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What game? Have you ever met any of these people you disparage? Do you even know what they do? Public health personnel are some of the most patriotic and dedicated public servants you can meet. A large number of them put their lives on the line when they respond to infectious disease crises. Who do you think stopped the bubonic plague from exploding in New Mexico and Arizona? Who do you think intervened when the USA faced a MERS and viral hemorrhagic fever crisis?

Many have resigned from the Department. Some of them are hard core Republican that date back to the Bush era and others who were hired during Trump's first term. I expect that they are frustrated by the stupidity.

Trump's benefits sure have an odd way of showing; London’s FTSE 100 index tumbled 112 points to finish the day at 8,759, or a 1.27% fall, its biggest since October 8 last year. In the US, the S&P 500 plummeted more than 1.6% while the Dow Jones was 1.7% in the red as UK markets closed. The falls meant the S&P 500 returned to levels seen before November’s US election, with the so-called Trump Bounce, as coined by some investors, wiped out entirely. The U.S. dollar index hit its lowest level since Dec. 6, 2024 Sterling was up 0.2% against the dollar at 1.2723 😃 Who knows, maybe the over values US $ is going to take a bit of a tumble. That will put some spice into the lives of the Trump collective living in Thailand. 😁

I care because it is blood libel. Accusing a man of murder based on delusions is not free speech.

I believe it was something along the lines of the Ukraine being expected to give up the lands stolen by Russia and now illegally occupied, cede rights and income to at least 50% of their resources to the USA in return for nothing and for no guarantees of security. In effect Trump was trying to bully a vulnerable country. The USA encouraged Ukraine and willingly provided arms and supplies. Now all of a sudden Trump wants to make a retroactive claim for payment.

The air quality is poor and considered a health hazard. The air quality will remain poor well into Songkran. Saying that the air quality is better than in past years is irrelevant. It's like a person suffering from a flesh eating bacteria saying, it's much better today as only my legs are rotting and not my arms and legs. Currently, in Chiang Mai it is rather poor in most parts of the urban area. Here is a map https://www.iqair.com/ca/air-quality-map Air quality is also relative. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai all have historically bad quality of air at this time of year. Even when the quality improves, it is still poor compared to other urban areas. Compare the current Chiang Mai ratings of PM2.5 - 46.8 µg/m³ to cities like; Singapore PM2.5 - 12.3 µg/m³, Naples - PM2.5 - 5 µg/m³, Fort Lauderdale PM2.5 - 4.2 µg/m³ and Panama PM2.5 - 7 µg/m³ and it is obvious that Chiang Mai suffers from poor quality air. The shocking aspect is that some will offer excuses and comments that it isn't that bad. It is.

I booked my flight out last month. I do not wish to participate in the annual " Return of the Archons" as the nation descends into debauchery and chaos. Easy Peasy. I don't look back or in while I am gone. This year, I will get out before the airport congestion starts.

The mentally ill are out in full force with their false claims that former President Bush blew up the WTC, If the people making these lies were held accountable they wouldn't be so quick to spread false information.

Loads? Ok show me the loads. The import taxes that apply to poultry, dairy and eggs are insignificant and don't matter now since Canadians can purchase affordable eggs in Canada and don't want the expensive US eggs. Nor is there a market for the hormone and antibiotic infused US poultry. Canadians don't want US dairy because the US relies on growth hormones, whereas Canada does not. What are the loads of tariffs and how does it harm the US exports, if Canadian consumers don't want them?

Buildings can be erected close to the beach if maintained and are of appropriate high quality construction. They are all over the USA Japan, Singapore and EU. And then there was the condo in Surfside, Florida in the Miami area, on the beach. It wasn't properly maintained and it collapsed killing 98 people.

The trade war with Canada makes no sense. TD Bank spells it out in this summary https://economics.td.com/ca-canada-us-trade-balance If Trump thinks he can bully his northern neighbors, he should think again. They are like those hockey players who brawled in the first minute of the game with the USA. They won't give up and are going to draw blood to make their point.

Are you really this ignorant? Hemorrhagic fevers are some of the most deadly infections in the world. Depending on the virus causing it, the mortality rate can reach 40%. What are bioweapon shots? Is this your attempt to dismiss vaccines? Again, another display of ignorance. With the exception of ebola, there are no vaccines. Nor are the magical potions that you might use such as ivermectin or bleach enemas going to help. These are deadly, painful and messy illnesses. Without the intervention of the WHO , how are you going to contain the spread of the illness? Congo has travel links to the world. All it takes are a few Congo nationals to infect the population of Belgium, and then the EU is infected and then places like Thailand.

Did you miss "The Israel Defense Forces said its Oct. 26 raid knocked out Iranian missile factories and air defences in three waves of strikes. Researchers said that based on satellite imagery, targets included buildings once used in Iran's nuclear programme." https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-strikes-iran-spark-interest-air-launched-ballistic-missiles-2024-11-04/

FYI: There are security issues when using public space wifi. Although calls may be encrypted, there are vulnerabilities with public free wifi. Then don't pay the monthly fee. Purchase a phone number as needed. Multiple e-sim options are available that provide a set number of calling minutes in the period selected. Otherwise, you will just have to pay the approx. $20 USD monthly cost to maintain capability. Alosim gives 1 GB for 1 day @ $4.50, with calling/ Global esim offers options of 1 day -30 days starting at $4.50 and 100 minutes of calling for an additional $10, with a separate phone number. You can structure it as a pay as you go format. The connect to local networks. In the USA, they usually are linked to Verizon, AT&T or T Mobile and will offer a local phone number. Honestly, I have a difficult time understanding why people are so cheap on this issue. It is a cost of being located in a foreign location.

Astigmatism as mentioned above is a deformation of the eyeball. Everyone has a different type of astigmatism because eyeball structure is different for everyone. Correcting the defect now will also treat learning difficulties because the kid is unable to see what the teacher is writing on a board or what other people are doing at a distance. It's great that the school identified the problem. There is no advantage in the school trying to game you. The services provided are at a predetermined affordable rate. Now that you know there is a vision problem, the child should be checked every year, because the vision will change as the kid grows and the eyeball changes shape. At some point, a proper full exam by a pediatric medical specialist is recommended to screen for other diseases of the eye that often accompany astigmatism.

most companies have alternatives to local toll free. One looks on their website, or sends an email to ask if there is a non toll free number. If you really need to call then buy an international esim that includes international calling. There are literally dozens of reputable firms available on the internet who provide international calling, some unlimited and some capped at 60 - 100 minutes a month, The cost is anywhere from 10 GBP- 20 GBP a month. I recently had to travel to the USA. I purchased a North American SIM for USD for $12 for the time I was there (10 days, 60 minutes, 10GB of data, 5G network. The reseller used the Verizon network. Most telephones can handle multiple esims. I have 3 now. I will probably add another for when I am in japan next week.

You can still deposit at the ATM. You will receive a deposit confirmation, You can then update your bank book . The reality is that very few people still use those books. They are expected to be eliminated in the not too distant future, so you might as well get used to electronic banking statements and phone apps that update after transactions.

Novelty hats can easily be made in the USA. Trump chooses to buy Chinese products manufactured in China. Perhaps it is because he prefers to do business with CHINA over the USA.

Based upon the conclusions of the Pai thread, time to ban the Danish.

Look on Ali Baba. The hats are made in china like Trump clothing

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Did you miss the part about the fellow taking a swing at the Thai? Seems to me a bully got his just reward.

No one in Taiwan favours government from Beijing. The Taiwanese have all seen what happened in Hong Kong. Air China is an awful airline and not even comparable to EVA Air. No it will not take over EVA. You are clueless as to the importance of Taiwan to the western world. Taiwan is critical for the defense of Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. The loss of Taiwan is game over for US influence in Asia. It would also be a major blow to the US economy and national security. Taiwan is the source of a large part of the world's most valuable electronic components including core processors, modems, Wi-Fi chips, and premium optical lenses. The USA missiles and drones often rely on parts sourced from Taiwan. Taiwan is also a major supplier to the pharmaceutical supply chain. can the world afford to see China dominate critical manufacturing sectors? Israel took Iran down a few notches. I suggest 2 years. I have a feeling that the US midterm election is going to send a strong message to Trump.

Ok. However, you are one of the first who would use the insult sleepy joy. And yet you ignore the fact that Donald Trump dozed off during an important state occasion. He is quick to admonish the President of Ukraine for being modestly dressed, but himself showed great disrespect the the elder statesman of the USA.

You will not gain anything by insulting the intelligence of either Trump or Vance. They do not have low IQs. On the contrary they are intelligent, and are masters at understanding human behaviour. These men were able to succeed at what they did. There are many negatives that attach to both men, but unintelligent is not one of them. Trump has kept his real estate operation afloat for decades. Despite all the bankruptcies and legal losses, he is still going strong, outwitting and outsmarting his detractors. He followed his own gut when he would go off script and it worked. He knew his audience better than the media geniuses who were supposed to be experts. Vance was smart enough to get where he was. Both are ruthless. Trump is a lot smarter than you think and has a much better understanding of the US population and the electorate than all the ivy league political behavioural mappers and strategists. It is derived from his ability to promote real estate. In many respects the man has some admirable qualities.