spidermike007

True. But they don't attempt to enforce it with threatening jets, ships and water cannons. Guess that is left to the rabid big dog. It is likely a training exercise for them, since their navy is short range and they cannot hassle nations further away.

You are your own man. And you are doing our gender proud. Keep up the good work!

How do you equate a bad decision by Taiwan to claim these islands, with the CCP claiming the entire South China Sea? It would be like the US claiming the entire Caribbean. It is a toxic, heinous, ugly overreach by a nation that is abusing the power they now have.

Environment is far stronger than willpower for many. Watching violence likely influences unstable people into making bad decisions.

Anything that can be done to reduce the size, budget and power of the army would be an enormous benefit of the nation. They spend their budget like a giant Hoover vacuum. And give very little in return for it. They are barely needed by the nation.

Good to see the GOP in such a state of disarray. They are a morally bankrupt party, at this point, supporting a lifetime criminal and grifter.

There is no doubt that much time, effort and money is being spent attempting anyone belonging to MF. All innocent until proven guilty by the accusing party. We know who they are.

Only two showed signs of stress? Huh?

Why did I choose to visit Thailand? No charge for a visa and a free sim card. Why else would I want to visit? What other country is so clever?

Most Chinese are low spending tourists. There are some wealthy one. Most of them avoid Thailand for many valid reasons. So, you have alot of lower to middle income Chinese, Russians, Malaysian, Indians and Arabs now. That is the mix. Gone are the days of affluent Westerners. You make your bed, and then you have to lie in it.

True, but some of that is due to absurd luxury taxes, on imports and wine, which make no sense in these days of globalization, make Thailand infinitely less competitive and scare away wealthy tourists, who like to do luxury shopping and drink good wine while in holiday. Thailand is simply shooting itself in the foot, due to arrogance, myopia, and lazy reliance on tax revenue.

That would have to be timed with mild weather. The rainy season would be a good time to do it. Just saw the movie the Long Rider, about a guy who rode a horse from Alberta to Brazil. Took around 19 months. Amazing accomplishment.

The one thing you can always count on with Israeli politicians, is that they are incapable of learning. Just apply more and more violence. That will fix things. They are obsessed with the old testament an eye for an eye. And this way Netan can pander even more to his extremist supporters, who possess enough hatred in their hearts for the entire nation.

So this goon remains a deputy police chief, and his publicity hounding will likely never stop. I thought he was banished. Guess not. Yikes.

Perhaps this fool was watching too many action movies, or video games. Or jacked up on yaba. What an idiot. The only reason to ever use a knife on someone, is if you or your family's life is being threatened. Otherwise, it will be nothing but regret. Years and years of regret. Unless he is a psychopath.

If you consider the absolute take over of the entire South China Sea, and the claiming it as it's own to be noble and righteous behevior, I have a bridge I can offer you a very good deal on.

He was selected by very powerful people who have his absolute obedience.

How is this news? People have panic attacks every day all over the world. Some ganga is very strong, and they likely smoked too much. So what?

It will be impossible to enforce, and many of the current non taxpayers here will not be affected at all.

Good on them. Excellent band. Alot of Thais love them. Very cool how alot of the younger people here love the classic bands. Not the same in the West. A very small percentage there like the older music.

It is a real term and is happening all over the world. Actually, it is happening here considerably less than in the US and Europe, where prices are skyrocketing.

1. One kilo is NOT a staggering amount. 2. They will be let go, if they have access to a few million baht, that they are able to donate to the RTPVF (RTP villa fund). 3. Or they will be sentenced to a very long time in a lovely Thai prison. Someplace you never, ever want to end up spending years in. 4. There are better ways to make a living. Like selling something that does not kill people and destroy families.

Enjoy your miraculously good fortune. My gal has about one or two bad days a year. I just say nice things to her, stroke her hair, and realize we are all entitled to an off day.

Just imagine mentioning bad service or a faulty product. The world would come to an end. What type of person uses the law to protect their reputation? A tiny, shameless coward who is aware of the low quality products or services they offer. Rather than improve, they cower behind a heinous law, meant to stop the public from expressing dissatisfaction.

Yes, absolutely. What is this civilization without it? A cesspool. Showing kindness to a stranger has the magical effect of making both of you feel good. In terms of generosity, it depends on who you are helping out. Some deserve it, some don't. This requires a certain level of discrimination. And just because some people take advantage of us, from time to time, is not a good reason to stop being kind, nor generous. What kind of a legacy do you want to leave behind?