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Nobody thinks he will do "a runner"?

Does it grow hair on your hand?

Ya, April thanks 🙂

That's what I remember also. I will assume a repeat performance & probably schedule leave before 12Mar & not return until after21Mar.

Both frigate & sub decisions appear, at first blush at least, to make cost-effectiveness sense. But, but, but, is the ridiculous CCP submarine issue 100% finally dead, or just a horror show Faustian devil to repeatedly rise from the dead?

Thanks all. Ya, I was already familiar with the above-mentioned dates. But I remember those "traditional" dates being extended in Pattaya area in the past; to provide for later water throwing, first in Naklua, then in Pattaya central, & then finally in Jomtien. Perhaps such extended dates have yet to be announced by Pattaya officials.

Planning - to get out of town.

28Feb2024: How cholesterol denialism went from reasonable skepticism to pseudoscience - The Skeptic

Sorry, what I meant to say was that the "Sunk Costs" to date represents only a small part of the total 20–30-year life cycle costs of a major weapon system from Development to Procurement to Operation/Maintenance to Disposal. The Thai mission of coastal security has more cost-effective alternative solutions. The Thai government does not have a valid need to involve themselves with expensive strategic deep water navy weapon systems, especially when it was developed for, & dependent upon, CCP naval Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Logistics and Materiel Upgrade support.

Sunk cost -Yes. But, to address only the cost -effectiveness aspects: that is not sufficient justification for making things worse with a 20–30-year expensive life cycle. Plus, it also overlooks the potential logistic & political blackmail, & potential espionage considerations. Thailand was wise enough to not get too deeply ensnarled in the CCP's "Belt & Road" initiative traps ("Loss Leaders" to get a foot in the door). But the Thai military just can't resist the CCP temptations can they.

The only understandable reason (not legitimate or justifiable reason) given by RTN Admirals for why any sub is necessary is that neighboring countries have one. Yes, I do understand that "Face" is a super big deal in Thailand. But that doesn't make it is justifiable or the most cost-effective alternative for any proposed RTN mission. In addition, Thailand sets itself up for potential CCP logistics & political blackmail, as well as espionage by the CCP advisors on sight in Thailand. Absurd.

Somebody educate me. If these people legitimately own the car & are simply waiting for the legal plates to arrive, what is the incentive for them to spend money on forged red plates?

I'm thinking of having a look at one. Since the June 2023 helpful reviews above, does anyone else have more recent experience?

Where exactly on Dong Tan beach? Between the police box & Pattaya Park (that very narrow road)?

... or the continuation of the ability to self-insure by the alternatives acceptable to BOI.

When the 5 year point is reached & LTR visa comes up for renewal of the additional 5 years: If the Thai Govt & BOI administrators want LTR visa holders to be medically insured, it seems logical to me to expect that they very well may not be happy with someone that did not continue the medical insurance for all 5 years.

Pib, I downloaded the blank TM.95 form but am unable to fill /type information onto it. I don't know what I may be doing wrong. Do you have any suggestions?

Could someone please provide the link to the fillable /downloadable TM 95 LTR Adress Reporting form. Thanks.

From google: "Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles."

Who is susceptible to Shingles? Is it a result of measles or other virus in system from prior infection? If so, are some people not susceptible?

I was thinking that - Sattahip District south of Pattaya.

Could you explain where bangaray is, thanks. I googled it without result, and don't want to phone/bother Dr Kwanchai needlessly since I'm sure he is busy.

Unfortunately Santisook is itself in need of financial support for multiple medical needs. Food is not the major issue - getting medical issues treated is very expensive. Unless medical issues are forced to be ignored, they in fact dwarfs the other issues.

Do you know the source of the many homeless? Is it the illegal immigration?