KhunLA

I can't say, not having experience with the justice system of RU. Do you ??? As I stated, high profile person, breaking the law, making an issue out of her (instead of STFU), and simply making herself a pawn in a larger chess game. Good thing she's good at sport, as she's an idiot on world politics. A 9 year sentence for smuggling ... she got off easy. RU'S drug code

Shhh ...

Nobody forces anyone to work anywhere ... choices abound. I worked some crap jobs, nobody forced me to. I worked crap jobs that paid better or better bennies. My choice ... we all prostitute ourselves, till we don't have to. Some bad deals, some OK, some better ... choices. Chose wisely.

Not you ... she should of STFU after the arrest, and let the back channels do their thing. Probably, maybe, would have been resolved sooner, without the high profile trade. Or Buddha forbid, she used common sense and simply didn't violate the law.

That had absolutely nothing to do with anything. Just a imaginary talking point for the alphabet folks

Then after the fact, she simply attracted to much attention to her case, so had to be made an example of. When in a country that might not appreciate 'freedom of expression' from foreigners, you should probably STFU. She made bad choices all around, since being high profile, from a country, that is holding or controlling their citizens in prison. RU & USA, both always looking for someone to trade for their own. Then breaking the law, the crying about it ... oh well

I consider that a good thing, for the Thai economy and workers. Look at the countries that outsource most of their manufacturing now (to CH ), and they seemed to simply become a service oriented workforce for the elite. What to citizens of those countries complain about ... 'we don't manufacture anything any more'. Along with the loss of employment opportunities, for those that depend on employers for income.

From what I read/see, most seed oils are the worst, especially heated. I stick with olive, lower temp cooking. Debating with myself, to stick with a peanut oil I like, for deep or higher temp, or switch over to palm oil. The peanut oil I use, is a 'first press' peanut oil, so not overly processed. Strangely, when I bought that, I also bought 'cold pressed' peanut oil, smaller amount, 2-3X the cost, and figured it's a fake product. It has no peanut smell or taste. Where the larger, first press bottle, smells and taste of peanuts Palm gets a thumbs up from some, and a bad rep from others. Thumbs up usually has some explanation why, the bad reps, seem to just be hearsay repeat, with nothing backing it.

I hate when criminals profit from their criminal activity

'Nation of edge' ...

Economics 101 ... Best product for the best price wins. Nothing has changed, and the way it always was, and will be. I'll chose products from TH & CH first, and don't even look at USA/UK/EU products. Corporate & union greed has priced themselves out of the market.

Most if not all the cases against Trump will be dismissed / reversed ... IMHO The beauty of the USA legal system ... things are usually set right, eventually.

One does have to live with one's choices, or not. Do agree with the 'don't get married', though have done so, fairly happily, 4 times. 3 didn't work out as planned, but no major regret, or losses, and not much (financially) vested in those. Hence the escaping free, financially. #4, I'm all in, but better choice, not repeating same mistake ... short courtship, early marriage (2 yrs / 2yrs / 11 weeks ). 8 years living together, now 10 yrs more married. Her involvement with our investing has earned as much as my direct financial contribution. Moral of the story ... 'chose wisely' ... worldwide. Safest way (financially), DON'T GET MARRIED Simply complicates things legally when you realize you made the wrong choice. Rule #1 in any relationship, personal or business, never invest more than you can lose. That uncommon common sense. We can repeat it so many times, but the you kids (not my daughter of course) just don't listen Live & Learn ... or not As our parents said ... 'Do as I say, not as I do'

How old is that news-blip, as completed a few years ago ... ... old link here Gmap shows it

I'm still tryin to figure out how you get grease all over the oven. You could line most of it with tin foil. I enjoy breast, but usually use thighs, having a bit more flavor, and more forgiving when past prime temp. Really hard to ruin thighs, vs breasts. The do sell stainless steel solar ovens, same concept, smaller and more controlled heat, and less attention needed. Though still too much hassle for myself. Why do 50 at a time, as would take me a few months to eat those, besides not having the room in the frig or freezer. I think you need a bigger oven, or better yet, a BBQ grill, charcoal or gas. 50 breast would take me about 2 hours to cook., and that's using 1 shelf in oven. 1 hour if using 2 shelves, as takes <20 minutes to do a batch. Better yet ...

There's a lot more south of Bangkok, than just Hua Hin (gets smoggy also). We go South all the time, and haven't been to Phuket since the tourist returned. Headed south this week, as soon as there a break in the rain. Probably spent a week to 10 days in Phang-nga province. Not Khao Lak. Stay away from Ao Nang, Krabi, Khao Lak, Phang-nga & Phuket, and you'll avoid most of the tourist. Don't really need to leave the mainland, as we don't. Take a few weeks in each province, below HH to Malaysia, both sides, Gulf & Andaman. We knock around down there quite a bit ...

Agree ... and he's not speedy, and nobody seems to be alarmed 🙄

Made these today, trying to use up my whole wheat flour, as not a fan using in my bread, even at 20%. Strangely, when O&A, I make a point to use 'Royal' whole wheat bread when getting my bologna & chips sandwich fix on Anyway, they're easy to tasty & tasty. No photos of mine, as not as uniform as hers, using a wobbly pizza cutter, and I forgot to 'fork' them, which didn't make much difference. Guessing you could use AP flour, if not having whole wheat. Other recipes call for adding cheese & such, and can really personalize them, also a nice plus. Use to eat a lot of Ritz crackers, but they are so unhealthy, if eating more than 2

Most of our shopping is done at Makro, as stated, Lotus's is terrible, and almost always more expensive. I think 7-11 cheaper than Lotus's. Lotus doesn't carry half the stuff we buy, and meat, veggie & fruit selections are dismal. No Tops or Gourmet Market here, though we pop into GM when at Hua Hin. Even when we lived in Udon Thani, lots of options, but still shopped mostly at Makro. When we can find, buy veggies from fresh market, and the broccoli & asparagus is much cheaper, but hard to find. Getting a supply of asparagus in the greenhouse, so that's a plus of late.

That's what they tell you, so you buy the, more profitable, unhealthy 'vegetable' seed oil. Then they can sell you some meds to correct the effects of seed oil on your body. I lost all respect for FDA, CDC, WHO, or any govt health advisory organization. All corrupted by food manufacturing industry and big pharma. IMHO

to the title ... ... thank him for being a sparring partner, and letting me get some exercise

cost effective & easy ... write marriage instead of retirement on TM7

Weather permitting, I'd use my bicycle or MC back in USA, unless shopping. Not much difference here/TH, except my back isn't up for long MB rides any more. I'll even do lite shopping with the MB here, unlike USA. Scooter have more space to carry, w/basket & foot platform. Even have a big A$$ box that came with the scooter, and keep thinking about putting it back on the scooter, since wife is rarely riding with us (dog & myself)

From another new member ... go figure ...