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7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Most digital nomads I know are either high-school or college dropouts who are self taught coders and system builders. They started out making their own computers, designing games and web pages.  So none of them would qualify even though they make more than the needed income stream.

they would have intellectual copyrights

as a medical professional cases for me still represent sick people. How should i interpret these numbers?

this and many other articles on covid-19/sars-cov2 need to be much better specified. I assume pcr-test is used for covid-19 testing. A positive pcr- test means only potential carrier of the virus. Why potential? Because pcr-tests aim is to positively identify sars-cov2 virus material only, which can be active (potential carrier) or inactive (only an inactive virus-part), not covid-19 (that is the human reaction to the sars-cov2 virus when infected enough). Covid-19 cannot be measured with this test. The drawback: we could be much more specific and precise to help country and people with different (serum-related) tests.

29 minutes ago, unamazedloso said:

Just out of curiosity, would the pollution levels increase the amount of people that die as a result of a weaker immunity or are they planning to try and kil the virus with pollution because DAM its bad today. 260pm 2.5. If they cant control this how can they control a super spreader and i aint referring to my wife????.

Fines and jail for people is a seriously well thought out plan. Fill the jails with the sick and the government makes money. Genius!!

most people who die, die as a result of the virus attacking an already sick individual (chronic respiratory affections come to mind). A good immune system is currently the only way to be optimistic about a good outcome and it works for 97 % of the infected. There are also hints that warm climates reduce virulency of this specific virus or might even neutralise their potency altogether.

Kathu, Phuket, 53 us aqi

 

some public bins would be nice, and teaching responsibility.

idem over Phuket, around 100

i thought the government was mostly interested in high-cbd levels in the plants, while the recreational user is interested in high thc varieties. That does not fit.

8 teaspoons a day is still unacceptable for a substance not found as such in nature, un-natural.

I live next to the dam, contrary to former years in wet season, it never has filled up much as in those former years, although there was enough rain. There must be an explanation.

What is coming to the market, i guess it is the-oil mostly. Quite different in way of taking then a joint. Not much fun to "misuse". More worried about patenting something that should not be patented, like many other food and health resources. Greed.

i let it rain a bit first to clean out any particles, than catch it from my shades, filter it through a cotton cloth and that is it. I use that, i am still alive thank you, and great for making coffee and bread.

Good morning all.

 

I have a retirement visa in combination with a multiple in/out permit valid until the 28th of Oct 2016. I re-entered the country on 7 july 2016, admitted until 28 Oct 2016 as the stamp in my passport mentions. Does that indeed mean I did not have to show up at the immigration office after a three month period, i.e. 7th Oct 2016.  Hope anybody can confirm it was okay to NOT go to the immigration office the 7th of Oct, otherwise I am overstaying.

if you have 7 zika cases in 3 years you have nothing to talk about. Can hardly call that hard-hit. Completely insignificant. Would someone ever write about 7 influenza cases recorder in 3 years?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-chavez/what-asia-can-learn-from-_b_4572991.html

My wife just got a visa for Schengen, requested at the dutch embassy in Bangkok. Why does the visa say it was issued in Kuala Lumpur? She got a visa valid for 6 weeks (we asked two week, so why not), multiple entry (we asked for single, so why not), but she can only stay 30 days per entry. But the intriguing parts is: why issued in KL? Anybody?

same here. Twice. Leave it in sleep-mode, not turn it off. Helped here: obviously they do not like electricity after all.

text does not explain the why. I guess it is lack of education about the fact the the providers win, the players lose.

like most traditional food in western countries Thai food too has a high calorie level, for people who burn it, who live and work on the land. Not for those who do sedentary work or not work at all. Most soups are prepared with a broth from organ-meat/leftovers, lots of purines, easily to cause gout, which many have. Soya oils and other soy-products are not good for humans anyhow, and although more fat, coconut oil is much better, but expensive (equal to olive oil here). The sour curries and vegetable dishes are better, the chilli might be bad for the bowels if one is not used to them, but it is a great conservative and contains loads of vit. c. (originally chillies were not used, but green peppers where, chilli originates in the Americas and was later imported.) Nevertheless it would be easy to cook thai food with the usual spices (for flavor and taste and health (yellow root) using far more healthy basic ingredients besides those spices: Brown rice, coconut oil, no broths or vegetable broths and then the additional porch/chicken/beef or kung is all fine. Kung should actually be the wild variety, due to the high levels of antibiotics in the farmed variety. Sugar, msg are not needed, the good cooks avoid at least the msg.

laws need revision, especially against low temperature burning of plastics. see here:

What is the harm in burning waste?

Practically all uncontrolled burning of waste releases toxic pollutants directly into the air without treatment or filtering of any sort. This is now one of the major sources of some pollutants impacting on air quality in Ireland.

The main problem with any form of 'do it yourself' incineration or backyard burning is that it is rarely carried out at temperatures high enough to destroy toxic substances. They receive very little oxygen and produce a lot of smoke. Under these conditions a great many toxic substances are produced. Virtually all of the pollutants are released into the air close to ground level where they are easily inhaled. Under calm weather conditions toxins released from this type of burning can remain at dangerous levels near the ground for a long time, causing high amounts of contamination near the source.

Why is this different from burning waste in large scale licensed incinerators?

There is no comparison between uncontrolled, low temperature burning of waste and the controlled and regulated high temperature conditions under which licensed incinerators operate. The dioxins released from the uncontrolled burning of one tonne of household waste (the average level of annual waste per household in Ireland) are 55 times greater than the dioxins emitted if the same tonne of waste was treated in a modern municipal incinerator.

Uncontrolled low temperature burning of waste occurs at about 200 - 400oc, the temperature range that dioxins are formed! All pollutants are then released directly into the atmosphere with no treatment or filtering. 73% of dioxins released into the Irish atmosphere at present are as a result of uncontrolled low temperature burning, with a further 11% from accidental building fires. This makes backyard burning the single biggest source of dioxins (many of which cause cancer) released into the Irish environment.

There is no type of waste that is safe to burn at low temperatures, including paper, wood and garden waste. The real solution is to manage our waste by Reducing, Reusing and Recycling.

Some of the pollutants that can be generated by low temperature uncontrolled burning are:

Dioxins and Furans—Dioxins become a persistent pollutant in the environment for many years - they enter the environment or the body and persist because of their chemical stability and may accumulate in fat tissue in animals and humans. Some dioxins are known to cause cancer and a variety of illnesses including skin lesions and birth defects.

Carbon monoxide - small amounts may cause headaches and nausea

Styrene -The burning of polystyrene - such as foam cups, meat trays, egg containers, yogurt and deli containers - releases styrene. Styrene gas can readily be absorbed through the skin and lungs. At high levels styrene vapour can damage the eyes and mucous membranes. Long term exposure to styrene can affect the central nervous system, causing headaches, fatigue, weakness, and depression.

Microscopic particles that can get deep into the lungs leading to asthma, bronchitis and heart problems. These are particularly dangerous to people who already have respiratory or cardiac disease.

Ash from burning may contain mercury, lead, arsenic and other heavy metals, which are toxic to animals and humans, causing heart, kidney and brain damage. They may also accumulate in vegetables grown in soil where the ash has fallen and they can then be passed onto humans when eaten.

What are the special regulations for Farm Waste?

Under the new regulations farmers are required to follow a specified waste hierarchy only permitting the burning of uncontaminated wood, trees, tree trimmings, leaves, brush or other similar wastes generated by agricultural practices as a last resort.

The agricultural exemption applies until 1st January 2014. Farmers who feel that they have no alternative to burning waste must notify the local authority in advance of their intention to carry out the disposal & provide information under the regulations. (Forms are available from Wicklow County Council or from this website by clicking the link below.) After 2014 farmers will have to apply for a Certificate of Registration under the Facility Permit Regulations.

Schedule Application for Burning Agricultural Waste - 23kb

The following steps should first be taken to manage agricultural wastes:

• waste arisings should be reduced in accordance with best agricultural practice
• waste should be reused where possible
• waste should be recycled through shredding and used as compost or wood chippings
• wastes should be salvaged for use a fuel where practicable

The purpose of these new regulations is to abolish the practice of burning waste. It will be illegal to burn waste under the Waste Management Acts 1996 - 2008 and the Air Pollution Act 1987. An exemption has been made for farmers only as a last resort to burn wastes generated by agricultural practices. The Environmental Protection Agency has highlighted in recent years the necessity to combat this persistent and dangerous practice.

Manage your waste properly

Reduce: Avoid disposable items. Buy products in bulk or economy size instead of individually wrapped. Buy durable, repairable goods that can be recharged, reused or refilled.

Reuse: Donate unwanted clothing, furniture, toys to friends, relatives and charities. Mend or repair rather than throw away.

Recycle: Make sure you recycle and buy only containers you know are recyclable.

Compost: Contact Wicklow County Council about buying a home composter to recycle your garden waste as well as certain types of kitchen waste.

Wicklow County Council has five recycling centres. You can dramatically reduce the volume of your waste that needs disposal by using a facility like these. Contact us for a list of permitted collectors before you give anybody your residual waste for disposal.

As you write in the article, it is the money that lures most girls in. And they have babies at home. Why not finally make laws that acknowledge the responsibility the fathers of these children have in supporting them at least financially. That way more of the girls will have something to chose between.

Dear Oodii,

my personal e-mail **email removed per forum rules. Please PM the poster with your email--sbk*** I hope to hear from you. I cannot help you on any of the species you like, but I am currently raising some Cestrum nocturnum, not too many, but if they do well, would you be interested to trade?

be well,

Roger

I am looking for a particular variety of bamboo, Guadua Angustifolia. It is very common in South America and available as a plant in many parts of the world.

I am interest in growing some. Does anybody know if it's available in Thailand and if so where?

I have records of an ornamental variety, Guadua angustifolia var. bicolor from Colombia, that a single plant was given by a French biologist to Kasetsart University in Bangkok in 1989, and planted on their grounds. This variety is characterized by green stems with yellow stripes.

... are there any local [Thai] sources of more exotic bamboo varities?

I can offer me as a source for only a few exotic bamboo species, e.g. Bambusa lako from Timor and Gigantochloa atroviolacea from Java, both grown in Chiang Mai from seeds.

I would like to know if there is a plant nursery within Thailand specialized in growing and propagating most or many of Thailand's native and introduced bamboos.

Dear Oodii,

I am interested in ordering some lako, absolutely beautiful! Is that possible. Could they be send to Kathu, Phuket?