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Deadly Altercation Erupts Among Friends Over 'Hitler' Drawing
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Not sure what you are getting at, except calling this topic boring. The swastika symbol is represented in both directions. The idea of the swastika is that it's like a wheel (circular), and wheels move in both directions. It's also a lot older than the Nazis. From Wikipedia: The swastika (卐 or 卍) is an ancient religious and cultural symbol, predominantly in various Eurasian, as well as some African and American cultures, -
Deadly Altercation Erupts Among Friends Over 'Hitler' Drawing
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
The idea that modern groups can claim ownership of common symbols is wrong. Swastikas are much older than Nazis. Nazis don't own swastikas, just as the alphabet people don't own rainbows. -
Does crashing birthrate and aging society spell doom for Thailand?
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Fewer people is good for the Earth. A responsible country will try to keep it's population number from rising. -
Is your ol' hometown RUINED? (Also: Nudism survey)
swerve replied to LaosLover's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Everywhere sucks now compared to a few decades ago. There is too many people (everywhere). -
The article you refer to doesn't say he will be sentenced to two years prison. Read it again. It says "up to" which usually means no prison sentence at all. The Thais want to get rid of this guy, not lock him up for a prison sentence that will then cost them money. This guy was in Thailand when the covid extensions were being granted over and over, so unsure why he never took advantage of that. It was easy to remain in Thailand legally during the covid extension period.
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I thought extortion was illegal? International shipper does it again
swerve replied to PeterA's topic in General Topics
What is the best courier company to use for Thailand deliveries? Sounds like it is not D$L. I have used D$L in the past, and I know they are expensive. -
I like: swimming pool breakfast short waiting time for elevators comfortable bed quiet room good location / can walk to things bathroom has a shower stall small fridge
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You don't like swimming pools. That's fine and is your choice. You shouldn't extrapolate how you feel about swimming pools to include everyone else.
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If they really want to stop this behavior, the cops should impound and sell the bikes. Bikes impounded and sold under some nuisance/public safety bylaw. No bikes and the problem goes away. Could be a good money earner too.
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Fatal U-turn on Road: 16-Year-Old Crashes into Car, 1 Dead, 2 Injured
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
RIP the young boy. Will be devastating to his family and friends. U-turn areas in Thailand are so dangerous. I ride a bike and I fear them. My guess is that the car driver didn't really notice, or care about the motorbike, and the bike driver wasn't paying enough attention. -
Beach beating: Thai transwomen assault foreigners in Pattaya
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Someone should have sold tickets to watch this event. Was likely a good brawl. 20 LB versus 3 ME goons.- 152 replies
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Unprecedented six-day holiday leads to tourist boom in Pattaya
swerve replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
According to the article, Koh Larn is a stunning island. Not sure about that. I went to a southern beach there five months ago. Just behind the beach area lies an amazing amount of garbage and empty beer bottles. The island could be a large garbage dump. Sad but true. The people who live or work there obviously don't care about this problem. -
I'd be happier if he didn't return.
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I heard of something similar happening to a Brit last weekend at Phuket airport. Brit was coming from KL and hoping for visa exemption entry. I don't know his exact history. He was denied entry, detained overnight at HKT (Phuket airport), and sent back to KL the next day. Phuket airport might be playing some kind of hardball.
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Thai wife being bullied by family
swerve replied to thefarangteacher's topic in Marriage and Divorce
This comment is interesting to me. My GF had her son and DIL pay back money she loaned the couple when they needed to pay a hospital during a difficult baby delivery. I donated some cash as I thought it was the proper thing to do. My cash was a gift and I was very surprised about my GF's stance.