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I never understood how someone could have a dog in a large city with nowhere for it to roam free, especially those folks who live in apartments/condos.

I will say that there were a couple times when I actually picked up a hefty rock but just held it in case it was needed. (I probably wouldn't throw it, but use it to slam against a dog's head if he did lunge at me....... but that have never been needed.)

That seems a little expensive from my experience. I had an x-ray of my hand about a year ago. The x-ray and exam by a doctor as well as two prescriptions came to a whopping 650 THB....... However that was at a government hospital in Nan.

I have never carried a stick as I feel it's not needed. I carry a pocket full of dog treats. I toss some at any of dogs that come my way. Actually I hold some out in my hand and try to coax them to come and get a treat. However most are too scared or timid to come near me so I have to toss a few pieces their way. Once they get a taste of a treat they leave me alone or follow me hoping I will give them more. If a dog appear aggressive towards me I just bend over and pretend I am picking up a rock. That deters most but on occasion I pretend to throw a rock at them and they usually go running off. I have been walking city areas, back sois, and rural areas for nearly 20 years and I have yet to have an issue with a dog I couldn't handle. I have however been bit by a cat about 8 years ago.,

Not just midnight but 'at the stroke of midnight'........

Here's a great documentary on the game. I have played with or against many of the players seen in this movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10146728/?ref_=fn_al_tt_7

Just spin the rods like everyone else that doesn't know or appreciate the game.... ????

Built one of the best airports in the world. Showed us that caning is not a sport.

'All'????? I doubt that all Chinese currently in Thailand have a car....or even a scooter. Sounds like someone is either jealous of the Chinese or crying because they can't afford a car.

http://www.ifptour.com/tournaments.html

......and a disadvantage is that you can be tracked wherever you go with your phone turned on. Also phones can be hacked much easier than a PC with a VPN, firewall, and anti-malware/virus SW. That is why I don't use my phone for any financial transactions/inquires.

I guess you never heard this from your parents when growing up: 'Don't sit so close to the TV you'll ruin your eyes.' One can only imagine all the eye problems today's youth will have in 30 years...... NOTE: My mother was a keypunch operator for many years during the 60s and 70s. Not only did her eyesight deteriorate but she also had posture issues with her back and shoulders requiring numerous surgeries.

I can always walk away from tuk-tuk drivers. I detest those annoying lottery ticket sellers who walk up to my table when I'm dining!

LOL..... big difference

Table soccer....... and here's a table that used in today's tournaments.

Quick, have another drink. Your hands are shaking and it's making your pictures blurry.

Foosball is still a thriving sport worldwide. There's numerous tournaments and some with decent payouts but nothing in comparison to the $250k USD ones back in the 70s... (along with perhaps winning a Porsche) I've played with & against some of the world's best players. I've seen some tables throughout my Thailand travels but I have never seen anyone here playing competitively.

From your SS I see there are 2 groups of ads. I see none. I however am using both, an ad blocker and a pop up blocker (Google Chrome..... Win11).

No need to tell me that. I have been working with computers since the days of dial-up (9600 Hayes modem) and bulletin boards (before the great WWW)...... Know enough of Forth, LabView, Pascal, C++ and others to be dangerous). I was being facetious as I know not every hardware/software configuration can always be duplicated. Someone who supports so many clients with different configurations should be wise enough to have multiple units. One for personal use and another to continuously change in order to try and replicate the customers'.

What is it called when he/she has not figured out what gender they want to be yet?

I understand what you are saying but it sounded like you were bitchin' because of the amount of ads you ere seeing, thus the reason for my reply. I will now assume you use every OS, mouse, keyboard, motherboard, etc. in order to mimic your clients' configurations too.......LOL

Really? On my desktop I don't see a single ad....... and I thought you were PC savvy.

I get what you say as most Thais (and others) say 'America'. I say 'America' when I talk to a Thai but normally I say 'US' or 'USA'. To me it doesn't bother me as long as folks understand where I am talking about. It actually took me a few years to get used to hearing or saying 'Krung Thep'. 'Merica' doesn't even bother me. Americans..... hmmmmm are those from South America 'Americans' too? Many in the USA go to Mexico because it is close. There are numerous daily flights with cheap airfare as well as package deals. More from the USA can speak or understand the Spanish language as it was widely offered in schools as an alternate class. Not sure these days but a US citizen didn't need a passport to visit Mexico. NOTE: I am from the USA and my generation was educated well enough so we could truly understand the difference between 'your' and 'you're'.... ????

<quote of removed post deleted> Reading through the posts tells me that the majority of folks don't need to be vwarned as they have been astute for years to check their receipts and keep a keen eye during checkout at any Thai establishments. I am happy that you didn't lose any money....and hopefully you now have learned from your MISTAKE..... Cheers!

Because I totally enjoy the smell of exhaust as my life flashes before my eyes while swerving through traffic!