TroubleandGrumpy

Woke Liberal is what you and most of the other posters are - did they not tell you that at school? Woke = Woke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Liberal = Liberal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Somehow that is now seen by some as an insult - and I know why - but I am very much using that as per the dictionary.

Truly funny ........... But my answer is = DITTO (there are none so blind as a woke liberal).

Fixed my statement so not read out of context (update in bold and undelined) "USD to THB is OK - but THB is over-valued against the GBP and YEN ......... and most especially so against the AUD."

Yes indeed - those other figures include Working Japanese Expats. When you look at Retired/Married Japanese Expats - Thailand has the most. I saw a media a few years ago about the Japanese Expats Group lobbying the Thai Govt - and they made that claim.

Mike - what are you talking about mate? This is about Japanese tourism - my point was that one reason for lower tourists is that the Thai Baht is over valued against most other currencies - including the Yen.

Yes indeed - and that is the question so many woke liberals just cannot bring themselves to ask. Is this 'tactic' really democracy, or is it a deceptive underhanded attempt to stop democracy. You know, like all those trumped up charges by Democratic DAs done solely for political reasons. Like I mean - how many of them have charged Hunter Biden with a crime (and so many other Dems). That is the main essential difference between woke liberals and rational righties. The work liberals are all about feelings, and they genuinely feel that doing anything they can to win an election is justified because they feel that they are justified. What happens of course, as we all know, is that silly stupid young fools get easily caught up in those 'feelings' and become woke liberals - but then reality hits them hard in the head and they realise the truth that life aint like that and they have to 'grow up' and get on with things and deal with the facts. As the old saying goes (sic) - 'if you are not a lefty when young you have no heart, and if you are not a righty when an adult you have no head'.

Well said - and there are some of those. I know a couple and have met quite a few more. Most of them are extremely 'cognitive dissonent' about where they are and with who they are living. But each to their own I guess - I just wish they would stop 'loudly' proclaiming how great their life is living in the bush/sticks amongst 'the natives' where the nearest decent Hospital and Medical Specialist (and so many other things) is many hours away. Some Farangs will get offended about that paper ass-wiping comment mate. Like when a certain Thai said the words 'Dirty Farangs'. Maybe they dont realise how badly paper actually 'removes' stuff, and why using water in a hot sweaty environment is the only way to go - or at least paper plus baby wipes when travelling. Just saying.

USD to THB is OK - but THB is over-valued against the GBP and YEN and most especially so against the AUD.

Who is this 'kid' and what the F...... is a 'corporate innovation accelerator' Sounds like an advertisement and not a news story @george Any chance we can get these 'news' stories vetted George - nothing but PR and Advertorial khrapp.

If you still have no luck online, print out the ELearning 'pass' and take it to the Transport Office, and tale an ecopy on the phone, and make an appointment. Arrive early - very early for appt - it is amazing how many others will have the same appointment time.

Do you have a decent local hospital. Is there a Mall with restaurants. How about a golf course or two. Can you drive to visit others and the family. Living on a small island - those things make it a no no for us. But each to his own.

Dont recall seen a load of Thais in the back of a Ute on the big freeways in and out of Bangkok. But on the other roads and highways, I see it all the time. But havig said that, a Farang driver breaking the law is much more likely to get asked to 'pay a fine'. Wear cap and glasses and lower the seat.

Sounds right to me - Dems have always been the Party of the Leaders (not the Members). The last thing they want is their 'annointed' Leader being beaten in a popular vote by Party Members. It reminds me of how Bernie actually won more votes, but Killary was 'appointed' as the Dem Candidate anyway. I also recall how Trump was asked many years ago if he ever ran for POTUS would he run as a Dem or a GOP. He said GOP and then pointed out that was not because of politics, but because he would be 'independent' - and the Dem candidate is decided by the Party Leaders, while the GOP candidate is decided by the GOP Members. Trump was always about doing the job - not about playing Party politics - that is why all Dems and many GOPs hate him personally.

Stretta days are numbered - past May 2024. Now we know why PT and BJ want to amend the charter/constitution, but leave the Senators in place. Without the Senators, Pita will become the next PM. The Thai economy is tanking lower than most 'experts' predicted and it aint looking like bouncing back anytime soon. Interesting year in Thai politics ahead.

The Japanese, like the Chinese, are still reluctant to visit overseas countries post-covid and they both have a 'less than positive' view about Thailand now compared to 2015-2019. This IMO is mainly due to previous negative experiences of other tourists - and all the negative media stories about tourists being killed and injured. The fact that the Baht is still too high is also a major factor in the decisions of the 'ordinary' tourist.

Funny how the woke liberals attribute anything said by a rational right as coming from Trump. The reason is because their collective mindset always follows the narrative provided to them for each situation - so they think Trump is our 'source'. In New Hampshire people can vote as an 'independent' - they dont have to be Dem or GOP. There were 70% of voters registered as independent - and yet Trump still won. If it was registered GOP voters only I would say Trump would have got 60-70% of the votes. Did you hear about the thousands of registered Dem voters who switched to Independent/GOP before the vote? Some think they are against the Biden/Harris disaster continuing, but I reckon some of them just wanted to try and stop Trump. Trump broke the records in Iowa, and he just received the highest ever amount of votes in New Hampshire. Nevada/Virgin Islands are next but irrelevent, and so the next Trump/Haley 'duel' is in late Feb in Sth Carolina where Haley was Governor for 6 years, followed by Michigan a few days later. It will be all over by March - then the formal selection in July - then it is 'and here we go' (again) - liberal tears will be flowing (again) in November.

Well said mate - the reality is that Democrats are allowed to vote in New Hamshire and they are so desperate to stop Trump that many did. End result - Trump still won. It is all over - the only question is will Trump be running against Biden or Harris or another Dem? My money is on a desperate attempt to win the 'equal minority' vote by Biden stepping down due to illness and ther Dems putting Harris up against Trump. Unless there is a Covid 24 lockdown to justify Biden staying at home (I dont put that past them), there will be nowhere for Biden to hide.

Trump said nothing I posted mate - that was all my own observations. Take your time and think about that and why you think that way - TDS? - caused by media?

Yes - you are 'just saying' why you bought an EV - virtue signalling that you are 'saving the planet' while those of us with a diesel are not. I am not telling you to buy an ICE, just why I wont buy an EV. But you are fully invested in that EV decision and sticking to your guns - I do admire that. But I aint convinced and so is the majority - and most of us dont see negative issues with EVs as propaganda - we actually view the EV industry claims as propaganda. If every single car on the planet was magically turned into an EV (and in this unicorn land all the infrastructure is in place and great) that woud reduce the total carbon that is released into the atmosphere by how much each year? If you google that you will get "50 or 60%" but that is total 'propaganda' - when you realise that ask your self - 'why the propaganda?' Now if EV vehicles become extremely reliable and stable and cheaper over 10-15 years, and the Govt introduces subsidies and offsets (eg. EV insurance premiums are very high), then they would be a viable alternative to proven realiable cheaper (better?) ICE vehicles.

Ever notice how rational people 'attack' the Dems/Biden for what they do, but irrational wokes attack Trump personally with insults. Take a close look yourself mate - try to play the ball, not the man.

Feelings - all they know is feelings. Facts dont care about your feelings mate (sorry).

Sounds just deflection - atypical of virtue signallers when a button is pushed.

Problems with authority?

I agree with that - bring back the 'thumbs down' emoji !!

Where is the "No <deleted>e Sherlock" Emoji ?