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Gone With the Wind, you say GG? Oh, what a tale. A sweeping saga of love, loss, and, dare I say, audacious resilience! I can’t recall exactly when I first read it, but I do remember closing the book and muttering to myself, “Frankly, my dear.” Though I’ll admit I lacked the panache of Mr. Gable. Scarlet O’Hara… what a woman! Fierce, flawed, and utterly unforgettable. You’re right, Vivien Leigh was Scarlet. No question. Who could possibly fill her shoes in a remake? I shudder to think. They’d likely cast someone who wouldn’t know a petticoat from a potato sack. And the romance! There’s something about the idea of the Old South, that intoxicating, honey-dipped veneer of it all. Though, truth be told, I wouldn’t trade air conditioning for a hoop skirt. Listening to the audiobook sounds delightful. Linda Stephens, you say? If she can breathe life into Scarlet and Mammy in one fell swoop, she deserves her own Oscar for narration. A cheap price for a double dose of nostalgia, to be sure. Maybe I’ll dig out my old copy of the book, or dare I say, download an eBook? Blasphemy, I know. And oh, Tara. Did it burn? Didn’t it? Who can say? Memory is a funny thing, isn’t it? All I remember is the feeling of it, the ashes of dreams scattered to the wind. But Scarlet, as always, rises. Tomorrow, after all, is another day. Greatest novel of the past 100 years? It just might be. Though let’s not forget To Kill a Mockingbird. Another Southern gem. But Scarlet, oh Scarlet. She’s the one who still haunts us, isn’t she? Simply love her. To bits. To absolute bits. Best regards, Ashley… no, wait… Call me Rhett Jr.

In the video, the journalist also talks about "affordable land" in northern Thailand, insinuating that Chinese nationals would have access to land for farming if they emigrate to Thailand. Should foreigners really be coming to Thailand with ambitions of obtaining land for farming? Is that what the government and the immigration department wants?

After watching this video you get the impression that the 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 mainland Chinese tourists that come here every year are no longer coming for just short stays, but are looking to eventually set themselves up here and immigrate permanently. Do you think places like Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand will eventually become overrun with mainland Chinese residents, some of whom might become involved in illegal business and other similar activities? And will they eventually start to disrupt the peaceful way of life in the north if they do start building larger Chinese communities in Thailand in order to cater to their own culture and lifestyles rather than integrating into the local way of life? https://youtu.be/oIDsvIQ0UvM

Another nothingburger topic that went nowhere. The only entertaining bits are the fictional windup entries posted by Frisco involving imaginary sexual exploits.

Try Heinny

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I voted for bob smith.

Thank you. But I also meant posting in regards to commenting on other people's posts too. You comment a lot too, right?

The Community Pub section of ASEAN NOW is a unique corner of the forum, filled with brazen opinions, offbeat humor, crudeness, and unpredictable discussions. But what keeps you personally coming back here? Is it the freedom to speak your mind, the camaraderie (or rivalry) with other posters, or something else? For one, I feel that The Pub offers a certain kind of rawness that you don’t find elsewhere. People are candid, direct, condescending, humorous, and sometimes very outrageous. But does that atmosphere create a sense of community, or is it more of a chaotic playground of one-upmanship where wits clash and egos collide? Meaning, do you see yourself as part of a tribe here, are you more of a lone wolf stirring the pot, or do you just lurk and read topics without usually posting? I think about some of the people who post here regularly. Do you ever notice how certain personalities dominate certain types of topics, almost like unofficial leaders or even characters in a goofy sitcom? Are you here to engage with these “Pub regulars” or maybe to trigger and troll them? Do you also enjoy the tongue and cheek jokes and recurring themes, or do you sometimes feel like it’s all a bunch of trite rubbish? And what about the randomness of it all? The Pub is known for its obscure and off-topic discussions, where you can go from debating sexuality in one thread to sharing unusual anecdotes in another. Do you thrive on this impromptu and whimsical unpredictability, or do you usually come back because of the same recurring themes again and again? Perhaps the real draw of The Pub is something deeper. Have you ever wondered if posting here is a way to escape your own (sometimes boring) life, the daily mundane, or just rant in a space where opinions are unfiltered and uncensored? I wonder if there is a sense of validation in being part of a conversation or if others find satisfaction in merely triggering reactions through humor, wit, or provocation. On a more personal level, perhaps The Pub says something about who you might be in real life. Does it give you a sense of accomplishment to have your posts noticed, liked, or debated? Maybe it is just a way to pass the time in a place that feels familiar and entertaining. So, why do you post here? Are you addicted? Or is it the people, the topics, the banter or the autonomy and freedom to be anything or anyone you want?

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Either way, they are likely to get a warm welcome when they get back "home" to Germany: German law provides mechanisms to address antisemitic attacks committed abroad by its citizens, particularly if the attack violates German laws. In the case of an antisemitic attack, if the attack is categorized as a violent crime (e.g., assault, hate crime, or an act of terrorism), German authorities can prosecute the individual upon their return to Germany. Under German law, crimes motivated by antisemitism are considered aggravating factors during sentencing. This is outlined in Section 46(2) StGB, which requires courts to consider “racist, xenophobic, or other inhuman motives” as an aggravating factor when determining a sentence. If the attack constitutes incitement to hatred (Volksverhetzung, Section 130 StGB), this could also apply, as this provision criminalizes incitement against specific groups, including Jewish people.

Backpedaling and redirecting. Nice!

Yes, it was sarcasm based upon a stupid comment.

If this really was an unprovoked antisemitic attack then I suspect things are not going to go so well for these four "German tourists" from here on out. Presumably, the Immigration Dept will revoke their visas and they will be banned from reentering Thailand for at least 10 years. And in addition, they could spend some time in jail while the local authorities decide exactly what they're going to do with them. Then, when they get back to Germany, they certainly won't find themselves getting a warm welcome over there either. Instead, they'll end up on a German Government watchlist.

Canadians, Europeans, Australians, Brits, and citizens of many other countries enjoy the same freedoms you’re referring to, often with even greater benefits. For instance, several countries issue passports that offer better visa-free access to more countries than the U.S. passport. Additionally, Americans living outside the United States are uniquely burdened by the requirement to pay taxes on their worldwide income, something 99% of other nationalities don’t face. Furthermore, many Americans struggle to open bank accounts when living overseas, as their citizenship makes them a compliance headache for banks due to FATCA regulations. To be honest, being an American living abroad looks like a raw deal, they miss out on the perceived benefits of being American while shouldering all the downsides. Unsurprisingly, a significant number of U.S. expatriates renounce their US citizenship each year to escape these frustrations.