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Divorce her now while 'she wants' to. Doesn't get any easier or cheaper. All of 15 minutes at amphur office. Count your blessings.

It's called politics. Support EVs, which USA isn't known for producing, or cater to ICEV auto makers in more than a few states, that produce vehicle: Michigan. 43,800. 123,000. Indiana. 56,800. 51,400. Ohio. 21,100. 64,900. Kentucky. 23,300. 32,900. Alabama. 19,500. 25,400. California. 32,300. Texas. 14,900. Missouri. 11,600 Remember he lost Michigan (#1 producer) late in 2020 election.

If you say so, though I disagree, since the AC was used. All people & AC was released, so not so obvious, or as you earlier suggest, too much outside influence to bother with any real investigation. More that my original post, that/news-blip was just a big nothing, as nothing did or probably will come of it, besides just another distracting MSM news-blip/Ed-Op. Someone suspects something, but nothing can be proved or done, Almost reads like harassment of tourist ... Sort of like news-blips of MVA where there aren't even injuries ... what's the point.

Maybe not related to the topic ... ... but tour companies & businesses charter planes all the time, since not owning a fleet of. Tourism is now Nicaragua's 2nd largest industry.

Anything that can't be recycled, can be used for energy. It's just cheaper to throw it away. All about $$$ / ฿฿฿ and nothing else. TH even has a couple plants, although there should be 1 or 10 in all the provinces.

One can only hope diesel is banned in the future, though certainly won't be in my life time. Could easily be done in personal vehicles, but that's obviously not going to happen. Maybe H replaces diesel for the long haul trucking / train industry. Though haven't bothered which is the better options LP vs NG vs H. All mute as long as diesel is allowed to exist.

You were the first one to point out a member's possible lack of intelligence. I do realize some people don't have mirrors in the house. Or selective memory ... a reminder: Reads like you are questioning my intelligence. As if I'm not intelligent enough to know being deceitful is a requirement for a political career. hmm ... arrogant did you say. If the shoe fits ... Have a nice day ... BYE BYE

do you want to be the kettle or the pot

Wouldn't think that necessary if intelligent people are reading the forum ... nuff said. I do take too much for granted at times I squeezed in an edit while you were typing, in case you missed it: "Of the 2 on this issue, since Israel hasn't relented it's 'attack', it's easy to believe which one, biden, is less truthful, or ineffective ... pick one."

No, they are both verified liars ... repeatedly. Yet, people allow them to get re-elected/appointed ... you get what you vote for/allow .... nuff said Israeli & Yank problem, and sucks for them, living there, or supporting with their tax money. Can't fix stupid Of the 2 on this issue, since Israel hasn't relented it's 'attack', it's easy to believe which one, biden, is less truthful, or ineffective ... pick one.

"The chartered Airbus A340"

Apparently nobody knows or cares to find out, since all released to carry on 'their holiday'

Intelligent people don't really believe anything anything that comes out of Biden's mouth or from the administration PR ... do they ? Netanyahu denies Biden influence claim

TH is only country that got past research or a recon visit. If I have no desire for an extended holiday there, after a few visits, no need to consider for a retirement destination. Though most scratched off the 'list' of possible locations, was more about weather. Even the USA (home country). Tornado alley & hurricanes along SE USA & Caribbean, to Yucatan and even W coast of Mexico. Political unrest & drug cartel/kidnappings of S. American was a negative. Even though I would have picked up Spanish again easily. Cold air from Canada half the year scratched a good portion of the USA also. If not for the wee one, may not have remained in TH, so I can understand those that don't retire overseas because of family. Half year of smog in NE of TH, and the brutal heat & humidity can definitely turn a person off of TH.

So a big nothing. The usual excellent investigative reporting by the MSM Yet appears to be very news worthy ... "Two suspected traffickers also remain in France for further investigation. However the two were set free by the courts. It was not clear whether authorities had definitively determined that no crime had been committed before allowing the plane to leave."

Turned me into anti ICE anything Most of my daily riding around is on the E-MB, so aside from the black diesel belching out with every shift while accelerating down the road, even a few benzine cars in front of us, and the exhaust is just there, noticeable, stinks. Add that to any sweat and dust, and after on the scooter for a while, you just feel dirty. I don't even take the morning shower, until dog & myself come back from our morning ride, as I know I'll need to shower. Why shower before getting my daily dose of petrol fumes & dust on me. Something I don't remember in the USA, as main transport there was MBs also. And unless out all day, just didn't feel the need to shower after running errands or just O&A for a few hours.

Probably just for locals if it is open: "The Singkhorn Pass is only open for Myanmar and Thai residents travelling either way for up to two days. It connects Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan (Thailand) with a very remote part Myanmar's Tanintharyi Division (nearest large town Myeik, although this would take over one day's travel)." No mention of being open on local forum. Even the market itself has been a dead zone for years. Was out there last month, on a Saturday, and not much has changed.

Plastic is not as good as other things, but way better than using paper. Plastic isn't the problem, it's what humans do after they use it. No reason for any plastic to end up in the seas or landfills. As always, people are the problem.

If you're not in almost constant pain with every movement, I'd pass on surgery also. Before I had surgery, I couldn't even roll over in bed without pain. Only regret is, I don't quit work right after surgery. Next day, and I was up, walking around pain free. Now simply some bending/mobility problem, nothing major. Though sitting @ 90 degrees or less, doesn't work well. Nor getting in and out of entry level sedans. Can't go back after have even a small SUV.

@Mike Lister If you can't avoid surgery and or avoid what is aggravating it (for me, it was work), then I'd avoid the screw surgery and opt for fusion, as options available when I was a bit younger. I had 2 herniated dscs (T12/L5 & L5/4), repaired, no screws or fusion. When asked why not fusion, told too young, and you'll lose a bit of bending mobility if done. Avoid aggravating it, and you won't need to return for fusion in the future. Well ... 5 yrs later, and the pain is back. Not quite a bad. But aside from aggravating those 2, all 5 Lumbar disc were/are degenerative. Passed on surgery. So I stopped working, and behave myself. Literally avoid lifting or bending with or without extra weight on upper body. My weight for height and mass is good. At most, 5 kg overweight at times, at 175cm. 24 years on, and I feel fine. Very wee bit of low impact aerobic exercise (walking, cycling), some floor stretching exercises, when needed. Haven't needed a chiropractor for more than a few years.

@CapraIbex sorry, didn't save any paperwork from that house.

Got to do something for money, self employment usually pays a lot better. At worse, the same, and no A-hole boss telling you what to do. Sis has stall restaurant at night market (where I met wife), excellent cook and steady customers, as been there couple decades. I think my bedroom is bigger ... but, she puts in 10 ish hours days (all in) usually 7 days a week, and hubby helps, along with one son (serving hours (5). Paid for couple houses, new cars, motorbikes (latest electric), and 2 sons through Uni. Beats the hell out of working for people. Only reason I could retire early, my self-ventures, as unskilled (on paper), and only one/last job paid anything close to decent salary. On topic ... baking your own bread is inexpensive, as nothing extra needed in a normal house. Bag of 1 kg bread flour (Swan) cost 36 baht, 500gr per loaf (350g water, 10g salt, 10-15gr yeast (Fermipan/red). Salt is cheap, as is 500g yeast (keep in freezer). All in, loaf of bread (875 gr), might cost 20-25 baht. Added plus ..... house smell great.

Yea, shy of, as I got it down to a science, been doing it so long. I use stand mixer, so weigh/combine, mix/no knead necessary. 6 mins #1, 7 mins #2 speed. Stretch/ball/30 mini, rise degas/stretch/ball/20 ish mins, turn on over/10 more min rise while heating up. 13 mins highest temp, turn, 17 min 375F/180C. Internal temp 190F Scale & timer is mandatory ... for consistent results

Yes, really is too easy. Takes all of 15-20 minutes, max, to mix & knead bread, whether by hand or machine. Ball it up, let it rise, 30 mins. De-gas, ball it up again, rise 30 mins. Bake about 30 mins. Simply troll AN during the rising & cooking phase. Time flies when happy. Do it all by hand, food processor, or stand mixer. Really doesn't get any easier or better than that. With or without sugar, along w/adding whatever you like. You want Italian/garlic bread, spice it up before cooking. Toast & butter...damn tasty. You can even bake it in a larger air fryer (ours 4.5L). I've done small loaf (4-500gr) in air fryer, needs inverted pan (aka Dutch over) so not to burn the top. My 875gr loaf recipe is split between one small loaf, and 4 flatbreads, for quick pizza or wrap/shawarma/gyro/pita/taco use. Or just one large loaf in regular oven. Options abound. If all you have is air fryer, than can do in that using Dutch oven method, or you'll burn the top. Larger convection over better, easier, less paying attention. Don't buy a crappy one if you live here or will use for years. Highly recommend Electrolux 56L countertop oven/air fryer. Well worth the extra baht. Should meet most people's baking/roasting/cooking needs. Also will help with that perfect beef steak, doing reverse sear method. If retied, living here, too much idle time, need a hobby, cooking is a great one, and never too old to learn. Easy w/YouTube vid now.

What ever bad, leave behind, start new year with good things. Pay attention to studying, to become/succeed where you want to be. If you try, you will have success. I always cheer you up/cheer for/happy for you (?). Love you a lot.