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Thai woman’s 20 baht note goes ‘choo-choo’ in the frying pan
HappyExpat57 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I noticed something similar with one of the old 20 baht notes. I had one that had gotten wet, and as I was ironing a shirt thought I'd iron the note dry. It immediately inflated as if a small balloon were inside. I don't know it that's an obscurity or a feature. -
Herein lies the problem. There is no evidence either way to support or invalidate the Steele dossier, and when you make loaded remarks based on the premise that it's gospel makes you look like a conspiracy nut at which point no one takes your word for anything. THIS is why the people in a bitterly divided country can't come to any agreement.
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Maintenance Notice - Forum Upgrade -Tuesday 17th - 6pm
HappyExpat57 replied to Support's topic in Forum Support Desk
Oh NO, whatever will <fill in many members' names here> do??? -
Americans with Social Security, Need VPN
HappyExpat57 replied to AAArdvark's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
Same here with 3BB, no VPN. -
If you have both 5G and 2.4G and are on the 5G, switch to the 2.4G and repeat test.
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nflbite.com Free and no popups.
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I have heard of some pretty nasty side effects from actual users. If you aren't type 2 diabetic, it's a very risky path towards weight loss.
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Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
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Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
No. The House Speaker is a critical position. The Speaker decides what bills can even be brought up for a vote, and if the likes of Jordan, or (GOD FORBID) that demon spawn aka MTG were put in that chair, only deep MAGA bills would even be considered. What I see finally happening is the childish bickering is coming to a head. Cooler prevailing heads are calling for the "C" word - compromise! -
Paypal.
HappyExpat57 replied to Jenkins9039's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Paypal and Thailand are no longer good bedfellows. A few years back I was informed I had to close my US Paypal account and open one in Thailand. Wanting to be a good citizen, I closed my US account only to find the restrictive nature of opening a Thai Paypal account. I had to wait until I physically went back to the US to be able to reopen a US Paypal account and thumb my nose at the whole system. -
Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee
HappyExpat57 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Never gonna happen, he is an absolute election denier. THAT should be a basic litmus test for any potential House Speaker- "Do you think the 2020 election was legitimate?" -
Tourist Attacked by Gun-Wielding Taxi Driver in Pattaya
HappyExpat57 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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It looks like they're taking a stab at a Universal Basic Income (UBI) which is a humane concept. However, considering how this gubmint is rife with grift, it should never be implemented without serious honest oversight. My computer started gagging and laughing as I typed the last three words of the previous paragraph.
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A simplification, but by no means a stretch: You own a small business making rubber bands. You make a comfortable living. Suddenly, war breaks out and the gubmint comes to you, saying "If you'll make these bullets for us, we'll pay you 10 times what you're earning right now." You say "HELL yes" and start manufacturing 24 x 7. You LIKE this newfound wealth and want to keep it going. And so the Military Industrial Complex was born, needing fresh blood to keep the coffers overflowing. To date, the US has given a total of $76.8 billion to Ukraine for their war with Russia, of which $28.2 billion is direct military aid. I really have trouble wrapping my head around how this much money can't conclude a war without some SERIOUS grifting going on. https://www.cfr.org/article/how-much-aid-has-us-sent-ukraine-here-are-six-charts So while it's not worth it to the vast majority of the world, those in power reap obscene benefits.
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If you have to pull your money out of your retirement fund to finance this gamble then you are not fluid enough to absorb possible loss. In most normal rentals, you have to anticipate at least a 10% vacancy rate. I can only imagine in LOS that rate is much higher. Then you have the upkeep/maintenance and repairs which can really hit you in the wallet. Since you're asking, I'm replying - I don't think you're in a good place to try this adventure.
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Not sure if Tiffany's Show survived Covid, but their headliners were drop dead gorgeous. There was one in particular that had curves most women would be envious of. So in answer to your question - yes I have.
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Leaving to go to Thailand too young
HappyExpat57 replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
My son and his friends (mid-30's to 40's) all feel they will never see a retirement, and I must say I see their point. Between corporate greed and the US gubmint chipping away little by little at old age security, they see no hope in preparing for "golden years." They have said they expect to work until the day they die. -
Pattaya Third Road Sinkhole Incident Prompts Safety Warning
HappyExpat57 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
If THIS sinkhole prompts a safety alert, then the whole of Thailand must also be placed on safety alert. Them things is EVERYWHERE!- 8 replies
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