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9 hours ago, mstevens said:

 

Regulated? No. But absolutely, people should be hel accountable for what they say, especially in a case like this when those words can be terribly harmful.

Hence the NEED for regulation and moderation.

17 hours ago, Screaming said:

Live by the sword, die by the sword. 

They did not live by the sword but the were slaughtered by the Israeli swords wielded in a hospital by the IDF.

56 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

Good that you found a solution that works for you. But also a lot of effort everyday to make up your bedtime formula.
 

Why not just make up a batch of edible cannabis oil using about an ounce of quality weed?

 

Won't cost you much and you can make enough in half a day's time to last you a full year. Then just keep it in the fridge and put a few drops on a teaspoon every night an hour before bed and your done. 

Thank you. I have never tried it and where would I get an eye dropper bottle from?

4 hours ago, SenorTashi said:

I saw a video a while back about the lack of melatonin as we age. It helps you sleep apparently.

I've been using good quality cbd oil in England for a few years. If you get the right stuff, it gives you a 

really good nights sleep. The last batch i bought was different and mostly just gave me a headache.

I got some melatonin from the doctor and it helped me sleep for the first few nights, but it also left me feeling

quite drowsy all day.

In Thailand, I buy cheap weed, chop it up small, fry it in oil for a few minutes, then make it into flapjack.

A little bit of that helps me sleep just fine and costs next to nothing.

Thank you.

3 hours ago, CHdiver said:

He needs no visa. He will be an Asylum seeker. That is how it works where he comes from. I guess he thinks it's the same in Thailand. 

I doubt if any airline will even let him on board without a visa.

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Nah, still not really making sense!

You could work it out yourself if you want.

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

I did the same, not realising that Sat & Sun were weekends, and Mon & Tue were Bank holidays, when Bkk Bank shuts its computers down to save lekky. Arrived 14.03 today.

Just did a GBP to AED in Dubai, 10 seconds. 

You are a lucky man.

I knew about the weekend and the 2 bank holidays, but my transfer did not arrive until 14:04. A whole minute later than normal.

Do you think I should complain to Wise or BKK bank about the 1 minute extra delay. 

Good for you young lady.

The problem is that the "social" media is completely uncontrolled and uncensored, and anybody can say what they want without any repercussion at all.

IMHO the "social media" should be regulated and each poster should be accountable for what he/she writes.

3 hours ago, JakeC said:

 

Your maths needs some work.

Probably, but in my defence I had a bad night last night.

He was in possession of 2a fake $100 bank notes which at the current rate is 32.26516 or around 6,775.6836 thb at the face value for those who are pernickity.

On 6/1/2025 at 7:02 PM, still kicking said:

Why do Thais not have a built-in oven 

Perhaps they have no use for one. I offered to buy one for my wife, but she doesn't cook roast dinners or bake bread etc, and when she saw the price she just laughed and walked on by.

On 6/1/2025 at 6:56 PM, BritManToo said:

Otto 60l is the one to get, sold under various brands for around 2,000bht.

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.xLWMK

Here's one I made earlier, the tin also helps,around 100bht.

That is what I bought last month.

On 6/1/2025 at 6:35 PM, mymonkeyhusb said:

Please let me know if you are satisfied with your electric table top oven. I plan on making my own bread and cakes and need an oven that can reach temps of 250 C or as close to it as possible. I don’t know what brands are good. I trust your personal experience over blogs.

Thank you very much.

I just bought an OTTO TO - 772 to replace my table top oven which finally died of old age and the heating bars died as well old oven was about 4 or 5 years old which from Makro for a little over 4,000 back then.

The new one was 3.379 thb including COD from Lazada and was delivered in 3 days.

It is a 60 litre oven and can be used for baking and roasting and there is even a spit for roasting a chicken, should you wish.

Just out of curiosity, I wonder what sort of a visa the trans person will apply for.

At 30 years old, it is unlikely to be a Non-Imm-O visa leading to a retirement extension. That will cost 800,000 thb or over 18,000 GBP, so the Gofundme of 5,000 GBP will be a bit short. Not enough for a marriage extension either plus he/she will need  proof of a genuine marriage. A work visa would be unlikely. A tourist visa will get him/her into the country but is of limited duration anyway.

Then comes the cost of actually living in Thailand.

Another problem may arise if the passport is in his name with his photo, and he/she comes in as a transwoman. Will Immigration allow him/her to enter Thailand anyway?

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Elon Musk Calls Out Cory Booker’s Gesture, Claims Media Double Standard

 

Elon Musk reignited controversy over Nazi salute accusations this weekend by targeting Democratic Senator Cory Booker, claiming the New Jersey lawmaker mimicked the infamous gesture during an event in California. Booker’s team swiftly rejected the accusation, calling it a mischaracterization of a simple wave and highlighting what they say is bad-faith outrage from Musk and his supporters.

 

The moment in question occurred Saturday night during the California Democratic Convention, where Booker concluded his speech by placing a hand on his heart before extending his arm toward the audience. Musk quickly seized on the motion, accusing the senator of hypocrisy given the backlash Musk himself received earlier this year for a gesture some believed mirrored a Nazi salute.

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GsXt5yFWwAA66A0.jpg

 

“Legacy media lies,” Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter, quote-tweeting a video of the event and criticizing the lack of media scrutiny directed at Booker. He didn’t stop there. On Sunday, Musk escalated the rhetoric, posting an image collage of prominent Democrats—Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton—with their arms extended in similar poses, captioned, “We know where Cory Booker learned his Nazi salute from,” followed by a raised eyebrow emoji.

 

Booker’s spokesperson, Maya Krishna-Rogers, dismissed the accusation in a statement to Forbes. “Cory Booker was obviously just waving to the crowd. Anyone who claims his wave is the same as Elon Musk’s gesture is operating in bad faith. The differences between the two are obvious to anyone without an agenda.”

 

The flare-up echoes a similar controversy from January, when Musk drew widespread criticism after making a gesture during an event supporting Donald Trump. Musk pounded his fist to his chest and then thrust his right arm into the air twice—actions that triggered condemnation from international figures, including Spain’s labor minister and Germany’s health minister. At the time, Musk did not explain the gesture but argued that critics were engaged in politically motivated attacks. “The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is sooo tired,” he said on X.

 

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) weighed in after Musk’s incident, stating the tech billionaire had likely made “an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute,” and encouraged the public to extend “a bit of grace.” The ADL has not yet commented on the allegations against Booker.

 

Adding to the debate, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., came to Musk’s defense on Sunday. “The mainstream media is totally corrupt,” she posted on X. “They were hyperventilating about this false smear of Elon… Neither Elon Musk or @CoryBooker are giving the Nazi salute. Americans see thru this obvious and destructive double standard by the totally broken media and Democrat Party.” Musk replied, “they are such hypocrites.”

 

While the debate continues online, observers note that accusations of Nazi symbolism—once reserved for extreme cases—are increasingly being thrown around in political discourse, raising concerns about desensitization and partisan misuse. Still, Musk’s reaction highlights ongoing tension between him and Democrats, particularly over what he sees as selective outrage by media and political opponents.

 

Booker, for his part, has not publicly addressed Musk’s accusation directly, leaving his spokesperson’s remarks to stand as the campaign’s official response. Meanwhile, the broader conversation reflects an increasingly polarized environment where even a wave can spark a firestorm.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Forbes  2025-06-04

 

 

What a load of Horlicks.

Anybody can alter a video to what they want if they are savvy enough. However that video is faked. The MAGA idiots will believe it as they clearly want to believe it.

In the first photo, Corey is making an identical gesture as the person in the second photo, who incidentally is Elon Musk.

5 hours ago, petermik said:

Send us a photo of yourself and we will quote a price......

Can you get change for 25 satang?

Good news for batteries for electric cars.

Pity about the cost of steel going up to make the cars, so they will be no cheaper to buy anyway.

Is there a nationwide network of chargers across the USA?

4 hours ago, riclag said:

Free Palestine!

600k Illegal criminal migrants,

Millions of illegal border crossers!

 “Countless Terrorist  attacks”

Terrorist sympathizers on College campuses .

 Free Palestine sympathizers said Hamas was Coming!

 

World Trade Center,New Orleans, DC and now Colorado.Drastic times call for drastic measures,Marshall law time!

 

 

 

 

And how many innocent Palestinians were slaughtered in the same 2 week period by the terrorist IDF?