Andrewdownunder

great point. it used to be heavenly everyday. times have changed in many ways. We were the lucky ones to experience life in Asia in the nineties. I actually experienced Asia in the sixties too. One day in 1964 I woke up on a cruise ship and we were in Hong Kong. those were the days my friend. it was incredible. it is sad things have changed so much. still enjoy it. just not the same.

this is not news

nobody can judge you.

like your mother

at least 100Baht/gram for anything wonderful and exotic and tasty and euphoric.

Casinos are very beautiful so I would go just to look listen.

Several civilizations throughout history have been devastated—or even wiped out—by tsunamis and earthquakes. Some of the most notable include: 1. Minoan Civilization (Crete, Greece) – c. 1600 BCE • Disaster: The Thera (Santorini) eruption caused massive tsunamis and earthquakes. • Impact: The tsunamis hit the Minoan stronghold of Knossos, severely weakening the civilization. • Result: While the Minoans didn’t vanish immediately, their weakened state made them vulnerable to Mycenaean conquest. 2. Helike (Ancient Greece) – 373 BCE • Disaster: A massive earthquake followed by a tsunami submerged the Greek city of Helike into the Gulf of Corinth. • Impact: The city disappeared overnight and was never rebuilt. • Result: Helike became a lost city and was only rediscovered in the 20th century. 3. Port Royal (Jamaica) – 1692 • Disaster: A catastrophic earthquake triggered a liquefaction event and tsunami. • Impact: Two-thirds of Port Royal, a major pirate hub, sank into the sea. • Result: The disaster destroyed the city, and it never fully recovered. 4. Mohenjo-Daro (Indus Valley Civilization) – c. 1900 BCE • Disaster: Some theories suggest that earthquakes and shifting river courses led to its decline. • Impact: Environmental changes caused mass migration. • Result: The city was abandoned, contributing to the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization. 5. Lima & Callao (Peru) – 1746 • Disaster: A 9.0 magnitude earthquake followed by a massive tsunami destroyed Callao and much of Lima. • Impact: Over 90% of Callao was wiped out. • Result: The city was later rebuilt, but the disaster permanently altered Peru’s coastal settlements. 6. Kamakura (Japan) – 1293 & 1703 • Disaster: The 1293 Kamakura earthquake and the 1703 Genroku earthquake triggered tsunamis. • Impact: The 1293 event killed 23,000+ people, while the 1703 disaster devastated the region. • Result: Kamakura, once a political center, declined in importance. 7. Atlantis (Mythical Civilization) • Disaster: Some theories suggest Atlantis was destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami, possibly inspired by the fall of Minoan Crete. • Impact: The legend describes a great city sinking into the sea. • Result: While Atlantis remains mythical, it may have been based on real disasters.

Bangkok had a big earthquake today. I thought I was fainting as I almost fell down. The I looked outside and saw dust flying off of high rise buildings. My building shook a lot and everyone but me ran for the street level. My heart couldn't survive walking down many floors and then walking back up many floors so I stayed put. Haven't heard anything except the elevators working again and some maids talking. It was very scary.

absolute nonsense story.

So Thaksin is firmly in control.

This consultation saw around 100,000 participants, with over 80% reportedly supporting reclassification, according to Thepsuthin. Absolute meaningless nonsense. Sounds like China news.

That makes sense.

Excellent move. Very interesting.