KhunLA

From link: "At another Pride event in California last weekend billed as family-friendly, men engaged in a sexually explicit BDSM act on a parade float as children reportedly watched. " There's a time & place for everything, and not always in a 'public' parade for kids to watch. Again, doing themselves a disservice. There's a right way, and their way.

A 500 kms trip would require me to stop once for about 30 mins. So almost same amount of time it would take me in an ICE, maybe 15 mins longer. One 30 min stop vs 15 w/ICE. If only stopping once. Headed to Phuket now, and noted 'wife's' first stop was at 100 kms mark ???? for piss, bev/snack. 2 more stops before getting to hotel at Phang-Nga, shy of 500 kms from home. Actually planned an overnight in Surat Thani province also, but weather not cooperating.

I feel entertained, that's some hilarious stuff.

yet another silly anti EV post ... apple & orange comparison. Thank you for your local air pollution contribution.

Not quite sure what 'man bag' is, but I certainly have more than a few bags. Most with a specific purpose. My daily bag, which I even occasional put on my person, is called a leg bag. Wear around waist, but predominately hangs/lays against your leg. Long downward vs long across/fanny pak style. Holds quite a bit, wallets, PP, yellow/bank book, TDS pen, blade, specs. Though I cut he 'holster' straps off, as that's just silly, unless riding a MC. Takes the weight off my spine, and every little bit less, helps. Any weight above my waist, is accumulative as the day goes on, and I'll feel at night, when resting. I rarely carry anything, except from house to vehicle.

So you're saying you don't have electric at the house ? That's where most people, inclusive, charge their EVs.

They're revamping all the station along the southern line, from Phetchaburi to Chumphon. Guess in preparation for the millions of tourist expected to visit the "Riviera Thailand', as it's being promoted. Agree with Peter, and passengers load surely don't dictated the size of new stations, and money spent. Ours is going to be huge now, and nice, but could easily have been half that size.

"which could see a reduced amount of rainfall, ..... by as much as 10%..... compared to last year" That's it, 10%. Last year was heavier, longer than average rainfall for us, so 1 reckon, we won't even notice it. This year, just started, and a wee bit late. But solid dark overcast and expect some rain this week.

I'm guessing, but is this a loan from a private individual, as I can't see how any bank/CC would let her extend 140k of borrowing, without cutting her off after a few missed payments. Either way, she obviously going to ignore the notice, and should tell you everything you need to know, in case you had thoughts of helping her out.

That's a bit more info, though with this statement: "She's working in a hotel in Phuket and says she can't be bothered to travel so far to attend court!" Any advice would be irrelevant. "Presumably the court will find 100% in favour of the credit company if she doesn't appear." ... that's a given. Unknown if they can garnish her income, if they can even get access to it. Guessing she doesn't have assets, and since in civil court, I wouldn't worry too much myself. Don't know if they do the 'debtor prison' thing here, though wouldn't be surprised. Not much you can assist with, since she seems to not care. Would think any negotiation for lower (half maybe) debt, would be a bit harder after court judgement ... or not. They really would rather get paid something, and if sold to agency, they might have picked it up on the cheap, and 50% might still be a profit for them. Legal fee just upped their overhead, so maybe not. My experience, debt collection was beyond 'time limit', and once pointed out to the debt collector, (obviously court not involved) that they had no legal standing, the letters & phone calls ceased to the debtor. Actually debtor been offered & approved for CCs since.

I see some replies forget ... TIT Little info in OP for anyone to advise. ... secured or unsecured loans, or CC ... how long ago was last payment/contact with debt holder Those 2 have to be answered for any useful advice. BritManToo seems to be the only one with knowledge, aside from myself, though mine longer than 5 yrs ago, and 'time limit to collect' was 2 yrs. I think They'll send letters & phone (if having ph#), but unless 'officially' summoned to court, by the court, not much to worry about, except current credit rating.

hmm ... how could the first news-blip be so far off the mark. Mind boggling ... ... nuff said, as don't think I'm allowed to say much more ????

Sooner or later, you run out of other people's money. Those that contribute the most (such as myself when in USA), will eventual think they had enough, and simply leave the country. Taking their future tax revenue with them.

Been here long enough, and sampled most things enough, to know which dishes, may or may not come out of the kitchen way too spicy. Why I travel with my own Cayenne pepper. If ordering one of those dishes, I state 'mai phet, mai chili', as I'll spice it up myself. Cayenne chili pepper is half the Scoville rating of Thai chili, and aside from frying my taste buds, it's gentiler on my stomach & production of acids.

Not a fan of nanny states, but when administering meds & procedures, to kids or adults, then some oversight is needed. Sadly, with some things, people need protection from themselves.

CC companies send out summons to appear in court ? I suspect not, though not a lawyer. How old is the debt, makes a huge difference, and when was last 'official' payment or contact w/CC company. Also a legal binding aspect of any collection. TIT ... ignore what other countries do. They have a legal debt collection system, and it is time sensitive. 2 yrs for unsecured debt, or was, a few yrs ago, unless changed.

TBH, I don't live in FL, if I did, since not having kids, wouldn't affect me. Since I agree with what I've read about it (very little, just on AN), then I really don't care who proposed it, or signed into law. Guessing a speech of DeSantis, agreeing with or pushing the same. Don't need to hear him say what you and others tell me he is saying. Wasted enough time on this topic/thread. It's a lovely day outside, and the dog is staring at me. Must be time to go to the park, as coffee is finished anyway. Hopefully another day of rain, and prep for another O&A ... back to Phuket tomorrow. My priorities, not goy healthcare in FL ... ???? THANKS, have a good one also.

Didn't and not going to watch it, but the title is enough for me to agree. I'm tired of the 'woke mindset', 'cancel culture', 'me too', 'believe every woman' agenda. Left/right/rep/dem, labels of this & that. Special interest groups, don't interest me, they aren't special. Stop with the labels, and division, and people might actually start having conversations, get along, and sort their differences out, and be more accepting to new, different ideas. Shouting 'my way is the only way' simply never worked. If someone says I represent this group. I stop listening. Have a nice day.

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.