MarkyM3

I stayed down at Shama, on Ratchadapisek Rd. near to Asok last time I was in town. Soi 10 for 6 months of the previous year. That's the better end of the strip imo - Soi 4 is still within easy reach if you want to hang out down there while the area towards Thong Lor branches in the other direction. Terminal 21 is nearby for shopping and Benjakitti Park close by for some walking and relief from the concrete jungle. Soi 4 area is not somewhere I'd have a hotel in these days, though, unless you are planning to hang out in the bars and Plaza most of the time. Good for a night out on occasions tho.

Hmmm...I'm aligned with moderate right-wing politics. You don't have to be pro-Zionist to do so. Lazy characterization. Rather, I'm someone who has studied the history of the Middle East conflict and formed his own opinion. From what I can see, the fact this conflict is still ongoing is because there is a deep-rooted failure on both sides. Neither can accept how to divide this land up properly and they never will it seems. And building settlements on already disputed land, contrary to international law, hardly helps either. Hamas are despicable people. Despicable. Radical Islam is a real threat to Western democracy, no doubt. They run Gaza - which was occupied until 2005 - but the democracy aspect is a sham. Most people crowded into that dump don't need this - bombing and starving them into submission is going to make things worse in the long run. Netanyahu is deeply unpopular, corrupt and the wrong leader to deal with this. The US need to keep him in check since they bankroll the country to some extent. Regarding terrorism. No doubt Hamas, ISIS are the worst of the worse. But what would you say about those in the Irgun who blew up the King David Hotel in 1946 and killed 91 people...what were they? Israel present them as far from being terrorists. Just saying....

I'm as anti-woke as it gets but look at the last 100 years of history and it's far from clear-cut. Hamas are scum, no doubt, but to pretend the other side has no issues or role to play in the landscape of the ME is wishful thinking. Appearing to roll the Arab populace of lower Suk in the same vein as Hamas is also casual BS. The poster I responded to also said in another post he couldn't give a fook if Gazans were bombed to smithereens pretty much, even if blameless. Right...

You got it, Sherlock.

Casual, arrogant racism as per usual. And no, I have no religious or political affiliations...both sides at are fault for what's going on in the Middle East rn.

Where there's blame, there's a claim... ????

seeking.com if you have the dough. Covers Thailand. That's geared up to Westerners obviously so a local gik/uni student you will need a sideline site or consider Tinder perhaps.

USB-C to 3.5mm adapter for Android or an Apple equivalent costs £10-15, a tiny fraction of the cost of the handset, so it's not much mitigation tbh.

Shame the new forum software doesn't tell us which coward left it. A retrograde step from the old forum.

You really don't seem to know much about that religion and its aims. It's incompatible with Western liberal ideals. Best off sticking to your area of expertise in bargirl habits.

www.youtube.com on your web browser on PC/Mac ???? it also has an Android app (and presumably Apple one) on mobile devices. I use it on the Google Chrome browser primarily and have installed the AdBlock extension, available from the Chrome Web Store ("save the frogs" has posted a video above on how to install an extension in Chrome). Now...no YouTube ads or AseanNow ones, amongst others. Has a little beneficial effect on battery life too since these unwanted background processes aren't running anymore.

Just more bloggers/digital nomads desperate to monetize some content

Went in the 1st class sleeper back in late 2019 with gf of the time. Wasn't worth it imo. Food very average, no alcohol on sale, bed uncomfortable and cabin pretty cold. I didn't sleep well and needed to sleep when I got to Bangkok which defeated the purpose! 2nd class sleeper back in the day was more fun when they had the disco carriage and alcohol on sale. I got much more enjoyment from Bangkok to Nam Tok in 3rd class last year for 100 baht, being honest. Great scenery, interaction with locals (passengers, hawkers etc.) I'd recommend to fly this route or travel daytime and do an overnight stop off en-route at Phitsanulok or Ayutthaya.

You sure seem to have a lot of faith in the Thai judicial system. Not sure what to make of Big Joke. As Spidermike says, he was definitely pushing an anti-farang agenda when in the Immigration Police so hardly a friend. He also loves the limelight a great deal, that's clear. You seem certain he's not involved in any corrupt activities - the truth is no-one knows. But to get to the top of Thai police you have to pay. Surely you know that. The organisation is rotten to the core. He may be less than the others but hardly akin to one of "The Untouchables" I suspect.

FlightRadar24 did a pretty damning YouTube report on the standard of Thai business class to one of the Scandinavian destinations (must be CPH). That was an A350 as well, so not an old aircraft - interior already looked worn out. EVA is a much better option from Europe to BKK in all classes.

Plenty parked up doing nothing for years at BKK!

Not many volunteers here willing to walk the talk...

You didn't address any of the other points except the opportunist lawyers looking to bend the rules at every turn. Interesting.

https://www.pewresearch.org/global/fact-sheet/unauthorized-immigrants-in-the-united-kingdom/ That was in 2017. 100k plus have arrived on dinghies in the last 5 years......perhaps Chomper can volunteer to house a few (doubtful since I expect he doesn't live in the UK....)

Thwarted by the left and opportunist immigration lawyers who are happy to pay millions per day to house people, mainly single males, arriving on dinghies. Let alone the strain on health and other services. Your mates in France don't seem to be doing much to stop that trade from flourishing....and yes, the Conservatives have absolutely failed to get things moving in that regard. But the reality, as you know, is the EU will enforce migrant quotas in return for considering taking anyone back. Keir knows that as well but is trying to appease both sides and won't admit it. And...let's recall Angela Merkel inviting all and sundry to come to Europe. She and the WEF will be be delighted.

Don't think there's a set figure. I'm not even sure if it necessarily means you have to imbibe daily. From my perspective, it would be when you can't control your consumption and rely on it. I wouldn't classify myself as an alcoholic at all but I've developed an issue in being able to stop drinking once I get into a session. So I have a problem in the 1st regard but not the 2nd because I can go for several weeks without alcohol and it doesn't dictate my life.

Good luck Bob???? I know you wind up a few people on this forum but your posts raise a smile on my face. Your wife might even be more appealing lol.

Yep, Russia had nothing to do with invading Afghanistan in the late 70s, arming/assisting Assad to bomb his own people in Syria, sponsoring Iran etc. And of course attempting a "special military operation" in Ukraine which has gone FUBAR, despite resorting to Wagner mercenaries staffed by any decent muscle to do the work their army can't do. All the West's fault innit.

Aeroflot can't get official Airbus or Boeing service or parts and also own lots of stolen aircraft from their lessors. They also aren't supposed to be able to refuel in Thailand iirc. Either they are only flying fully-owned aircraft overseas or they are vulnerable to repo parked up in a foreign country. Though the aircraft have probably lost a lot of their resale value due to the missed maintenance schedule. I'm returning to Thailand after Christmas. Wasn't planning to go to Phuket anyways because it's an overdeveloped tourist trap but definitely steering clear now. Stayed next to Russians in the past and most (not all) are not that friendly ime, so they are welcome to Phuket. The women are smoking hot though, it has to be said.

Chasing The Sun is a Russian apologist based on previous posts I've seen so no surprise the facts they state probably don't equate with reality...