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Most of the comments, criticism, comes from people that don't live there, or visit regularly, or have family that live there, that can give an honest assessment of the USA. Everyone isn't protesting in the streets, carrying guns, hiding indoors and the country isn't on the brink of civil war. Most comments from non Yanks, simply are an echo box of MSM. Wife's brother lives there, and recently came back, with his family, for a family visit to TH. Been 20 yrs since last saw them, at his wedding before heading back over to USA, as has lived there, most of his adult live. Having kid of that age, near 20, so wife got a good prospective, from brother, wife and eldest daughter. Along with my brother visiting couple months ago, and she heard the stories and opinions of both families. That really surprised her, as now knows my BS stories were actually true, and she married a looney tune, mad man My brother telling a few stories too many 🙄 Surprised her how different it is in reality, for all the BS she reads or sees on the internet, or from her friends or acquaintance's opinions, when says she's married to a Yank. Now she actually believes when I tell her ... 'no, that's BS' I read the comments from most posters, and just shake my head. As they truly don't have a clue. You of course, do have a window to reality, so that's a good thing. Most are terribly ignorant.

Yes, leave the criticism of the USA, to citizens of, that actually have lived there and know the place. Because y'all sound like ignorant idiots, criticizing what you have little to no real knowledge about. I wouldn't criticized any country that I haven't lived in. Well, nothing like some folks talk about the USA. The impressions you have, and what you think is quite laughable. Obvious you have no clue at all, with some of your opinions and statements. Great comic relief for Yanks, but doesn't shine well on y'all.

After my first visit, 1980, I thought to myself, I'm moving here. Though living in WV at the time, I was tired of the NE USA, Philly,PA, NY, NY, DE, MD. Then by the time retirement came, and sort of living in FL for about a year, changed my mind. Nice as a playground, diving, or launch point to the islands, but really started getting crowded and expensive. Got chased out 2X by hurricanes. Drove through right after H. Andrew, and that was eye opening. Looked like someone took a giant weed wacker across sections of FL while driving past on the way to the Keys. Scary stuff.

Nobody mentioned that the budget got passed last week in House of Reps. Another huge win for President Trump, keeping his campaign promises ... .. tax cuts ... big budget for immigration / ICE ... Deport deport deport ... secure the border ... NO TAXES ON TIPS ... NO TAXES ON OVERTIME ... NO TAXES ON SOCIAL SECURITY 👍👍 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/04/14/when-does-no-tax-on-overtime-start-where-the-bill-stands-what-to-know/83082127007/

@impulse Agree with BM2, BkkBike would be my 1st stop. I did a conversion, and wouldn't bother doing it again. My total cost, inc. bike, would be better spent on one designed & made specifically as an ebike. Lot of options & styles to pick. Would also stick with 500w motor, as I put a 1000w on mine, and really don't need to do 40+ kph on a bike. Would rather have the extra range. Spend extra for a quality battery. Good Luck

I get that most of what we learn, is totally useless, but I do like that I know those things. Surprised me someone didn't realize, that India was part of Asia. Especially, since India is such a large part of the world's population. Not like it's really small country in middle east that rarely made the news. One thing that does get under my skin, USA citizens being call 'Americans', when there's 35 countries in N & S America. Must admit, if I home schooled kids, I'd probably just teach the 3 R's, physics, chemistry & biology as main subjects. Geography, but probably not literature & the arts, all the stuff that was totally useless to know. After knowing the basics, my basics, then economics & inverting. Unlike the USA public school system, teaches you hoe to be an employee. I'd teach them how to be independent. That or a hobby and or a trade that would earn money, while investing. On topic, where to retire, other than TH, probably just back in the ol' USA. Got to go with what I know, as rest of the world seems a bit off at the moment. That and no visa issues, can own land, housing, though probably have to play slumlord again, for a bit of extra income. If younger, or for the wife. If single, just do the nomadic lifestyle that I yak about all the time 🙄

I must have went to a good school. Besides learning and knowing all the states & capitals, and where on a map, learned all the countries & capitals, and where an a map. We also learned how out of whack the countries are shown on a map, and the real size of things. Here's a great site for that ... https://thetruesize.com/#?borders=1~!MTUxMDQ0MzA.NTcyMDY5MA*MzA5MDEzMzg(NjU5MDc5MQ~!CONTIGUOUS_US*MTAwMjQwNzU.MjUwMjM1MTc(MTc1)MA~!IN*NTI2NDA1MQ.Nzg2MzQyMQ)Mg~!CN*OTkyMTY5Nw.NzMxNDcwNQ(MjI1)MQ

Really ... I am amazed you didn't know, if true, and that you admit such ignorance on a forum. That does explain quite a bit ... of your posts. What continent do you think Israel, Egypt or Syria on in ? Hold on to your hat, as there's a few more (48), that might surprise you 🙄 🙄 https://www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-in-asia/

I like keeping things simple, as going to far in depth, and I'll lose the masses, as they simply can't handle the truth ... I didn't even elaborate about USA supporting the Nazis .. ol' Prescott Bush & friends 🙄 Or Prince Edwards fascination of all things Nazi & Adolf even proposed a peace agreement While other royals were trying to distance themselves from their German heritage ... go figure, shh

Agree. Should get mine around July, as that's when I mailed them, yes, them, 2 mailed a week apart, last year. I not received, as once didn't, but 2nd notice did arrive, then I'll mail the copies I have. I always send 2 by snail mail, and about a week apart, so shouldn't get lost together.

Should have, would have, could have ... what if Russia stopped advancing, after they secured they borders, and were simply happy with that victory. Sooner or later, much later, Germany would have lost control of Europe domination. As no force has ever lasted after dominating a war, unless completely animating their adversary. Resistance groups would have finally won, or the empire itself, as they all do, self destruct from within. Now, all are so intertwined in trade, the mythical WW 3 that is pushed, and all fear, will never happen. But it's great for profits, as we all know ... "more taxes will solve everything" ... and the band played on

Yep, seems like after WW 1, they realized war was very profitable. Profits seem to have the driving force behind most 'regime changes' that I've notice. Whether driven by the central bank, now having almost all countries under their umbrella, or the defense contractors. Added plus of war or unstable regions, to blame on other profit driven industries; oil as prime example. Even charities are big business, with millions of 'administration fees' and small % going to those supposedly being helped.

No suggestions for OP, as we have enough tourist here, TH, already. Haven't been on a real holiday outside of TH in 25 yrs, so would be useless info. For us, soon out the door to a bit further south in TH. A loop down through Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Krabi ... then undecided. Take it one day at a time after the first few.

I don't know how to deal with all the horror we have to endure, in everyday life. My brain needs a vacation, from all of the thoughts of how I contribute to the destruction of the planet, which seems to be doing just fine. The stress is killing me ... Come on, whistle along with me ... Need a dock, 3 more kms north ... there you go ...

We wouldn't have to clean them up, if we didn't F'em up to begin with. Ending wars is easy, though not profitable. Simply stop staring them, or selling bullets to keep them going.

Where are coming from and going to ? In the Americas, yes, a few hours to other countries on a flight is good. Though it takes just as long to check in now. PHL to MEX is a few hours, and a few hours for check in 🙄 Europe, at least 8 hrs flight & 3 hr check, for an expensive holiday...nah. Unless a long holiday, not worth the trip for me. USA to Asia, that's 12 hrs (+ 1 day) & silly priced, and that's from west coast. Use to take 30 hrs, PHL, DTW or MEM to Phuket, and even required an overnight, so 4 or 5 days travel, and silly price, IF, having to pay. Myself, ex airline employee, so almost free for FC. From TH, takes too long to go anywhere, out of that Asian flare area. Then to a western vibe, that I left ... ... NO THANKS Not when I can drive less than 1 day, get a bungalow on the beach, or a hilltop. All at a fraction of the cost of most other places. Without the 3 hr check in, or exiting through immigrations, both directions. Time & money, better spent just chillin' here, or a day away.

Whoa ... had to google that, and that's per person

Actually, there really wasn't any need for USA to get involved in the European part of WW2, as Russia, and the resistance of the other countries was finally taking it's toll against the Nazis. USA involvement did speed it up, just a bit, but really wasn't necessary. June 6 1944, a bit late to the game. Not to mention, USA supported Germany in the early days. Europe WW 2 over May 8, 1945, and less than 1 year later. Less than 1 week after Russia took Berlin to end it. Russia had it well under control, and defeated Germany, not the USA, not the British, but 'evil Russia'. Did help of course that Germany was dumb enough to try to fight 2 fronts ... oops. Y'all might want to stop watching the propaganda movies. They are for entertainment, not documentaries.

3 day & 100 dead ... simply proves holiday driving deaths 'on average' daily death count, is safer than the rest of the year Possibly dated info, as 18+k seems a bit low. But average of 33 a day, is actually good, sadly

In my Universe, don't seem to have any of those problems. Read about all those problems, but don't experience them in 'my world'. Just another beautiful day ...

When someone invades your country, that's the only war worth fighting, dying for. As a Yank, that hasn't happened in over 80+ years. So can't think of any war or conflict, of late, that the USA was involved in, that was worth dying for. Or simply wasn't about money

Big profits for big business is never worth dying for. That's what most of the latest conflicts are all about. Starting wars to sell weapons, to have fake oil shortages, to drive up prices. Nothing but more profits, at the cost of misery & death for those in the crossfire. War because another county doesn't want to export to you, or because they compete on the world market with cheaper & better products. Oh yea, lets all go to war to protect their profits Send the CEO's family and the politician's family to the front line first, and see all wars stop, or ... ... never start 😎

Dread air travel, and had my fill of long flights, as anything over 2hrs. Add the hassle of to and from, along with hours needed to arrive early for check ins ... NO THANKS We stay local, 1 country, as 15+ year of plane travel was enough, and most before 9/11 security BS. Only flew international 2X since 9/11, and what a nightmare, 3+ hours from arrival at airport to take off. Crap services now, and silly pricing. Limited allowed checked & carry on luggage. No place, now, is worthy of the hassles of air travel to visit, for me. Aside from the expense, as airfare alone, to & from is more than we'd usually speed for our week long outings locally. The added convenience of self driving vs more hassles of hired car or relying on public trans ... again, NO THANKS ENJOY whatever & where ever, just int'l travel isn't for us. HAPPY TRAVELS

Keith Bradsher has been called out before for 'fake news'. And every news source that is reporting the same, seems to cite the NYT for the info source 🙄 The 'Echo Chamber' at work. Until China reports the same, or supply chain is noticeably affected, then I take this as just more 'FAKE NEWS' Saying that, I'd love to see China do just that

@jacko45k just seems to be one of those rest stops without vendors. Good for a P & nap. https://www.google.com/maps/place/จุดพักรถ+มาบประชัน+1/@12.9479624,100.958206,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIABIhAGbzzgIgns92fQc9wABI-4!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAB5caB9pQ1XuHx_dVhWVuGNGGwOhO_t6_4RDZtbr6fqWkegj5-FEoXYmNRblAbQiCy_ZLkoo4Q7RWg6Nf-z4kl1kF__0mXwjQOU8OQTU7IGCZNMaILZhpi9hd4s9xHCa6zzE4JSsoDX7zI4LTMgX%3Dw86-h86-k-no!7i2448!8i2448!4m11!1m2!2m1!1smabprachan+1+rest+stop!3m7!1s0x3102bf0009337359:0xbe79c66f61cf4015!8m2!3d12.9479137!4d100.9582772!10e5!15sChZtYWJwcmFjaGFuIDEgcmVzdCBzdG9wkgETdG9sbF9yb2FkX3Jlc3Rfc3RvcOABAA!16s%2Fg%2F11w35v8c2t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D