gain.

He is doing his utmost to prevent a war. Russia is using North Korean slave soldiers in Europe. It sets a precedent.

Why are you accusing the utility of "scamming old ladies"? Where is your evidence? You just toss out whatever you nastiness you feel like doing, and then when held accountable try to avoid responsibility. Always the same M.O. It is an anti-social behaviour.

Looks like it was a planned absence. He most likely is having a holiday, or medical treatment or perhaps engaged in planning meetings. He will eventually emerge, and his fans at this forum will cheer him on.

How do you know? You have no facts but are quick to accuse. You are the worst type of person to have in a community because you stir up trouble just for the sake of personal agenda. The electricity bill covered what period of use? Are you certain someone else was not connected to their electrical grid? The consumer received a bill. It is up to the consumer to accept or to contest the invoice. A high invoice can be caused by many reasons, none of which you have verified, but there you are to point your accusatory finger. It is not just unfair, but nasty and malicious to accuse when there is no evidence to support the claim.

Have you tried reading an article before rushing to blame and condemn. The man had insurance. It will not cover all of the related expenses.

It is you who is wrong. Have you read the Act? Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, B.E. 2539 [1996] This Act prohibits both male and female prostitution in public places and brothels and classifies prostitution as illegal. It also prohibits advertisement for and procurement of prostitutes as well as ownership or management of brothels. The Act also establishes a Committee for Protection and Development of Occupation (P.D.O.) which shall prescribe and implement policies for the eradication of prostitution. Also provides for the establishment of rehabilitation institutions known as the Place for First Receiving, and the Place for Protection and Development of Occupation. The Place for First Receiving shall receive persons convicted for prostitution and assess their mental and physical health, as well as their aptitudes. Convicted prostitutes may then be sentenced to the Place for Protection and Development, which shall provide occupational training and rehabilitation. Seriously, you should have looked up the law before rushing in to proclaim someone was "wrong".

Please. The 1970's called and they would like their bankrupt diatribes returned. Your statement "Poverty,.... is the result of modern governments simply not caring, e.g. the USA, or not being able to afford it, like some countries in Africa." is very off the mark. The USA national, state, county and municipal governments do care, and have provided an extensive array of social benefit plans and supports that are the envy of much of the world. Poverty in many cases is due to social and cultural practices and behaviours of the poor that keep them poor. The USA remains the land of opportunity for those who plan ahead and work hard. In other countries, poverty is a direct result of systemic corruption and selfishness which is a reflection of the local system of beliefs and local culture. Lloyd George sullied his legacy with his support of Germany post WWI. He was a staunch supporter of Germany's expansionist positions, and was a defacto enabler of German's invasion of Czechoslovakia and Poland. It is a cop out to blame politicians in democratic societies for social failures. The politicians are elected by the people or allowed to remain in their positions by the people. The USA just elected Mr. Trump. What now follows is entirely on those voters. The UK elected Labour and must now accept the ensuing economic devastation. In both cases, people were warned and told what would happen. To now turn around and blame the politicians for the problems that will ensue is an avoidance of responsibility.

Boo hoo. Ask the natives in the Americas, India and Africa if they enjoyed having the British invade and plunder their wealth. Poor little UK is getting a taste of what it inflicted on the world for centuries. Same goes for Europe. As for the USA, it exploited and corrupted the Americas, attempted to annex Canada, grabbed land from both Canada and Mexico. The UK and USA forced opium on the Chinese and destroyed a nation leaving it weak.

Funnily enough, he sounded a bit scottish to me. In any case, he looked like a scared rabbit when he walked into the restaurant/bar. I didn't see any type of aggression on his part. Nor are we shown the part where he gets beaten on the back of his head. perhaps there is more to this story than the edited recording?

A home made mixed pea soup made in a chicken stock, with a generous portion of vegetables. I also added some smoked ham for a bit of pizzazz, accompanied by dark rye bread.

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