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Not a good look for us expats here. Wonder what he was thinking? Was he thinking? What was his objective? Just a "joy ride"? Not much joy in it!

Who took this poll? What are their credentials? What party affiliations do they have? How much were they paid? Does anyone believe the results? He was a good-hearted person who had a contribution to many lives and potentially solved the Covid-19 crisis and improved the public health system. He was also kind to local residents, very skilled, wealthy, and liked rich people.” Was that a misquote? Was that supposed to say he is well liked by rich people, as he protects their status with every nanogram of his being?

The best, the brightest and the most vigorous that Thailand has to offer!

When on the road, sometimes this beats an over priced fast food meal.

Iraq, Panama, Grenada, the list goes on and on. The ignorant wars the US has been involved in are endless. It is debatable if Ukraine is one of them, and to date, all we are doing is offering support in the fight against a child murdering, serial killer dictator. No issues with that.

One of the surest signs that society and mankind are not progressing, and not moving forward is this whole social media, tik tok, twitter inspired netizen thing, and the incredibly thin skin millions of people are afflicted with, these days. Having thick skin is a sign of high self esteem and knowing who you are, where you belong and how you fit into this world. Thin skin is so unattractive. It is such a sign of weakness and the constant social media criticism and need for PC, is so ugly. Get over yourselves. Grow some thicker skin.

In Thailand, the government made the horrific mistake of granting a monopoly to True Visions. Their programming is atrocious. When the US, I get hundreds of channels, most of them in HD. Alot are not worth watching, but some good movie and cable TV channels and some fun stuff. Even the platinum package on True is dreadful. Shame on them, and shame on the govt. for allowing such a failure.

There are some acts one can commit in this life, that essentially "self revoke" the right to consume oxygen. This vermin needs to be put down. Or locked up for life. But, better for everyone if he is just taken out of his misery. You are a trusted guardian. You are a grandfather. Since when did that stop meaning anything?

I have a few friends who do just that. They hit on civilians all the time. And they do fairly well. You need to speak some Thai, you nedd to have some game, and it helps if you have some bling. They love that. Many are single, and some are curious or game.

There are only a small percentage here who understand the value of both customer service and a long term customer. A funny anecdote. A fee years ago, I bought six bottle of soda water. The old guy told me I had to pay 5 baht deposit, per bottle. I said ok. Went back with my bottles later, and wanted to buy some more. He quoted me a price that did not take into account my 30 baht deposit. I said I get the deposit back, and then pay you for the water, right? He said no, you pay it, but I cannot credit you for it! I asked, so the deposit is one way? I would have been upset, if I was not laughing so hard. I said no, farang is one way, that way, and never come back. I took my bottles and left. It was well worth it. Have been telling that story to my friends for years. We all love it! I have had hundreds of these kinds of encounters here in LOS. Always amazed by them. There is a complete disregard for the future, for future patronage, for the idea of loyalty, and rewarding you for such. It has happened with merchants I had been dealing with for years. Over tiny amounts of money. Of course, they lose me for life. But, they do not seem to care one iota. I am a business owner. I will do nearly anything to retain a loyal customer. Whatever it takes. A full refund, an exchange, just tell me what you want. Here? None of that. Tomorrow? Why think about tomorrow, when I can make an extra 30 baht today?

Proactive police work, here? Is something changing? Am I detecting some improvement in services? Whoa. Let us hope this is not just lip service. More real police work is very much needed. Not American style oppression. Just being there for the people.

Good news. Youth, forward movement and a chance for the nation to move progress, vs. dinosaurs, regression, stagnation, a total lack of vision, appointments totally lacking in merit and ongoing, never ending corruption.

Same experience here. My sense of it is that most are very closed minded, and totally lacking in curiosity about the outside world. Have found some who are friendly, but none who really want to get to know us.

A friend of mine who is a paramedic in Bangkok, told us she is astonished at the number of homes they show up to, where multiple family members have taken themselves and left a note that they just could not find a way to make ends meet anymore. They are doing their best to hide this, and the media rarely reports on it. The police warned her if she shared any of the photos, she would be arrested.

As long as you are paying for the vehicle in full, never been asked for a Thai DL, though I have one for the bike and the car. Financing it, maybe. But, hopefully you don't have to take out a loan on a scooter. If you do, you can't afford it!

The police wanted to visit the casino, to discover why they are not getting a piece of the action. The nerve of those Chinese operators!

Darwin was right. Some of us are better equipped than others, to survive in this life. This fool should be dead. He simply outwitted the grim reaper this time. I have been driving at times when I have been very tired. What does one do? Turn up the music, or stop for some coffee, or best yet, stop and take a nap. Do something. Do not ever, ever drive into a train. It is not recommended on any level.

One can only go by experience. Believe me, you cannot will your vision to get better. When something is this tangible, it is working. Doubt all you want. Frankly, your doubts mean less than zero to me. I am just putting it out there in the hopes that others can find improvement too.

Does flying in by helicopter reflect this man's sense of self aggradizement? No time for the highways he refuses to do anything about? Does he realize nobody takes him seriously? Banished once, only to be installed in his much beloved limelight once again.

Though I believe in science, alot of these studies are biased and alot are sponsored by industry. What I do believe in is my eyesight. The difference in the clarity of my vision with or without these three supplements is profound. Two of three days without them, and my eyesight starts getting fuzzy again, the strain comes back, it is downhill from there. So, I believe my body over studies anytime, when the results are this tangible.

Alot. Virtually none. Especially compared to big pharma junk which kills the liver. Very supportive of the system. I can feel the difference.

If Move forward were to win the PM seat and lead the nation, could they dissolve the highly suspect New constitution, and oust the foul, corrupt, horrendous proxy senators? Now, that would be a step forward for the nation. Out with the toxic army. In with the youth. They are Thailand's only hope for a bright future. Otherwise, backwards is the only direction the army knows.

Has any one ever investigated the sources of the funds that support the ruling party? Has anyone ever investigated the army budget? Or would that somehow be illegal to engage in investigative journalism against them? Any else suspect why these stories are always surfacing about only the opposition parties?

Say it ain't so! Chinese mobsters? Drug users? No. Not possible. Xi is promoting morality. Not working?

Diamond may be one of the only brands left that makes high quality wooden matches. I like them too. I buy them in the US and carry them back. Especially great for the bathroom!