malt25

....I question whether a baby's head can smash a side-window...

That's because you can't do basic maths. You'd have no problem with the idea that I could throw a bowling bool through a car window would you? Even an 8lb one. Yet, the acceleration of that bowling bool (which is lighter than the baby) would be far lower than that of an infant thrown out of seat when the car goes from 70 mph to 0 mph in an instant.

Not everything is a conspiracy and it's ugly to suggest otherwise in the face of a tragedy like this. Stop pontificating from your armchair until you learn some simple physics and how to use a calculator.

Useful formulae and theory:

Force = mass x acceleration

Pressure = force/area

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction,.

Wow, a junior Einstein.

Forget all about your "formulae & theory & bowling bools". Automotive glass is designed to prevent breakage from body impact. Try punching or kicking a window as hard as you can .... it won't break. Special tools have been developed for the task. Some vehicles now come with said tool as standard equipment. It's the point of the tool, or a substitute, that breaks the glass on impact.

The tool is a cheap investment. Yes, I carry one in the door pocket of my car.

An 8 month old baby's head, skull, is still relatively soft. Skull can take up to a couple of years to harden. So, baby's skull way too soft to break glass.

SOTIRIOS was only questioning whether a baby's head could break the glass, he wasn't actually disputing the allegation. Have another read of your post, it's harsh at least & totally inaccurate at best.

I suggest you go & play with your bowling bool.

Cheers..... Mal.

Anybody travelling from BKK to EDI in February most likely HAS to travel and so will pay a higher price than somebody travelling the other way who most likely WANTS to travel.

Supply & demand.

Even 7-11 has medium tooth brushes.... However with no online shopping you have to extract your finger from your rectum and go and get them.

Pardon

He said "Even 7-11 has medium tooth brushes.... However with no online shopping you have to extract your finger from your rectum and go and get them."

Fly?

Swat !

7/11 does not sell sims and haven't for a long time ( since they required u show passport)

there are Dtac, Ais, True shops everywhere and als as stated at the airports

no address needed ,just ur passport and Thai Baht :-)

Me thinks you are shopping at the wrong 7/11.

My wife's grandson, 3, often flies with us domestically. Has an authorization letter from his mom, including copy of her ID card. Never been a problem, accepted by all airlines.

Cheers..... Mal.

Eucalyptus oil is a great glue, sticky stuff remover. Besides most supermarkets pharmacies also stock. Beside the oil, aerosol can also available. Bosistos is one brand.

Cheers..... Mal.

So based on some bogus tip they raid the place?? Whoever tipped them off should be charged

" Whoever tipped them off should be charged" In ya dreams.

I have been using a Remington for almost 11 years now and not a problem, I might add that it was bought at the Duty Free shop at Abu Dhabi airport. I cut my hair to No. 2 level and it works great.

Maybe I'm missing something here, but I thought the subject was about goods produced or supplied here in LOS ?

Are you aware if they will provide non O based on retirement. They did previously. As far as I know there are no other consulates in AU that does.

This is probably a bit of a strange idea, but have you thought of sending an e-mail & asking ?

Here ya go, [email protected] that'll save you the trouble of looking for it.

Yeah, I know, a bit sarcastic, but some people just gotta be spoon fed.

Cheers..... Mal.

Yes everything. Happy that your racial bias has been confirmed?

Just out of curiosity, who are you responding to ?

Adjusting braces is a pretty basic procedure for a reasonably competent dentist. If I were in your situation, I'd be taking wife, g/f or daughter, whoever is wearing said braces, to a few different dentists. Pick the one who is happy to accept a new patient & who the wearer feels comfortable with.

Good dentist-patient relationship is probably necessary for required result.

Cheers..... Mal.

Some Thai things keep on keeping on.

Mrs Malt was made here in Thailand. Still going strong after 45 years & performs quite well.

Thanks all. Sounds too easy. I'll give it a try.

Cheers..... Mal.

Thanks for that :-)

Digressing from favourite malls in Bangers, here's my favourite old bangers in a mall

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When I met my GF for the first time outside Siam Paragon I took her to that Maserati showroom.

She said later it was the most boring date she's ever had.

But she enjoyed the Maserati showroom ?

Absolutely.

I took her to another showroom, too, but can't remember which one. Might have been the Lamborghini joint.

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As I approach my fifties I'm now way past the point where I need to pretend I enjoy shopping centers.

I think it's best to let women head off to these places by themselves. I also think there's something rather effeminate about men who enjoy shopping.

"I also think there's something rather effeminate about men who enjoy shopping."

Shopping can include.. cars, bikes, wine, cognac, sporting goods, camping & outdoors stuff, watches, dare I suggest shopping for a ST friend. I don't feel at all effeminate when performing any of these.

Or do you mean aimlessly wandering along behind wifey ???

Hi all. Some advice please.

I've established a lawn & garden at our home. All is looking quite good. I've 2 pretty well established frangipani trees. I think that's how it's spelt. I'd like to propagate. From some limited knowledge of years ago I "think" the things to do are...

1. Wait til all leaves fall.

2. Cut selected section & let dry out for several weeks.

3. Seal cut section of tree to prevent rot due to moisture.

4. Plant cut sections in well drained soil about 6 to 8 weeks after cutting from tree.

Both trees were pretty well established when planted about 9 months ago. Both are growing strongly. Plenty of flowers. Neither of the trees has so far shed any leaves. Is this common in Thailand ? Back in OZ, frangipanies were always bare for several months each year.

Any info, advice very much appreciated.

Thanks..... Mal.

If somebody wants to pop you off, I doubt that they would do it in a meeting with all the witnesses.

Agreed. And as suggester above, change address, quietly, leaving No forwarding address.

You'll be safe at the meeting, but I'd be crapping bricks all other times if I were you.

ha ha what do you mean "well done", so they caught one, there are thousands here, total incompetence, just set up a booth in walking street for a start that should catch a few hundred.

"just set up a booth in walking street for a start that should catch a few hundred." I agree. But who'd be the first to complain about harassment if they started checking every farang on or around Walking Street.

Just sayin.

Sounds to me like you have stress/anxiety issues. In my two year experience with anxiety issues, I'd say Sheryl's advice is best. IMO, the last thing you'd want to do is go to a neuro or psych. doctor. He will put you on anti-anxiety medication that has serious side effects, plus will become ineffective after a number of months. All of this, he will not tell you. After one year of being on Ativan, I'm coming off at my own insistence after doing research on this med on the internet. Coming off Ativan (or Xanax or whatever) means withdrawal symptoms similar to the anxiety you had in the first place.

Easy to anger is a trigger for anxiety because your body is constantly in a reactive (immune system) overload.

Do you homework about meds -- only as a last resort. Seek a counselor first. Reading how to 'catch' anger before it manifests as an outward response, there is no better than books by Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now and This New Earth.

Good luck! You're at the early stage of serious anxiety -- do something about it now.

Welcome to the tribe Button.

Although your response is positive, I'd suggest you not be so negative about medication. I have been on daily medication for many years for anxiety & depression. Will be taking them till I eventually fall off the perch. Without the medication I doubt if I'd be here writing this.

I agree, exhaust all other avenues, but if all else fails, medication just might be your answer.

Cheers..... Mal.

Are the boonies similar to the styx , an Aussie mate of mine says I live out in woop-woop ?

Yep, ya mate is spot on. Boonies, sticks, back of beyond, out bush, beyond the black stump, Nakon Nowhere, out in the mulga, all the same.

Probably a 6 pack trip to visit ya closest neighbor.

hi, this is a bit left field, are you exercising? simple 30min walk in the morning or a cheap gym membership will help expel built up energy and help promote sleep. Plenty fruit veges for the system if you are contemplating tablets.

Spot on ! Maybe this suggestion isn't the magic solution, but great advice anyway. Certainly won't do you any harm & give you a bit of free time to think, reflect, while you are doing your walk.

Just a thought.

Well bully for you malt25...You are not a US citizen, you don't live there, and you probably never will. However, when uninvited Americans show up in your neighborhood with weapons, please feel free to comment. In the meantime, rather than worrying about the American constitution, why not focus on your own country's problems? NOYFB!

My state of Virginia allows open carry,issues concealed carry with application/passing authorized training course and doesn't require gun registration,,in fact you can't as there's no system in place for it. God love this part of America.

Okay fire at will,,I promise not to shoot back.

"God love this part of America." Oh, no he doesn't !

Any you wonder why so many mass shootings with guns so available to one & all.

For what it's worth, I was a gun owner & enthusiast from age 12 to 55, when I no longer had the need or opportunity to shoot.

The good ol US of A ! When one of your presidents has the gonads to address this situation, problem the better for you all.

Like you, I'm ready for the ambush.

Cheers..... Mal.

Sorry ol mate. "NOYFB!" WRONG ! Public, open forum. I've as much right to comment as you have to disagree. That's what forums are all about.

I'm not at all worried about you're out of control gun situation. Just passing a comment re the number of pointless mass shootings you poor souls are experiencing due to the availability of guns.

Keep shooting, your aim ain't real good so far. Go & have a coldie or a nookie, you'll feel lots better.

Cheers, again. :-)

My state of Virginia allows open carry,issues concealed carry with application/passing authorized training course and doesn't require gun registration,,in fact you can't as there's no system in place for it. God love this part of America.

Okay fire at will,,I promise not to shoot back.

"God love this part of America." Oh, no he doesn't !

Any you wonder why so many mass shootings with guns so available to one & all.

For what it's worth, I was a gun owner & enthusiast from age 12 to 55, when I no longer had the need or opportunity to shoot.

The good ol US of A ! When one of your presidents has the gonads to address this situation, problem the better for you all.

Like you, I'm ready for the ambush.

Cheers..... Mal.

Me thinks she was a bit hot under the collar & needed to cool down. Objective achieved.