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Put in place by the representatives of the voters, not DeSantis. He simply didn't veto them. I doubt very much if there will be a mass exodus of the gay community, as they are accepted and live normally like everyone else. Just more of the vocal minority wanting attention. If they don't agree, shut up, and just file a lawsuit, and let the courts sort it out. They do themselves a disservice with their constant, 'we're oppressed' routine. 'Look at us, we have rights also' Same rights of everyone else. Don't like it, do something within the system, that's your right also, but please, shut up already ... it's annoying.

I like all kinds of 'cultural' entertainment, and have attended so many types, multiple times. I do miss art museums, live plays & concerts, though pricing was starting to get ridiculous, and that was 24 yrs ago. Ballet, never & no thanks. Opera, no thanks, especially since no subtitles ???? as I don't speak Italian. So what's point. Not a fan of silent movies, which is what it would equate to. Jazz is cool, though I don't care for some of the 'classic', older stuff. Many other jazz styles that are excellent: for sax, Grover, Najee, Sanborn, even Kenny G. Other non Jazz artists have dabbled in Jazz, ex: Jeff Beck and so many more, with their take of it. Jazz is very varied style, most don't know about or have listened to. Caribbean for example, way too cool. TH does lack the culture I prefer, along with not very diverse. Every museum, temple, almost always the same same, not different. After a couple times, why bother kicks in.

Does seem to be top secret. Remember Udon Thani released the number of 'long term' visa issued/extended for the province, and came in at 5000+/-, or so reported. That before they no longer accepted income statements, and of course, didn't included the back to back border hoppers, as a way of staying long term. Many of both those categories, I suspect, no longer stay in TH long term.

Every right, but why ? Obvious to me ... but hey, I'm not anti CH ? They aren't there to 'keep the peace', more to disturb it ... IMHO

FL being the 2nd largest 'gay favored state' by population (not per capita) it seems most of the silent 'majority' are quite happy there. Most folks that think FL isn't gay friendly, have never been to Ft. Lauderdale area, Miami area or the Keys. Along with all the other areas of FL I've been to, east & west coast. Ignorance is Bliss

I think that list is Yanks only, not all expats.

Stricter regulation = proper medical care by professionals, same with all medical services and distribution of pharmaceuticals and health care. Nothing being restricted to adults. Regulations work, usually and in theory. Building, motor vehicles, firearms and yes, healthcare. Minors shouldn't have unregulated healthcare, till mature enough to make those decisions ... IMHO, and apparently those people, parents, who vote for the representatives the make that laws. Not to be dictated by special interest groups. It's called democracy ... what Floridians wants, they get. End of .... Don't like it, vote or move elsewhere.

An aerial shot would have been better. Was the US ship even moving, or how fast. Near collision - 150 meters ? USA is playing a dangerous, provoking game. How would the US react to an Carrier Strike Group off Wash. DC's coast. There is no need for them to be there, except to provoke the Chinese. USA & UN doesn't even recognize Taiwan as a country, and only a 12 countries do, and have diplomatic relationships with Taiwan. Those 12 countries are; Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Paraguay, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Eswatini and Tuvalu.

I rarely, if ever do buffets, precooked food. Last hotel stay, I opted for the brekkie buffet, too cheap & easy not to. Of course, most of the hot & cold was at room temp, even though in heated or iced serving trays. Digging down deep didn't help much. One item tasted quite good, so waited to be refilled. Damn if it didn't come out of the kitchen less hot than what was already left over ... W T F

Reading the article, not restricted, just better regulated for adults, and probably equals more expensive. Many may not want to spend that much, hence why some 'companies' without docs, or better profit margin, if complying, decide to stop providing services. Supply, demand & profitability would be more of the issue, not restricted by law.

I've made 4 purchases (not PrikPot), though kudos to them for finally offering some quality at us 'poor man's wallet' folks. Have to say, all 4 purchases were impressive. Only 1 from 'licensed' online seller, at ฿89+50 S&H, so not inexpensive, but wanted something (Thai Stick/Squirrel Tail) to compare to. It was a nice bud, well presented. Would guess equal quality (very good) to what PrikPot is offering at 1/3 the price, abet, more weight. 50gr would last me quite time, as an infrequent indulger. Other 3 purchases, from FB, as expected, less expensive, unlicensed, roll of the dice, but turned out to be very good also. All consistent quality. Thai Stick/Squirrel Tail, Green Crack, Red String. Again, very happy with the consistent quality of my purchases, and would expect PrikPot to be in line with those, with good customer service and pricing. A nice option to the more expensive pretty buds, at higher prices.

Did someone say batteries ... ... I might know a thing or 2 about them

The article contradicts itself, the headliner, mentioning panels being recyclable. Now and probably more so in the future. From another news-blip/op-ed: "Fortunately, 95 per cent of a solar panel can be recycled, whilst 80 per cent of crystalline silicon can be recovered via a refined process. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, and Environment, and Water says the government is working with stakeholders to design a solar system waste scheme.' https://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-news/australia-grapples-with-anticipated-solar-panel-waste/#:~:text=Fortunately%2C 95 per cent of,a solar system waste scheme It's only a problem if not recycled. For TH ... That appears to apply to everything. All the recyclables collected here, and small portion is actually recycled. Simply ends up burned, to the landfill, or worst, dumped at sea. Only 1, AFAIK, trash to energy plants here. That's just silly, poor governing, and worldwide. As with everything, almost, products aren't the problem ... ... people are.

Enjoy your 15 minute cities

With all the problems, reported here about the UK & EVs, is this a case of the UK falling behind again. Maybe they can blame that on Brexit also: "Sweden Hits 62% Plugin EV Market Share In May, Tesla Model Y High" https://cleantechnica.com/2023/06/03/sweden-hits-62-plugin-ev-market-share-in-may-tesla-model-y-high/amp/ "Norwegian new vehicle emissions plunge as plug-in electrics hit stunning 91% market share" https://thedriven.io/2023/06/02/norwegian-new-vehicle-emissions-plunge-as-plug-in-electrics-hit-stunning-91-market-share/

Only if it came with a red or blue chiffon dress, and pumps & bag to match.

Haven't a clue, though can't be that hard, with so many Yanks retiring there. https://eagernomad.com/american-expats-by-country/

And miss all this ... shame on you ... https://bk.asia-city.com/things-to-do-bangkok/news/best-events-to-celebrate-pride-month-2023-bangkok Already dyed my short & curlies ... el Rainbow

Wasn't talking culture, though that's subjective. More just cost of living. Been to both, CM & UT, and same same, not much different, culture wise... ...IMHO As is the whole country actually. Very minor differences, unless deep south, and that's simply on a religious level.

EVs and ICEs are very different. I could easier chop shop the parts of the ICE, sell whatever, and crush the rest. Not sure I would know where to start with the EV, Take a wee bit more knowledge, probably some regulation to meet, before even touching the battery pack.

Really depends on the actual comparisons. Numbeo puts MC just a tad more expensive than BKK. Never perfect comparison, but possible ball park enough: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&city1=Bangkok&country2=Mexico&city2=Mexico+City County living may be completely different. Same as metro areas here vs downtown, vs BKK, CM, Patts, Phuket, PKK, Nan Udon Thani and 15 kms out of downtown was drastically different. As is PKK municipality, and 5 kms away, where we live, and more different than Hua Hin.

That depends where you actually live, and would apply worldwide. TH is far from crime free, and your examples would get you into trouble here, just as easy as anywhere in the world,

So not just a scrap dealer, as implied, but wears 2 hats: ... scrap dealer ... used car dealer ????

Way too much clicking for me, to read these headliners. Just google some version of the title, and usual brings up the source of news-blip, if interested.

Wind generator / windmill permit makes sense, since in the tornado belt. And 10+megs is enough to kill anyone, and then some, if an oops, So not recommended for the DIY crowd. Not that our simple home solar system wouldn't kill if touching the wrong thing at the wrong time. Our if the grid wires. Hopefully the regs make sense, and not more Nanny state, pushing the in state oil sales.