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Thai government; dammed of they do/dammed if they don't.

Over the years between buying a house through one bank, buying new cars though others, having a business and it having it's own account with another, and of course our personal accounts with various banks, I don't remember any one bank standing out from the others for being good or bad.  They are pretty much all the same, SCB, Kasikorn, KrungSri, TMB, Bangkok Bank, etc. 

Over here on Pattaya's Darkside a new 7-11 opened up even though there are 2 other 7-11's less than a minute motorbike ride away. 

In the 14+ years I've been living here, dozens of mini Big-Cs, Tesco Express, 7-11s, CP markets, have opened up.  I feel bad for those mom & pop shops, but this is survival of the fittest.

The misses and I work the garden in the morning, afternoons I'm trying new air fryer recipes or home schooling my son, evenings are for exercise/walking/jogging and nights are for Netflix.  When we want to break up the monotony we'll try a new restaurant.   

"- Certificate of vaccination shall include personal details (full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number..."

I just looked at my CDC vaccine card, no space for nationality ????

Here's an older thread on avocados, maybe some useful info there;

5 minutes ago, XtraFly said:

I feel that kinda news is just to show they are doing their job, and spread fear upon people while there's a lot more they need to do to get things to semi normal at least.

It's a well known fact that military drill instructors yell so the other recruits will hear of one person's mistakes. 

On 7/24/2021 at 11:45 AM, EricTh said:

 

So how's the proficiency of the US staff after being taught by Sumaa Inst.?

 

 

Hit the CC button if you want a English translation.

If you can speak like him, I'm impressed.

15 hours ago, alien365 said:

You do though. I've had a breathalyser stuck in my face a few times to blow into in the past. The last thing I'd want to do during covid is put my mouth on one of those. It doesn't matter if they say they've cleaned them or not, I don't trust them. 

Paranoid much?  

Why not go to your local immigration office and ask?

1 hour ago, GrandPapillon said:

so why should we pay with our freedom those hospital beds

So you see these legit attempts to slow down the virus that's killed millions worldwide as an infringement on your freedom?  

I see farang post day after day here complaining about Thailand; playing the martyr, saying the media is biased, the government is corrupt, the police are evil, etc. Yet they choose to still live here,  are those types that live in Thailand a glutton for punishment?

If things here are so despicable, why do you chose to live here? Go Home! 

I'm 58, at what age does the "Angry old farang in Thailand" kick in?

26 minutes ago, GrandPapillon said:

we are not working for hospitals, so why should we pay with our freedom those hospital beds

Let me guess, you're a contrarian,

OP I was/am in the same boat as you, 58 and for a while I was finishing off a box of big Leo bottles in a few days and I wasn't getting drunk, it was just a evening habit of drinking.  Then it dawned on me, a big box of Leo @ aprox 610 b every 2-3 days without the "fun" of getting drunk is a worthless habit and just a waste of money.  Now I'm dry most days, but still human, dry 5/wet 2 (thank you Sang Som).  Stay safe.

Granted I've only read through 60% of these posts, but has anyone brought the farang's age into this sleeping divide?

A 30ish year old couple's sleeping arrangements is a lot different from someone in their 60/70's sleeping habits.  Plus the length of marriage will impact sleeping separation concerns, a newlywed couple in their 30's sleeping apart is a huge difference from a old expat and his wife 20 years his junior.  I shudder the thought of me "forced" to sleep next to an old decrepit smelly foreigner that can't speak my language. GROSS!

When I first got married to my Thai wife, sleeping apart was unheard of, after 15 years of marriage, me falling asleep on the sofa a few days in a row is no big concern.  

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

Kill the dog. It has proven it cannot be trusted. 

Or it proves the owner doesn't know the dog's behavior and didn't properly restrain it.

I live on Pattaya's Darkside, and have 3 dogs; 2 male Thai Bangkaews and a mutt.  My 2 Bangkaews are excellent guard dogs, anyone comes close to my property and they do their job; protect the house and my family.  When I have construction workers, distant family relatives, or strangers over; I make sure they are locked up/chained.  

Thai Bangkaews are famous for protecting the house, OP what breed of dog do you have?  

"New info today shows the delta R0 between 8 and 9."

And there are still many that question the need for the vaccine or wear masks improperly or flaunt local covid regulations or choose political stance over science.      

13 hours ago, watthong said:

Vaccines can be compared to seat belts, but not to reckless driving. Seat belts can save lives but they stand no chance against a drunken, crazy or just plain irresponsible driver. Analogies are fun to use, as long as they are applied fairly (2+2=4, not 5 or 6). However in order to do that, a token of discerning cells in the brain might be required.

I was thinking the same thing the other day, vaccines are like seatbelts: designed to help lessen the chance of death, not a 100% guarantee. 

2 hours ago, Cunning Stunts said:

Never been too sure what gaslighting means.

Your statement of "You're assuming they were genuine rabies shots." is designed to try and make him question/doubt the medical treatment he received, hence my use of the word gaslighting. 

2 minutes ago, Cunning Stunts said:

You're assuming they were genuine rabies shots.

Are you gaslighting they weren't?