spidermike007

Does this mean what I think it means, that Thaksin is infinitely less relevant than he used to be? I know virtually everybody that I speak with in Issan where my woman is from, no longer thinks about him, no longer supports him, and considers him and his entire party to be traitors and morally bankrupt. They sold out to the despised army.

Yeah I tend to agree, chocolates are usually a good idea, even fresh fruit, anything to show a kind gesture and appreciation. I tend to agree with you about the doctors here, I've had many more positive experience with doctors here than I have back in the US, where most of them tend to be very methodical, cold, distant and in a hurry. I've had doctors here really take their time, break things down for me, explain things very clearly, and give me the kind of care that I would never get back in the US for 50 times the price. Same applies to Thai nurses who are generally excellent. I prefer the healthcare system here to the healthcare system in the US by many multiples and that's not even taken into account the reasonable cost. The hospitals here are generally way better than the hospitals in the US.

While it may be annoying to you, the reality is that Thailand is still very inexpensive compared to many other countries in the world for cell phone coverage. In the US I have a comparable plan to what I have here but it's 1/5th the speed for 5G, and it cost me $85 a month. Here I pay about $17 a month and it's five times faster.

No I don't often get triggered, I'm just having some fun. This is all just light-hearted banter to me.

I completely agree, a lot of women use their body as a instrument of currency, and a way to manipulate men, no question about that. That happens all over the world and it's been happening since the beginning of time, more than likely. But that doesn't excuse his behavior, when a man is in a position where he can have 90% of the women who come along, he becomes an animal if he insists on having the other 10%.

Who goes around slapping people, especially in a foreign country? Is this lady a complete moron? Who raised her, who is her mother, and why did her mother fail so miserably? Now I'm traumatized because I slapped a guy and he retaliated and I don't know what it's going to take for me to get over that retaliation. I am a victim!

Such an incredibly lame reply, perhaps the lamest of all the replies on this thread so far. Show me a religion that demonstrates all of the truth and tenets of the faith, on a daily basis throughout the population. Name just one.

I watched the video and I could not clearly see what happened, but if it is true that she slapped the guard then all bets are off. In terms of her crying victim now and saying that she was traumatized by the incident, well perhaps she should reign it in a little bit and try to be a more decent and respectful person then this kind of stuff wouldn't happen. You reap what you sow. Also the victim thing is getting just a little bit tired, seems like victims are the new heroes in this day and age.

It is always going to be a very dangerous situation when a motorcycle cop chases a guy on a motorcycle or in a car. It's always going to be very difficult for him to pull the guy over unless other police can intercept the suspect, with some sort of roadblock. So the question comes down to should they chase or not? I suppose it depends on the nature of the crime, if it's relatively petty shoplifting, I would say don't chase.

Your second bizarre conclusion of the day, if he had stopped there would be no reason for this post. This article is not about what criminals should do in the face of law enforcement, the topic is about what police should do when giving chase to a suspect? Chase, or not? It would really be wonderful if you could stay on point.

Okay so your thesis is that my presumptions are stupid, and they're based on nothing. How long have you been here, and how many interactions have you had with the RTP? What percentage of them were straight and what percentage of them required a bribe or were resolved with a bribe? You can get away with murdering here, if you have enough cash to pay the police, and you somehow think that this guy who's was the national deputy director of the largest pyramid scheme in the land was clean? Really? Who is the one making bizarre conclusions?

A total of 16 deaths from covid, in the week leading up to April 7th, in ALL of SE Asia. This is not the Zombie Apocalypse. https://data.who.int/dashboards/covid19/deaths

Since you are a Russian, let me ask you something I am curious about. Another Russian told me he estimated 90% of Russians making $70k a year, or more, were involved in crime. What do you think?

There were 16 covid deaths in the week ending April 7th, in all of SE Asia. Yet some refuse to let this go. https://data.who.int/dashboards/covid19/deaths

Unconfirmed garbage. I like that. I guess some people need a White Knight, or at least the appearance of such. He filled that role, without doing any of the actual work. Amazing the power of words and excellent PR, these days. This guy IS unhinged. Now, he IS starting to behave as if he is guilty. Deny, deny. Trump style. Putin style.

Spot on. And that is exactly what made his crimes and behavior so obnoxious. He wanted those he couldn't have. A true sicko.

One of my greatest fears is that US influence will continue to wane, and China will pick up the ball. They are not, nor will they ever be responsible guardians of the "public trust", as long as the CCP is in control. Not that America was always that. But, the CCP has nothing but evil intentions, in my opinion. World domination. And not what I would call "an overlord that wears their power lightly". Xi is an updated version of Mao, with alot less power. Probably a bit less insane too, thankfully. And so far less homicidal. But very dangerous.

With China it is a one way street. Ever tried to sell an item and send it to China? Nearly impossible. All imports are govt. controlled. It is all about exporting anything and everything they can and very selective importing. A highly controlled market with thousands of companies getting govt. subsidies. They don't believe in a level playing field, nor playing fair. I hope the Tiktok ban sticks. It is a dreadful platform and this ban would be great fun.

Seems as if his legal team has been working overtime. Justice can be easily subverted in America, with enough money to work the system. Thankfully, his other convictions still stand. This guy is a pig. He had enough money and power to get all the action he needed. He just got off on preying on women who had no interest in getting with him. Hoping he dies in prison and never sees the light of day. He deserves that.

They seemed to be living in a parallel universe, drinking alot of Don's kool-aid, and felt they were all above the law, on some sort of bizarre holy mission. Now, it is time to get some convictions and lock up the entire cabal. Including their Master. Clean the swamp. Lock up Bannon, Meadows and Trump.

This construction project had been going on for how long? 16 years? And they are only to km. 36. I estimate 20 years to go. So, how will they finish by next iear, unless they just abandon the project?

They chose quantity over quality. What did they think was going to happen, if they succeeded? Or did they not contemplate that?

Now it would appear he is showing signs of significant mental health issues. His grandstanding with the media all these years demonstrated a huge ego. Guess all of this is just too humiliating for him, and he is breaking down. Oh well. Can't say I feel alot of sympathy for him.

I am normally not into government interference and control, but when it comes to Tiktok I do consider it to be the most toxic social media platform on the planet. The damage that it's doing to the youth is astonishing, so kudos to the US government on this particular call. Get rid of this garbage, it is not doing anybody any good.

I absolutely adore air conditioning technology. I have this fantastic AC in a rather large living room, and kitchen area, and it cranks from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and then I have this great Panasonic Inverter in my bedroom which is whisper quiet, and it keeps that room at a rather fantastic 23 all night. I can't even imagine trying to live here at this time of year without the wonderful luxury of air conditioning.