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Hezbollah is an occupying force. It is not the Lebanese state. Why are you not opposed to a militarized religious group occupying southern lebanon? Why not return sovereignty and control to lebanon? If that was done, there would not be a need for Israel to intervene.

Key word is COURTESY CALL. It was not a diplomatic meeting where affairs of state were discussed, An Ambassador presents his/her credentials to the host foreign office. Usually, if the Ambassador is important it is to the head of state (e.g. King, or President). Protocol is very important in foreign affairs and Thais are sticklers for protocol. There is a hierarchy and a pecking order.

The meeting depends on the nature of the event. If the Ambassador is presenting a direct message from his PM, then the host PM may meet the Ambassador to accept the specific message. As I stated, it is not usual practice for a foreign Ambassador to meet with the host government PM. If that was the case, the PM would not have time for other more important activities.

The polling data suggests that voter sentiment in some swing states (PA, AZ) is now back to Trump. 3 weeks to go. Still anyone's election.

Please do not equate Trump to Jesus Christ. The statement is offensive to Christians. You obviously have not studied the teachings of the Christian faith. Have some respect for others please.

Not a moaner. The incident highlights the disregard for safety, even by people who have the responsibility for supporting it. The child was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a serious head trauma. Had the child been in a properly attached car seat, this injury most likely would have been prevented. I expect that the mother was holding the child in her arms, when the collision occurred. If that moan causes anyone in here to reconsider transporting children without a proper car seat, then the moan will have achieved a positive result. If more people moaned to heighten awareness, we would not see these sob stories of parents crying over injuries their children have sustained, injuries due in large part to the decisions of the parents.

You claim that there was a US occupation. When confronted with the intentional falsehood you offer the excuse that "many Lebanese viewed it as an occupation". That's a cheap cop out of making a false claim. What is many? The real occupation was in the invasion by Syria. That was the occupation. Not a word from you on that. Hezbollah is a Shia Islam group. It draws little if any support from the Sunni muslims, the Christians, the Druze and the estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees who fled the mass murder in Syria effected by Assad, Iran and Hezbollah. On the contrary, a strong argument can be made that an overwhelming majority of Lebanese residents want the removal of Hezbollah and its state within a state structure. Hezbollah is unwelcome in the north of Lebanon where the Christians have fought to keep them out. They occupy the southern parts of Israel seizing farms and villages and using them for ammo storage, missile and artillery launch sites and staging areas for attacks on Israel. This area was previously a Sunni, Christian and Druze populated region. The non Shia residents were driven out by Hezbollah because they did not agree to the Hezbollah use of the land to wage war on Israel. It is Hezbollah that is the occupying force. Hezbolah was the instrument that propped up the Assad regime and participated in the mass murder of 500,000 Syrians. Why are you defending Hezbollah? Is the killing of Israelis so appealing that you will ignore what happened to the Syrian non combatants, many of whom were killed with poison gas dropped by helicopters?

Ambassadors do not usually visit a Prime Minister. Ambassadors are representatives of the Foreign Affairs department of a government and they typically visit with foreign ministry officials. If it is a trade matter they visit with the commerce or trade ministry officials. When does the president of the USA meet the Ambassador from Canada or the UK or the EU?

No. Hezbollah was not created by because of your false claim that US forces occupied Lebanon in 1982. The USA participated in a multinational peacekeeping force. It was authorized by the UN. The Multinational Force in Lebanon (MNF) was sent to West Beirut to serve as a bufffer between Israel and the armed units of the PLO. The Multinational Force assisted the Lebanese Armed Forces in evacuating the PLO, Syrian forces and other foreign combatants involved in Lebanon's civil war. There were 4 members on the MNF: USA, France, UK and Italy. The MNF also helped provide support and training to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Hezbollah was sponsored by Iran and is a Shia muslim organization. It's primary purpose is to destroy Israel and to further the doctrine of Shia Islam. It does not represent the majority of Lebanese and is in fact a proxy occupying force that see its interests linked to Iran and Syria. Are you now going to deny the Iranian control or the Syrian occupation of Lebanon that was the core factor Hezbollah's founding?

You ridicule the health agency for being prudent and being cautious with visitors from Afghanistan. It is a serious communicable disease. What do you propose they do otherwise? Ever hear of Ebola? The symptoms do not always present as Ebola. When there is an outbreak, do you recommend that no precautions be taken? How would you manage a communicable disease?

Yes, but your statement could have been made in 1 line. My question was detailed and was 2 lines and a bit. Here's another question; Does the scenario take into account the likelihood that the prostitute may not actually be a biological female, but in fact what is referred to in Thailand as a Kathoey, aka lady boy? Some men, particularly those aged 50 and over, who frequent the prostitutes of Pattaya a seek out masseuses who present with the potential to be men. I believe there was a series made in Pattaya that profiled such events. Ask your "friend" if he has ever discovered that the she was a he and whether or not they consummated their sweaty tryst.

Thailand is the 2nd largest economy in SE Asia. The USA is a major source of imports for Thailand, holding 5% of the market. In 2022, Thailand imported almost $15 billion worth of US products. US manufacturers rely on a significant amount of components sourced from Thailand, Thailand is also an important supplier of consumer electronics. Sourcing from Thailand reduces dependence on China and India.

Al Fayed was a proponent of conspiracy claims, particularly the death of DIana. He used them as a distraction for his wrongdoing. No one was willing to testify in court at the time and/or there was a lack of hard evidence.

There was a good reason why the Blair government had counseled the Crown to keep its distance from Al Fayed. The allegations were raised decades ago but a case could not be substantiated. The man used the death of Diana to provide cover from him as he sought to refocus the attention away from him and onto false conspiracies.

Consideration of favourable weather should take into consideration prevailing winds and strength and foliage cover. Yes, Hua Hin and PKK as a whole, has favourable general weather, but it can often become a negative. - The lack of precipitation means that the province is always at risk of drought and water shortages in dry season. - There are parts of Hua Hin, especially the new gated housing compounds that are very heavily cemented/paved over. The lack of greenspace and trees makes those places very hot. - On the days that there is little wind, 50 M in from the beach and it can be stifling hot. Even when walking on the beach when there is no wind can be really hot and the gnat clouds can swarm you. The mosquitoes can descend on you at night without a mild breeze. There are days when the pollution clouds from north of Hua Hin drift down combined with the smoke from the jerks who burn leaves and garbage can be killer. All that to say that an island climate is wonderful. A light breeze to keep things cool combined with the evening showers keeps the heat in check. It isn't that nice in rainy season. When it pours it really pours. There are 3 general large hospitals in Hua Hin; Bangkok San Paulo and the public. There are actually 5 hospitals that make up the public hospital with the largest at soi 10. The small hospitals are more like clinics which specialize in things like pediatrics or checkups or blood sampling.

The pictogram explains so much. There are days when Hua Hin air quality is very bad, coughing and phlegm level. Why would people want to holiday in thailand? What's the new slogan for higher income tourists? Come with white lungs and leave with a lovely brown glaze?

You could have just written that you hold the opinion that the most cost effective method of transacting with a prostitute is to visit a brothel. 1 line instead of 8. Does having coitus with someone who most likely serviced multiple customers that day, performing on a mattress that has hosted many clients and has the bodily fluid drippings to show for it, add to the "friend's" fun?

Please come back and let us know your view following the election result certification.

The damage and negative impact is still being catalogued. He is the gift that keeps on giving, like herpes.

Some men must have very callous and scarred knuckles.

What's your point? Are you saying that the vessel sank because its Captain was a woman? The vessel was a used oil and gas survey vessel and repurposed as a hydrographic, diving and salvage ship. It underwent a power refit in 2020. The initial information indicates that the vessel was without power in rough seas and inclement weather when it was forced into the reef. The subsequent fire is unusual. One does not have to be a genius to expect that the vessel power system most likely failed and suffered a catastrophic event. It is a scenario seen previously on multiple vessels in the US, British, Russian, Chinese and Canadian navies. How about waiting for the board of inquiry to present its findings before blaming the ship captain's gender?

So very true. Especially on Thai roads that are covered with rubber tire compound, oil and other contaminants that reduce the coefficient of friction. There are some heavily used road surfaces that are as slick as a skating rink when there is some water.

False claim. You post to draw attention away from the fact that the Gazans violently and cruelly murdered 39 Thais and abducted 26. Where is your concern for the Thai victims? Thai workers departed left following the October massacre. A small number returned in June at the request of the Thai workers, because the wages and working conditions are better than in Thailand. Thai workers earn 8-10X more in Israel than in Thailand. Your claim is a negative myth perpetuated by people who wish to present Israel in a negative light. The reality is that migrant farm labour encounter wrongful treatment worldwide. It happens in Canada, Sweden and USA too. This neither excuses, nor explains away such event. However, the reality is that such events are infrequent and when they are discovered they are addressed. Israel relied on Thai farm workers and was not in a position to discourage their presence. They did the jobs previously performed by Palestinians who resided in Gaza and the West Bank. The labour treatment complaints are in some cases justified and reported by the workers themselves. In other cases are reported by inspectors or labour unions. There are worker hotlines and site inspections. Israel, like the EU, USA and Canada by law requires that the migrant labour dwellings be inspected and notices be posted in worker residences. For example this circular is provided to farm workers; Agriculture workers' Rights January 2024: LaOved – Worker's Hotline is a non-profit organization that provides advice, guidance and legal aid to workers. The following rights are guaranteed by Israeli law to all workers in Israel whether Israeli or not, with or without a visa. If any of the rights where not given/ paid to you, please contact Kav LaOved. We cannot help you receive your money from the employer if you contact us a few days before you leave. Please contact us at least a month earlier https://kavlaoved.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Agriculture-workers-ENG-1.2024.pdf Some of the complaints come from groups who have a vested interest in lodging these complaints, i.e. Labour and social activist groups in Israel. others are politically motivated These complaints mirror those seen in the EU and Canada/USA. Mistreatment of migrant labour is unacceptable, but farms are labour demanding and the conditions seem onerous to those not used to hard work. The treatment of migrant labour in israel is no better or worse than what we see in the western world and is still much better than that seen in the Arab Gulf, Turkey, SE Asia and in Thailand itself. That is because there are labour protection laws in Israel that are enforced and upheld by an independent judiciary. How about some concern for the Thai victims of the Arab initiated and organized massacre? Why were Thais murdered? They were obviously farm workers and not Israelis. Why were the Thais abducted and tortured?

The FOX network readily admits that many of its shows that disseminate the the most exaggerated stories are not NEWS or INFORMATION productions. They offer the OPINION and COMMENTARY of the anchors/hosts. Some of their hosts have been forced to leave when they were caught in their deceit. Examples are Tucker Carlson, Bill O'Reilly and Lou Dobbs. Two of the most recent deceptive claims were exposed when Fox News was sued for defamation in 2021 by two voting machine companies alleging the network's hosts and guests knowingly promoted falsehoods that voting machines were rigged to deny Donald Trump's reelection in the 2020 presidential election. Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to resolve the defamation suit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over the network's promotion of misinformation about the 2020 election. The Smartmatic case is still in process. FOX's own managers and Rupert Murdoch admitted that the claims were unfounded.

Condoleeza Rice would be unacceptable to many because of her status as a single woman. She reportedly had a cat named Sheba and co-owned a home with another female faculty member when she taught at Stanford. She is from Alabama and there are many people in the home state who will never vote for anyone who has her pigmentation.