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Most of us have more money than Thais though. A lot of Thais have really low wages. I was happy to pay what they charged me for my surgery. I don't want slave labor. But I might complain if I have a more serious surgery or a chronic health issue.

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No, I don't. I don't like putting anything in my body unless I know exactly what it's doing to me. After researching weed, I'm still confused as there is a lot of conflicting information. And I don't need to alter my mind. I'm good to go.

Never had a beard. Some people look really bad, some guys look good in beards. It adds another "dimension" to your face. I just bought a new electric shaver for 700 Baht. Works well, but wonder how long the blades will remain sharp or it if breaks. If I can get a year out of it, I'll be happy. No shaving cream needed, and quick and good enough. Maybe not as sharp as a razor, but who cares? It's good enough and less hassle than buying razors.

Ok, this broad is confirming what I was alluding to. She separates weed smokers into 2 categories - one is the lazy stoner. Then she asks this question. And this is what cannabis was used for by previous cultures. Not just to chill out and be spaced out and forget reality. Add to that that legal weed is apparently making people sleepy, so people are wasting their time. Are you not the typical stoner? Do you use cannabis to think deeper, live better, and grow with intention?

Does the weed in Thailand make you sleepy? She is claiming the legal weed is degraded compared to what people used to get.

Exactly, just eat grapes. Also, I am considering to gravitate towards Kombucha to wean off alcohol. Like when I go to a gathering, I literally want to bring some Kombucha with me while everyone else is drinking alcohol. Athough I have not found any fancy Kombuchas here. But back home, there are some decent flavors. Like alcohol, it has some depth to its flavor and is a good drink for sipping slowly. And it's good for gut health, as opposed to alcohol which messes with gut health.

This guy is a Rasta. Weed is big with those people. But he claims it releases toxins when it's smoked. He doesn't smoke it!

Yes, I want the story to end!

Sorry, watched a few docs on cannabis but still not sure what to believe ... I dunno man. I don't want to sound like I know what I'm talking about.

maybe resveratrol has health benefits. but maybe better to take a pill.

How many simultaneous accounts does Bob have, man? Not sure I can handle this. It's like taking the red pill in The Matrix. My head will explode.

They have a great name for their currency. I'll give them that much.

50 extra for what? covid shot?

AI does indeed confirm the dual pricing in Thai hospitals. But if you ask AI about Vietnam, it's the same.

Just walked into a govt hospital today around 11 AM. It was packed. The waiting times must be 3-4 hours easily. Anyway, this article is Thailand vs Vietnam. I doubt the medical system is much different. It might be slightly cheaper? Maybe not as good? We simply do not have much information about Vietnam as there are no expats from Vietnam on this forum. And these articles are being generated by ChatGPT, which has never lived in Vietnam either.

vietnam vs thailand? no. anyone have some REAL information about vietnam rather than this fake news piece?

Goon is an understatement. The guy's a mobster.

I had trouble spelling it, but I'm not running a country.

I don't have that much experience with the medical system as I I have not been here that long. I had a surgery and the price seemed "reasonable". I don't expect people to work for free. Anyway, this article is about Vietnam vs Thailand. You think Vietnam is squeaky clean and everything is on the up and up compared to Thailand?

sandwiches in supermarkets are 120? 139? can't remember no way you're paying 69 baht in a restaurant. unless maybe the prices are much cheaper in Isaan?

With all the bar girl threads this guy has started, he must be gathering info to make his move soon. He jokes about the house in Isaan, but that's exactly where he seems to be headed.

More BS ... it's a bit of paperwork and no big deal. Compared to what? Doing visa runs every 60 days in Vietnam?

There seems to be a lot of BS in this article. Dual pricing at medical facilities? I seriously doubt it. Street markets? No, there's no dual pricing. And things are so dirt cheap in street markets anyway. If you can't afford street food, you ain't gonna survive in Vietnam either. Yeah. National Parks maybe. And people are flocking to National Parks every day, right? And temples.

They apparently used it for "religious ceremonies", but I guess it could be that they just wanted to get high and use the religious part as an excuse.