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America has emerged....as an international laughingstock
Andrewdownunder replied to TheAppletons's topic in Political Soapbox
some people are jealous of The American Dream. -
America has emerged....as an international laughingstock
Andrewdownunder replied to TheAppletons's topic in Political Soapbox
British/Chinese propaganda. Always far from the truth. Move to China why don't you. -
Decisions, decisions, where to stay in retirement?
Andrewdownunder replied to simon43's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
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. -
Thailand's AI Robocop Debuts at Songkran Water Festival
Andrewdownunder replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
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Which ฿30/Gram Weed Seller Is Your Favorite?
Andrewdownunder replied to HugoFastor's topic in Thailand Cannabis Forum
at least 100Baht/gram for anything wonderful and exotic and tasty and euphoric. -
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.
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Earthquake here in lampang about 1.20pm
Andrewdownunder replied to ChrisKC's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
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. -
Thailand to reclassify cannabis as illegal by 1 January, 2025
Andrewdownunder replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
So Thaksin is firmly in control.- 127 replies
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Strong Thai Public Support For Cannabis Reclassification
Andrewdownunder replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
This consultation saw around 100,000 participants, with over 80% reportedly supporting reclassification, according to Thepsuthin. Absolute meaningless nonsense. Sounds like China news. -
Thailand reduces school hours in major curriculum overhaul
Andrewdownunder replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
That makes sense. -
Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakparn challenges Thai PM over dismissal
Andrewdownunder replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Excellent move. Very interesting.