Everything posted by KhunLA
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MRT Music Mayhem: Foreign Influencer Blasted by Fed-Up Commuters
You obviously don't use BTS/MRT too much if at all. Are you even in TH ? Pretty sure, everyone on the rail lines would rather be some place else, except me when playing tourist and getting a cheap sightseeing tour of different neighborhoods. Besides, most are staring at their phones anyway
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Renewal of USA passport by mail in Thailand (current details of the process once begun)
The embassy website gives all the details one needs. As far as delivery time, I got mine in less than 2 weeks. 11 days rings a bell, but definitely in about 2 weeks. That was 2 years ago, but they also had the same advisory, 'may take 5 to 6 weeks', which from prior years, knew was way off, and think time prior to last, only took a week, amazingly. Found my old post, and took < 2 weeks from mailed in to received, and advisory at the time ...
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Who is protecting Bangkok trains and their occupants?
Or the UK, as Ms Google points out ... ... "Stabbing and other violent crimes, including those involving knives, are indeed a problem on UK public transport, and there are several contributing factors. While statistics on knife crime on public transport specifically are not always readily available, the rise in overall knife crime in areas with high public transport usage has led to concerns about safety on trains, buses, and other forms of transit" ... Along with the rest of Europe ... ... "Alarming Spike in Crime on Trains and Stations Across Europe" "Figures obtained by German media organisation NiUS make specifically note that about half of the 13,543 violent crimes at stations in the first half of this year—that’s almost 27% more than in the same period just two years ago—were committed by foreign nationals. Non-German suspects were particularly overrepresented in sexual crimes at train stations, 59% of which were committed by individuals without German passports. London officials, on the other hand, appear keen to suggest the statistical rise in Britain is largely superficial. British Transport Police have attributed the more than 50% increase in violent attacks against women and girls on the nation’s railways to a greater reporting of offences, according to The Times." https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/alarming-spike-in-crime-on-trains-and-stations-across-europe/
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Donald looks super orange today
Guess it depends which fake news you listen, read or watch. But here's screenshots of the news conference, without lighting, saturation & vibrance cranked up Notice any difference, real vs OP's fake news .. Nothing the fake news hasn't been caught doing in the past ... ... obviously the saturation & vibrance is enhanced Seriously, y'all ain't got anything better to do, than present fake news, instead of 'the news', trying to cut the silly price of meds in te USA 😎 Screenshots pulled from this vid ...
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Overpopulation — Just a thought
According to Ms Google, here's a few numbers that may surprise people ... ... About 10-15% of the Earth's land surface is directly occupied by human settlements and infrastructure (cities, towns, etc.). ... much larger portion, around 50-60%, is impacted or used by humans in some form, including agriculture, forestry, and other land uses. ... estimates suggest that about 20-40% of the Earth's surface is still in relatively good condition and has not been significantly affected by human activity. @Maxbkkcm ... Humans account for a tiny fraction of the total biomass on Earth, around 0.01%, according to 'Our World in Data' That just exposed land mass, as a whole other world under water, and that's 71% of the planet, with oceans being 96% of the water coverage.
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Overpopulation — Just a thought
The world is far from over populated, as little of the planet if fully utilized. People are just too ignoranat, stupid or lazy to even provide for themselves and be happy. Yea, I don't have a whole lot of respect for the human race. People living where they don't want, working a job they don't like, and even in a relationship, they can't figure out how get out of. Some can't even control their habits, addictions, whether food, alcohol/drugs, cigs, as their health deteriorates right in front of them Tell themselves, it's a disease, instead of simply having a bit of self respect, exercising minimal effort and living the life they want. I'm a uneducated, LPOS, and even I figured out the basics to be happy and enjoy life. Everyone blaming everything and everyone else for problems of the world, and themselves, without simply looking in the mirror. That's where they'll find the problem, and the solution.
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Overpopulation — Just a thought
Humans are full of themselves and aren't even on top of the food chain ... without weapons. Truly insignificant. Planet is fine with or without them. When they need a reminder how weak they are, Mother Nature stirs things up, just so the don't forget, humans will always be at the planet's mercy. At anytime, human existence could end, while other creatures would live on. Life existed before humans, and will after they self destruct. To the OP ... without capitalism, humans would be F'd. If everyone was a LPOS, you'd all be homeless & starving. The top 10% provide for the bottom 90% The top 1%, control 95% of the wealth, and without them, their would be no order to things.
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- Do you guys feel good about this ,the reporter says to ICE agents as…
Enlighten yourself to where the illegal immigrants go, and immigrants doing the picking, isn't exactly cheap. Two tidbits paraphrased from linked article below ... ... “Only 1% of alien workers in the entire country work in agriculture. The top destination for illegal aliens is large cities like New York, Los Angeles and small industrial towns, of course, all across the heartland. None of those illegal aliens are doing farm work,” Miller says." ... ... “H-2A is very expensive to use. The minimum wage for H-2A is like $3 or $4 higher than our state. Minimum wage and our state minimum wage are $16. And the H-2A minimum wage is over 19. Think about that. The guest workers have to be paid more,” he adds With required housing and food, Del Bosque says it’s becoming too expensive to even utilize H-2A in the U.S. today." ... source: https://www.agweb.com/news/policy/politics/true-cost-what-farmers-argue-broken-immigration-system-u-s?fbclid=IwY2xjawKTtDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFM1lWaTh6Q3NHNUpBRzVXAR7x164B39fPwMkYybBAq_jxOt8Qppi7CvES6fD-8b3N8GTAWGWm1iqo8w_OXw_aem_gImZcePO3BahHHR0Ckqalw- Lazada Notifications
even better ... THANKS- Lazada Notifications
THANKS ... so do my 'shopping' on laptop, then place order on phone 👍 Just have to save the item link, paste on phone, open via app, then place order. I find the phone listings void of important information. Besides using such a small device is simply annoying. THANKS- Lazada Notifications
Assuming on your phone, simply disable the app, till you open to use. Which I never do anyway, as do all shopping from laptop. Only needed on phone to authorize wallet use or something. I think the only notifications I get, maybe 1 a day, is from DTAC. Strange as usually an add-on GB offer, which the system fails to notice, I don't need, as my promo is 10gb a month & 100 free calling minutes, and I rarely use my phone, unless O&A, and rare I'm ever below 5gb & 90mins free call still on the phone. I don't even read 'em, and just slide to trash.- Milwaukee Judge indicted for Aiding Immigrant's Escape from ICE Custody
Thank you judge, for letting a violent 'illegal immigrant', nutter back out on the streets ... 🤬 ... "Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, the 30-year-old Mexican national and undocumented immigrant, reportedly hit a person 30 times after being asked to turn down loud music. Then, he was brought to court to appear in a trial in Milwaukee County Circuit before the courtroom of Judge Hannah Dugan on April 18 for a pre-trial conference." ... https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/who-is-eduardo-flores-ruiz-mexican-immigrant-judge-hannah-dugan-is-accused-of-helping-101745605011312.html- Bangkok Preschools Enhance Covid-19 Measures as New Term Begins
The total ignorance, cower & complying, of society is mind boggling. Back to full on silliness again. If daughter was still school age, she'd be home schooled. Thankfully the first wave of silliness, she was at Uni, and teaching basically went online. Actually for her it was a plus, since not living on campus, so didn't have to drive to or use public trans to get to & from Uni from her condo. I think everyone got covid anyway, once or 3 times. If they even knew about it, and just a few uncomfortable days, if symptomatic at all. So all of about 15 people died so far this wave, and probably old & sickly anyway. For that, they are going to inconvenience millions of people with their silliness ... again Hope they go all in, and shut down the country ... me me me- Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Range anxiety it would appear, as the only thing stated ... 'limitations'. Only possible limitation a BEV might have for some people. Since tech heavy vs ICEV. To repeat myself, one last time, about range anxiety ... 🙄 Understandable ... IF ... on the road all day and time is money, almost, unless one doesn't stop to P or eat. Our last 'long drive' and the first leg range was just over 2 hrs, as wife had to P. I planned on stopping an hour or so later, for a dog walk, munch & P, but, guess not. Our range is dictated by bladder or stomach. Or the dog's. I'll say very rare, that we've ever stopped to charge the car, just for charging the car. TBH, can't think of once, but possibly have. When O&A, the car gets plugged in first thing when stopping. We've never stopped anywhere, for less than 15 minutes. If eating, then usually a full top up (90-95%) by the time we're done our business. Range so far has never been a problem, and doubt if it ever will be, as have no desire to drive for 3.5 - 4 hours at any time. Or even able to, without a stop. And we only have 50kWh battery, and 46.3kWh usable battery. Most new BEV start with 60-70kkWh batteries now. Limitation is not an issue at all for us. At 3+ hrs, I want out of any vehicle I'm in. If in the USA or EU, were one can do 100-120kph on the highway, then range for older BEV might be an issue, with a younger bladder or back.- Doctor shares tips for your kidneys health
Reader's digest version of link in OP, and we eat all 7 of those ... Enhance kidney function with these 7 foods recommended by Dr. Breg. Dr Breg, who specialises in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting. 1. Asparagus 2. Magnesium-rich foods Pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, and avocados 3. Probiotic foods kefir, yoghurt, and sauerkraut 4. Kimchi 5. High antioxidant foods "Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and beets" 6. Quercetin Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant, and the best sources are "white onion and red onions," 7. Extra virgin olive oil- Employment with a retirement savings plan
Why did he even bother wasting time & money at Uni ? Agree with below ... companies could care less about employees. You're on your own from day one. Daughter is on her 3rd job in as many years, after Uni, and simply tolerating it, as pays better than first 2. It will do while she builds here online & RE empire, for retirement.- The Only Rule in Thailand Is: Sod Everyone Else Innit
Not really, and my experiences are a bit different. No stating it doesn't happen, but not all the time, and actually the exception. Getting in/out of BTS/MRT, yes, most times, but almost understandable, if you want to get in at rush hour. Not much different from other big metros that I've visited. Always a few inconsiderate folks. Whoosa ... 😎 Planes leave TH, a few every hour ...- Electric Vehicles in Thailand
As long as the 'made in TH' entry level & import prices for JP's badged cars are more expensive, they'd be crazy to discount any more. They already beat to the non CN competition. I think the international market is their big profit market.- Recommend dog friendly resort within 2 hour drive from Pattaya
Here's the coastal viewpoint road. Hyped a bit too much, so might get disappointed. A short stretch of road past Kung Wiman Beach to Noen Nang Phaya Viewpoint ... not my photo https://www.google.com/maps/place/Noen+Nang+Phaya+Viewpoint/@12.5982502,101.8663885,14.95z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x3103776619707251:0xad962e87ed0ad720!2sKhung+Wiman+Viewpoint!8m2!3d12.6040698!4d101.8781563!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11bwh4qn7k!3m5!1s0x3103777bda592567:0x88572c83cb35a8af!8m2!3d12.5913668!4d101.8810705!16s%2Fg%2F1q62918vt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D- Recommend dog friendly resort within 2 hour drive from Pattaya
Leamsing View Resort & Chaiwat Resort (next to each other), ~3 hrs away, and resort is a stretch, but pet friendly, and on the other side of the road, from surf. Decent enough drive at times along the coast. One well known viewpoint, photo opt, if interests you. Post again if remember exact spot. This restaurant was an very nice experience & munch. 10 mins from hotel This one, food just OK, though primary reason was for the Kites. (BUT ... 1 hr from hotels) Map link for resorts: https://www.google.com/maps/@12.4743746,102.0746531,133a,35y,356.9h,45.02t/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Kitchen Alisa map: https://www.google.co.th/maps/dir/Kitchen+Alisa,+Pak+Nam+Laem+Sing,+Laem+Sing+District,+Chanthaburi+22130/Leamsing+View+Resort,+Pak+Nam+Laem+Sing,+Laem+Sing+District,+Chanthaburi/@12.4817756,102.0629849,2618m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3103807efdbe6271:0xcf64a1285c567ed8!2m2!1d102.0684277!2d12.4898564!1m5!1m1!1s0x3104795000000001:0x22f3aed33a246d62!2m2!1d102.0748014!2d12.4760468!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D- Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Where we go O&A, there is rarely congestion, but get behind slow traffic on a windy and or upgrade road, and the instant power is nice. Can pass where I wouldn't attempt it before, with the same car, but the ICE version. Neither high performance, but those few seconds faster, makes a lot of difference when passing.- Birds in your garden
THANKS. Usually very skittish and never profiles for me, let alone sitting on the wall before. Actually took the photos from inside our bedroom. He was distracted by the dog sitting & barking in front of the glass doors. Good Dog- Birds in your garden
- Do you guys feel good about this ,the reporter says to ICE agents as…