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1 minute ago, kwilco said:
Why don’t people understand how to analyse a crash
Firstly they seem to think because they have a driving license, they are some kind of expert.
Everyone overestimates how good a driver they are and take views on other drivers that are basically racist.
There is a clear difference between people's confidence in their road safety knowledge and their actual driving habits, that leads them to pointlessly play the blame game.
They suffer from an ego and overconfidence, they think they're better drivers than they are. They focus on their successes (e.g., avoiding accidents) and underestimate the risks they take themselves (e.g., speeding a little). People may know the rules none of the nuances of safe driving. For instance, they might know speeding is bad but underestimate the danger of going slightly over the limit. They attribute any kind of aberrant driving to others but consider that they are above all that.
They approach the topic with a combination of critical thinking fallacies cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias and a selective knowledge. They focus on avoiding danger to themselves again immediately apportioning blame to “others” e.g they perceive as different to them. they prioritize their own safety over others road users - , forgetting about pedestrians, cyclists, and any drivers who could be impacted by their decisions.
As they don’t understand the basics they pick on one single issue without realising it isn’t a solution. They love to hone in on “driver education” but in reality it is their lack of education that leads them to believe this as they don’t actually know what that is. So many people on ASEAN NOW focus on passing the test, which is not learning in any country. In fact it normally is geared towards passing the test rather than long-term safe driving habits. And what they mistakenly call their own experience is in reality a lifetime of picking up bad habits. I notice that many people can pick up bad habits from poor observation, friends or family, and develop a false sense of security due to their experience without accidents, mistaking that for “good driving”. lifelong learning is great but it needs one to be open to new ideas so that driving skills and road rules can evolve, so encouraging drivers to stay updated can improve safety – I see none of that on this thread – just assumption and false confidence in their own superiority.
However, whilst it is true that Thailand has very poor driver education the average local drivers are in fact more skilled than most foreigners at driving on Thai roads. Many foreigners miss out on crucial knowledge about traffic laws, (.e.g. priority to the left in Thailand) and more general defensive driving techniques, and in this case, the physics behind crashes. The latter being particularly obvious on this thread.
If this thread shows anything it shows a failure to understand the complexity of road situations both static and dynamic. Traffic situations involve multiple factors. More than just the driver(s) it involves the environment, the road engineering vehicles weather conditions (heat etc)
Analysing a crash requires understanding not just the immediate cause, but the chain of events leading up to it. This is particularly important when trying to understand a video – which otherwise can be very misleading. In this thread the only phot shows nothing of the surrounding area. Although it is a place I am familiar with.
Another factor seen on this thread is the abundant reiteration of common misconceptions. People believe myths about safe driving (e.g., a rolling stop is okay) that can lead to bad habits. Force of impact, safe zones on cars as opposed to amount of visible damage.
So before making rash, baseless and prejudiced judgements about this particular RTI, I think people should begin by understanding their own knowledge gaps, so then we can work towards creating a culture of safe driving and true understanding of the issues of road safety.
I guess not everybody can be as brilliant as you, however keep up your with your superiority complex, you never fail!
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17 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:
At the risk of seeming to be a cheapskate alcoholic, I would like to recommend Caballo. It's a 40% ABV spirit and only 199THB for a 750cl bottle.
The only place I've found it so far is in Lotuss's Surin. But I expect it's available elsewhere.
I'm pretty certain that when I first saw it, a couple of years ago, the label described it as a 'distilled banana spirit'. However, that description does not appear on the label of the bottle I bought most recently.
IMO this spirit is quite pleasant to be sipped neat, and can make a long drink with coke or orange juice.
Nothing wrong with being a cheapskate, if it tastes good why not. I will give it a try should I come across it, is the taste neutral or does it have a particular flavour.
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12 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:What a silly idea. Actually, Ukraine has been targeting Russia’s oil refineries near the border. The US told them to stop as the impact on world economy could be disastrous for the west.
This actually brings me onto a question I would like to post to the Russia haters. What is the end game for you guys? Do you seriously think that Ukraine will win? Even with the 61 billion aid announced, this won’t turn the tide of the war. For starters, this is likely to be the last tranche of aid Ukraine will receive. If either Trump wins or the GOP controls the Senate, no more aid will go to Ukraine. Even if Biden wins, I doubt America can continue sending 61 billion every year. Russia is waging a war of attrition. They have more manpower, artillery and stamina to outlast the Ukrainians.Russia also controls Crimea and the 4 oblasts of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk.Do any of you think that Ukraine can mount a counter offensive to retake this territory?
Secondly, a large part of this 61 billion will actually stay in the US. Almost half will go to building weapons, to replenish the stocks that have been run down. None of this will actually go to Ukraine.
Finally, there is the problem of manpower. Ukraine just doesn’t have enough. Zelensky has reduced the age from 27 down to 25. Also no rotation for those troops that have been fig now for 2 years. Anyone other than a simpleton can see that this is not sustainable.
So, instead of posting confused emojis and showing your childish mentality, have a good think and put forward your thoughts as too what the next few months will bring. I can’t see how Ukraine can triumph. I doubt if even NATO troops in Ukraine can change the course of this conflict.
Intelligent and thoughtful replies please.
Jackanory jackanory. Links would be nice instead of an overactive imagination!
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3 hours ago, johng said:Already told you I don't eat that "crap" as for thinking outside the box I suggest that maybe you try it sometime.
P.S it was Russia that defeated the Nazis in Europe much that it annoys you and other western propaganda victims.
Without aid from the allies in ww2, Russia would not exist today, which asks the question 'why did we bother' the world would be in a better position without Russia!
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9 hours ago, Sheryl said:
Even if they do the collection themselves, hospitals are bound by TRC regulations. Upper limit is age 70 for repeat donors, 55 for first time donors..
Is there a reason for 70 as an upper limit Sheryl?
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15 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:
Just a general question: Can't the hospital import the required blood from somewhere else? There should be enough countries in this world with enough of that blood. Or not?
O negative is a very rare blood group globally, I should imaging that most countries are in short supply, some more than others.
Since type O blood is that which can be used for anyone, it is almost always in short supply at hospitals. If you have it, you should think of donating. About 42% of the global population has type O+ blood but just 3% have type O-.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-different-blood-types.html
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3 minutes ago, Brian O said:
Thankyou everyone eho has posted. I have been informed that the blood donation can be done at the hospital. I have asked the patient concerned to reconfirm the same with the hospital as well as the upper age limit for anyone wishing to donate.
The person concerned has had several cardiac related procedures recently so he doesnt have enough of his own blood to be able to cover his upcoming needs and urgently needs to have another procedure next week.
And the upper age limit is 70 Brian? Thank you.
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On the Red Cross Website the age acceptance is 17 - 70 years and also Richard Barrow explains the changes for Brits donating blood. I am O neg but unfortunately over the age limit.🥴
https://www.richardbarrow.com/2023/05/brits-can-now-donate-blood-in-thailand/
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Which thread are we supposed to be answering to, I offered information on the other thread and nothing appeared when I posted it?
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A link to a GB News report telling us something we already know, but try to look at it positively and realise not everybody understands our predicament and the more people that knows the better it is for all of us.
https://youtu.be/sBa_p4jcIKI?si=NPVU709ISqtlivWL
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2 minutes ago, Neeranam said:
You sound like the mad Netanyahu - expecting/wanting Muslim countries to take all the Gazans.
Your spiritual home was created last century and if they had accepted what they were given, there could have been peace, but no, continually stealing and culminating in Genocide. It would be so convenient for you if the Gazans were sent elsewhere.
The Muslim countries won't take any of the Gazans, there is a reason for this, not too difficult to understand!
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2 hours ago, Gweiloman said:No no no TBL. If there’s a link, then it MUST be true.
No point in providing links when you can make up your own facts!
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1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:
It’s clearly not fake news if the veteran card was not accepted.
You are trying to turn a molehill into a mountain, it's a non event, there were plenty of other ways to prove identity.
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The Veterans ID Card is quite new idea, I don't think there is any need for some posters to get paranoid about it and start talking about conspiracy theories. Mistakes do happen, c'est la vie. 🥴
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8 hours ago, Hummin said:
Thank you, new I could trust you wobblybob.
Sorry, was it a secret?
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2 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:
If the cap fits, wear it.
Very poor retort, once you have said something Jeff, unfortunately you can't unsay it. Just don't try and pretend you are unbiased because you are anything but!
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Just now, Jeff the Chef said:
Not true, I don't hate anyone.
If you liked Israelis why would you call them Nazis?
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16 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:
And of course you can prove that, or maybe not.
I didn't make the accusation, there is no genocide happening in Gaza and I hope you're not too disappointed with that revelation!
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2 minutes ago, AreYouGerman said:
There's a difference between a war and a genocide. Look it up, the info is available.
You are flaming this thread again, there isn't any genocide!
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12 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:
You should spend less time on internet forums and more time reading up on current affairs 😊
You should enter the world of reality and stop making up stupid fantasies and why don't you share some of these "current affairs" links with us all instead of your continuous fairy stories, is it because they don't tally with your version of world events!
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1 minute ago, Gweiloman said:Lol. You are a laugh a minute.
In any case, the conflict will soon be over, the victor will most likely be Russia in spite of the western claims that 90% of their army has been decimated and they are reduced to fighting with shovels. The sanctions have helped its economy grow faster than any other European country and whoever sabotaged the pipeline has caused energy costs in Europe to soar, negatively impacting their competitiveness in the world arena.
Confiscation of Russian assets is leading to quicker de-dollarisation and loss of confidence in the western financial systems. Treasury bonds are being dumped like hot potatoes, more and more trade deals are being done outside of the dollar. Worrying signs for US hegemony. Debt levels rising, tax payers will be hurting, particularly future generations.
Biggest beneficiaries of this conflict are China and Russia. Oh, the irony lol.
More unfounded tittle tattle, you the Ena Sharples of AN!
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41 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:I didn’t realise we were having an argument. I’m not interested in arguing with you, especially as you don’t have the capacity to accept that you might be wrong. I’m just posting my opinions, as I have the right to do, for those who are interested and open enough to consider an alternative viewpoint.
Please feel free to stop reading and responding to my posts. You don’t have the authority to tell me to stop posting, same as I don’t have the authority to command you to read my posts.
That's correct you are posting your overly biased opinions which account for nothing, try posting facts for a change!
You are embarrassing yourself with the nonsense you make up and couple that with blaming everyone for Russias illegal invasion of Ukraine, everyone but Russia that is!
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5 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:Don’t you ever take a break from AN?
Also, why the desperate need to try and prove me wrong incessantly? Must have been some playground trauma in your childhood.
Lost the argument......change tack. Don't like you drivel being addressed then don't post it!
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1 minute ago, Gweiloman said:It’s interesting how AN is a microcosm of the collective west. The majority of posters are anti-Russia and their posts are mostly bereft of facts. The narrative is spearheaded by some ‘profuse’ American posters (just look at the post count to see who posts almost twice as much as anyone else). Any dissenting voices (like Oban and Fico) are quickly shut down, their views drowned out by a cacophony of insults and ridicule. Typical US style bullying.
Europe is being irreparably destroyed by the poor leadership of NATO and they are too afraid and incompetent to do anything about it.The fact that they dare not get to the bottom of the NS sabotage shows to the world the real perpetrator of this attack. A real Stockholm syndrome if ever there’s one.
The amount of confused emojis this post will receive is further proof of the above. Nothing is factually wrong. I have included my own opinions which western values supposedly will fight to defend my right to have. And yet, my post will likely come in for criticism with the usual “gibberish, nonsense, rubbish” etc adjectives.
Gibberish hyperbolic nonsense, if you think other posters are going to take the word of a fantasist you grossly underestimate the intelligence of posters on here. You could start by including a link to your drivel and stop making things up, just because you say something is true, it does not make it so..... totally clueless!
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Assault on Kiev: Russian helicopters swoop above Ukraine's capital
in The War in Ukraine
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So basically because Putin has stockpiles of nuclear weapons he's allowed to invade other sovereign countries, is that what you're saying?
"Dictators can be deterred, they can be crushed, but they can never be appeased!" { Margaret Thatcher}.