He was working for the highest bidder. Why are you expecting people on an asian forum to be experts on every political move? Strange place to be asking such questions. If you are an expert on politics why are you on here for free? You could be in a high position getting paid for your opinions.
Why are you asking me? I'm not Putin or Biden. Biden was helping Russia before, now he is not. Not something I worry about. If you want to speculate that's up to you.
Before the war Biden was helping Russia
https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/international-issues/russia-benefits-from-biden-oil-and-natural-gas-policies/
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/21/democrats-biden-russian-pipeline-deal-500474
And hurting Ukraine
I'm there now. Hotels are far more expensive. If you only drink 1 beer a day it's a small part of the budget. Rents long term a lot more expensive too. Asahi is available in Thailand. Thailand has 30 baht meals too. Haven't seen any in Japan.
Japan has no tipping culture because prices are already very high. Tipping is supposed to compensate for cheap prices and ensure the less paid people get a decent wage.
It happens every other year. Will it stop this year? I don't think so. Tropical cycles are fairly reliable. Maybe they change a few days either way but the rains always arrive. Thailand is great in green season.
The teacher is barking mad. Road chaos. Alcoholics, drugs, murders, rape. The lowly paid teacher thinks wais are important. Totally out of touch with reality.
You can't insult with wais. If they wai you then wai back. Otherwise just be nice. Thais don't care much. They think about the next chilli hit or the next drink.
Have you not studied Thai weather? Songkran is a water festival. After Songkran it starts raining more until the end of October. Mid February to mid April is hot and smokey then the rains arrive and it goes green.