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Restock the defense contractors, keep the world a bit disruptive, good for high oil prices, which they have more than enough oil to sell. Corporate security forces, add regime changes, and take note, all the countries past few decades that had regime changes, are all now coincidently part of the central banking network. Probably just a coincidence. Along with all the IMF funds lent out with interest, to be paid back. Invade, occupy, destroy, convert, rebuild, rinse & repeat Cha Ching cha ching cha ching Control by any means. Who are the evil ones still left, and coincidently, not part of the central banking system ... probably another coincidence.

And how long did they live at PKK municipality, if at all ? So he or she is 85 ish years old, or did they retire very early also. Or did someone tell them that ? Again, I deal in real life experiences ... mine. Of course it's changed, but nothing like Hua Hin, Patts, Phuket, most surfside towns with access to good public trans. Changed much less to where we used to live Udon Thani. Influx of expats & Thais there have caused congestion 10 fold from when I first got there. PKK ... Still changing now, as housing in the west side of hwy 4 has increased. But between the surf and RR/hwy 4, not much has really changed. And I've been coming here for 20 year. Only 2 larger hotels, an Amazon Cafe (new past year), and North side of bay, quite a few more restaurants for the weekenders to hang out at. As they tire of the congestion of Hua Hin, and go the extra hour south. When weekenders are gone, it's back to real quiet, and when you drive by shops, they're open, but look closed. Bur really noting compared to the changes & growth of the rest of the popular areas. West of hwy 4 is still mainly farming. Closer to Myanmar border, and all farming, as most don't have Chanote, so couldn't sell if they wanted to. It's only 15 ish kilometers wide, and hwy 4 to to the surf is less than 1 kms, and most was occupied already, and not much to be sold and developed. No real public transport in town, so if not in town, or surfside, the land isn't worth much, and people don't want to live that rural. Besids North of, is hills, and not allowed to build on. South is Khlong Won, some land there available, but then it's farming and National park. Nothing really till you get to Thap Sakae. Population may have doubled in 20 yrs, municipality/amphur, then, 15/45k, now 27/90k. Surprisingly more than Amphur Hua Hin (65k(HH town 46k). Most of those being in town, explains the congestion, along with the HH weekenders from Bangkok , and gridlock. Don't know where they are all hiding at PKK, (amphur), and a lot more out here in the sticks than I thought. Our district doesn't even have a wiki page link, so couldn't tell you the population. Been to Bang Saphans, and they changed quite a bit, in 20 years, but since not much there at all back then, surfside, it's pretty noticeable, if you were then 20 years ago, as I visited back then. Prachuap Khiri Khan, municipality is fairly all bought up, and has been for long time, so I know there won't be many changes in the future, in my life time. Some more housing out here, west side, but that's about it. No industry, commerce, or jobs to attract more people. No Uni, schools are a joke. Surf is not swimmable (Ao Prachuap), and many don't know about Ao Manao, since on the RTAF base. Unless you self drive, you're not really going over there. We see some cycling tourist, but that's it, since no public transport.

Talking with my brother (USA) yesterday, and rents are just silly priced. Buying is out of reach for most. Where's the outrage, the 'revolution'. Keep reelecting career criminals, and som nam an.

Hell NO .... Please don't join that world terrorist / corporate security organization ... IMHO

We settle were we are, as it really hasn't changed in 20 years. Kind of amazing actually. If anything, better with additions of Makro, Global & HomePro. It was really Nakhon Nowhere them, and they were added last 5 ish years. Though would bore the hell out of most people, especially if single. No nightlife keeps it nice.

I haven't wrapped my head around hybrids at all. Do you take that many O&A, and are you really that impatient, and really want to drive more the 3+ hrs per leg, without a mere 30+ minute stop, for a stretch of the leg, P, munch or coffee / pastry. A quick top up back to 90%, which easily gives you 2-3 hr more. That's a 6 hrs day on TH roads, and more than enough for me. Rare we even do that. Aside from the added weight, cost, maintenance, for the luxury of a 10 minute fuel stop, which of course you won't be taking a P, or getting any munchies. Buddha forbid you waste any time with those. In a 6 hour drive, you are going to stop, unless single, no wife, kids or dog. I'm lucky if I make 2 or 3 hrs with the wife. Within an hour, she's needs to P or get brekkie. I'm not buying the ... "I drive 6-8 hrs without stopping, or just to top up" ..... BULLSH!T

Something wrong with this world, and what is considered valuable. A small piece of gold, or transportation that can take you to work and run errands with

Whoa ... 40k I bought / sold a few times, @ 3-6-12-20k ... now at 40k, nice, and wish I had some to sell. Just my wedding band ... hmm

Since most most folks do short trips, driving around town vs long O&A, it accomplishes the same thing. Although I'd think PHEV, would get a better (only) incentive, as can operate in full electric mode. The others just seem like simple marketing to me.

Ours, built in to AC system apparently does, as tested 👍

Yes, there was a time in TH, when it was available and probably encouraged by employers.... "Ya ba tablets were formerly sold legally at fuel stations and used by long-haul drivers to stay awake. The drug was outlawed by the Thai government in 1970" Till some geniuses, figured they could make a lot of money by making it illegal. If it was legal, there wouldn't be much profit in the business of.

One narcissistic person talking and a nation doing is 2 different things. Laws are useless if not enforced and sentences carried out. How about: Singapore Saudi Arabia Brunei Maldives Oman Qatar Timor Leste

Sure the same can be said about gay men in relationships. Who doesn't love a good BJ, and probably why I had so many female partners. As stated elsewhere, different thread, I know within a week of a relationship if it might last. Bisexual bud of mine pretty much stopped dating women, asked why ... easy answer .. 'why bother', a gay guy will do most anything to please you, without the drama, and reciprocal to anything offered.

Before I even scrolled down to see vid, Steve Miller came to mind 👍

Need to bring back the life & death sentences for distribution, dependent on amounts. Countries that stick to them, without the revolving door prisons seem to have less drug problems.

For now Pick ups are a whole different story. They'll be around for a while, and sadly, diesel driven. They don't seem to be in a hurry to put out an economically priced pickup. Catering to the mine's bigger crowd with huge price tags.

Never wait for the authorities to do anything correct or timely. DIY, or have installed, and solar is quite inexpensive, if DIY, and not so bad it installed. Coal, not so much, do like their natural gas though.

Agree to a point ... but ... location location location

I wonder what the ICEV will be worth in 2034, with the ongoing tech improvements, cheaper batteries and price wars of EV. if lucky, same petrol prices in 2034, doubtful as may be a niche market then. Who would be buying, as it's a hard sell now, especially if you are one to keep your vehicle 10-20 years. Only those that can't charge at home, or impatiently on the road all the time are avoiding EV. Degradation is minimal, as I calculated <4% over our 8 yr warranty period, based on 1 yr use & degradation.

Did an edit while you were typing, and still got 2024 to add to it: "Biden ... income/purchasing power ... 39.8% (17.8% + 22%)"

As stated earlier, Trump better for USA ... BUT .. not for me Biden administration has been very good to me, not USA though Trump ... income/purchasing power ... FLAT Biden ... income/purchasing power ... 39.8% (17.8% + 22%)

That's not TH If you were struggling there, USA or where ever, moving to foreign country with no safety net, not the best idea. And if using and agent to skirt the financials, even worse idea.

The economy for the real people, and what they've had to deal with the past 5 years, 3 under biden. Career politicians have and always fail, spending more than they take in. Housing price to buy, forget it. To rent, just plain silly prices. Chit chatting with brother this AM, and he sent this: Change In Price Since 2019, by Food Item: 1. Cocoa: +345% 2. Orange Juice: +260% 3. Olive Oil: +219% 4. Sugar: +120% 5. Fruit Snacks: +77% 6. Cooking Oil: +54% 7. Chocolate Bars: +52% 8. Apple sauce: +51% 9. Beef: +51% 10. Mayonnaise: +50% 11. Loaf of Bread: +42% 12. Eggs: +40% 13. Milk: +40% 14. Cereal: +38% 15.Butter: +24% Inflation has officially been at 3% or higher for exactly 3 years. The Average American is now paying nearly 40% MORE for groceries than what they were paying in 2019. Over 100 food items have seen inflation above 50% since 2019. How is this a "strong economy? Here's an indication of the inflation. Just looking at Soc Sec COLA

Some some very poor retirement planning. What the hell were they doing for 40+ years while working ? Same as here, getting drunk and living beyond there means ? I'm far from super genius, my salaried jobs sucked, and why I had 30+ different employers. Only one paid a decent wage, and only there a long as I was, since the work rules allowed me not to be there 5 days a week. Only one pittance of a pension from 1 company, and only there 13 yrs. And took that early, at discounted rate USA Soc Sec is just OK, and enough for Ret. Visa plus with biden administration.