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jaywalker2

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  1. I know SCB has a 30,000 withdrawal limit for domestic users but it seems to be 20,000 for international cards. At least, I haven't been able to get the 30,000 with my Fidelity card.
  2. Just out of curiosity, I was wondering what kind of contraception members use with a girlfriend or wife. Does anybody actually use a condom every time? If not, what are the other options? Are diaphragms readily available in Thaiand? The pill? Or is the rhythm method preferred. I have seen studies that claim the rhythm method is just as effective as condoms if it's used correctly. I know from personal experience, however, that it's easy to have an accident. Personally, I dislike condoms , so I consider one of the big benefits of a steady relationship is that you can dispense with them if you prefer. Also, if you do hook up with somebody and are thinking of entering into a long-term relationship, do you insist on having them tested first? And yourself? To make sure there are no hidden issues. I've never done that but I wonder if it would be wise.
  3. In principle I agree with you, I did have problems with one Chinese brand. I have a Hanabishi induction cooker and a Kashiwa halogen and both have worked fine. Basically you can forget about the warranty though. More trouble than it's worth
  4. Everybody can laugh as much as they want but I had herpes for more than twenty years. Used to have a couple of outbreaks every year. I always had to worry about shedding even if no sores were visible. Now, nothing. I haven't an outbreak in years.
  5. Disturbing you? I don't even notice it. The one drawback of a halogen oven is that that the haogen light bulb that does the cooking will burn out over time but I've had my current one for three years and it still works fine. I just wouldn't recommend the cheapest Chinese models.
  6. So nobody has anything to say about View Talay Residences? I know they're low-rise but the basic format seems to be the same, a one-room studio of 48 sq m with an attached kitchen. No amentities other than the pool. I guess the smaller buildings have pros and cons. Fewer residents and therefore a more peaceful atmosphere I would imagine but the low floors might mean more street noise. None of these projects seem to have very good security. Anybody can just walk in. I guess that's not a problem? Also VT 7 seems to be more expensive than the others, around 18,000 and up for a studio. Is that because it's mainly used for short-term rentals? Or what's the logic there?
  7. Just buy a halogen oven. You can get one at Big C for around 1000 baht. More expensive models are available if you are so inclined. They're small, easy to clean, and you can put them anywhere there's an electrical outlet. The temperature gauge might not be entrely accurate on the cheaper models but you can figure out the appropriate settings with a little trial and error. Importantly, the won't heat up your kitchen. I've cooked everything from roast chicken and baked potatoes to pizza and enchiladas in them without any problem. Also good for baking bread.
  8. There is a cure for herpes although I can't post it on this forum. It worked for me though
  9. Among the many View Talays, VT 7 is, from what I've heard, generally considered the best and View Talay 1 the worst (excluding the View Talay Residences, which I don't know much about.) Does anybody know why this would be the case. Is VT 7 really better than VT 5? And nobody seems to like VT 8 -- what would be the reason for that? And what about the VT Residences? How do they compare? Nobody seems to talk about them much either. Just curious
  10. I've been reading "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization" by Edward Singerland, which, as the title implies, is about the important role alcohol has played in most cultures. Interesting reading especially now that alcohol is under attack for its alleged health hazards. I also read the two Penguin books, "Death and the Penguin" and "Penguin Lost" by Andrei Kurkov, a Ukranian writer. Highlights the sad politics of Ukraine through the eyes of a would be novelist who has been reduced to writing obituaries of people who are about to die. Kafkeque is the way I would describe it.
  11. Put aside all the woke. dei, transrights, BLM and other distractions and look at the facts. Biden appointed Janet Yellen as Secretary of the Treasury, a diehard conservative who spent her time as FED chairman funneling easy money into the stock market, making the rich ever richer. For her services, she was rewarded with millions of dollars in "speaking engagement" and is now a multimillionaire. BLM went up in smoke. The movement leaders were exposed as corrupt and it accomplished nothing. DEI, the new affirmative action, which was struck down by the Supreme Court, is already dying. Remember the "me too" movement? Gone with the wind and with it Cancel Culture. Wokeness? It hasn't made a dent in anything that really matters. Society is still ruled by a cabal of billionaires, financeers, and elite conservative Americans. Donald Trump ain't gonna change that. He gave one of the largest tax cuts in history to the ultra-rich like himself. They're now paying on average 12 percent in taxes. There is no radical Maoist, Leninist], Communist movement threatening to take over society. Most young people don't have time for that nonsense. They can barely afford to live. The idea that either Biden or Harris is a radical leftist is absurd. AOC is the new Nancy Pelosi. The rich continue to control both the Democratic and the Republican parties while the herd is busy arguing about things that don't matter. You've been fooled.
  12. He's a product of the Joe Rogan experience. Rogan has made some of the worst examples of pseudo-intellectual famous.
  13. Give me a break. You think that's representative of average young person?
  14. There have been a few cosmetic changes like changing the position of the start menu and reorganizing the pinned apps menu. The settings menu is also better organized. The differences aren't major but it's better operating system than Windows 10 and there's no major learning curve or problems with app compatibility. It does require more memory so I'd recommend you get at least 16gb
  15. There are many variations. I always bookmark several because they use different servers and often have different content as well.
  16. Unfortunately, this is becoming par for the course in Thailand. Girlfriend went to the hospital with abdominal pain and the doctor insisted she needed a CT scan. He said it didn't reveal the source of the pain but she should now get an MRI because there might be something suspicious. She said no and went to another clinic. The doctor there told her he couldn't help her without a colonoscopy. When she told me the story and described the symptoms, I told her she had probably been drinking too much milk and was lactose intolerant. She switched to lactose free milk and problem solved.
  17. Try one of their alternate sites: https://ww4.fmovies.co/24/ https://fboxz.to/
  18. I'm starting to think he has ADHD. If he could just settle on one policy and actually make it happen, he'd be far better off. But, as the saying goes, this guy is "All hat and no cattle."
  19. You're a hopeless alcoholic who spends the weekends drooling over far bar girls before passing out.
  20. You're right and this is illegal. They justify it by saying it's a "gray area" or the tenant is the "possessor" of the place but it's just an illegal money grab. Welcome to Thailand.
  21. Supersports has outlet shops at various locations including MBK. They also carry large sizes.
  22. I find marijuana can help with erectile issues, although a lot depends on your partner. I have found that it's also necessary to change the way I have sex, putting more emphasis on petting, foreplay, etc., focusing on the pleasuer of my partner, and not worrying so much about my own orgasm. This is not what most men want to hear however. That said, there have been studies that show that ejaculating regularly is good for prostate health. One study I remember claimed that ejaculating 20 or more times a month would reduce prostate problems.
  23. Since the time limits on alcohol sales obviously aren't working, get rid of them!
  24. If you get drunk every night, you're not going to be able to do much with that bed friend.
  25. Notice that Sansiri, the prime minister's company, is planning on launching 20 condominium projects this year, valued at 22 billion. They're targeting foreigners, mainly Chinese, for at least a third of pre-sales. Which brings up the question of whether trying to push through legislation to increase the percentage of foreign buyers for condominium projects is unconstitutional. The military specifically forbids Cabinet members from sponsoring legislation that benefits them personally. Even if Srettha nominally transferred shares to his daughter he is still indirectly benefiting. Is this going to be allowed to happen?
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