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The klitchens have a fan exhaust. Unfortunately, the ductwork is not balanced and although there is a powerful exhaust fan, there are leaks . People can get cooking smells in their units. The units also have a weird air pressure when the AC is working. It's a positive pressure that pushes air out of the unit, especially into the closed interior hallway. Walls looked like they were are ccncrete covered with plasterboard. There did not appear to have been insulation when the place was built. The building arabs (and Chinese) tend to be wealthy and while some are heavy smokers, most are non drinkers and do not bring riff raff home. They are decent tenants and keep to themselves. Very rarely do they cause noise or get into fights or jump off the balcony. The building had no crime and was perfectly situated and offered some options that were not available elsewhere for the price. Quite a contrast from the building in Patong. Nosy neighbors, a Norwegian who drank himself to death and was only discovered when he started to decay and stunk up the premises. It was featured in the old Thai Visa news. Had a jumper, but that never made the news. Lots of European owners who were in arrears on condo fees and far too many short term rentals. Sometimes I had to ride the elevator with various prostitutes, some of whom were questionably legal.

Yes. First it was a chain smoking Iranian 3 floors down. It came up through the ventilation system. Then an Arab rented the unit next door. He was a heavy water pipe and Marlboro smoker. Smoke came in through the dividing wall. Due to noise and heat I had to keep my windows mostly closed. I invested in air filter machines. Little help. Complained to building manager. Sorry, cannot help. European unit owners not interested in issue of their tenants. Eventually, Iranian left. He was a nasty who denied smoking. The Arab neighbour left in August. I expect it must have been rushed due to a personal misfortune as his mother was the one overseeing the move, He left a mess too. He wasn't a bad guy, but he liked to party and would have his arab pals over and they would all smoke. Had a pretty girlfriend with a fiery temper. The incredible aspect is that no cannabis smoking is allowed in the building and it is enforced. The smoke made me ill and it was unbearable. Due to work and other issues, I could not move. I despise smokers now with a real passion.

What do you know of George Soros? What funding organizations? Basically you spit out a false statement that you crafted to support your malicious biased mindset. George is going on 95 years of age. What do you know of the life of a 95 year old in declining health? The man has not been active in politics since his 80's. When Iran, Russia and China try to influence elections we call them foreign agent saboteurs. Musk is no different. He is a foreigner and should not be interfering in the UK political process. He is a foreign agent.

True, but I question; 1. Was she truly remorseful? It was a physical assault, a violation of the ciuvil rights of another person. 2. Will this be an effective deterrent? I am fed up with people who do this. There is always an excuse.I do not believe the penalty was appropriate. I detest Farage, but he has the right to be safe.

And the father was where?

Why did you misrepresent and twist her a statement of of context? What she actually did was to CONDEMN the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Tuesday. She was asked to comment on the support that was being expressed for the attack and she gave an accurate and honest explanation when she stated that “Violence is never the answer". She spoke to the bigger picture when she observed that ”This is a warning that if you push people hard enough, they lose faith in the ability of their government to make change, lose faith in the ability of the people who are providing the health care to make change, and start to take matters into their own hands in ways that will ultimately be a threat to everyone. Because of people like you presenting her statement out of context, Senator Warren clarified the intent to make it easier for the simple minded to comprehend; “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.”

The Woke? On the contrary, it is anyone but the woke supporting the alleged murderer. He is being cast as a champion of the working people by the alt right. Instagram is now overflowing with fangirls, and the latest this morning is that Luigi is allegedly bisexual, so naturally the gay influencers are falling over themselves to offer their adoration. We saw the same thing occur with the mass murderer at the Boston marathon. People fixated on his dark brooding good looks. Since he was moved to the specialized Supermax Prison, he has morphed into a bloated hairy psychologically distressed man who has been abandoned by his former admirers. This will be the fate of Luigi the madman.

Not exactly accurate. Trudeau may be unpopular, but so too is Poilievre and his constant negativity.Trudeau only has a 28% approval rating. Poilievre only manages a 37% approval rating. The electorate is an angry lot and they will deliver a result similar to what we just saw in the UK. However, instead of a massive Labour majority it will be Conservative. They people will not be voting for anyone in particular, but they will be voting against the status quo. https://angusreid.org/trudeau-tracker/ For a Canadian you sure are quite the fanatic follower of Trump. You don't seem loyal to your homeland if you are so blindly devoted to Trump that you do not see the harm that the Trump policies will induce.

And my comment on the Ukraine thread was in respect to countries NOT going to war over border disputes. It is still valid today. And no matter what Trump says or does, the Canada -USA relationship is one of the closest in the world. It has to be, because of the trading relationship. Trump can say and do what he wants. He will be in office for no more than 4 years. Canada has gone through hostile US administrations before. Trump isn't going to war and he won't be bombing kindergartens like Putin. Nor will US mercenaries be stealing women's lingerie and home appliances or torturing people as the Russians have done in Ukraine.

It will not be smooth sailing. Aside from US federal approvals, state approvals are needed, and then there are local approvals at the county and municipal levels. Just as Republican activists filed lawsuits, so ttoo will those opposed to the Republican agenda.

But that is not the case. As of November 2024 it costs $169 billion to maintain the debt, which is 13% of the total federal spending in fiscal year 2025. Government revenue is income received from taxes and other sources to pay for government expenditures. The U.S. government has collected $629 billion in fiscal year 2025. I agree that 26.7% of revenues for debt service is high. However, the cost of carrying debt will decrease as interest rates decrease. As of October 2024, the average interest rate on the U.S. federal debt is 3.30% https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-finance-guide/government-revenue/ I do agree that high debt is not a good position. Unfortunately, some of Trump's biggest backers are the people who provide the funding for the national debt or who make a living from debt transactions.

The man is famous. I have had 6 Instagram video suggestions in the past 5 hours.

Rarely drink beer now. Unnecessary carbs. Don't miss it, and don't miss the acid reflux, the bloated feeling, the idiocy of drinking a bottle and then watching it leave a short time after. I might as well flush my money down the loo.

Vermont maple syrup is now better quality. Most of the Canadian maple syrup comes from Quebec and it seems to be watered down. Gone is the density of the old days (like 5 years ago). No they do not. There are some people yes, but a closer look reveals that they are the people who were unable to emigrate to the USA. Canadians as a whole are rather nationalistic despite their bs that they are polite, humble etc. He started up again. It is rather infantile calling the Prime Minister, Governor multiple times and Canada the 51st state. Trump is about to have Canada open a big can of whoop. Most Americans are unaware that their energy security relies on Canadian oil and electricity. No peak time electricity means that the USA can and will go dark. The Republican midwest oil refineries are set up to process the thick Canadian crude. If they lose the access, a lot of Republican voters will be impacted. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-ontario-premiers-meet-justin-trudeau-1.7407948 Ontario powered 1.5 million homes in the U.S. in 2023 and is a major exporter of electricity to Michigan, Minnesota and New York. Upstate New York relies on the Ontario electricity and it is where Stefanik and Homan are from. Turn off Hydro Quebec's electricity and the east coast of the USA from Maine to Florida goes dark. Trump can have fun with candles and a flashlight when he goes for a pee at 1 AM.

When you suffer a catastrophic injury and require access to state of the art surgical procedures and a support network, you will have a different view.

He wants to rent. The condo fees are the owners issue after the lease is made. You have great confidence in the fire department. Assuming the FD arrives within 20 minutes, and assuming they can get their ladders extend to the 4th or 5th floor, and assuming they can hook up some water and find a way to boost the water pressure to get the water past the 5th floor, have you ever checked out the emergency exits in the building? You know, stuff like a secure fire escape stairway, emergency lighting that works. I have zero confidence in most of the high rise building safety characteristics. I won't stay higher than the 5th floor if I can help it. Sometimes there are power outages in Hua Hin. I cna easily handle a 5 storey climb a couple times a day. I can't do 15 flights with groceries. I learnt the hard way in patong.

That's why there is birth control.

Looks like the photos rely on some potent blue filters. Amzing how the air pollution haze has been edited out.

I was in Phuket at the time. Many people did not get off the aircraft.

Your hyperbole is baseless. That might be the case on the cheap discount flights from Europe to Turkey, the ones that feature the fights and the diversions, but it is most certainly not the case on the major airlines. Most passengers are not stoned or inebriated when departing, despite the urban myth. Yes, some people are, but they are the small minority. First off, champagne is not served in the non premium classes. Nor is alcohol served until the aircraft is at cruising altitude and out of a turbulence zone. I don't know how often you fly, but as a frequent flyer in premium class, the alcohol service has been cut back over the years. The complementary champagne pre takeoff that some airlines serve is less than 100 ml. If people are showing up to flights stoned to oblivion, then they pick the option of burning alive when the plane has a failed takeoff. I just don't need them in my way counting unicorns and rainbows, delaying my quick exit.

In awe of diabolical tyrants much? You praise Assad. He was kept in power because of the presence of Hezbollah militia units. In 2017, 10,000 elite Hezbollah fighters were assigned to Syria. The number fluctuated over the years from a high of 20,000 to a low of 2000. Hezbollah provided the ground troops. Iran provided the missile battery units and Russia provided the air cover. Once Israel weakened Hezbollah, and pounded key Iranian missile batteries, the Syrian rebels took the opportunity to dispose of the Syrian army in a few days. If it was not for Israel's actions in south Lebanon, Syria would not have been liberated.

How awful of you to excuse and justify the imprisonment, torture, and murder of hundreds of thousands of Syrians. As the inventory of horrors is made public, not a word from the community that took to the streets to complain about Israel. Young boys violently sodomized, men forced to to club each other to death, others having their limbs ripped off, garroted or crushed in presses. Ah yes, this is your perfect world. The Syrian people have a right to choose their destiny. If they choose the extremist option then they will suffer the consequences. If they choose the pragmatic peaceful option, then they will prosper. Syria is free today because of Israel. Has Israel not weakened Hezbollah and weakened the Iranian occupation, the Syrian people would not be breathing easier today.

Nope. Europe is already saying no longer grounds for asylum.

Surprised no one stated the obvious. Passengers can be prevented from flying if they appear to be impaired. This is for both safety and security reasons. If one is impaired, how do you expect to be able to be able to exit the the aircraft in the event of an emergency? Worse yet, if your reaction time is slowed, you can impede the exit of other passengers.

Does anyone ever think these schemes through? Wellness: Oh sure, the Air Quality will really attract health focused visitor. Come choke with us. Enjoy some of the worst air quality in the world. Special promotion during burning season when you can come and sear and scar your lungs. I can envision the "special" baths promotion now: Come bathe in our feces infused water. It is just like India, except there won't be a half burnt corpse passing you by as you float blissfully. Thailand refuses to release water quality results for its main beaches, but we all know why. Does TAT really believe that Europeans who emphasize health are unaware of the sewage issues? Most visitors to Patong and Pattaya are unaware or don't care. The educated and wealthy will care. Luxury Experience: Yes, Thai hotels can be nice. Unfortunately, Thailand is still unable to offer potable water. A true luxury resort does not have to warn guests not to drink the water and to be careful with the ice. Guests need not fear electrocution while taking a shower. Towels won't have to be overly perfumed to cover up the wet dog stench from Thailand's water. Yes, Thailand has many excellent high quality hotels, but the higher end facilities are not up to the quality found in Singapore or Dubai. Thailand can't compete with them. Sports Tourism: WTF? With what facilities? Decrepit noisy jet skis and motorboats dragging a suspended parachute is not sports. Thailand would have to invest billions in facilities and unless it is a new golf course for the military it won't happen. Honeymoons: So the pig push for Indian honeymoon business fizzled? Maybe they can try for the Australian bogan and UK lager lout market next. Offer free rose or butterfly tats along with some extra wide shawls for the ladies and some barbed wire tats and prestained singlet shirts for the men and they might have something.